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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-27-2015, 05:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,945
Posted By jk_and_dog
My problem was the picture on left. Fittings were...

My problem was the picture on left. Fittings were cross threaded. There is a removable panel on my 07 Journey underneath which I removed to get to the problem area. I had to re manufacturer a ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-02-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,945
Posted By jk_and_dog
Several treads lead me to drain the hot water...

Several treads lead me to drain the hot water heater by opening the relief valve and allowing all water to drain. Close the relief valve and drain valve and refill. Hot water tanks have a tendency...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,833
Posted By jk_and_dog
I did not start haveing trouble with mine until...

I did not start haveing trouble with mine until last year when I boon docked in Maine in February at -5 deg F. Figure it may have had some water in the system and it froze. System was again frozed...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2014, 05:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,898
Posted By jk_and_dog
Cloudrnnr I have the Journey 36 G and had front...

Cloudrnnr
I have the Journey 36 G and had front end shield leaks since day 1. I've replace the right side shield one time due to rock damage. The window company did find rust in the channel and it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-11-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,908
Posted By jk_and_dog
Another Day - Another Project (Fix)

Last Friday was the bed room slide stuck out, finished that on Sunday. Monday the propane indicator wire broke, still have not fixed it but do have the parts. Tuesday the batteries on house and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-09-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,815
Posted By jk_and_dog
Running the engine up to temp and holding it...

Running the engine up to temp and holding it there for 20 to 30 minutes won't hurt it. As said above lub oils are much better today than 10 yrs ago. Running at temp will help remove moisture from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,484
Posted By jk_and_dog
Fire Up, Mine is acting just like yours so I...

Fire Up,
Mine is acting just like yours so I guess the next step is to pull the cool thing. It's a little cold here but the sun is out, may take a couple of days but hey, what the heck.

I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-06-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,615
Posted By jk_and_dog
Allison 3000 Fluid Change

I'm getting ready to be a little adventurous tomorrow and do the first fluid change on the tranny.:) I found the Transynd fluid at $35.35/gal :blush: and the filter kit @ $65.92 :blink: at a local...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By jk_and_dog
The previous and this time the problem seems to...

The previous and this time the problem seems to be the actual hold points are breaking free, ie where the glue fits through the "screw" hole. Adhesive is holding on both pieces but breaking at the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By jk_and_dog
Motor Home Coming Unglued

My 07 Journey is starting to come apart at the seams. I had to use Gorilla Glue to reset the driver rear engine panel last fall and now the rear engine grill just fell off in my hands when I lifted...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-28-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,137
Posted By jk_and_dog
Ok, Here's the final. The water pump belt was...

Ok,
Here's the final.
The water pump belt was so loose that you turn the water pump by hand. It appears the tensioner was bad. They had to go through the back removing a lot of stuff. Parts...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,137
Posted By jk_and_dog
and tat tooooooooed!

and tat tooooooooed!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,137
Posted By jk_and_dog
Evidently it is not the serpentine belt. They...

Evidently it is not the serpentine belt. They indicated the water pump belt is separate.

jk
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,137
Posted By jk_and_dog
Udate Over heating Cat 350 Engine

After returning from WV a couple of weeks ago and posting an overheating engine question, I read with hope the replys from members. It appeared the best thing to do was to wash the radiator so I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,710
Posted By jk_and_dog
CAT 350 Overheat

Well, my memory just isn't what it use to be. Another thing I had a little trouble with.

The CAT 350 in the MH seemed to be running a little high. It tipically runs around 192 while driving...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,624
Posted By jk_and_dog
Other things coming unglued

Oh..forgot to tell you. The other things that came ungluded or fell aprt this trip.
1. Dome light over electrical control area appears to have been overheating over past couple of whatevers and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,624
Posted By jk_and_dog
Coming Unglued

Just got back from WV, PA and northern VA. Was walking around coach when i noticed the lower tail fiberglass wrap around sort of just hanging there. Dug a little deeper and found that the glue that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,781
Posted By jk_and_dog
Like sleeping in a tin roof house.....best sleep...

Like sleeping in a tin roof house.....best sleep ever!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,919
Posted By jk_and_dog
Its a high grade silicon spray. goy mine at...

Its a high grade silicon spray. goy mine at walmart. You need to be careful about silicone sprays as some will affect the seals. CRC has been working past two years. Use a light spray. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,372
Posted By jk_and_dog
Light spay with CRC...WD 40 does do as well.

Light spay with CRC...WD 40 does do as well.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,919
Posted By jk_and_dog
HWH

I finally resorted to spraying lightly each psot just prior to lifting with CRC. CRC is the only one i have found that does work well. Ocassionaly i have to hand pressure to get to go up.

Left...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-18-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,322
Posted By jk_and_dog
Yep, happens to the best of us..done the power...

Yep, happens to the best of us..done the power cord thing but stopped before damage done, left bay door open, stopped before items fell out, antenna up a couple of times but most often dumb things...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,184
Posted By jk_and_dog
I've been trying to find a place today in the...

I've been trying to find a place today in the local area of virginia beach but could not get a definite answer.:confused: Binswanger wants me to bring it by for a look see.:blush: They will order...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,184
Posted By jk_and_dog
Another foggy glass

I have an 07 Journey 36 G to wit the drivers side window has started to fog.:sad: I have researched the window issue on the forums and it appears that the whole frame has been removed to get the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-01-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,698
Posted By jk_and_dog
Freezing H2O tank??

