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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Richard, Yes there is a second box. It looks...

Richard, Yes there is a second box. It looks like the square box A (behind the couch ) makes a 90° turn and goes straight through the floor ( in a not elegant manner ) immediately behind the driver...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Cool response to jerichorick

Thanks for your response to my issue.


1. I did check the receptacle and took the back off so I could see inside. Everything looked normal and there was no sign of melting or discoloration. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Cool response to jerichorick

Thanks for your response to my issue.


1. I did check the receptacle and took the back off so I could see inside. Everything looked normal and there was no sign of melting or discoloration. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-03-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Electrical Issue 120 VAC 2002 Journey 36GD

We are stationary near my son's home in College Station, TX for the next month. Cannot do much work this weekend due to family obligations. However, no matter what it is difficult to access the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Morich, this diagram seems to fit better but not...

Morich, this diagram seems to fit better but not exact: I'll check for more details but my AC panel is left to right is 20, 50+50,20,30,15,20,20 pls two blanks
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Electrical Issue 120 VAC 2002 Journey 36GD

Creative Part / bigb (Brian) / Morich (Richard)


Thanks so much gentlemen. We are a 50 A setup and bot5h phase are present. The heater was set to 900W over night. I measure wattage with a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 717
Posted By CharlesMoore
Electrical Issue 120VAC 2002 Journey 36GD Slide

2002 Journey WKP36GD with Main Slide 120 AC failure. We have had this coach 5 years and never had a failure like this. I had the 1200W heater plugged into the 120VAC plugin just aft of the dining...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-15-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By CharlesMoore
This is an interesting article - especially as a...

This is an interesting article - especially as a sailboater who has lost friends due to propane explosions - and propane is taken to lightly. The propane sensors many times are out of date, as my RV...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-26-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By CharlesMoore
There is always BLM https://www.blm.gov/ and as a...

There is always BLM https://www.blm.gov/ and as a host of boondocker welcome, you can have your own semiprivate space for no cost.
Each person RV's for a different reason & space.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 832
Posted By CharlesMoore
Wiper Assy

Call Bontragers https://bontragers.com/ to see if they have it used. Sometimes they come up with miracles or other advice.


BTW - I have pieces made by Latino machine shops in Texas and in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By CharlesMoore
Thanks Jim_HiTek & howdy, I subscribe to Jim's...

Thanks Jim_HiTek & howdy, I subscribe to Jim's blog and if you have a Journey, you should too. Always detailed & thoughtful posts on what he does to his Journey. A peanut gallery comment from...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-14-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By CharlesMoore
Thanks for the comments. I am taking the RV into...

Thanks for the comments. I am taking the RV into Foley RV Repair on 23 Feb 2023 to have the filter changed and an air input check. I'll ask about the lifters too since it has been more than 5...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-05-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By CharlesMoore
No, I did not personally but Stoops Freightliner...

No, I did not personally but Stoops Freightliner in Fremont, IN was supposed to have done this. Maybe I picked up some water and it is choking off the fuel supply? I will check the service invoice...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-05-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 760
Posted By CharlesMoore
2002 Journey Cat 330hp mileage reduction.

Question: I have a 2002 Journey 36DL 330 hp CAT engine with 6 speed Allison transmission. For many years our mpg was approximately 8.5 towing at 60 - 62 mph. This 2022-23 season this is dropping to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By CharlesMoore
Hope all is well with you. I follow your blog...

Hope all is well with you. I follow your blog with each new issue. Hope the vision is continuing to improve. FYI - as the weather warmed, the issue went away. I will not lock either lock when the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-28-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,040
Posted By CharlesMoore
yes, the nationwide cold snap resulted in 3 days...

yes, the nationwide cold snap resulted in 3 days below 15°F and one night was 11.5°F. Our propane heater was inop and would not light even though you could smell the gas and hear the spark.

