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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 430
Posted By BVThunder
Check Amazon. They have some listed. You might...

Check Amazon. They have some listed. You might get lucky and find the right one.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-06-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 921
Posted By BVThunder
Just let that genny run. We've run the air...

Just let that genny run. We've run the air conditioner, heat pump, washer, dryer and even a crock pot while going down the road. But not at the same time, of course.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-12-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,097
Posted By BVThunder
The Matrix box on our 2016 Journey was flakey...

The Matrix box on our 2016 Journey was flakey from the time we took delivery. Worked with Pace extensively. They replaced the power cord and transformer. Did some other fiddling around. I did learn...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-23-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By BVThunder
No problem running furnace in transit. Been doing...

No problem running furnace in transit. Been doing it for decades when making a run south.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By BVThunder
Yellow means non critical. I've had two on our...

Yellow means non critical. I've had two on our Journey. One was a abs sensor and the other one was a grid heater fuse. Could be a variety of problems. Keep us posted.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,864
Posted By BVThunder
A surge protector is like buying an insurance...

A surge protector is like buying an insurance policy except you only pay once for a surge protector. The price is cheap when amortized over years of ownership. Cost of a lightening strike, surge or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-29-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,934
Posted By BVThunder
I have to agree with the Jeep Wrangler. I'm on my...

I have to agree with the Jeep Wrangler. I'm on my third. The easiest and probably the cheapest baseplate is installing the RockJock on a Wrangler JL with the factory steel bumper. Baseplate is $330....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,163
Posted By BVThunder
No disrespect intended, but you really should put...

No disrespect intended, but you really should put you fears to rest about using propane or running the generator while driving.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,420
Posted By BVThunder
We switched to Good Sam (National General) since...

We switched to Good Sam (National General) since they are RV specialists. Customer service was easy to work with. No claims yet. So, we can't comment on that. Best feature for us was the in storage...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-06-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 883
Posted By BVThunder
Welcome to the forum! As long time RV owners, we...

Welcome to the forum! As long time RV owners, we learned long time ago not to rely on RV warranties for the small stuff. RVs are built by unskilled labor. Fix it yourself. You will do a better job...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-23-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,274
Posted By BVThunder
Stupid RV dealers... They don't have a clue about...

Stupid RV dealers... They don't have a clue about what they are selling. Salesperson was probably selling time shares last week.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-23-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,125
Posted By BVThunder
When I'm traveling through unknown territory I...

When I'm traveling through unknown territory I use Google Earth to look at potential fueling sites inconjunction with looking up truck stops.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,745
Posted By BVThunder
You can buy a Curt Echo wireless brake...

You can buy a Curt Echo wireless brake controller. Works off your smart phone. A lot easier to deal with rather than installing a brake controller. Did this on our 2016 Journey. Worked great on our...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-14-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,820
Posted By BVThunder
Thanks for helping out!

Thanks for helping out!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-14-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,820
Posted By BVThunder
I am intimately acquainted with the...

I am intimately acquainted with the Lippert/Winnebago bed lift. You can go to their website customer service and download instructions for programming the limits. Read and follow the instructions...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,649
Posted By BVThunder
I'm not getting the regular flashing sequence....

I'm not getting the regular flashing sequence. Both red and green are flashing quickly at the same time. If I press the reset button, the green one continues to flash quickly. After a short period...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,649
Posted By BVThunder
Lippert bed tilt problems

Why is it that everything goes wonky on the weekend when Winnebago tech support is closed? Here is my problem... Got the MH at the house doing spring cleaning. Put the slides out and extended the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-10-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,278
Posted By BVThunder
Here is a cheaper DIY suggestion. Get a cheap,...

Here is a cheaper DIY suggestion. Get a cheap, small A/C unit that will fit one of your windows. Seal it in the window opening. Most campground pedestals have both 30 and 50 amp connections. Get the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 349
Posted By BVThunder
What type of work do you need?

What type of work do you need?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,721
Posted By BVThunder
Central vacs are worthless. I know I've had two....

Central vacs are worthless. I know I've had two. A good Dyson or Shark rechargeable are the only way to go.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-02-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By BVThunder
Anybody using a Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller?

Need to tow a trailer with electric brakes behind our 2016 Winnebago Journey. Ran across the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller on etrailer.com Called and talked with them and this seems...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-24-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,863
Posted By BVThunder
Hope my reply is not too late to help, but we...

Hope my reply is not too late to help, but we have bad cell service where we are. If you install a Dish Hopper3 in your unit, you only need one coax cable coming down from the dish. That is after you...
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-03-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By BVThunder
This is not an uncommon problem. WD-40 is not the...

This is not an uncommon problem. WD-40 is not the product to fix this. If your gray tank valve is accessible, you need to remove it, check for binding spots especially around the blade. Disassemble...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-30-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By BVThunder
What parts?

What parts?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-27-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,401
Posted By BVThunder
When I did computer support for my employer, I...

When I did computer support for my employer, I always told employees to shut everything down and reboot. I've also found that works for newer RVs and cars. Turn off your house and chassis batteries....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-25-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By BVThunder
If there are some nice campgrounds/resorts near...

If there are some nice campgrounds/resorts near you give them a call and ask about mobile techs or repair/service facilities. Many campgrounds keep a list. Found that to be a good source of local...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-24-2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By BVThunder
Our Journey has a switch labeled "AWN POWER" in...

