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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By bobmac
The OEM "solar panel" is a 5 watt piece of junk...

The OEM "solar panel" is a 5 watt piece of junk the is best thrown out. It will really do nothing on your battery bank.
I also have a 2009 Journey that you do and have had it since 2010. I...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-07-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By bobmac
You NEVER want to install a power source where it...

You NEVER want to install a power source where it could be exposed to water .... particularly in a bathroom. Should it get wet and conduct to metallic devices, there could be electrocution if a fault...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-25-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By bobmac
Winnebago should have complete electrical info...

Winnebago should have complete electrical info for all their rv models. I have a 09 Journey and until about 2013+/- , most were available on this site. They show virtually everything electrical so...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-12-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,249
Posted By bobmac
I have 400 watts (4-100watt panels) of solar...

I have 400 watts (4-100watt panels) of solar since 2013. I used "3M5200 Marine Adhesive Sealant". 5200 is an extremely strong and durable adhesive. I used 1.5" angle aluminum held on the roof by the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,302
Posted By bobmac
We have a 2010 HHR with automatic transmission...

We have a 2010 HHR with automatic transmission and it can be towed 4 wheels down. Have done so for 11+ years without issues.
Many auto transmission vehicles can be towed 4 down. Check your vehicle...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,260
Posted By bobmac
Add a new outlet or re-wire the existing outlet...

Add a new outlet or re-wire the existing outlet so it is fed by the inverter and problem solved. You are unlikely to be using the capacity of the inverter while travelling.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,260
Posted By bobmac
I installed a full size residential fridge in my...

I installed a full size residential fridge in my Journey in 2013. I added 4-100 watt solar panels to the roof to charge my 4 group 31 AGM house batteries. I run the fridge continually through the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By bobmac
I have imported two RVs - a Ford class C and a...

I have imported two RVs - a Ford class C and a Winnebago (Cummins) class A - into Canada - both required minimal changes. It is a very straight process and required making engine and safety items...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-21-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,826
Posted By bobmac
I have used this residential fridge since 2013. I...

I have used this residential fridge since 2013. I have 4-110ah 12v batteries and it is more than adequate. The solar puts out 25 plus amps into the batteries on a good summer day. My only issue...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-10-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,826
Posted By bobmac
I have a 09Journey that I installed a Samsung Res...

I have a 09Journey that I installed a Samsung Res fridge in. While driving, it is powered by the factory installed inverter. It is a MSW inverter as opposed to a sine wave and have had absolutely no...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By bobmac
I have the hard wired PI 50 amp unit with a...

I have the hard wired PI 50 amp unit with a remote voltage display in my 09Journey. You should have it permanently installed so it is always connected even when you plug in for a short duration....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-09-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By bobmac
A Res Fridge will prove to be the best addition...

A Res Fridge will prove to be the best addition you will ever make to your RV. I wasted $1200 trying multiple solutions to get the Norcold really cold. Finally ..... and I should have done it sooner,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-09-2021, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,227
Posted By bobmac
Any truck stop or automotive parts place should...

Any truck stop or automotive parts place should have them. Be sure to add some caulking to seat the new one. There is a significant opening to get the wiring to the fixture. I used duct seal to plug...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-21-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,344
Posted By bobmac
Unless you want the taste of the pink fluid for a...

Unless you want the taste of the pink fluid for a couple of weeks plus next year, you should use compressed air to blow out your water lines. I abandoned the pink fluid in favor of compressed air...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-11-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,657
Posted By bobmac
You might want to try 3M5200 - a marine...

You might want to try 3M5200 - a marine adhesive/sealant. It will hold literally anything to a solid surface. You have to be cautious using it as once stuck, it is there forever. I know there are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-30-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,469
Posted By bobmac
I have used 4 group 31 Sam's Club AGMs...

I have used 4 group 31 Sam's Club AGMs successfully since 2013. Replaced the originals in 2019, cost then was $179 per battery. I have 400 watts of solar on the roof that keeps the topped up year...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-13-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,210
Posted By bobmac
As much as you might be well intentioned to think...

