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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-02-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,799
Posted By W8RLM
Seems to me that if this is a new coach under...

Seems to me that if this is a new coach under warranty, it would be in your best interest to have the dealer do the work. You don't want to get into a battle later if Winnebago claims that your...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-12-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,563
Posted By W8RLM
Laurel62, Here are some things to check on...

Laurel62,

Here are some things to check on the Mini:

1. Can you sit down on the toilet and close the bathroom door?

2. Can you sit comfortably sit behind the steering wheel?

3. Is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-24-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,106
Posted By W8RLM
The switch on the dashboard only shuts down the...

The switch on the dashboard only shuts down the coach batteries - not the chassis battery. My chassis battery switch is in the engine compartment towards the upper, left side. I don't know if...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-24-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,106
Posted By W8RLM
One thing that I forgot to mention. Check to see...

One thing that I forgot to mention. Check to see if you have a disconnect switch for the chassis (engine) batteries. Several friends of mine with Winnebago diesels have found their engine batteries...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,106
Posted By W8RLM
Congratulations on the motorhome. We are happy...

Congratulations on the motorhome. We are happy with our 2006 39K Journey. We have 53000 miles on ours. We bought it new in April, 2007.

Check for rust around the basement door frames. That...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-21-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,131
Posted By W8RLM
I agree with Bachler from the standpoint that the...

I agree with Bachler from the standpoint that the Top of the World Highway is gravel and dirt. However, if you spread out between motorhomes, its not too bad - just go slow. But I agree that I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,131
Posted By W8RLM
We did the WIT tour in 2005. Great experience. ...

We did the WIT tour in 2005. Great experience. We had three other couples from our local club on the caravan which made for alot of fun. We enjoy meeting up with others from the tour at other WIT...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-11-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,387
Posted By W8RLM
I appreciate all of the comments. Not sure what...

I appreciate all of the comments. Not sure what happened, but we were out camping last weekend, and everything worked correctly. HHHHHMMMMMMM Unfortunately, the coach is in for some body work...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-11-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,448
Posted By W8RLM
On my 2006 Journey, there is a metal cover over...

On my 2006 Journey, there is a metal cover over the engine that is under the bed. My bed is hinged so that it can be lifted. I added hydraulic lifts (like basement doors) to hold the bed up. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-17-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,387
Posted By W8RLM
Intellitec Load Center Issue

We just returned from a trip from Cleveland, OH to Albuquerque, NM and back. Druing the trip, the load center started displaying only the refrigerator light when on shore power - either 30 or 50...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,549
Posted By W8RLM
On my Journey, the bottom portion attaches to the...

On my Journey, the bottom portion attaches to the top section and the support pad on the bottom section rests against the "bumper" - probably like everyone else. I also did not like storing the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,311
Posted By W8RLM
Question for those of you with the Magna Shades. ...

Question for those of you with the Magna Shades. How do they stand up to severe thunderstorms and especially the winds that go with them? When we snowbird in Florida, the winds with the storms run...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By W8RLM
I also had a solonoid go bad. It was replaced,...

I also had a solonoid go bad. It was replaced, and all was well.

I believe that there is a slide lock on your Vectra. I assume that you've unlocked it, although I don't know if it would have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,658
Posted By W8RLM
Can you describe the problems and what you have...

Can you describe the problems and what you have tried other than the fuses? Also, what year, model, and length Winnebago do you have?

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,534
Posted By W8RLM
It might be the overflow line for the water tank....

It might be the overflow line for the water tank. If you are parked on a grade, it is possible for water to reach the overflow and discharge.

Just a thought.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,887
Posted By W8RLM
If this is a Hamsar issue, you might want to...

If this is a Hamsar issue, you might want to replace the other flasher too - peace of mind.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-25-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,287
Posted By W8RLM
Mine were also behind the driver's foot rest -...

Mine were also behind the driver's foot rest - both the power leads and the coax.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-13-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,600
Posted By W8RLM
I had a 2003 Brave in the same floor plan. We...

I had a 2003 Brave in the same floor plan. We put 48000 miles on it before we traded it in for our Journey. The only reason that we traded it in was that my wife was having difficulty getting up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,825
Posted By W8RLM
Did they work when you picked up the coach from...

Did they work when you picked up the coach from the dealer? I didn't see that mentioned in your post.

Could also be a bad ground. Perhaps Winnebago Customer Service or Freightliner can help...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-28-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,770
Posted By W8RLM
You might want to remove the water filter if you...

You might want to remove the water filter if you have a separate faucet for drinking water at the kitchen sink. There is a plug that replaces the cannister filter. If you don't have the plug, you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,456
Posted By W8RLM
On my 2003 Brave, I had roof top heat pumps with...

On my 2003 Brave, I had roof top heat pumps with the output to ducts that ran the length of the MH. Any chance of getting to one of the ducts and going the length of the motorhome to the back? I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,997
Posted By W8RLM
I lost my toad brake lights, and my dealer found...

I lost my toad brake lights, and my dealer found the fuse behind the electrical connection wall. I believe the right side of the compartment is attached with screws. I am told that the hazard...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-09-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,803
Posted By W8RLM
My thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I...

My thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I was out on a campout and did not have internet access, so I couldn't post a reply before now.

I found a hole in the exhaust pipe that goes from the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-05-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,803
Posted By W8RLM
2006 Journey 39K - Exhaust Odor in Coach

We just completed a 4800 mile trip, and we are experiencing the odor of diesel exhaust in the coach. The generator is not running. The odor is stronger in the back - naturally. It is worse when a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-10-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,127
Posted By W8RLM
Both my 2003 Brave and my 2006 Journey have two...

