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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-10-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,992
Posted By Carle
Just pull hard on it. It's strong velcro. ...

Just pull hard on it. It's strong velcro.

Carle McFarland, 2004 Journey 36G
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,230
Posted By Carle
This was a problem on my rig from day one. I...

This was a problem on my rig from day one. I used every solution I could find from talc to engine oil to stuffing between screen and door. I bought the new Teflon-coated pin from Winne ($25). I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Posted By Carle
What Winnebago Survey? Carle McFarland, 2004...

What Winnebago Survey?

Carle McFarland, 2004 Journey 36G
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-24-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,306
Posted By Carle
Yeah, Wayne, I've helped get people back in after...

Yeah, Wayne, I've helped get people back in after they have accidentally locked themselves out. It is very easy to inadvertently flip the latch down while using the handle to exit the coach. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-17-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,230
Posted By Carle
luckymick, So many variables exist, it seems...

luckymick,

So many variables exist, it seems that any numbers I could provide would probably be wrong for your application.

The parts guys at Lichtsinn Mtrs are very personable and helpful. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-15-2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,230
Posted By Carle
Ok, luckymick, here goes. If a lighted...

Ok, luckymick, here goes.

If a lighted handle is not on the option list for your MH, then there is no wiring in the harness.

You need to make the decision whether you want it to light in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-13-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,230
Posted By Carle
Hi, been there, done that. Converted 2004...

Hi, been there, done that. Converted 2004 Journey unlighted handle to lighted handle. There are special considerations, if you're interested.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-07-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,371
Posted By Carle
I am just curious. Since this is a Winnebago...

I am just curious. Since this is a Winnebago Forum, and the fire pictures are spectacular, how many of these fires occured in Winnebago products? I am driving under the general impression that W'go...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-26-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,442
Posted By Carle
Has anyone been plagued with someone siphoning...

Has anyone been plagued with someone siphoning fuel from their motorhomes yet?

I'm seeking advice on which is the best locking gas cap to buy. I'm sure that this is a problem that is sure to come...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-26-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,442
Posted By Carle
Has anyone been plagued with someone siphoning...

Has anyone been plagued with someone siphoning fuel from their motorhomes yet?

I'm seeking advice on which is the best locking gas cap to buy. I'm sure that this is a problem that is sure to come...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,716
Posted By Carle
whyoder, I assume, by your comment, that your's...

whyoder, I assume, by your comment, that your's is the model with plugs already mounted. If so, you can always try it out and if it doesn't work the way you want, you can change it.

If it doesn't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,983
Posted By Carle
I installed my Surgeguard after the transfer...

I installed my Surgeguard after the transfer switch because I had just read a posting somewhere of a generator going south and frying much of the coach circuitry. I recognized that it was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-15-2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,559
Posted By Carle
Richard34A, there is a lot more to know about...

Richard34A, there is a lot more to know about inverters. I see you are from Sonoma County as am I. I am in the telephone book. Call me and we can chat at length.

Carle McFarland, 2004 Journey...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-09-2008, 05:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,510
Posted By Carle
You can plug a toaster in anywhere near the...

You can plug a toaster in anywhere near the galley counter. No draping of wires over the edge of the counter. We routinely run the toaster (two slice) and coffee maker (four cup) at the same time...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-09-2008, 05:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,510
Posted By Carle
We bought a new 2004 Journey 36G in November 2003...

We bought a new 2004 Journey 36G in November 2003 with which we have been very satisfied. It now has 35,000 miles with lifetime mileage of 9.1 mpg.

We have experienced almost no warranty issues....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-08-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,510
Posted By Carle
I believe you will find one on the wall behind...

I believe you will find one on the wall behind the counter about the middle and a second outlet on the side of the counter close to the lounge area.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-19-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,413
Posted By Carle
If you are a shareholder and listen to their...