As much as you might be well intentioned to think about covering - don't. Have had my 09 Journey uncovered in a storage lot for 11 years and you couldn't tell the paint from brand new. Have watched...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-12-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,590
Posted By bobmac
The 10 watt solar panel my 09 Journey was...

The 10 watt solar panel my 09 Journey was connected to the chassis battery. The connection is behind the DS rear most panel with all the wiring connections for 12v Items. I have a Dimensions MSW -...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-31-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,898
Posted By bobmac
I installed a Samsung Res fridge in my Journey. I...

I installed a Samsung Res fridge in my Journey. I would never go back to the gas RV fridge. The fridge works extremely well. I have 4 group 31 AGM batteries powering it along with 4 100watt solar...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,159
Posted By bobmac
Winnebago generally install a GFCI outlet(s) and...

Winnebago generally install a GFCI outlet(s) and then other outlets in series on a single feed from the breaker box. This results in all outlets on that feed being protected. If you have dead...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-08-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,870
Posted By bobmac
HappiHenri They are used extensively in the...

HappiHenri
They are used extensively in the trucking industry so you need not worry about reliability .... they wouldn't be used there if they were prone to leak. Have used mine for 11 years now...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-07-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,870
Posted By bobmac
Youngfmly They will have absolutely no impact...

Youngfmly
They will have absolutely no impact on the balance of your tire. Most just use them on the rear tires where they are substantially protected. Have never seen them on the front tires of an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-07-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,659
Posted By bobmac
You might want to consider - if your motive for...

You might want to consider - if your motive for additional power for boondocking - how and when you are going to replace the capacity used with a large inverter for the following day. You would need...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-03-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,870
Posted By bobmac
Have used them successfully for 10 plus years on...

Have used them successfully for 10 plus years on my 09 Journey. Had a TPMS prior but the transponders always seemed to leak and are very awkward with the rear duallies. Checking tire pressure is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-03-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,165
Posted By bobmac
You dont need the empty weight ...... all the...

You dont need the empty weight ...... all the info you need is on the yellow OCCC sticker for your specific unit.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-22-2020, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By bobmac
I would be inclined to take it to the...

I would be inclined to take it to the Freightliner Custom Chassis Service center in Gaffney SC the next time you need an old change (annual) or for any significant service you might require. They...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-14-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By bobmac
Steve When driving, the alternator will provide...

Steve
When driving, the alternator will provide AC power thru the inverter. The genset will NOT activate if appliances are turned on but will activate on a thermostat call if programmed to do so or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-14-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By bobmac
The EC-30 AGS is without a doubt one of the best...

The EC-30 AGS is without a doubt one of the best tools to insure you have power when you need it.
That said, it has the worst instruction manual in terms of user friendliness but is totally and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-14-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By bobmac
Had a 09 Cambria with the Firestone air bags. On...

Had a 09 Cambria with the Firestone air bags. On mine they were mostly for leveling the rear. Dont think they did anything like an air suspension on a Class A motorhome.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-14-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,071
Posted By bobmac
Consider replacing the capacitors. Might be...

Consider replacing the capacitors. Might be drawing excessive current at startup because of a weak cap. Get them at electronics stores or an appliance parts store. You can put in a larger rated...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-03-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,289
Posted By bobmac
You never want to take your house bank below 10.5...

You never want to take your house bank below 10.5 volts as it ma.
y not get recharged by your charger. If this was your first experience with batteries, you may want to check the condition of the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-15-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,020
Posted By bobmac
I have a Garmin 770 - a 7 inch screen pre the...

I have a Garmin 770 - a 7 inch screen pre the development of RV specific models. Love the size of the screen and dont miss all the RV info that is readily available in many other places. Have used...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By bobmac
Winnebago usually mounts a metal frame to the...

Winnebago usually mounts a metal frame to the back of the TV with a lip across the top to hang on the coach mount. The TV with mount is lifted onto the coach mounting frame and is generally slightly...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By bobmac
Not sure I would want a fitted bedspread. We...

