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06-08-2015, 07:17 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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Inaugural Trip in 2005 Journey
After much anticipation, we left Friday on our first trip since the purchase of our "new to us" 2005 Journey, traveling Appx 400 miles from North Texas to the Gulf Coast. This is our first DP, having had a 5er for a while. I was a bit white knuckled for the first 50 miles as I had only driven the coach once before and just a few test miles. But I found it to easy to drive. It does take getting used too and you do have to be aware of the big trucks as they tend to push you a bit. I'm glad I had the Safe T Plus installed, as I could feel the difference from the test drive. Set up at the park was easy but the leveling system will need to be recalibrated..the bubble level in the fridge is spot on, but the bedroom driver side is off by a half inch, which has made for a couple of rough nights. Am going to raise the left side a bit today to see if that helps. And the mattress will be replaced with a sleep number as soon as we get home lol. The Norcold fridge seems to struggle a bit to keep the temp in the 40 degree range I noticed. Have to set it an, 8.. May or may not be normal but it's 90 outside. Love the fact that the fridge is on the side with the big awning!!! These are minor issues tho and have not dampened our trip. So far, we love the Journey and look forward to many more adventures!!! If any others out there have a Journey, would love to hear any tips and suggestions you have!! !!
Happy travels!!
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06-08-2015, 07:21 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: FTer Class of 2015 Origin: Evergreen, Colorado
Posts: 117
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Congrats on the new coach! You are going to have a lot of fun with it! \ken
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Ken & Deb (WIT Club, FMCA, SKP, Harvest Hosts, and grateful volunteers with SOWERs)
2005 Winnebago Vectra 40FD w/400ISL and Allison 3000MH on Freightliner's Evolution chassis, Onan QD7500, 1000w Renogy solar, BlueOx tow gear, and 2015 Cherokee TrailHawk toad.
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06-08-2015, 09:44 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Austin TX
Posts: 58
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 CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Life is sweet when you're "on the road again!"
I found this full color brochure for the 2005 Journey which is pretty cool. Here's the link if you don't have it. http://www.conejowholesaleauto.com/t...ourney-bro.pdf
What model or length is your Journey as I want to check it out online? We have your sister MH ... a Merdian that we love!
~Kay
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2015 Itasca Meridian 36M "Roada"
2014 Honda CR-V EX-L FWD
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06-08-2015, 10:11 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Buxton, North Dakota
Posts: 1,037
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That is probably about par for the refrigerator in 90 degree weather. Is it on electric or propane. Additional fans to expel the heat from the burner or heater may help.
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1999 Winnebago Brave 35C Handicap Equipped
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1999 Jeep Cherokee & 1991 Jeep Wrangler Renegade
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06-08-2015, 11:27 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 478
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If your refrigerator is one of the 1200 models you should confirm the recall has been done.
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SW OREGON 2004 Journey 39K, 330 Cat
If towing: a 2006 Mini Cooper or 1995 Wrangler
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06-08-2015, 01:09 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 962
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I use the "lights" on the HWH controls as a rough guide ... when I think it is about level, the co-pilot opens the bathroom door half way ... I finish leveling by adjusting until it stays in one spot ...
I grew up on a farm ... this is a farm boy's way of checking level.
Works for us.
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06-08-2015, 01:25 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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We have the 36G model!!! It's a green/tan color outside...
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2006 HR Navigator 43pbq
2015 Jeep Wrangler/Blue Ox Avanta
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06-08-2015, 01:28 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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It's on ac as we are in an RV Park, and it's holding pretty good... We just limit opening it. The awning is keeping that side of the coach shaded in the afternoon. I've read that the Norcold are not quite as good as the Domestics.. ...
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2006 HR Navigator 43pbq
2015 Jeep Wrangler/Blue Ox Avanta
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06-08-2015, 01:31 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skigramp
I use the "lights" on the HWH controls as a rough guide ... when I think it is about level, the co-pilot opens the bathroom door half way ... I finish leveling by adjusting until it stays in one spot ...
I grew up on a farm ... this is a farm boy's way of checking level.
Works for us.
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Love it!!! Farm girl here too so I get it!! Baling wire and duck tape fixes everything... We will get it checked but in the mean I will try your suggestion!!
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06-08-2015, 01:53 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Crystal Beach, Texas
Posts: 10
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what part of the Gulf coast are you. I live in Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula just east of Galveston
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06-08-2015, 08:01 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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We are in Port O'Connor.. Came down with another couple who have a 5er. Their son runs a Bay fishing guide service so we came to fish. Been to Crystal Beach and Bolivar... We lived in Houston in the early 90's!!!
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Jerry & Diane Kovar
2006 HR Navigator 43pbq
2015 Jeep Wrangler/Blue Ox Avanta
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06-08-2015, 08:04 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skigramp
I use the "lights" on the HWH controls as a rough guide ... when I think it is about level, the co-pilot opens the bathroom door half way ... I finish leveling by adjusting until it stays in one spot ...
I grew up on a farm ... this is a farm boy's way of checking level.
Works for us.
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Skigramp I took your advice and re leveled the coach using the bathroom door and a torpedo level. It is dead on level now, even tho the HWH system is showing yellow lights in several places... Thanks for the tip! !!!
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06-08-2015, 11:13 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 66
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We love our 2004 Journey 36G, came back down from a Tiffen 42 Allegro Bus. The HWH level panel can be adjusted, but I have not done ours yet. It tends to read with level when the passenger side is a bit low. The bathroom door is a pretty good indicator for us as well!
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2004 Winnebago Journey36G, 2 humans and 9 dogs racing our way across the country!
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06-08-2015, 11:33 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 560
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If you're comfortable with the level it's close enough for the refer. The leveling system can be adjusted.
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07-30-2015, 01:19 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dundee, MI
Posts: 1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sunset4k
We have the 36G model!!! It's a green/tan color outside...
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That is the exact same coach we just bought. I had the same problem the first time I tried to pre-chill the refrigerator. Just would not get cold.
I was instructed by the MH dealer to open the burner vent inspection hole and blow it out with a compressor. I did that and blew out the entire refer bay.
It worked like a champ the whole first trip.
Be sure to wear eye protection when blowing out the vent and bay area.
Happy trails!
-Michael
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07-30-2015, 01:35 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nashua, NH
Posts: 1,795
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Quote:
Originally Posted by austx
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Life is sweet when you're "on the road again!"
I found this full color brochure for the 2005 Journey which is pretty cool. Here's the link if you don't have it. http://www.conejowholesaleauto.com/t...ourney-bro.pdf
What model or length is your Journey as I want to check it out online? We have your sister MH ... a Merdian that we love!
~Kay |
Here's an accessible link direct from Winnebago's site: 2005 Journey Brochure
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2005 Winnebago Vectra 36RD
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