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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-04-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,939
Posted By skyking
Tried Both Types

Our last Adventurer came with a gas grill that connected to the RV propane tank. It worked well. but was heavy, the hose was stiff, and it limited where you put the grill. Then someone trips on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By skyking
These Journey models have a rear radiator. I...

These Journey models have a rear radiator.
I have not found a Tranny temp readout on any of the digital display items. This doesn't seem to be a tranny temp problem.
Yes, it has clean pink...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-28-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By skyking
UPDATE - I Found It !!!

I found the Fan Clutch Relay and Fuse.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/images/smilies/dance.gifIt was in a box that I originally ignored, because it was labeled "Arens" and seemed to be another...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-28-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By skyking
Where is fan clutch relay on Journey 34y???

I have not been able to find the engine fan clutch relay on our 2010 Journey 34y. There is a placard stating it is "Under left rear valance". I have looked under both sides of the motorhome, behind...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-27-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
Not too hard to service. Maybe a 3 out of 5. It...

Not too hard to service. Maybe a 3 out of 5. It is heavy. Maybe 20 Lbs. This Bendix AD-9 must be removed to do any service. The reason for that might be that it usually doesn't need any. Raising...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-26-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
Yesterday, I dismantled the original Bendix AD-9...

Yesterday, I dismantled the original Bendix AD-9 dryer and took some photos.


The dryer has a large desiccant cartridge and a larger pressure casing around it. I found that the insides were...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-25-2021, 05:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
The responses of the FL mechanics does give a...

The responses of the FL mechanics does give a good indication of your questions about air dryers. It seems most people ignore them, unless there is a moisture problem in the system.
I have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-21-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
Sorry that I don't have experience with air dryer...

Sorry that I don't have experience with air dryer problems, but I finally found a Bendix video that explained the operation of the Bendix AD-9. An important point in the video was the explanation of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
I ordered a genuine Bendix re-manufactured unit...

I ordered a genuine Bendix re-manufactured unit from ebay. I expect a fairly easy install and good service from this reman. I'll also have the original one that I can overhaul, if needed.
Thanks...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
Thanks for the quick reply. That is the kind of...

Thanks for the quick reply.
That is the kind of info that I was asking for. No wonder I haven't seen many mentions of it.
Since mine works well and there is no water from a tank purge, I'll...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,070
Posted By skyking
Has anyone serviced/replaced a Bendix Air Dryer?

My 2010 Journey Express 34Y has a Bendix Air Dryer. The thing is quite large and has not had service since new and 37,000 miles.
Freightliner says the service interval is 3 years. No mileage...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,953
Posted By skyking
Power Relay

You've probably solved this by now, but here goes anyway.

Most all motorhomes have a power relay in the basement electrical compartment, that switches from gen power or to shore power for your...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-27-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,310
Posted By skyking
Does Allstays show prices?

Does Allstays show the prices of the campgrounds? It didn't when I tried it.
RVparky.com was good with prices and reviews, although many prices needed some updating
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-25-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,310
Posted By skyking
Paper maps are a must

My experience is that paper maps of the states are a must. They can show you the big picture far better than the digital GPS displays. The truck atlas mentioned above sounds good, but we have...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-19-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,047
Posted By skyking
Use same gear

An experienced RVer said to plan to go downhill in the same gear you used to go up. That may not always work, but you get the idea.
When not on interstate highways, some grades can get into the 12%...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-11-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,913
Posted By skyking
Now, now. This is a family forum.:laugh:

Now, now. This is a family forum.:laugh:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-11-2019, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,913
Posted By skyking
Quick Tire Fill

I recently had to fill an enpty 22.5 tire. Our 2010 Journey filled it to 100psi in 3 minutes. I used the Cruise Control Resume button to boost the idle speed to 1000rpm or higher. Great Feature.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-09-2019, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,721
Posted By skyking
Grand Canyon N or S

"be happy" is likely overwhelmed with our responses, but here is another.


Two weeks is too long for just Bryce and Zion with no hiking, as you mentioned. If getting there and back is a week in...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-07-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,721
Posted By skyking
Stay at each location

I highly suggest staying at or near each location, if you will be out for 2 weeks. The drive from midway might be ok once or twice, but not more. At Bryce, the place to stay is "Ruby's". We used...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2019, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,554
Posted By skyking
I believe the OP wants to reduce the amount the...

I believe the OP wants to reduce the amount the slide goes out.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2019, 06:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,554
Posted By skyking
Send a PM to azpete to get him involved. If you...

Send a PM to azpete to get him involved.
If you have trouble, PM me and I'll give you his number.
Richard
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2019, 05:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,554
Posted By skyking
I'd like to remind you to contact "AzPete" on...

I'd like to remind you to contact "AzPete" on this forum. Then your problem is solved.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-15-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,707
Posted By skyking
Didn't know that

Thanks, Bob
That explains all those interested in the conversion.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-14-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,179
Posted By skyking
12 Amps?

12 Amps on 120volts is 1440 watts! That must be a big refrigerator. One of our motorhome AC units only draw 14 Amps and that includes the blower fan.
I definitely would check it with a Kill a Watt...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-14-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,707
Posted By skyking
Didn't come with 50 Amp?

