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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-04-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,929
Posted By D Lindy
Your leveling system should automatically dump...

Your leveling system should automatically dump the air first and then lower the jacks to level the coach. Your might not hear the air dumping because of the engine running. Hit the auto leveling...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-20-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,270
Posted By D Lindy
Paul, we have a 2012 40U and LOVE IT!!!!! one...

Paul, we have a 2012 40U and LOVE IT!!!!! one thing we did was remove the slide out dining table and use a double drop leaf 36" round pedestal table we bought from Home Depot, also we had the Amish...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-12-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,715
Posted By D Lindy
Chock the tires, release the EBrake, and then use...

Chock the tires, release the EBrake, and then use a hammer to try and pop the shoes loose if you can get at them. If not n you can get at the drum hit the drum, but don;t beat on it. Sometimes they...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-12-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,542
Posted By D Lindy
Journey 40U, haven't seen a floor plan we like...

Journey 40U, haven't seen a floor plan we like better in ANY coach by any maker.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2017, 04:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,564
Posted By D Lindy
Find a exhaust shop that custom fabricates...

Find a exhaust shop that custom fabricates exhaust systems and then can fab up a new one for you.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-02-2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,541
Posted By D Lindy
If like mine you have 2 filters. One is located...

If like mine you have 2 filters. One is located on the right side of the engine, I can see mine when opening the DEF door. This 1 is the filter/water separator. Can't help you on the second 1. I'll...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-02-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,177
Posted By D Lindy
In reference to the Michelin sidewall cracking I...

In reference to the Michelin sidewall cracking I had Michelin stand tall and replace ALL 6 of my tires due to sidewall cracking. Total cost to me including NY tax, mounting, disposal fees, etc was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-23-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,676
Posted By D Lindy
rream; flipping that valve stops the water from...

rream; flipping that valve stops the water from reaching the pump, in your case I'd say all you really needed to do was remove the check valve on the pump blow it out and reinstall it to stop the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-23-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,676
Posted By D Lindy
Winnebago has a history of the city/fresh fill...

Winnebago has a history of the city/fresh fill valves failing. Also it could be the check valve on the fresh water pump. Removing, and cleaning the check valve is probably the easiest to do first.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Posted By D Lindy
If you're talking about a switch that turns on...

If you're talking about a switch that turns on the basement lights when you open the door, look at using one from a car door switch. It might need a bit of mod, but will cost a LOT less then getting...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,299
Posted By D Lindy
I don't know where you were going for service or...

I don't know where you were going for service or what your issues were BUT you by far are the exception. There are 1000's of us out here that have had little to NO ISSUES with our coach's, and then...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-27-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,157
Posted By D Lindy
Our Journey 40U is our 1st MH but not RV. We've...

Our Journey 40U is our 1st MH but not RV. We've had it for 4 years now and LOVE IT. Yes we had 1 or 2 issues but nothing major. Like even any house there will be things that need repaired all the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-16-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,125
Posted By D Lindy
Another option is instead of the GE fridge go...

Another option is instead of the GE fridge go with a Samsung fridge as they run just fine on a MSW inverter as per Samsung. This is the fridge a lot are going to so as to not have to incur the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,402
Posted By D Lindy
With any new system there will be tweeks that are...

With any new system there will be tweeks that are needed. Our Power Gear leveling system does not 100% level our coach to my taste, I just use the manual mode to tweek it to the point of level I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,835
Posted By D Lindy
gfmii, need to update your info on the 96" wide...

gfmii, need to update your info on the 96" wide rule. The standard now and has been for some time because of a push by the trucking industry is that 102" wide is now the standard. This 102" rule DOES...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-07-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By D Lindy
Forgot to add one thing to look at closely, is...

Forgot to add one thing to look at closely, is the fiberglass roof where it's tucked under the rain gutter on the side of the coach. Look closely at the caulking that runs along the top of the rain...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-07-2017, 05:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By D Lindy
Before you buy, go to the Winnebago web site, and...

