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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,659
Posted By Flyer
I used the 5Star tune for 50,000 miles on a 2009...

I used the 5Star tune for 50,000 miles on a 2009 Winnebago Adventurer. It made a big difference in shift points when using cruise control. It made a small difference in mpg--an increase of about .2...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,822
Posted By Flyer
Another thought. I had a similar noise in the...

Another thought. I had a similar noise in the slide out right behind the driver's head. Sounded like wires slapping around inside the wall. It turned out to be the awning roller banging against a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-20-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,581
Posted By Flyer
Just came from there. I had broken bolts in the...

Just came from there. I had broken bolts in the center tube of my full wall slide. It took a day to get serviced. Just a note--they do not process extended warrantees when coming in on an...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-09-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,008
Posted By Flyer
I am not sure what that bracket is for. When the...

I am not sure what that bracket is for. When the slide is closed the slide roller contacts this bracket. When put something soft between the two the rattle stops. The symptoms of the rattle were...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-09-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,008
Posted By Flyer
I had the same rattle (sounded like wires in the...

I had the same rattle (sounded like wires in the wall). Turned out to be the slide mechanism was rubbing when closed (see photo). I put a piece of Velcro where they contacted (it is coming loose in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,047
Posted By Flyer
Had a similar problem and it turned out to be the...

Had a similar problem and it turned out to be the PacBrake valve stuck closed. I called PacBrake and they said that does happen and they provided me with a replacement brake free but did not cover...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-07-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,062
Posted By Flyer
Baffled. Quit while on 50 amp service. Ran it...

Baffled. Quit while on 50 amp service. Ran it for 6 hrs on propane set a max temp. No cooling, no code. Took it in to a Norcold service center and it worked just fine. I hate these intermittent...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-04-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,062
Posted By Flyer
I forgot to mention that it does the same thing...

I forgot to mention that it does the same thing whether on gas or electric. The propane burner lights and works fine.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-04-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,062
Posted By Flyer
Norcold 1211 Quits

The Norcold refer in my '09 Adventurer just quit--no cooling in refer or freezer. I spoke with Norcold tech support and they said to start with the thermistor (probably not the cause because a bad...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Posted By Flyer
Dish tv

I am having a problem and someone may have a solution. When I turn off the TV the DISH receiver turns off automatically later on. Without the receiver on the satellite antenna periodically moves...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-26-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,797
Posted By Flyer
Alignment

Just moving to Phoenix, Peoria (Trilogy to be exact). Does anyone know a good alignment place? S&S in Surprise was recommended. another need is storage. Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-29-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,412
Posted By Flyer
Ditto on all the comments regarding the...

Ditto on all the comments regarding the floorplan. We went from a 40' HR Endeavor to the 32H and the only drawback going was from diesel to gas and is losing all that torque. I have the Ford chasis...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,559
Posted By Flyer
MM--I think I got my pamphlet by calling Ford. ...

MM--I think I got my pamphlet by calling Ford. I looked and couldn't find one on the web.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-14-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,559
Posted By Flyer
This is from a Ford pamhlet "2008 Class A...

This is from a Ford pamhlet "2008 Class A Motorhome Chassis". Should give you everything you need. It is based on the heavy use schedule.

https://photos.island-escape.com/f530001.pdf...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-14-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,559
Posted By Flyer
I did the same thing a year ago. Went from a 40'...

I did the same thing a year ago. Went from a 40' HR Endeavor to an Adventurer 32H. Haven't looked back. I miss the 400 HP, but little else. I have a Ford chasis and change the oil every 5,000...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2010, 06:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,304
Posted By Flyer
I went from a 40' HR Endeavor to a 32' Adventurer...

I went from a 40' HR Endeavor to a 32' Adventurer with a full slide. I gave up torque for a lighter, smaller, simpler unit. The full slide lives like a 40 footer inside, but I lost storage outside....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,497
Posted By Flyer
I have a related question. I always thought that...

I have a related question. I always thought that water could penetrate into the sidewalls if the j-channel sealant failed. Looking at the diagram, it looks like this is not true. Any thoughts?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-12-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,470
Posted By Flyer
One fact that is often not mentioned is that you...

