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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-14-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
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Views: 2,869
Posted By Joe-K
Wow!!! Seeing these 2002 Journey's painted...

Wow!!! Seeing these 2002 Journey's painted (RJHorton and SMLRanger) I'm amazed how good they look.

We really liked our 2002 Journey and after seeing these paint jobs I would have had ours...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,229
Posted By Joe-K
I have mixed feelings on the basement A/C. Having...

I have mixed feelings on the basement A/C. Having owned a Journey for 6+ years, I liked the quietness offered by the basement A/C compared to the previous roof mounted A/C's that I had on another...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-04-2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,873
Posted By Joe-K
Very common for the air suspension to lose...

Very common for the air suspension to lose pressure and the rig to settle down. As stated, some rigs maintain their pressure longer than others, but anywhere from 1 day to a week is typical. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,979
Posted By Joe-K
Great job of documenting the heater core...

Great job of documenting the heater core replacement :thumb:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-28-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,643
Posted By Joe-K
Sorry to hear of the loss of your traveling...

Sorry to hear of the loss of your traveling companion. Sammie can't be replaced, but the new memories of a new pup will make the old memories even better
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,945
Posted By Joe-K
Cliff, Thanks for bringing up the propane hose...

Cliff,
Thanks for bringing up the propane hose failure. Not only is there always concern for a propane hose chaffing through, but also now failing from an improper crimp or some other...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-09-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,843
Posted By Joe-K
I hope you don't mind me jumping in as a "non...

I hope you don't mind me jumping in as a "non winny" owner, but having owned a Winnebago Journey with basement air for 4 years, I'd like to present another viewpoint.

When we had our Journey, I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-22-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,926
Posted By Joe-K
You've received plenty of good information so I...

You've received plenty of good information so I won't repeat, but the one suggestion I would offer is that when doing the cleaning keep mind that you need to clean from both the front and back of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,994
Posted By Joe-K
The 3 amp sounds about right for idle conditions...

The 3 amp sounds about right for idle conditions in the motorhome. Whenever you have 120 volts supplied to the rig, whether it's via shore power or the generator, there will be phantom power loads. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-31-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,131
Posted By Joe-K
Nice Job:) I enjoy reading the posts about...

Nice Job:)

I enjoy reading the posts about the Journeys having had one myself for several years. The battery wiring is one project I kept meaning to get around to and never did. The pull out...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,680
Posted By Joe-K
Looking through some more old photo's I ran...

Looking through some more old photo's I ran accross this one from the ad I had placed when selling the rig. Not really a closeup of the lights, but you might get a feel for the stainless inserts and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,680
Posted By Joe-K
You could install the LED lights without the...

You could install the LED lights without the backing plate if you wish to try it that way, but just keep in mind that if you decide to add the plate later, you'd either have to cut the wires in order...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,680
Posted By Joe-K
As Gary stated, the Lighttech lights are great....

As Gary stated, the Lighttech lights are great. Much better than the typical LED lights that you can see the individual LED's in. If I recall correctly, the Lighttech lights actually shine into...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,091
Posted By Joe-K
I've got the Cummins ISL 425 in an 2008 Allegro...

I've got the Cummins ISL 425 in an 2008 Allegro Bus. My CRV toad is lighter than John's truck behind his Bus so my combined weight of the rig and toad loaded up the way we travel is a little over...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,794
Posted By Joe-K
I'm guessing you brought the cell phone home with...

I'm guessing you brought the cell phone home with you in your pocket https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/jestera.gif
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,604
Posted By Joe-K
Savannah makes a great suggestion about the MCD...

Savannah makes a great suggestion about the MCD shades. Having gone from our Winnebago Journey with the day/night shades to the Allegro Bus with MCD shades, I can tell you first hand how much we...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-14-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,672
Posted By Joe-K
Nice job Bill...