Before you buy, go to the Winnebago web site, and under the resources tab you'll be able to find the operators manual for that unit. Read it, Re-read it, and then, Re-read it again, so that when...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-06-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,827
Posted By D Lindy
firedup that's what we plan on for our Honda Aero...

firedup that's what we plan on for our Honda Aero is load it in the bed of our Dakota P/U.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-06-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,835
Posted By D Lindy
gfmii; you'd better double check that towing...

gfmii; you'd better double check that towing rating of 10,000lbs. The Allison 2500 is ONLY RATED to tow 5,000lbs. That's direct from the Allison web site specs.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-05-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,835
Posted By D Lindy
gmfii: Is it under powered - NO, the reason...

gmfii: Is it under powered - NO, the reason for the 5000lb towing limitation is that it has the Cummins 340HP engine which is coupled to the Allison 2500 trans. It's the trans that limits the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-05-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,827
Posted By D Lindy
Fire Up; just curious, have you weighed you coach...

Fire Up; just curious, have you weighed you coach with the bike mounted? Can't see how you're not way over gross on the rear axle. With our 40U loaded for a 1 week trip and NOTHING hanging off the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By D Lindy
X2 on checking with your battery maker FIRST!!!...

X2 on checking with your battery maker FIRST!!! There has been quite a brew haw as to if AGM batteries should EVERY be equalized. Some makers say NO. SO a call could save you big $$$$$$$'s
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,844
Posted By D Lindy
I think you'll see a big improvement in all their...

I think you'll see a big improvement in all their RV's quality now that they have moved their diesel Class A production to the west coast facility. Their facility at Forest City IA was just over...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,368
Posted By D Lindy
If you can find a SS sink that is just a shade...

If you can find a SS sink that is just a shade larger then the largest opening you have a cabinet shop can cut the existing counter top to fit the new larger sink. Thus saving the $ of all new...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-09-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,125
Posted By D Lindy
Bottom line being when considering which unit...

Bottom line being when considering which unit (make model etc) to by there's one main concern FLOOR PLAN FLOOR PLAN FLOOR PLAN. If the floor plan doesn't suit you or the DW then it doesn't who makes...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-08-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,125
Posted By D Lindy
Bill, Sorry I don't know if the heated floors...

Bill, Sorry I don't know if the heated floors extend into the drivers cab area. If you're worried about heat when driving when it's cold the cab heater will more then take care of the cab area with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-07-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,125
Posted By D Lindy
Yes I believe that this unit has the Aqua Hot hot...

Yes I believe that this unit has the Aqua Hot hot water/in floor heating system.

As to the A/C system sounds it seems to very from 1 coach to another for some reason. Our coach has the same a/c...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-27-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,970
Posted By D Lindy
OP is talking about his in dash CD player for...

OP is talking about his in dash CD player for music cd's.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2016, 05:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,010
Posted By D Lindy
If your main concern is being able to run the...

If your main concern is being able to run the fridge, I submit that there is no reason to have the fridge on if, you've precooled the unit before loading it with food and driving say 8 hrs. or less. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-17-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,082
Posted By D Lindy
I goofed up on the make of slide out system. In...

I goofed up on the make of slide out system. In 2013 they went with the Schwinteck system friends of ours has this and had issues with them. It wan't until 2015 that they went back to the new power...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-16-2016, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,082
Posted By D Lindy
Sinder; What fans are you talking about the A/C...

Sinder; What fans are you talking about the A/C fans? Ours are not even heard outside when standing next to the coach, and inside I run the rear A/C when watching TV at night and if I need A/C at...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-15-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,082
Posted By D Lindy
If memory serves me the 2014 still uses the Power...

If memory serves me the 2014 still uses the Power Gear slide mechanisms which are all but bullet proof. We've had our 40U for 4 summers now and love it, in fact it's our full timing unit starting...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-14-2016, 05:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,626
Posted By D Lindy
X2 on trying another local (better) automotive...