If you are a shareholder and listen to their quarterly conference calls and read their financial reports, you will note that they are:

1) debt free (no debt service to pay)
2) have about three...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-02-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,930
Posted By Carle
Steve, you're going to get answers all over the...

Steve, you're going to get answers all over the place on this one, but...

If you want to use your laptop while under way, I might suggest that you purchase an inverter that will plug into your 12...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-29-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,830
Posted By Carle
Dick, I don't remember exactly how much DC cable...

Dick, I don't remember exactly how much DC cable I purchased for my installation but theoretically, 8' should do it if you locate the inverter in the place designed for it. I would think, however,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-29-2008, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,503
Posted By Carle
Hi - Go to www.nafco.com (https://www.nafco.com)...

Hi - Go to www.nafco.com (https://www.nafco.com) and you can find tiles that are used in Winne's coaches. They can be purchased from your local flooring dealers that are Nafco representatives.

You...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-29-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,830
Posted By Carle
Dick, I made the same retro fit in my 2004...

Dick, I made the same retro fit in my 2004 Journey 36G. The box you are looking for is 'very' difficult to find on the regular market. You can get it from Winne for a reasonable price and it fits...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
Posted By Carle
Tom, you are probably correct about the smaller...

Tom, you are probably correct about the smaller GVWR with the smaller tires. I was going on memory as I had a friend that had a 2003 36G just like mine and we did a lot of comparing while our...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
Posted By Carle
I don't know much about the Smart Wheel, having...

I don't know much about the Smart Wheel, having never driven a machine with one. I can imagine that it should be dependable though. Many coach manufacturers offer the option. Almost everything on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
Posted By Carle
Hi - I just couldn't help but chime in. I own a...

Hi - I just couldn't help but chime in. I own a 2004 36G and have noticed a couple of things.

1) 2004 is the year they did away with 'DL'. The items that generally made up the 'DL' in 2003 were...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,990
Posted By Carle
Thanks for all the good ideas. I just spent the...

Thanks for all the good ideas. I just spent the morning taking the front service cover off and inspecting the mount really well. It seems that the metal bracket was painted before being stuck onto...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,990
Posted By Carle
I have a 2004 Journey and a number of metal...

I have a 2004 Journey and a number of metal supports are epoxyed to the fiberglass. Some of them have come loose and I have tried to fix them by regluing with the same epoxy as the original.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,990
Posted By Carle
I have a 2004 Journey and a number of metal...

I have a 2004 Journey and a number of metal supports are epoxyed to the fiberglass. Some of them have come loose and I have tried to fix them by regluing with the same epoxy as the original.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
Paul, I agree that lubricating can make them...

Paul, I agree that lubricating can make them worse. The gaskets should have enough friction against the slide surface to make them flip. I would think that keeping them clean would provide that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
Tenn.Vol, I believe '303' is a protectant for...

Tenn.Vol, I believe '303' is a protectant for rubber, not a lubricant. That's why it is used on tires, etc.

I might be so bold as to suggest you try the idea of opening a door or window while...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
I still say that all you have to do is open a...

I still say that all you have to do is open a door or window when moving the slides and you should have no more problems with gaskets that don't flip.

One slide 2.5ft X 6ft X 13ft moves about 195...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
I'm not talking about sufficient pressure to pop...

I'm not talking about sufficient pressure to pop the ears.

There is sufficient pressure, however, to distort the flapping gaskets. These gaskets do not need to be 'lubricated' as indicated...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
If you think you are not creating pressure, just...

If you think you are not creating pressure, just open the driver's window and stand close to it while extending the front slide. You will feel a lot of air moving through the window.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
Does anyone know of any pressure-relief...

Does anyone know of any pressure-relief mechanisms that automatically compensate for air movement while extending or retracting slide-outs?

I have noticed several friends' seals being twisted...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,697
Posted By Carle
Does anyone know of any pressure-relief...

Does anyone know of any pressure-relief mechanisms that automatically compensate for air movement while extending or retracting slide-outs?

