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Keeping Chassis Batteries Charged

Posted 11-13-2021 at 09:31 PM by HiBanky
Updated 09-28-2023 at 01:53 PM by HiBanky (Add Photo)

Many older RVs like my 2005 Journey do not charge the chasses batteries while connected to shore power and if you remain parked long enough they will go dead. Well at the risk of sounding like a product promotion, I believe I have found the perfect solution. There is a small gadget called a Trik-L-Start that, when installed, keeps the chassis batteries up and protects them from being drained by parasitics on the automotive side or loads on the house side. It’s simple, easy to install, and operates...
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FREE: 2008 Winnebago Journey 39Z Shocks

Posted 11-12-2021 at 04:45 PM by jdkskyking

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Would like to hear about making your rig drive like new and thanks
Send Mae a PM.
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Hydraulic Jack Lubrication Controversy

Posted 11-12-2021 at 05:50 AM by HiBanky

I have read endless threads concerning slow leveling jacks returning to the up position and yes there are many reasons for this problem. The one suggestion that seems to get the most argument is this idea of lubricating the exposed cylinder shaft on each jack. After much experimentation, I can tell you that wiping down each shaft with automatic transition fluid (ATF) can make a big difference in the retraction time. My assumption is that the fluid lubricates, softens and cleans the outer seals...
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Leak during black water flush

Posted 11-11-2021 at 06:54 PM by HiBanky
Updated 09-28-2023 at 01:26 PM by HiBanky (Valve failed again)

I have a 2005 Journey that leaked fresh water during a black water tank flush. It seemed to be coming from the floor in front of the bathroom. I also found wet carpet under the rear dinette bench. I puled the wood wall panel behind the bench and located an anti-syphon valve. A quick test reveled this valve to be the source of the leak. Being a cheep fix it yourself kind of guy, I removed and disassembled the valve to find calcium deposits preventing the valve from closing under pressure. So a good...
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Gas Furnace not working

Posted 11-10-2021 at 05:33 PM by HiBanky

I have a 2005 Journey with Suburban SF42 gas furnace that does not come on. The problem began when, in the the middle of a heating cycle, it shut down and would not come on line. No heat or fan. According to the Suburban troubleshooting guide, there is only three possible causes. 1. no voltage at the unit. 2. a bad relay 3. a bad motor. After extensive investigation I ruled out all of these but in the process I found a bad solder joint on the PC board right at the point where the 12VDC supply connects...
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