X2 on trying another local (better) automotive paint supplier not a body shop. An automotive paint supplier will have a computer that reads the paint on the sample door you take to them and then mix...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,405
Posted By D Lindy
WyoFree; That's exactly WHY we love our 40U floor...

WyoFree; That's exactly WHY we love our 40U floor plan, convenience of a bath n 1/2 with the split bath, and not having to crawl over a bed to get to a rear bath.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-29-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,405
Posted By D Lindy
Our unit is the 40U floor plan and personally, of...

Our unit is the 40U floor plan and personally, of any Journey floor plans it's the best for us. Both the DW and I agree that the bath and a 1/2 floor plan is a waste if space. We LOVE the split bath...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-23-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,616
Posted By D Lindy
Same issue with our Journey. What I've done is...

Same issue with our Journey. What I've done is fuel from 1 side only and have the nozzle set to the slowest fill notch, and listen closely and when I hear it start to gurgle, I stop pumping fuel and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-26-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By D Lindy
In our 2012 Journey I have a switch on the dash...

In our 2012 Journey I have a switch on the dash that gives you the option of running the battery off the coach battery when parked. If you have this same switch (which you should) try switching it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-17-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,558
Posted By D Lindy
x2 on our unit being set at AGM2 with NAPA...

x2 on our unit being set at AGM2 with NAPA batteries also.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-17-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,499
Posted By D Lindy
The reasoning behind the Itasca name going away...

The reasoning behind the Itasca name going away is public name recognition. Winnebago did a survey last year and found the the Itasca name had a very low public recognition, while the Winnebago name...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-14-2016, 04:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By D Lindy
Brad, I'm overly cautious I blow out the lines n...

Brad, I'm overly cautious I blow out the lines n then pump antifreeze thru the lines. Yes you can.blow air thru the washer. First set the water temp hot n listen till you hear the air, then set water...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,742
Posted By D Lindy
This just emphasizes the need to periodically...

This just emphasizes the need to periodically take 1 day and shut down ALL electrical in our RV's and put a screwdriver or what ever is needed to EVERY electrical connection we possible can to ensure...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-13-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,363
Posted By D Lindy
Brad, just a heads up, if your residential fridge...

Brad, just a heads up, if your residential fridge has the ice maker/water in the door and is equipped with it's own water filter, the filter will take the color out of the antifreeze, so don't wait...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,288
Posted By D Lindy
Duecenut; Power Gear slides and levelers need to...

Duecenut; Power Gear slides and levelers need to have the engine running for the extra amperage draw required by the system. In fact with our coach I must have the ignition key in the ON or Acc....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-09-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,470
Posted By D Lindy
Rick, I'd heard that on one or the other forums,...

Rick, I'd heard that on one or the other forums, not from Winnebago.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-08-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,470
Posted By D Lindy
Rick, Don't know if it's what happened in your...

Rick, Don't know if it's what happened in your case but, I'd read that you should never switch valve positions on that valve if it was under city pressure, it could cause the valve to fail FWIW. I'd...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-07-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,314
Posted By D Lindy
From what I heard at the initial buy out of CC is...

From what I heard at the initial buy out of CC is that Winnebago also purchased another empty RV plant adjacent to the CC plant and has plans to ship production to this other plant in the near...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-20-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,122
Posted By D Lindy
A fully ducted A/C system will be a lot quieter...

A fully ducted A/C system will be a lot quieter then an RV that has the A/C unit sticking down in the center of the coach.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-20-2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,380
Posted By D Lindy
R supersonic I believe they did away with the...

R supersonic I believe they did away with the Schwenteck in the 2016 year group.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-16-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,380
Posted By D Lindy
Cherokee9; The reason you have hot water upon...

Cherokee9; The reason you have hot water upon arrival is that the engine heats the hot water tank while driving, there's a radiator loop going around the hot water tank that heats it while driving.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By D Lindy
For the OP You said you had the basement A/C on. ...

For the OP You said you had the basement A/C on. Could it have been that you had both compressors on the A/C unit on? This would account for about 30 of your amperage draw.
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