Nice job Bill https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/luxhello.gif

Looks good on the bottom of the One Place panel. I just installed a SeeLevel on our new rig as well. No way would I ever own another...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-09-2008, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,120
Posted By Joe-K
Great explanation my Mr Transistor. Just to...

Great explanation my Mr Transistor.

Just to add to his comments, on our previous Journey 36G the solenoid that closes automatically to charge the coach batteries from the engine was located on the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-18-2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Posted By Joe-K
When I sold our 2002 Journey, I advertised it in...

When I sold our 2002 Journey, I advertised it in 2 online sites as well as the local newspaper. My pricing strategy was to sell it for what it was worth to a potential buyer. Lots and lots of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By Joe-K
Shelly got a roll from a local Jo-Ann fabric...

Shelly got a roll from a local Jo-Ann fabric store when we re-strung one of our blinds.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-21-2008, 04:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,214
Posted By Joe-K
Congrats! and keep on posting. You're almost...

Congrats! and keep on posting.

You're almost there for the 6th campfire https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/laugh.gif



6th campfire???? Havn't decided on a number yet....maybe 100,000? 500,000?...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-19-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,571
Posted By Joe-K
Hi Ann, Welcome to the forum. You're...

Hi Ann,

Welcome to the forum.

You're correct that an inverter inverts 12 Volts DC to 120 Volts AC. Typically you would use the inverter anytime you wish to use your 120 volt appliances and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-19-2008, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,818
Posted By Joe-K
I had issues with the Thin-Lite lights in our...

I had issues with the Thin-Lite lights in our Journey, but the problems presented themselves as interference with radios and other electronic devices.

What was happening is the electronic ballast...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-17-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,292
Posted By Joe-K
I also added 120 volt outlets to our 36 Journey. ...

I also added 120 volt outlets to our 36 Journey. I found it was convenient to have one next to the sofa in the slide, so I added one there. If we had kept the unit, I would also have added one down...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-17-2008, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,111
Posted By Joe-K
Nice Job Jeff...

Nice Job Jeff https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif

I've wondered before why the RV manufacturers didn't put motion detector security lights on campers. It looks like the Starlight security...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-06-2008, 05:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,658
Posted By Joe-K
Glenda, Right now, I can relate to your...

Glenda,

Right now, I can relate to your feelings about the old coach as I am going through the same feelings.

A couple months ago, we sold our Journey and ordered a Tiffin. The new owner...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-04-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,670
Posted By Joe-K
Steve, If I understand you issue with the...

Steve,

If I understand you issue with the freshwater tank, you need to find a wiring path from the freshwater tank near the access panel to the dump compartment.

When I installed the SeeLevel...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 02-04-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,310
Posted By Joe-K
I don't care for the Era either. Maybe it's just...

I don't care for the Era either. Maybe it's just our lifestyle now, but with family camping, no way would it work, so I debated is that the type of rig I'd want when it's just Shelly and I RV'ing...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 02-03-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,310
Posted By Joe-K
I noticed the new 2009 Era is online now. ...

I noticed the new 2009 Era is online now.

What do you think?

Winnebago Era (https://www.winnebagoind.com/products/era/)
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 02-03-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,310
Posted By Joe-K
I noticed the new 2009 Era is online now. ...

I noticed the new 2009 Era is online now.

What do you think?

Winnebago Era (https://www.winnebagoind.com/products/era/)
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-31-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By Joe-K
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tom N:
Did you see a decrease in fuel mileage when...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-31-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By Joe-K
Our '02 Journey also come with 235/80R22.5 tires...

Our '02 Journey also come with 235/80R22.5 tires from the factory. Those tires caused the GVWR to be "tire limited". In other words, the tire load rating was the weakest link in determining the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-24-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,670
Posted By Joe-K
Steve, Great job on the installation! ...

Steve,

Great job on the installation! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif

We really liked the SeeLevel in our Journey and will be installing a system in our new rig as well. It's a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-10-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Posted By Joe-K
I'm glad Tom posted his weight label as an...

