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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-05-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By al1florida
Headlight bulb replacement 2006 Journey 36G

I replaced the passenger side low beam bulb in my 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G today. Once I finally figured out what to loosen or take apart it was a very easy job.



I found that there are 2...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-02-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,228
Posted By al1florida
The screws I used were either 1" or 1 1/4". I'm...

The screws I used were either 1" or 1 1/4". I'm not sure how far up a screw would have to go to hit the wires.

On my ceiling the max spacing distance between the slats is about 16", most is...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-01-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By al1florida
Randyn1, It is not unusual for radial tires to...

Randyn1, It is not unusual for radial tires to have wavy sidewalls like you show in the pictures. In a radial tire the cords run perpendicular to the wheel (tire rim) and can show minor dips and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-23-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,982
Posted By al1florida
Looking at some specs for the SiO2 battery they...

Looking at some specs for the SiO2 battery they seem to be the same weight as lead acid batteries. So if weight is a consideration for 400AH or 600AH battery bank lithium would have an advantage.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,982
Posted By al1florida
Tim Myers, If you 2007 Journey has the original...

Tim Myers, If you 2007 Journey has the original factory setup you don't have a "converter", you have 2000 watt inverter/charger. I don't recall the brand name though, Dimension possibly. Also I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,647
Posted By al1florida
The next time you plan on mooch docking, get an...

The next time you plan on mooch docking, get an 10 gauge extension cord (50' or 100') at the hardware store (or Amazon) and run it from your RV to a standard 120V house outlet. You will also need a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-22-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By al1florida
An option may be to disconnect the battery...

An option may be to disconnect the battery terminal negative leads rather than to pull the panel. Probably the chassis battery, but I would disconnect both house & chassis to be sure.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2021, 05:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,999
Posted By al1florida
I'm confused about your numbers for the "mixed...

I'm confused about your numbers for the "mixed configuration solar panels".


If you wire the 2 solar panels in the front of the trailer in series and then down to a combiner box and then do the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-01-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,999
Posted By al1florida
About using the microwave: -- As others...

About using the microwave:


-- As others wrote, a microwave pulls lots of current from your batteries, around 140 amps of 12V. So trying to "cook" with the microwave is usually not workable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-01-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,999
Posted By al1florida
One thing that has not been emphasized enough in...

One thing that has not been emphasized enough in my opinion is wire sizing.



Lots of battery and solar installs have not worked up to their potential because the installer did not install...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,228
Posted By al1florida
On my 2006 Journey the ceiling was starting to...

On my 2006 Journey the ceiling was starting to droop. I bought some 1/8" x 1 1/2" slats at the hardware store and screwed the slats to the ceiling to hold up the vinyl material. It has been holding...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-03-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,115
Posted By al1florida
Why can't you drain the water from the fresh...

Why can't you drain the water from the fresh water tank? It is no different than using a water hose and running water on the driveway or grass. The amount of bleach you add to the large quantity of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,909
Posted By al1florida
Thanks for the info on capacitance measuring with...

Thanks for the info on capacitance measuring with the new meters.

My old fluke meter I still have from my tool bag, that I was allowed to keep when I retired from a major computer company 24...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2021, 06:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,909
Posted By al1florida
What do you use to verify that your capacitor is...

What do you use to verify that your capacitor is "in specification"?

I know how to check to see if a capacitor is working by using a ohm meter, but what kind of test equipment do you need to...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-18-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,290
Posted By al1florida
You will most likely receive more replies and...

You will most likely receive more replies and info by starting a new topic with your question. Not a lot of people look at old topics with new entries.

Also be sure to provide more details like...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-25-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,798
Posted By al1florida
That is a great informative post by AJMike. ...

That is a great informative post by AJMike.

He is right on about the lower resistance of the Lithium battery and its ability to absorb more current than the lead acid batteries.

Somethings...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-06-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,812
Posted By al1florida
Would you explain WHY you should NOT use the...

Would you explain WHY you should NOT use the torque multiplier and a 50 to 150 Ft Lb torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts?

It seems like just plain math to multiply the torque wrench setting by...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By al1florida
I pulled out the old 27" or 29" TV and mounted a...

I pulled out the old 27" or 29" TV and mounted a 43" LED flat screen TV in its place.

For a strong base to hold the swing out arm to hold the TV I cut a piece of furniture grade 3/4" plywood and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,812
Posted By al1florida
RV's with 22.5 inch wheels take a lot of torque.

RV's with 22.5 inch wheels take a lot of torque.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By al1florida
To do that, all that has to happen is to get...

To do that, all that has to happen is to get congress to pass a law and have the president sign it that requires all mfg or sellers to do just what you suggest.

Of course then the mfg or seller...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By al1florida
In 2019 Best Buy would take picture tube TV's up...

In 2019 Best Buy would take picture tube TV's up to 29" if you paid them $50 each. Don't know if they still do.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By al1florida
BTW, it really helps if you add a signature line...

BTW, it really helps if you add a signature line with your RV info included so we know what RV you have.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By al1florida
Excellent directions. That is exactly what I...

Excellent directions. That is exactly what I needed to do on my 2006 Journey. That TV is heavy, best if 2 people pull it out.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By al1florida
How much power will you be using while camp...

How much power will you be using while camp hosting?

Just lights, laptops, phone and maybe a little gas furnace from time to time? A LED flat screen TV doesn't take much power, but a satellite TV...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-24-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By al1florida
I removed the center clamp and just used a screw...

I removed the center clamp and just used a screw for the center. I couldn't get the shade to click into place on the center clamp.

I did try to tilt the shade into the clamp.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By al1florida
The black rubber molding that goes around your...

