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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2011, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,690
Posted By cyko
We had a frozen alternator a couple of years ago,...

We had a frozen alternator a couple of years ago, and broke three more belts until we found that our installer had left a spacer on the alternator shaft that caused the belt to be out of alignment...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-04-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,057
Posted By cyko
When I had my coolant changed in my 03 Journey...

When I had my coolant changed in my 03 Journey DL, the folks doing it forgot to open the valve that lets the coolant go to the front unit. Once this was opened everything was ok.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,298
Posted By cyko
My coach had about 70,000 miles when the...

My coach had about 70,000 miles when the alternator seized. In fairness, I had driven through lots of salted slush on the way to Texas and had sat in a campsite for three months before starting it.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-21-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,298
Posted By cyko
We had the same problem a couple of years ago on...

We had the same problem a couple of years ago on our 2003 Journey DL. My alternator froze up and broke the belt. Unfortunately after I had a new alternator installed I broke two more belts on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-20-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By cyko
I finally bit the bullet and hired a strong young...

I finally bit the bullet and hired a strong young man to remove 4 of the rust-frozen bolts and bolted a 3/4 inch piece of plywood over the front portion of the panel. Seems solid and I feel sure it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By cyko
I have looked at the problem again and think I...

I have looked at the problem again and think I can rig it up quite adequately by folding up the bent flap and laying a piece of 3/4 inch plywood under it. I can clamp the plywood around the edges...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By cyko
Thanks for your pictures, Jim. I am having a...

Thanks for your pictures, Jim. I am having a little trouble orienting to them. The panel I am having trouble with is on the bottom of the tank below a fairly thick layer of foam insulation. Maybe...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By cyko
I'll let you know how it turns out. I hadn't...

I'll let you know how it turns out. I hadn't thought about an internal water leak. I think the rust was due to road salt, but I suppose it could be leaking internally.

Anyway, I have decided...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By cyko
Thanks, Skigramp. My first reaction was to do...

Thanks, Skigramp. My first reaction was to do what you suggest; find a sheetmetal worker and have a new cover made. After talking to the locals here, they advised me to talk to Winnebago. I called...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,341
Posted By cyko
Problem with Journey DL underside

I have a 36-foot 2003 Journey DL. I am currently camped in Minnesota on a fishing trip. After I got here I noticed something hanging from the bottom of my coach and found that the sheet-metal cover...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,103
Posted By cyko
My washer fluid generated a gooey mass last year....

My washer fluid generated a gooey mass last year. I cleaned it out and blew out the hoses and everything was ok.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-10-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,690
Posted By cyko
I've never heard it explained this way, but I...

I've never heard it explained this way, but I think the reason that there is no current display when hooked to 50 amps is that the current used is divided between two different 120-volt lines, and it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-20-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,237
Posted By cyko
Our 03 Journey overheated a couple of years ago...

Our 03 Journey overheated a couple of years ago and we stopped at a Freightliner shop in Arizona where they ran the engine pretty hard (to make the fan blow) while spraying degreaser through the rear...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,392
Posted By cyko
Thanks for the reply. I sent him a PM last night...

Thanks for the reply. I sent him a PM last night and am waiting for the answer.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,392
Posted By cyko
I want to send my email to smlranger so that I...

I want to send my email to smlranger so that I can get a copy of the article, but I (being stupid) don't know how to send him a message. Can anyone help me?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-06-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,840
Posted By cyko
We had ours done in Webster City, IA in July. ...

We had ours done in Webster City, IA in July. They did remove the refrigerator without too much trouble. They did have to go through the roof vent to remove some screws to remove it. I also got...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-06-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,088
Posted By cyko
In my coach the GCFI outlet that controls the one...

In my coach the GCFI outlet that controls the one you are having trouble with is at the front end of the sink cabinet. Look for the red reset button.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 06-02-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,881
Posted By cyko
We will be at GNR in the Iowa Row. We are coming...

We will be at GNR in the Iowa Row. We are coming a couple of weeks early to the Iowa State Meeting on the same grounds. People might think of coming for that meeting; there are usually some fun...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-18-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,253
Posted By cyko
Madison County is about 140 miles south of Forest...

Madison County is about 140 miles south of Forest City. A pretty fast hour.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-19-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By cyko
I just drilled two holes in the sheet metal...

I just drilled two holes in the sheet metal firewall above and to the left of the brake pedal. I put in two cables to accomodate two receivers.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By cyko
I have the same coach. I ran two coax cables...

I have the same coach. I ran two coax cables down the left window post under the dash. Then I drilled two holes in the firewall and put in coax connectors. I can now open the hood, connect...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,456
Posted By cyko
At the risk of displaying my ignorance, just...

At the risk of displaying my ignorance, just where did you get access to the coolant line to use the vacuum cleaner? I would appreciate a little more detail. Thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,456
Posted By cyko
No, it was me, not the coach, that had knee...

No, it was me, not the coach, that had knee surgery. One of the results is that I can't get down on my knees, which makes looking for valves and stuff like that tough. I think I will wait till I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,456
Posted By cyko
I put my coach (2003 Journey DL, 330 CAT) away...

I put my coach (2003 Journey DL, 330 CAT) away last August to have knee surgery. Got it out yesterday to get ready to go south and found that I had no dash heat. Plenty of air, no heat. I wonder...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,456
Posted By cyko
I put my coach (2003 Journey DL, 330 CAT) away...