Not sure I would want a fitted bedspread. We empty the mattress when the coach is not in use and empty some air travelling in higher elevations. When the air is reduced in the mattress, what is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-09-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,800
Posted By bobmac
AJMike With regards to your comments on the...

AJMike
With regards to your comments on the relationship ship between battery voltage and "state of charge". There is a very direct relationship between the charged voltage and the health of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-09-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,800
Posted By bobmac
AJMike You are looking at the wrong battery....

AJMike
You are looking at the wrong battery. The ones I an referring to are Grp 31Duracell AGM Deep Cycle batteries and they are rated at 105ah at the 20 hour rate - the quasi standard for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,800
Posted By bobmac
Batteries are an extremely controversial topic...

Batteries are an extremely controversial topic for RV'ers. You will find many differing opinions and many people who believe that they have the absolute best battery going. I believe that you should...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,442
Posted By bobmac
I have spent the last 2 weeks attempting to fix...

I have spent the last 2 weeks attempting to fix the leak that I thought was coming from the middle clearance lamp. First I recaulked the perimeter of the fixture with duxseal. Thought that would do...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,163
Posted By bobmac
As I understand the history of the FRED when it...

As I understand the history of the FRED when it was introduced 6-8? years ago, the cockpit noise was intolerable and that led to its demise. With a diesel, the noise would likely have been greater...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-04-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,966
Posted By bobmac
I would consider a small residential fridge to...

I would consider a small residential fridge to replace the Norcold after changing to a res fridge in my coach. You will need an inverter so you would have to factor that in to make your decision....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-03-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,064
Posted By bobmac
Contact Winnebago and ask them how to remove it....

Contact Winnebago and ask them how to remove it. That is the only way you will know if you have all the fasteners removed to pull it out. Good luck,
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-01-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,721
Posted By bobmac
Assume you had the engine running when you tried...

Assume you had the engine running when you tried to operate the slide - the engine MUST be running as the motors draw significant current.
I have had 2 defective slide controllers since the coach...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-28-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By bobmac
Creativepart The EC-30 requires a transformer...

Creativepart
The EC-30 requires a transformer connected to shore power to have the "sense" work properly. In my 09 Journey, one was installed by Winnebago although it may or may not be in newer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-27-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By bobmac
I installed an EC-30 in a Winnebago class C in...

I installed an EC-30 in a Winnebago class C in 2009. I am an electrical engineer and was able to plan from the Winnebago wiring diagrams. There are 14 or 16 connections required to the EC-30 - if my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-27-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,922
Posted By bobmac
An easy way to hook up a 50 amp hardwired EMS is...

An easy way to hook up a 50 amp hardwired EMS is to install it near the main breaker box inside the coach. Disconnect the existing 50 amp feed from the panel and connect it to the EMS input. Get a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,442
Posted By bobmac
I had repaired a leak on my middle front...

I had repaired a leak on my middle front clearance light on my 09 Journey about 6 yrs ago. It started leaking again this month. The lights are held in with 2 screws thru the light and the wiring goes...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-02-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,453
Posted By bobmac
Your best bet for keeping your batteries charged ...

Your best bet for keeping your batteries charged is to install solar on the roof. I have had 400 watts (4 panels) since 2013. My last set of 4 Grp 31 AGMs lasted 7 years - before solar, most lasted...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-28-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,187
Posted By bobmac
SaltLife The lesson to be learned is ALWAYS do...

SaltLife
The lesson to be learned is ALWAYS do a circle check including checking under the coach before you use the coach even if you have just stopped to add fuel. You might not find anything but...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-25-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By bobmac
I have removed mine (couple sets of screws) and...

I have removed mine (couple sets of screws) and taken it apart. Suggest you consider doing that. I likely have the same unit on my 2009 and mine works well. If you are uncomfortable doing that, I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-24-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,117
Posted By bobmac
It was originally Duncan RV Repair but couple of...

It was originally Duncan RV Repair but couple of months before mine was replaced was bought out and is now "Gerber Commercial and RV".
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