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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-11-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,417
Posted By jabass
No 12v on 7 pin connector going to tow

Refernce my 2006 36 ft Journey.
haven't had problem with 12v going to tow for charging but after taking it out of storage I see that my 12v is missing. I have checked fuses. Wires are in sleeve...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-10-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By jabass
A better pic. I can push in on the denomination...

A better pic. I can push in on the denomination within that 2 ft or so area...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-10-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By jabass
Here is a pic of delimination.

Here is a pic of delimination.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-10-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By jabass
Bob C managed to get to RV for pics but am...

Bob C managed to get to RV for pics but am having a hard time trying to upload them!!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-07-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,228
Posted By jabass
Sidewall Delamination of 2006 36 ft Journey

I found that I have a 2 ft vertical section of fiberglass that is delaminating on the passenger side immediately to the rear of the refig vent opening. I believe it might have been caused from a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,405
Posted By jabass
I agree that eternabond tape placed over the...

I agree that eternabond tape placed over the caulking (after proper prep of surface) will give you peace of mind for many years to come.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-09-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,615
Posted By jabass
You will love your 2006 Journey. Just be sure to...

You will love your 2006 Journey. Just be sure to get familiar with IRV2.COM . When you have a problem someone on IRV2.COM can help you to figure it out and get it fixed quickly. Enjoy....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,576
Posted By jabass
Our 2006 Journey 36 ft also had a sagging...

Our 2006 Journey 36 ft also had a sagging headliner in bedroom. Wife and I pulled liner tight and placed decorator tacks in neat rows to hold liner in place. That was 2 years ago and everything...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-24-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,749
Posted By jabass
I used rubber tape around the outer frame of...

I used rubber tape around the outer frame of windshield and down the sides. Also caulked the tops of my running lights over the windshield. The rubber tape will have to be replaced about every 2 to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-24-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Posted By jabass
I am a firm believer of eternbond tape to cover...

I am a firm believer of eternbond tape to cover the seams after you have recaulked them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-24-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,603
Posted By jabass
Cover it until spring. Then strip all caulking...

Cover it until spring. Then strip all caulking off roof. Build up sunken area (good recommendations here)....reapply caulking over every seam and then cover every seam (after thorough cleaning)...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-09-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By jabass
Do you need new batteries??

When looking at options for replacing your chassis or house batteries be sure to check out Sams Club. They have lots of choices, including heavy duty commercial batteries at some very reasoprices...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-01-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,103
Posted By jabass
I, too, had a leak and could not find the source....

I, too, had a leak and could not find the source. Used eternabond tape over every seam on roof and caulked top of marker lights. Problem solved. (Be sure to prepare the surface before laying down...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-27-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,708
Posted By jabass
To preclude any problems wirh your...

To preclude any problems wirh your sealant....after putting down "new" sealant then place eternabond tape over that sealant and you won't have to worry anymore..
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-02-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,188
Posted By jabass
I agree the bulbs were tough to get out and back...

I agree the bulbs were tough to get out and back In my 2006 journey. Be careful about buying certain bulbs that are longer than the standard bulbs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-13-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,309
Posted By jabass
I have read that the charging requirements for...

I have read that the charging requirements for AGM are not same as flooded cell batteries. If your inverter does not allow you to switch your charger to AGM, then might want to stay with flooded...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-13-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,215
Posted By jabass
Use leveling jacks to raise front coach wheels. ...

Use leveling jacks to raise front coach wheels. Slide wood blocks under wheels. Then raise levelers a little and place blocks under them. Lower levelers and insert blocks on top of those already...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-22-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,765
Posted By jabass
I used visible phone service in Florida this past...

I used visible phone service in Florida this past winter and the hot spot did a good job of linking up my firestick to tv.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-16-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,900
Posted By jabass
Try Visone RV salvage in Ky

Try Visone RV salvage in Ky
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-06-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,610
Posted By jabass
Hope you figured it out by now. I had same...

Hope you figured it out by now. I had same problem and found I had to loosen up the edging that runs along the side of RV above the compartment door. Then you will see small screws that actually...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-11-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,371
Posted By jabass
I replaced my heat pump fan motor, squirrel cage,...

I replaced my heat pump fan motor, squirrel cage, and all capacitors for less than $300.00 and I put them in
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-10-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,371
Posted By jabass
Turn thermostat to off. Then turn fan to run. ...

Turn thermostat to off. Then turn fan to run. This should tell you if the squirrel cage is turning. This is a big problem with old units. Replacing the fan, all capacitors and squirrel cage with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,374
Posted By jabass
Check out rvmattress.com

Check out rvmattress.com
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2020, 06:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,506
Posted By jabass
I have continental tires. Had my 1st flat after...