I put my coach (2003 Journey DL, 330 CAT) away last August to have knee surgery. Got it out yesterday to get ready to go south and found that I had no dash heat. Plenty of air, no heat. I wonder...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-20-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,455
Posted By cyko
Central area rep.

Central area rep.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-16-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,455
Posted By cyko
We went to a campout yesterday and our area rep...

We went to a campout yesterday and our area rep gave a short report on goings-on at Forest City. In addition to the closure of the surplus store we had heard about, he also said they were running...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-16-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,455
Posted By cyko
We went to a campout yesterday and our area rep...

We went to a campout yesterday and our area rep gave a short report on goings-on at Forest City. In addition to the closure of the surplus store we had heard about, he also said they were running...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-09-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By cyko
When she walked in (sporting an ugly demeanor)...

When she walked in (sporting an ugly demeanor) and I asked her "why didn't you answer the cell phone" she said "because I don't have the blankety-blank cell phone!!".

The only reason I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-04-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By cyko
Yep, I had the cell phone in my shirt pocket. ...

Yep, I had the cell phone in my shirt pocket. When I would dial it, it would of course ring, but I thought it was the land phone ringing.
Sounds simple now, but I was really trying to find a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By cyko
Nope, it was even stupider than that.

Nope, it was even stupider than that.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-31-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By cyko
A couple of years ago when we returned from...

A couple of years ago when we returned from Texas, we parked in a church parking lot before driving to our home. I told my wife that I would walk home, and when she was ready to come, she could use...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-31-2008, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,793
Posted By cyko
A couple of years ago when we returned from...

A couple of years ago when we returned from Texas, we parked in a church parking lot before driving to our home. I told my wife that I would walk home, and when she was ready to come, she could use...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-31-2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,623
Posted By cyko
We had exactly the same problem with our sleep...

We had exactly the same problem with our sleep comfort bed. They gave my wife a new cover at GNR, but I agree that the problem will most likely reoccur. I'm wondering about putting on side...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,024
Posted By cyko
Where do folks go for drain and flush and what do...

Where do folks go for drain and flush and what do they have to pay?
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-01-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,896
Posted By cyko
Are we bothers and sisters or brothers and...

Are we bothers and sisters or brothers and sitters?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-30-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By cyko
Be aware that, no matter how large the inverter,...

Be aware that, no matter how large the inverter, you are still limited by the capacity of your house batteries. We have a 1500w inverter, but if we turn on a few things, it doesn't take long to run...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-24-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,470
Posted By cyko
We have had Dish for about eight years and have...

We have had Dish for about eight years and have been very satisfied. I think that there is less hassle with Dish than with DirectTV in moving from home to coach and back. We just unplug from one...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,559
Posted By cyko
We got rid of the booth a few years ago and have...

We got rid of the booth a few years ago and have never been sorry. The booth tended to collect a pile of junk on the seats, and the under-seat storage required the cushions to be completely removed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,890
Posted By cyko
We replaced our icemaker last year at the...

We replaced our icemaker last year at the Winnebago GNR. It was leaking and growing icicles from the mechanism on the left side of the tray. The technician who replaced it said that one should...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-26-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,016
Posted By cyko
Check Beed's lake state park near Hampton, IA....

Check Beed's lake state park near Hampton, IA. There are many other Iowa State Park campgrounds; Google to find a website giving info about them.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-03-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,231
Posted By cyko
I had to buy a new icemaker last year at GNR. ...

I had to buy a new icemaker last year at GNR. The technician told me that you should not make ice while traveling, presumably because the unfrozen water will slosh around and cause the mechanism to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-23-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,290
Posted By cyko
On a related note, we had our icemaker replaced...

On a related note, we had our icemaker replaced at GNR last year. The Norcold tech who did it told us to never travel with the icemaker on; the spashing of the water before it freezes can cause...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-17-2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,289
Posted By cyko
We removed our couch and discovered that there is...

We removed our couch and discovered that there is a 120 box on the floor right behind the couch. I ran a new circuit from that box to our new corner desk and now have very convenient outlets on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 29,685
Posted By cyko
How about roof height? The newer coaches are...

How about roof height? The newer coaches are getting so tall that it is tough to get them into many storage units. Roof air might make it impossible for many to use the storage units they now have.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-11-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,016
Posted By cyko
We will be there for about the tenth time. Will...

We will be there for about the tenth time. Will be in the Iowa section. We go from our state meeting to the GNR and get there about a week early. Lots of stuff going on and about $8.00 a night...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-06-2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,737
Posted By cyko
I bought a steel pizza pan and set it on top of...

I bought a steel pizza pan and set it on top of the headliner above the storage compartment where the satellite receivers are located. The antenna sits on this and the cable is routed down through...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
Posted By cyko
Thanks for the help. My actual cap cover had...

Thanks for the help. My actual cap cover had come loose a couple of years ago and my dealer glued it back on. I like the idea of screwing it back together, and was glad to hear that you can do it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
Posted By cyko
I went to my storage unit to get the coach ready...

I went to my storage unit to get the coach ready for the Texas trip. https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/frustrated.gif While opening the front "hood" to get at the compressor, both hinges just broke...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
Posted By cyko
I went to my storage unit to get the coach ready...

I went to my storage unit to get the coach ready for the Texas trip. https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/frustrated.gif While opening the front "hood" to get at the compressor, both hinges just broke...
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