Our Journey has a switch labeled "AWN POWER" in addition to the awning switch. It must be on. In ours when in the on position it is lit. Besides a circuit breaker ours has a fused in the awning...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-02-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,496
Posted By BVThunder
I've talked with Direct reps once or twice...

I've talked with Direct reps once or twice including a guy at the AT&T store. The guy at the AT&T store was very honest and told me to stay away from Direct when he learned we have a MH.


We have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-28-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By BVThunder
Update on 2016 Journey lounge TV replacement

Wanted to update this thread for any future searches. After talking to Winnebago, their only solution was replacing the very expensive backing plate. Instead, I spent some time scratching my head to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-28-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,468
Posted By BVThunder
Oh crap... Excuse the brain freeze. I was...

Oh crap... Excuse the brain freeze. I was obviously thinking about awning motor not lights. BVThunder
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-27-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,468
Posted By BVThunder
The awning on our 2016 Journey quit working. I...

The awning on our 2016 Journey quit working. I called Winnebago support. They told me to pull the magazine rack and look for the control box. I assume yours is also a Carefree awning. In the control...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-25-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By BVThunder
Anybody replace lounge TV in 2016 Journey?

The LG television in our '16 Journey has got lines and needs replacing. Winnebago in its infinite wisdom fabricated the mounting plate in house and has port cutouts specific to a no longer available...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-14-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,256
Posted By BVThunder
Suggestions for you... If there are some local...

Suggestions for you... If there are some local campgrounds near you give them a call and ask if they can recommend a mobile RV tech. They've seen everything and worked on everything. Resist the urge...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-13-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,256
Posted By BVThunder
1983? We were still backpacking and sleeping in a...

1983? We were still backpacking and sleeping in a tent, but I'll take a couple of stabs at the subject. Furnaces usually don't have a dedicated valve at least not today. The valve should be on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-10-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,008
Posted By BVThunder
Mid 20s is not all that cold. I have a few...

Mid 20s is not all that cold. I have a few suggestions based on experience. Our 2007 HR Endeavor had a small square ceramic heater that worked really well. I've messed with the light bulb thing but...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-14-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,522
Posted By BVThunder
It is not unusual to get some foaming especially...

It is not unusual to get some foaming especially on the hot side after a unit has been winterized. I've had it happen numerous times. Just open the grey line turn off the heater and let the water run...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-24-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By BVThunder
We had this happen with our then new 2007...

We had this happen with our then new 2007 Holiday Rambler. It didn't have real ducts rather channels cut into the foam insulation. Also had some bit of aluminum foil from the tape where AC was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-23-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By BVThunder
Have you called Winnebago customer service? If...

Have you called Winnebago customer service? If you don't have your documentation with your unit. They can tell you where the fuse is. Have your coach serial number in hand.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 681
Posted By BVThunder
Have you called Winnebago customer support? They...

Have you called Winnebago customer support? They always seem to be able to help me.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-19-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By BVThunder
Depends on your activity level and interests. We...

Depends on your activity level and interests. We hike and UTV/Jeep. Think we could stay really busy for a week to ten days not counting downtime. If you fish or planning on using Dubois as a basecamp...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-18-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,959
Posted By BVThunder
Surge protectors are like insurance policies. You...

Surge protectors are like insurance policies. You may go years without needing it. I've been using them since 2003. Once during that time period I was in a campground during at summer thunderstorm. A...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-18-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By BVThunder
Dubois is one of those places you seem you blow...

Dubois is one of those places you seem you blow through on the way to the Tetons and Yellowstone. We stayed there for a week in August. Wonderful place. Beautiful setting by the river. Big cottonwood...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-01-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By BVThunder
Man, if you own an RV and the only thing on your...

Man, if you own an RV and the only thing on your wife list is a squeaky faucet you are the luckiest man on this forum. :) You don't won't "grease". I think the previous poster was probably referring...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-19-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,283
Posted By BVThunder
I have not found one solution. I use a...

I have not found one solution. I use a combination of Map Quest which post alternate route, iphone, a couple of different GPS units, paper map and forums such as this.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By BVThunder
Yours should be similar to our 2016 Journey 40R....

Yours should be similar to our 2016 Journey 40R. The slide interlock is at the top left under the platform when facing the bed. It is a pain in the you know what to get to. "Some" disassembly is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-14-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,066
Posted By BVThunder
Yes, most if not all newer Class A units have an...

Yes, most if not all newer Class A units have an inverter that runs off house batteries. Those are charged by the alternator when engine is running. Most have enough battery power to run a long time...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-23-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,462
Posted By BVThunder
Thanks all for the information. Now, I don't have...

Thanks all for the information. Now, I don't have to panic and drive 2 /12 hours each way for this recall since I'm not using the aux solar input.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-12-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,624
Posted By BVThunder
Years ago I asked a trusted mobile tech the...

Years ago I asked a trusted mobile tech the question about how level the frig needed to be. He said if you can comfortably sleep at the angle of your unit. Then the frig is fine.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,162
Posted By BVThunder
This has not been my experience in working with...

This has not been my experience in working with Winnebago during my warranty period on our '16 Journey. Rather than wasting the gas and time to drive to a dealership, I've used a mobile tech....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-10-2018, 07:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,220
Posted By BVThunder
We tow a 25' Outback with our 2013 F150. We only...

We tow a 25' Outback with our 2013 F150. We only towed ONCE without a WDH. Added that and anti sway bars. Difference was day and night. Also consider dumping the LT p metric stock tires. Sidewalls...
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