I have continental tires. Had my 1st flat after 20,000 miles. Having FMCA saved me $200 for the one tire.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-21-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
Posted By jabass
Only problem is the smell seems to go away fairly...

Only problem is the smell seems to go away fairly quickly and I had to renew it about every 2-3 weeks.....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
Posted By jabass
I live in the country and always had problems...

I live in the country and always had problems with mice getting into my vehicles. I bought solar string lights (72 ft each) that allow you to make lights run along the string. Have been using them...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-15-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,520
Posted By jabass
I found that adding 2 fans to the outside made a...

I found that adding 2 fans to the outside made a huge improvement in cooling and Iater I added a fan next to the inside find and it has been working great...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-11-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,593
Posted By jabass
Take a multimeter and measure directly at the...

Take a multimeter and measure directly at the batteries...see if it reads at least 13.5 volts or so after being on the charger...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By jabass
If you are running your absorption refigerator it...

If you are running your absorption refigerator it will take 4 to 5 amps to run it on electric, but using gas you will only use power for the fan(s) and this should be less than 1/2 amp. Why not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,553
Posted By jabass
After you charge up your batteries on Tuesday,...

After you charge up your batteries on Tuesday, wait about 1/2 hour then use a multimeter across the batteries to see what the voltage is. then Wed morning repeat the check with the multimeter across...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-27-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,574
Posted By jabass
I Had same problem..red light would come on but...

I Had same problem..red light would come on but did not see any amps on display panel showing the 11 amps to heat the tank. When I went under the water tank and pulled the access panel toward the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By jabass
Trying to mitigate the heat thru the roof while...

Trying to mitigate the heat thru the roof while in Florida...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-14-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By jabass
Dicor fiberglass RV roof coating

I am in the process of prepping my 2006 journey to receive 2 coats of subject coating. Has anyone else put this on their roof? Should I place it over my eternabond tape and my putty runs?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,113
Posted By jabass
Another thought might be to have a solar shade...

Another thought might be to have a solar shade placed on the outside to mitigate heat while parked.
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 12-20-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,409
Posted By jabass
Bill, what did you get for your monitor. I just...

Bill, what did you get for your monitor. I just replaced my b/w monitor and camera and want to sell it.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-25-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By jabass
thanks for your quick response. I did find that...

thanks for your quick response. I did find that my pull rod to dump water from tank was not fully closed and when I gave it a hard push it went in another inch and all seems well!!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-25-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,331
Posted By jabass
thanks so much for the help. I will tackle what...

thanks so much for the help. I will tackle what you suggest when I get thru the next two days of travel. will let you know if that resolves problem.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-24-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,331
Posted By jabass
replacing hot water electric rod

found that my 10 gal Atwood water heater in my journey 36G will not heat in electric made but works fine with propane. Is it easy to replace the electric rod in the tank?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-24-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By jabass
getting water into holding tank

have a 2006 36 ft winnebago Journey and after de-winterizing I found that the water tank fill valve appears to work, but I only get water to come out the overflow tube but not into the tank. anyone...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-01-2017, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,732
Posted By jabass
Our 2006 journey's ceiling in the bedroom started...

Our 2006 journey's ceiling in the bedroom started to sag so we took decorative tacks and placed them across the ceiling in an organized pattern. looks great and solved the problem
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-24-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,203
Posted By jabass
If you park your RV at home you may want to try...

If you park your RV at home you may want to try rope lighting around the tires and pads where mice could crawl up ....I have used this for about six months and no mice have gotten into the RV. ...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-23-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By jabass
New member

hello everyone. We are retired civil service folks living here in central Virginia. Wife worked at Defense Acquisition University and I worked for Army in Pentagon.
Thanks to all for documenting...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-20-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,300
Posted By jabass
lizandbruce : if the sellers have all the...

lizandbruce : if the sellers have all the paperwork from maintaining/servicing the RV that may save you from having to going thru all the replacement of filters and fluids in the near term. This...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-19-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,350
Posted By jabass
Yes, I saw there wasn't a filter. My question...

Yes, I saw there wasn't a filter. My question remains: anyone got any ideas how to clean the dust/filth in the return vent when there is a guard precluding any cleaning of the (apparent ) mesh just...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-19-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,350
Posted By jabass
2006 36 ft journey furnace return

took off my furnace return cover to try and find a filter inside my propane heater return vent. what I found was a louvered grill that would not allow me to get below to clean off some kind of...
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