I have noticed several friends' seals being twisted...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-12-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By Carle
Thanks, Dick, for the info. I went to the...

Thanks, Dick, for the info. I went to the website and found it very interesting.

Carle McFarland, 2004 Journey 36G
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-12-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By Carle
At the risk of sounding dumb, what is the VMSPC? ...

At the risk of sounding dumb, what is the VMSPC?

Carle McFarland, 2004 Journey
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-25-2007, 05:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,211
Posted By Carle
I don't think WIT has a lot to offer unless you...

I don't think WIT has a lot to offer unless you are a member of a local chapter. The magazine doesn't contain much reading material except chapter news. Most chapter news is obtained by other means...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,307
Posted By Carle
One more consideration - Any time you 'burn'...

One more consideration - Any time you 'burn' fuel, in this case propane, you have exhaust. This exhaust is what you feel coming out of the furnace on the side of your motorhome. You wouldn't want...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,182
Posted By Carle
I just downloaded Winne's sealant callouts for my...

I just downloaded Winne's sealant callouts for my 2004 Journey. I have ordered from Lichtsinn the sealants prescribed by Winne for the locations I'm interested in, specifically, the overlap between...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-02-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,768
Posted By Carle
Try www.Vendura.com (https://www.Vendura.com)....

Try www.Vendura.com (https://www.Vendura.com). They are OEM for a lot of Winne countertops and probably can duplicate the cover.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2007, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,692
Posted By Carle
Squid, I can imagine that the white 'nylon'...

Squid,

I can imagine that the white 'nylon' bearing pads you are seeing is in reality 'delrin', a standard used by many industrial applications for bearings and other wear applications and has...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-01-2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,169
Posted By Carle
Getting the steering wheel off is one of the...

Getting the steering wheel off is one of the simplest tasks I have done on the MH. A simple set screw releases the cover. The puller takes just a few minutes to remove the wheel.

I can't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,464
Posted By Carle
Hi, Great pics. You got my full attention. ...

Hi,

Great pics. You got my full attention. I'm sure I need to think earnestly about changing my filter.

Question. Where did you get the replacement filter? Was it a CAT part or another...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-01-2007, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,169
Posted By Carle
Hi, For What It's Worth - my 2004 Journey...

Hi,

For What It's Worth - my 2004 Journey 36G was delivered to me with the steering wheel not centered. Because I deemed this to be a warranty problem with Freightliner, I took it to the FL shop...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
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Views: 3,068
Posted By Carle
John and others, Regarding the side...

John and others,

Regarding the side radiator, I note that the companies with the side radiators also have roof a/c equipment. Winne uses the curb side for the basement a/c and the other side for...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-27-2007, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,243
Posted By Carle
Paul, Good idea but no room. 'Plumbers tape'...

Paul,

Good idea but no room. 'Plumbers tape' is a good support for vertical applications at the edges. This item needs support under the middle and no space is available to hang anything on.
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-27-2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,243
Posted By Carle
Thanks RocketDork, I examined the area...

Thanks RocketDork,

I examined the area pretty closely and concluded that if I put in an additional support, it would have to be a thin piece of pretty strong sheet metal that would stretch between...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-27-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,243
Posted By Carle
Thanks John, I talked to Winne tech today to...

Thanks John,

I talked to Winne tech today to ask if there was a reason why the plastic (polypropoline) should not be heated. He said the idea sounded like a good one but, of course, could not...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-26-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,243
Posted By Carle
I have a holding tank that is sagging a little...

I have a holding tank that is sagging a little near the discharge opening. This causes the opening to not be horizontal which makes the match-up with the dump valves not parallel and difficult to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-26-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,243
Posted By Carle
I have a holding tank that is sagging a little...

I have a holding tank that is sagging a little near the discharge opening. This causes the opening to not be horizontal which makes the match-up with the dump valves not parallel and difficult to...
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