I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 596
Posted By CharlesMoore
2002 Journey Dead Bolt lock warning

We just had a very disconcerting incident relating to our dead bolt latch and sub teen temperatures. So be aware of the dead bolt sliding latch and the fact that it can freeze locked shut...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-05-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By CharlesMoore
Another thought: We left our campground after a...

Another thought: We left our campground after a long, heavy rain. When I turned on the original rear cctv it was just plain grey screened with no picture. I asked the copilot to press the A/B...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,662
Posted By CharlesMoore
Propane leaks do happen

I did have a propane leak summer of 2021 on the way to the UP of Michigan. We were enroute and staying at a Harvest Host site. We stopped at a rest area 50 miles south of the overnight site: Wife...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-09-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By CharlesMoore
Very good reply & my experience also.

Very good reply & my experience also.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-09-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By CharlesMoore
I agree, except my sailboat sipped diesel at 1...

I agree, except my sailboat sipped diesel at 1 gph under power but my airplane was14 gph. The overall annual cost of each is(was) ≈$5K overall on how I use(d) them.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-09-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,567
Posted By CharlesMoore
We have a 2002 Journey 36DL with a tow dolly +...

We have a 2002 Journey 36DL with a tow dolly + Honda Civic that we always tow. Our average mileage for the 330HP Cat diesel was 8.7 MPG prior to 2022. This year we joined HH + BW where we used the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-04-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,480
Posted By CharlesMoore
Internet purchases

Everyone who is internet savy has known for years that Amazon is targeting you and your searches. Pricing way back was Sears and then eBay and then finally Amazon. Everything is targeted so no use...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,758
Posted By CharlesMoore
Winnebago Service Info

We just returned from Factory service & it is pretty much like Lv2R (https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/members/lv2roam2-140846.html) said. We were there for 4 days and stayed all the time in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By CharlesMoore
Are these HWH jacks? If they are. I can get...

Are these HWH jacks? If they are. I can get parts for my 2002 Journey jacks but you may have different jacks than myself. I would call HWH directly as the factory occasionally does miraculous feats...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,919
Posted By CharlesMoore
Surge Protector question

We have a Hughes 50 Amp Voltage Booster with Surge Protection. This unit is heavy, expensive and works well. We have consistently maintained of about 125 VAC no matter the pedestal power level down...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-31-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,001
Posted By CharlesMoore
Just for clarity: (1) I install my ALS via...

Just for clarity: (1) I install my ALS via Alligator Clips right on the batteries. First to Start, then to House and Finally Ground to House Ground. I only do this if I am going to be in location...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-30-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,001
Posted By CharlesMoore
This thread piqued my interest so I immediately...

This thread piqued my interest so I immediately emailed [email protected]. Within 90 minutes this response came back to me via email:



Hi, Charlie -

Yes, we're still around!

We...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,879
Posted By CharlesMoore
You might want to look at this video to see if...

You might want to look at this video to see if it's the type of crack to which you refer: ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-10-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,226
Posted By CharlesMoore
If you feel relatively savvy with computers you...

If you feel relatively savvy with computers you might try Win32 Disk Imager on SourceForge. I use this often to read SD Cards, change the script files and re-write the code to a new SD card. This...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-06-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,190
Posted By CharlesMoore
Two years ago our Atwood water heater quit...

Two years ago our Atwood water heater quit working on electricity and propane heated it ok but it was very rusty. The electric heater element turned out to be bad. We decided to replace the whole...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-28-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,507
Posted By CharlesMoore
I forgot to add in my above info & I thank TKep...

I forgot to add in my above info & I thank TKep for the info too - it reminded me. Always check the mfg/expiration date of the CO/LP Safe-T-Alert before you buy! Some of the discounted devices can...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-27-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,507
Posted By CharlesMoore
Detectors

My ceiling detector is for smoke - front and rear. The one below the refridge is for carbon monoxide and propane: they have a service life of 5 - 10 years. I have replaced all of them and added an...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-23-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By CharlesMoore
IMHO - Point to research: We bought a good...