Hope this isn't off topic, but I need some educating.
I have had 2 Adventurers, a 2003 and a 2007, both 35'.
They had 50 amp as the standard connection and I figured they all did. Not so?
30 amp...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,554
Posted By skyking
Help is there

Princess Leia says, "azpete" - he is you only hope. :angel:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2019, 07:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,791
Posted By skyking
ScanGauge

I installed a ScanGauge in my V-10 Adventurer. Inlet Air Temp was one of the many parameters it would display. It normally agreed with the OAT on the SkyScan Atomic Clock, so I considered it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,393
Posted By skyking
People make mistakes

As mentioned above, don't forget that the wiring harnesses are complex and people make mistakes. I had found a brass connector that was placed in the wrong hole of a plastic socket assembly, that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-24-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,955
Posted By skyking
Don't do it

Wetstuff,
It would be a shame to eliminate the automatic step feature. My last RV was a 2007 Adventurer that had parasitic drain, that would kill the battery in 2 to 4 weeks. I installed a small...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,752
Posted By skyking
Go for the 50 amp

A 50 amp receptacle will "future proof" you and provide piece of mind of ample capacity. Having said that, the extra capacity is usually only needed to run 2 AC units and the microwave at the same...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-17-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By skyking
The sync cylinder makes sure that the two slide...

The sync cylinder makes sure that the two slide cylinders travel the same amount, otherwise the one with less friction could move past the other one and the slide would be crooked.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-17-2019, 04:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By skyking
Contact Azpete

Very knowledgeable and from HWH
Contact Azpete


IMHO - As an engineer, I can't see any reason for hose length to be an issue. It's a closed system with only fluid in the lines. It's not like...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-09-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,854
Posted By skyking
Will the inverter supply 110 volts to the...

Will the inverter supply 110 volts to the designated inverter outlets, like the TV? If not the inverter/converter is not working. Either broken unit or a wire is loose or fell off. I found loose...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-08-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,783
Posted By skyking
Viscous Fan?

I had a 35' National Dolphin (V-10 gas) that had an overheating problem on grades. The cure was a new viscous fan drive.
Do these diesels, with their huge fans, have viscous fan drives? While I'm...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-08-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,868
Posted By skyking
Defective ATS

Whatever the defect in the recalled ATS units, it must be very bad. I'm imagining that some part of the contactor assembly breaks off and shorts the power to the grounds. That would create some...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-28-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,923
Posted By skyking
WD40 Silicone lube

The WD40 silicone lube is not the same as the original WD40 (Water Displacement 40). The Silicone version should continue to lube without drying out.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-28-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,095
Posted By skyking
Re: Stuck grease gun fitting

Had the same problem with my new grease gun. I found that loosening the end of the coupling allows the coupling to release much easier. The knurled end of the coupler should unscrew.

The other...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-08-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,645
Posted By skyking
RzR, Re: the SEM Gloss Vinyl paint. This is...

RzR,
Re: the SEM Gloss Vinyl paint. This is the paint I used. $15.29 on Amazon.
SEM 15233 Gloss Black Color Coat...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-01-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,669
Posted By skyking
I find the Smart Roku useful

I have replaced two TVs in our motorhomes with smart TVs. The two points I can make, from those experiences, concern ease of installation and use of smart features.


I like using the Roku...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-26-2019, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,574
Posted By skyking
Had similar low charge voltage

My Adventurer had a similar low charging voltage from the converter. I found that it was loose connections on the back of the converter. Found it because the connectors were quite warm. These were...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-26-2019, 05:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,712
Posted By skyking
good advice

You have received great advice from experienced RVers. Maybe you should consider an "experienced" RV. You can save a huge amount on depreciation and can get an RV where someone has fixed most of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Posted By skyking
Kwikee Step problems solved

The quick answer is that I solved two serious problems with Kwikee Steps.
1 - On our 2010 Journey, the problem was the step motor. One of the motor commutator brushes was stuck in it's guide and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2019, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By skyking
Pushrod V-8s do well up to 6000 or 7000 rpm. ...

Pushrod V-8s do well up to 6000 or 7000 rpm. Generally well above the comfortable range for most RVers. We hated the noise from the V-10 in our Adventurer, when it downshifted and went screaming to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-18-2019, 04:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,939
Posted By skyking
Tried both ways

Our last Adventurer came with a gas grill that connected to the RV propane tank. It worked well. but was heavy, the hose was stiff, and it limited where you put the grill. Then the kids trip on the...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 03-18-2019, 04:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,824
Posted By skyking
Spark plug wires?

First place I would check or just replace, is the spark plug wires. If they haven't already been changed they are likely the problem and the easiest fix. Bad, leaky wires cause the problems you...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-18-2019, 04:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,225
Posted By skyking
One other suggestion

After getting the hitch attachments finished, you will probably want to look into a braking system for the toad.
I don't suggest using the removable type that is put on the drivers floor, if (and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-25-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,605
Posted By skyking
check the steering box

I am surprised that no one has directly mentioned the steering box. With a 2002 and 70,000 miles, it most certainly needs to be adjusted to reduce steering wheel play. By far, it is the least...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-14-2019, 03:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,928
Posted By skyking
Garmin 770 looks good

I'll have to agree that the Garmin 770 looks great for RV use. It is almost twice the price of the Garmin Drive smart 61, with the same 7" screen, driving instructions, lifetime maps and traffic...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-13-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,928
Posted By skyking
Go with the regular auto GPS by Garmin

I've worked with many of the GPS units mentioned and feel the best selection is a 6" or 7" Garmin. The normal type you would buy at Costco, Walmart or online. I didn't want to be directed to any of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-04-2019, 04:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,918
Posted By skyking
My,new to me, 2010 Journey 34Y has both...

My,new to me, 2010 Journey 34Y has both disconnect switches in the stairwell. One for "coach" and one for "chassis". The engine will not start, if the chassis switch is off.


To the OP: An...
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