One fact that is often not mentioned is that you will get back a good percentage of what you spent on FRED when selling. The actual out of pocket cost is much less than your original outlay.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-29-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,335
Posted By Flyer
Just called Winne bago on this and they said to...

Just called Winne bago on this and they said to call Ford. Ford said call Winnebago. I'm thinking that I may try to wire the dash lights to be on all the time like my car. I haven't figured out...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-26-2008, 05:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,218
Posted By Flyer
Were you plugged into a 110 AC receptacle? If so...

Were you plugged into a 110 AC receptacle? If so the ground and hot in the receptacle may have be reversed wired. Happened to me. I'm not sure what the plywood has to do with it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-03-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,982
Posted By Flyer
Happened to me when I had a Journey. Be sure...

Happened to me when I had a Journey. Be sure your washer/dryer CB is ON.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-03-2008, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Posted By Flyer
Had the same problem with my ISL, but didn't have...

Had the same problem with my ISL, but didn't have a check engine light. Turned out to be a bad engine ECM. I would get someone to check your fault codes. Mine was low voltage to the ECM. I had...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-19-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 19,683
Posted By Flyer
Just another $.02. I had a Journey and I now...

Just another $.02. I had a Journey and I now have an HR Endeavor with the ISL. I went up the Grapevine towing a Toyota pickup, with the cruise engaged, in economy mode, with the outside temp at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-22-2007, 06:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,827
Posted By Flyer
Just a thought from a Monaco owner. I had the...

Just a thought from a Monaco owner. I had the same problem--reading 30 A when plugged into a 50 A outlet. I had turned off the washer/dryer circuit breaker off since one wasn't installed. For some...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-18-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,827
Posted By Flyer
For the screen rattle, try putting on a few of...

For the screen rattle, try putting on a few of the stick on round felt pads like the ones used on the overhead cabinet doors. Worked for me.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-11-2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,073
Posted By Flyer
This past January I filled up with fuel at the...

This past January I filled up with fuel at the Flying J in Albequerque NM. I don't know if it was ultra low sulphur fuel or not. I added 32 oz of Power Service to my 100 gal tank. Spent a week...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-07-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Flyer
I had a 2003 32' Journey. It had a vibration in...

I had a 2003 32' Journey. It had a vibration in the rear axle--freightliner bought it back from me and put me in a 34' Journey. Ride was much better. Not sure if that helps. If the floor plan was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-31-2006, 04:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,167
Posted By Flyer
Pioneer I had a 32' 2003 Journey that had the...

Pioneer
I had a 32' 2003 Journey that had the same problem. It shaked so much that the bottoms of the milk containers in the refer would break. Tires, rims, shocks, entire rear drive axle were...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-22-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,488
Posted By Flyer
Just got back from a Monaco service center with...

Just got back from a Monaco service center with the same problem. The tech asked if all the breakers were on, and I said yes. He checked and found that the washer/dryer circiut was off (I don't...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-28-2006, 05:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,146
Posted By Flyer
Don (dleslie125) I'm unable to send you a...

Don (dleslie125)
I'm unable to send you a private message. Can you email me with yor email address at [email protected]. Thanks.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-25-2006, 04:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,270
Posted By Flyer
Jim I removed the same TV from my Journey. It...

Jim
I removed the same TV from my Journey. It is heavy and awkward at best. Be sure all of the cables are disconnected and the set is unplugged from the outlet and the cord is free and will not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-17-2006, 04:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,638
Posted By Flyer
LCD TV Upgrade...

LCD TV Upgrade (https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19016)
Check out this thread.
Flyer
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-10-2006, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By Flyer
Whenever I back up the rear brakes chatter. I...

Whenever I back up the rear brakes chatter. I checked with FL a year or so ago and they said that was "normal". Lately the chater is so bad that it scares my dog and is heard by everyone in the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-10-2006, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By Flyer
Whenever I back up the rear brakes chatter. I...