IMHO - Point to research: We bought a good looking dash cam before we left for the road this Fall. I was so happy when it came in that I immediately opened the box and tried to install it on our 02...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,466
Posted By CharlesMoore
Windshield wiper pivot post

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We shall see if it was a good choice using SS. Stainless Steel can work harden and become brittle but if done correctly it should...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,672
Posted By CharlesMoore
Roof cleaner & sealing

+++++++++++++++


Creativepart - I have never used UV 303 before. You said you moped it on the roof but what happens to the sides when some of the stuff goes over the edge? Also, you said the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,466
Posted By CharlesMoore
Windshield wiper pivot post

I never imagined that people could not find a machinist that would do this work so I never really took note. I took him my part and he duplicated it. The only hiccup was that he cut metric threads...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-24-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,049
Posted By CharlesMoore
Listen to Creativepart. I too had the same...

Listen to Creativepart. I too had the same problem with your same antenna and Wally's. We could watch the same program off of the two Wally's and even separate programs as long as they were on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,466
Posted By CharlesMoore
The piece I think you are referring to is the...

The piece I think you are referring to is the parallelogram pivot. It has a small nut on a rather delicate threaded shaft and is bolted to the chassis from the inside of my 2002 Journey. I too...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,414
Posted By CharlesMoore
I have a Class A 2002 Winnebago Journey with an...

I have a Class A 2002 Winnebago Journey with an Onan 7500. I have been charging lead acid batteries, running onboard appliances AND running from the generator my Dell 9020 Desktop computer with SSD,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-21-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,279
Posted By CharlesMoore
Winter Battery Maint.

I have been reading the posts for many years. This imparts a lot of wisdom and I would trust three people and if I did not agree with them I would think long and hard: (1) Creative Part ==>...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-10-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,192
Posted By CharlesMoore
City water leak?

we had just purchased our new to us 2002 Journey several years ago, a one owner unit with 45K miles, and got to our second stop near the GA/FL border. We hooked up flipped the water pump switch on...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-10-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,251
Posted By CharlesMoore
Come to Indiana to have your work done

Gee, I live here in Indiana just east of the RV heartland. I have never heard of being refused to have work done if you have cash or valid credit card. Yes, it is a higher Covid-19 area in NE...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-28-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By CharlesMoore
We have a 2002 Journey 36DL. Last winter when...

We have a 2002 Journey 36DL. Last winter when the furnace was running well we were going through propane at an alarming rate. We noticed a lot of fellow Class A's and others had ability to connect...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 796
Posted By CharlesMoore
What we do in NE Indiana: Winterize once in the...

What we do in NE Indiana: Winterize once in the early fall with blowing the lines, draining the water heater and the external shower/waterpump and open the two valves for pump and vertical stand pipe...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-15-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,096
Posted By CharlesMoore
Waterpump noise

After looking at the picture it seems as if there are only two lines at the pump - one IN and one OUT. Would it be possible to move the pump to a more remote location? Perhaps it would fit in the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-05-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 899
Posted By CharlesMoore
I was at National RV Refrigeration in...

I was at National RV Refrigeration in Shipshewana, IN about 3 years ago with our 2002 Journey DP. It was in for repair due to 2nd stage failure. In the process of repair, the Amish guru/owner told...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-05-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,416
Posted By CharlesMoore
I think Ray,IN is correct. I recently replaced my...

I think Ray,IN is correct. I recently replaced my Atwood 10G with the new Dometic (Atwood). Indeed, the engine coolant does circulate through the new Dometic as did the old Atwood. It does heat the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-04-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 745
Posted By CharlesMoore
Equalization

Indeed, as DavidM said " Equalization is well know in the boating Flooded Lead Acid world, and as he said it take the batteries up to ≈15VDC and "stirs the pot" to try and unsulfate the batteries.It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 423
Posted By CharlesMoore
Equalize function Zantrex (Heart 1500)

I have a 2002 Journey 36 DL with the Xantrex Heart 1500 Inverter/Charger which has a non-adjustable float voltage of 13.2 VDC. I am at shore power 2-3 months with a few days driving at 14.1 VDC...
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