The black rubber molding that goes around your windshield is not a weather seal. The windshield should be sealed to the steel frame with urethane sealant.

I'm not saying your windshield is not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,772
Posted By al1florida
My vinyl/foam ceiling just started drooping about...

My vinyl/foam ceiling just started drooping about a year ago. It wasn't bad yet.

I went to the hardware store and bought 1/8" by 1 1/4" slats and screwed them to the ceiling to hold the vinyl...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,772
Posted By al1florida
The adhesive may not stick, it didn't on mine. ...

The adhesive may not stick, it didn't on mine.

The foam between the vinyl and the plywood disintegrates leaving small granules that keep the adhesive from sticking.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-16-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By al1florida
Call https://www.lichtsinn.com/ they should have...

Call https://www.lichtsinn.com/ they should have the rubber seal in stock.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-15-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,107
Posted By al1florida
Not many people try to run and air conditioner...

Not many people try to run and air conditioner from battery, takes far to much power for only 2-3 hours of run time. Plan on about 150AH for each hour or 450AH of battery for a 3 hour run time.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-15-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,107
Posted By al1florida
Based on this description of the power station on...

Based on this description of the power station on the Amazon link:



I would say the power station's inverter is a MSW (Modified Sine Wave) and not a PSW (Pure Sine Wave).

Some 120V...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By al1florida
The black rubber trim that goes all the way...

The black rubber trim that goes all the way around the windshield is not a weather seal. The windshield glass has a bead of polyurethane between the glass and the steel frame.

If the windshield...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-15-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,492
Posted By al1florida
The absolute BEST method for detecting a slow...

The absolute BEST method for detecting a slow leak is to install a TPMS system on your vehicles.

If you pick up a nail or screw as you start out in the morning you will not know you have a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 837
Posted By al1florida
I find that going to mydish.com and doing a chat...

I find that going to mydish.com and doing a chat session works far better than calling Dish to change local channels.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 837
Posted By al1florida
We have use Dish Network in our RV and our house...

We have use Dish Network in our RV and our house for about 12 years now.

-- We have never had to have a internet connection for anything dealing with Dish Network. I don't understand an earlier...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-13-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,974
Posted By al1florida
The big red cable laying on the shelf: The ring...

The big red cable laying on the shelf: The ring terminal on the far end would go to one side of the fuse and the end with the big red cover would go to the positive terminal on one end of your...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-12-2021, 05:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,492
Posted By al1florida
I see lots more reports of tire blowouts for ST...

I see lots more reports of tire blowouts for ST (Special Tire) on trailers than for LT (Light Truck) tires on small (under 31') motorhomes.

I also had blowouts on ST tires on a travel trailer I...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-11-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,492
Posted By al1florida
Recommend a TPMS. Have you weighed your...

Recommend a TPMS.

Have you weighed your trailer to be sure it is not overloaded?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2021, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,552
Posted By al1florida
It seems you have 13.0V at the battery and the...

It seems you have 13.0V at the battery and the slide & tongue jack work.

Since you have 14.6V at the DC board when on shore power, that should indicate the charger is working.

I think you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,552
Posted By al1florida
If you are reading 13.0V at the battery and you...

If you are reading 13.0V at the battery and you are connected to shore power or generator power then your battery is OK. A little low on SOC (State Of Charge) at 30%.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2021, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 861
Posted By al1florida
Is there an option on the digital clamp meter to...

Is there an option on the digital clamp meter to measure "DC" voltage, or is that a typo that you bought an "AC" meter?

The current you are measuring is DC, not AC household current.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-06-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,552
Posted By al1florida
Are you using a multimeter to measure the voltage...

Are you using a multimeter to measure the voltage at the battery, if not what is monitoring the voltage?

You last statement seems to state that you don't have any 12V from the battery, just 0...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-03-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,635
Posted By al1florida
Well, no we are not from Hillsboro. We are from...

Well, no we are not from Hillsboro. We are from San Antonio, TX. However our son & DIL moved to Hillsboro, OR in 2012, taking our two grandsons with them . This did not make grandma happy.

We...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-02-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,635
Posted By al1florida
Mark, You have certainly spent a goodly amount...

Mark,
You have certainly spent a goodly amount of time thinking about the pluses & minuses of this trip and are using very good logic.

In your situation RV travel seems to be much better than...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By al1florida
Any automotive/truck repair shop should be able...

Any automotive/truck repair shop should be able to take care of that.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-01-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,635
Posted By al1florida
I'm guessing you need to take the RV to social...

I'm guessing you need to take the RV to social distance from the folks you are visiting.

However if that is not a problem, have you thought about flying?

My calculations show the gas at...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-01-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,635
Posted By al1florida
My personal choice would be to take Hwy 22...

My personal choice would be to take Hwy 22 instead of fighting all the city stop and go traffic on hwy 26 through Portland up past Mt Hood. Time wise it might be the same from Portland to Bend on...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-01-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,502
Posted By al1florida
I, too, could dream up an exception to most...

I, too, could dream up an exception to most anything if I tried hard enough. :)

I sure would not write that I was "boondocking" if I had water, elect & sewer hookups though.

I sure believe...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 02-28-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,635
Posted By al1florida
The 26/20/95 via Las Vegas route: Is that SR-26...

The 26/20/95 via Las Vegas route: Is that SR-26 from Portland to Madras, then US-97 to Bend where you pick up US-20 to Burns, then SR-78 to US95 which you follow to Las Vegas?

We have driven...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-25-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,070
Posted By al1florida
As I understand this thread, the OP has a black...

As I understand this thread, the OP has a black tank that has pretty much iced up and won't dump so chemicals or not won't help.

I'm not trying to change the way you do things.

To those who...
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