Whenever I back up the rear brakes chatter. I checked with FL a year or so ago and they said that was "normal". Lately the chater is so bad that it scares my dog and is heard by everyone in the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-01-2006, 05:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By Flyer
Took a short trip last weekend. Enroute had to...

Took a short trip last weekend. Enroute had to make an abrupt stop--thought nothing of it. An hour later, when arriving at our destination my wife noticed wet carpets by the bathroom. Checking...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-01-2006, 05:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By Flyer
Took a short trip last weekend. Enroute had to...

Took a short trip last weekend. Enroute had to make an abrupt stop--thought nothing of it. An hour later, when arriving at our destination my wife noticed wet carpets by the bathroom. Checking...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2006, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By Flyer
Red T If it is the same as my 2003 Journey, the...

Red T
If it is the same as my 2003 Journey, the plastic part comes out with the wood frame. You'll have to remove the six screws holding the plastic on.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,884
Posted By Flyer
Had two 2003 Journeys--one with the ISB and now...

Had two 2003 Journeys--one with the ISB and now the Cat 3126. The Cat definitely has more power, but also gets slightly better mileage even on a heavier coach. Cummins is set up better for RVers,...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-03-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,308
Posted By Flyer
The tank monitoring system on my 2003 Journey is...

The tank monitoring system on my 2003 Journey is terrible. It is not only plagued with the problems of an internal system, but is calibrated very poorly. I think I am interested in a system such as...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-03-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,308
Posted By Flyer
The tank monitoring system on my 2003 Journey is...

The tank monitoring system on my 2003 Journey is terrible. It is not only plagued with the problems of an internal system, but is calibrated very poorly. I think I am interested in a system such as...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-03-2006, 06:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,493
Posted By Flyer
Here is a link that may be of interest. Roy ...

Here is a link that may be of interest.
Roy
https://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrvtires/other/RvVideos.jsp
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-25-2006, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
Posted By Flyer
I'm not sure why the photo didn't post, but here...

I'm not sure why the photo didn't post, but here is the link.
https://Journey.island-escape.com
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-25-2006, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
Posted By Flyer
https://Journey.island-escape.com I just...

https://Journey.island-escape.com
I just replaced my RCA TV with an LCD TV. The mod went much easier than I expected. The only thing I had to do was slightly enlarge the front wood trim frame to...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-25-2006, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
Posted By Flyer
https://Journey.island-escape.com I just...

https://Journey.island-escape.com
I just replaced my RCA TV with an LCD TV. The mod went much easier than I expected. The only thing I had to do was slightly enlarge the front wood trim frame to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,796
Posted By Flyer
Larry I just replaced my driver windshield on...

Larry
I just replaced my driver windshield on my 2003 Journey. I ordered the windshield from Lichtsinn and it was about $260 plus $100 shipping. The installation was about $300 (which I think was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2006, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,635
Posted By Flyer
I have an '03 3126 with engine number HEP19350. ...

I have an '03 3126 with engine number HEP19350. There is a serial number cut-off where a sealed bearing was used and I have one of those engines. Check the CAT website at the link below and click...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2005, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,909
Posted By Flyer
Could be the HWH jacks. I had the same problem...

Could be the HWH jacks. I had the same problem and had to have some padding installed to keep the jacks from clanging when they were retracted.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,357
Posted By Flyer
I have also had the same experience. I have a...

I have also had the same experience. I have a transmission temp readout and rarely do I get above 140 degrees. When at an Allison dealer, they stalled out the transmission to raise the temp to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-29-2005, 06:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Flyer
I am looking at the 2003 brochure and the GCRW...

I am looking at the 2003 brochure and the GCRW for the 2000 MH (5 speed) is 28,000 lbs and the GCWR for the 3000 MH transmission is 36,850 lbs. The 32T I had weighed in at about 23,500, if I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-25-2005, 07:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,145
Posted By Flyer
Tomcat I had a Xantrex/Heart 1500 watt inverter...

Tomcat
I had a Xantrex/Heart 1500 watt inverter (xantrex.com)in my 2003 Journey, and as I mentioned in a previous post, I had voltage at the male end of my external 50 amp power cord when the...
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