I'm glad Tom posted his weight label as an example as it points out something that I hadn't really thought about before. We're all concerned with the CCC of course, but remember a factor that goes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2008, 03:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,103
Posted By Joe-K
Since it's your cranking batteries that are low,...

Since it's your cranking batteries that are low, I doubt that they charge at all from your Xantrex charger. Usually the cranking (or chassis) batteries are isolated from the coach house batteries...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-24-2007, 04:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,813
Posted By Joe-K
Paul, We had the same year Journey DL as you...

Paul,

We had the same year Journey DL as you do so I'm pretty familiar with it.

In 02, the Journey's did not have a quick connect style air fitting and shut off valve. They added that in later...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-20-2007, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,685
Posted By Joe-K
Looks great Gary!! I think the angle iron...

Looks great Gary!!

I think the angle iron works better since it doesn't require lifting the bundle of wires up inside the frame rails.

I only have one comment ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-18-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By Joe-K
Those outfits all started calling me when I was...

Those outfits all started calling me when I was selling the Journey. Funniest part about it they all started calling after I had sold it.

I sold our 02 Journey in 2 weeks by placing ads in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,274
Posted By Joe-K
John, Obviously you've discovered the...

John,

Obviously you've discovered the problem being an overtemp condition since by bypassing the high limit switch you can get the furnace to run.

I'm going to throw out another condition that...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-16-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,685
Posted By Joe-K
The winch is exactly what Neil described. Just...

The winch is exactly what Neil described. Just an ordinary boat winch Winnebago supplied to be used as an "emergency slide retraction device"

I just figured it was in the rig, so I'd use it to...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-15-2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,685
Posted By Joe-K
The wheel measurements really aren't super...

The wheel measurements really aren't super critical so maybe if I explain the idea of the design a little bit it will make more sense.

Let's look at this photo...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,634
Posted By Joe-K
I just had the pleasure of restringing my first...

I just had the pleasure of restringing my first day/night shade last week. We had just sold our Journey and was making sure everything was all cleaned up for the new owner when ...... Drat, a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-13-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,685
Posted By Joe-K
Below are some old pictures I found showing the...

Below are some old pictures I found showing the tire carriers I had made up for our Journey. As you can see, the carrier was made so that the tire was lifted up onto the 4 threaded bolts and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-12-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,764
Posted By Joe-K
Thanks for the kind words. I certainly plan on...

Thanks for the kind words. I certainly plan on being around. You can't get rid or me just bcause I don't have a motorhome anymore https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/laugh.gif

It was also great...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-11-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,764
Posted By Joe-K
Candace, It's going to be an extra long...

Candace,

It's going to be an extra long Winter this year.

I wish there was a way to "fast forward" on the Calander until April
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-11-2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,480
Posted By Joe-K
Glenda, Congratulation so the new Vectra. ...

Glenda,

Congratulation so the new Vectra. It's great to see repeat purchasors of the Winnebago products. They make a great coach, and obviously the Vectra is the flagship of the line.

I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,971
Posted By Joe-K
It was good seeing this thread about putting the...

It was good seeing this thread about putting the valve on the generator. Oil changing on the genset isn't going to be as messy anymore https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,764
Posted By Joe-K
Selling the Journey myself wasn't nearly as...

Selling the Journey myself wasn't nearly as complicated as I thought it would be. One of the first things I did was to study similiar rigs on the market paying particular attention to the prices...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,764
Posted By Joe-K
In September 2002, we purchased our Winnebago...

In September 2002, we purchased our Winnebago Journey motorhome and enjoyed 5+ years and 35,000 miles of travel in the rig. During those years of ownership, we've made many friends in the Winnebago...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,764
Posted By Joe-K
In September 2002, we purchased our Winnebago...

In September 2002, we purchased our Winnebago Journey motorhome and enjoyed 5+ years and 35,000 miles of travel in the rig. During those years of ownership, we've made many friends in the Winnebago...
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