Both my 2003 Brave and my 2006 Journey have two vents - one for each tank.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-09-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,127
Posted By W8RLM
Another thing to check is the bottom of the vent...

Another thing to check is the bottom of the vent pipe where it enters the holding tank. On our Journey, the factory did not insert it far enough into the tank and it came out. The result was odor...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-19-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,628
Posted By W8RLM
I remember that when Winnebago brought out the...

I remember that when Winnebago brought out the Destination and the Itasca Latitude on the Workhorse UFO chassis, it was mid-entry and rear engine (gas or diesel).

I liked the mid-entry that we...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,094
Posted By W8RLM
We also have a surge protector on our 50 amp...

We also have a surge protector on our 50 amp service that I permanently mounted in the electrical connection compartment. That way, it is protected from sticky fingers.

One thing to be aware...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Posted By W8RLM
Mine is supposed to be one of the 120 volt plug...

Mine is supposed to be one of the 120 volt plug sockets next to the TV - on the same side as the video switch and DVD/Video player. One of the sockets is straight through and the other is apparently...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-17-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By W8RLM
On my 2006 Journey, there is a compressed air...

On my 2006 Journey, there is a compressed air connection in the front above the generator. It has a gauge and a manual shutoff.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-02-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,061
Posted By W8RLM
We had the same problem with odors from the black...

We had the same problem with odors from the black water tank. The first message was our problem - the vent line had come out of the black water tank. Had to remove both tanks, clean and sanitize...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-27-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,784
Posted By W8RLM
Suggest that you call Owner Relatikons at...

Suggest that you call Owner Relatikons at Winnebago. They are glad to help.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,063
Posted By W8RLM
Congratulations on the new coach. We had a 2003...

Congratulations on the new coach. We had a 2003 Brave with the same floor plan, and there are 4 other coaches in our two Winnebago clubs that are the same floor plan. I think that it was one of the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-13-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,089
Posted By W8RLM
We had a similar problem with our 2006 Journey. ...

We had a similar problem with our 2006 Journey. Turns out the vent line came loose from the black water tank. On the opposite side of the coach from the water connection bay is a panel held on by...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-08-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,234
Posted By W8RLM
Hawkeye, I hane an 06 Journey, and the...

Hawkeye,

I hane an 06 Journey, and the handle on my door does not light. I don't think that they were supposed to light.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-08-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,527
Posted By W8RLM
I had a 2003, 32 foot Brave. It also had the...

I had a 2003, 32 foot Brave. It also had the same piece of channel. At GNR one year, I also asked Owner Relations about it and I got the same answer as Whaler. I left mine alone to protect the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,109
Posted By W8RLM
They wouldn't admit that the resistors were...

They wouldn't admit that the resistors were undersized - even after I pointed out that the replacement board had larger resistors.

The board was out of warranty, so with the above information,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By W8RLM
Chuck, If you have the Power Monitor panel...

Chuck,

If you have the Power Monitor panel that shows you how much current that you're drawing and which - if any - systems are running, this is the Power Monitor that is built by a company...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By W8RLM
Shuffster, I only used the service section...

Shuffster,

I only used the service section once when a mechanic gave me the password. At the time, I was having some fuel problems (cold winter and too dumb to add additives to the tank). As I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-10-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,109
Posted By W8RLM
I did contact Intellitec, and the customer...

I did contact Intellitec, and the customer service personnel or technical support - not sure of which group I contacted did help me understand what happened to my system. They had used some surface...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By W8RLM
Thanks - I'll give it a try next week. The coach...

Thanks - I'll give it a try next week. The coach is in storage right now.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-09-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,109
Posted By W8RLM
Thanks Driver, I'll try and contact him. ...

Thanks Driver,

I'll try and contact him. By the way, I meant to ask for the service code for the Freightliner Engine Monitor - not the Power Line System. My mistake - trying to do too many...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,686
Posted By W8RLM
Freightliner Engine Monitor

In my last post, I asked for the Intellitec service password. I meant to ask for the four digit password for the service screen on the Freightliner Monitor.

Appreciate any help.

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-08-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,109
Posted By W8RLM
Powerline Monitor System

Can anyone give me the password for the service screen on the Intellitec Power Management System? At one time, I had it, but I've misplaced it.

Thanks

W8RLM - Bob
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-20-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,556
Posted By W8RLM
I also had a squeak from my front TV on my 2003...

I also had a squeak from my front TV on my 2003 32 ft. Brave. I found that there were 2 pieces of styrofoam - one on each side of the TV. I have no idea why they were there, but when I removed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By W8RLM
A few years ago, at the Winnebago State Rally in...

A few years ago, at the Winnebago State Rally in Virginia, the local Michelin dealer came to the rally and weighed any motorhome for free with individual scales for each wheel. If you are near...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,308
Posted By W8RLM
Ralphie, Welcome to the forum. Go on to...

Ralphie,

Welcome to the forum. Go on to Intellitec's website. You can find the instruction manual for your unit. I found that it had a good description of its operation.

It will be an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-03-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,965
Posted By W8RLM
I had the exact same problem. The problem was on...

I had the exact same problem. The problem was on the Intellitec monitor system. There are four, small surface mount resistors on the PC board that is in the circuit breaker box that burned out on...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-05-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,757
Posted By W8RLM
I'd go to a Cummins dealer and let him put his...

I'd go to a Cummins dealer and let him put his diagnostic meter read out the error codes that caused the Check Engine light to come on. I have a Cat engine in mine, and the warranty is three years,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-10-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,883
Posted By W8RLM
I like what you did with the cameras. It...

I like what you did with the cameras. It certainly protects them from the elements.

I have them ounted outside on each side aimed back along the sides - sideview cameras. They let me see...
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