What do you think the chances are of the fresh water holding tank freezing and becoming damaged. I'm in south east VA and weather here is normally mide enough to keep tank 2/3rds full without...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By jk_and_dog
Thanks for the info, I guess I'd better...

Thanks for the info, I guess I'd better disconnect and switch the converter position. Currently it's between the antenna and switch box. What I'm hearing everyone say is that it needs to be between...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By jk_and_dog
Bill, I have a crank up antenna so I don't...

Bill,
I have a crank up antenna so I don't understand the 12 V power issue. I connected the box between the antenna in cable and the "switch" box where you have SAT, CD, VCR etc for the front and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By jk_and_dog
TV Signal Converter

I finally just got around to installing a digital converter to the outside antenna. The MH is a 36G Journey 07 model. I connected the converter between the outside antenna and the switch panel...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-05-2009, 04:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,726
Posted By jk_and_dog
I went from a popup to a 36' diesel. :cool:...

I went from a popup to a 36' diesel. :cool: Biggest thing that intemidated me was size and size does matter. :rolleyes: My 350 Cat pusher is a lovely doll. :thumb: A little slow at times in the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-22-2009, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,250
Posted By jk_and_dog
yep...same thing happened to me. For the first...

yep...same thing happened to me. For the first four or five times it happened the inverter had a "full" charge going on. I'd cut off the inverter and next thiong I new it was doing it again after...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 47,878
Posted By jk_and_dog
Had a simular problem with mine. Ended up going...

Had a simular problem with mine. Ended up going on roof and removing cover. Had a friend try a seach for the sat and found the up/down gear screw was had diconected from drive system. Call for a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-28-2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,020
Posted By jk_and_dog
Yep it happens occassionally. Mine was so far...

Yep it happens occassionally. Mine was so far out when they replaced my new control box that the first time i used it thought the rig was going to tip over.

follow instructions, first make sure...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-24-2008, 04:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,346
Posted By jk_and_dog
There was a really good thred on mounting the...

There was a really good thred on mounting the spare on the frame under the coach. I've been thinking about putting one on the frame mount but just haven't had the time.
The thread had pictures to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-17-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,860
Posted By jk_and_dog
Problems only occur between 1659 on friday and...

Problems only occur between 1659 on friday and 0759 on monday.
Sorry to hear of your problem but again you were there for a good cause... and the devil will put mountains in front but God will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-10-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,456
Posted By jk_and_dog
Thanks for all the info...I don't know if they...

Thanks for all the info...I don't know if they are AGM or lead acid sealed units. The Interstate guy let me know that the sealed batteries are subject to haveing H2 gas seep from the seals if to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2008, 04:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,456
Posted By jk_and_dog
I've been having some charging issues with my...

I've been having some charging issues with my house batteries over the last few months. I am thinking about going to sealed batteries in stead of the open cells. I don't know what issues to expect...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2008, 04:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,456
Posted By jk_and_dog
I've been having some charging issues with my...

I've been having some charging issues with my house batteries over the last few months. I am thinking about going to sealed batteries in stead of the open cells. I don't know what issues to expect...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-22-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,386
Posted By jk_and_dog
Well at least it looks like they launched the...

Well at least it looks like they launched the boat without taking it under.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-03-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,308
Posted By jk_and_dog
The biggest problem i have is remembering to take...

The biggest problem i have is remembering to take it out of the MH before the MH has to head back to the shop. (MH spends more time in shop than at home, so if i forget it i have to wait till shop...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-03-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By jk_and_dog
I checked my house batteries the other day with a...

I checked my house batteries the other day with a specific gravity probe. All the cells were either "dead" according to the specific gravity or close to it. These are NAPA deep cycle marine...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-03-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By jk_and_dog
I checked my house batteries the other day with a...

I checked my house batteries the other day with a specific gravity probe. All the cells were either "dead" according to the specific gravity or close to it. These are NAPA deep cycle marine...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-03-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,438
Posted By jk_and_dog
Linda & John I went with the diesel journey due...

Linda & John
I went with the diesel journey due to the amount of driving. Journey and adventurer are the same unit with the exception of the engine. If buying new they all come with gremlins so...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2008, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,320
Posted By jk_and_dog
yep!

yep!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-30-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,320
Posted By jk_and_dog
Wait a minute,,,,,,,let me add another senior...

Wait a minute,,,,,,,let me add another senior moment.....
Hot water heater working on propane, hooked either to city supply or running off pump, fill and normal switch in correct position, bypass...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2008, 03:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,096
Posted By jk_and_dog
I also use the house air to cool down when the...

I also use the house air to cool down when the inside temps get to be uncomfortable. My Gennie only uses a couple of gallons, maybe 3 to 4 over a 12 to 15 hour period, very efficient. I measured it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,558
Posted By jk_and_dog
Check all your wiring pass throughs and also...

Check all your wiring pass throughs and also check to see that when the door is closed the wire between the door and seal does not get caught up allowing water to slowly leak in.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2008, 03:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,021
Posted By jk_and_dog
I weigh 330 lbs....for me it takes a very sturdy...

I weigh 330 lbs....for me it takes a very sturdy ladder. I opted for the 10 ft fiber glass heavy duty which i lock onto the rear ladder. I needed it once when the living room canopy came undone on...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-13-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,058
Posted By jk_and_dog
I just took a 2500 mi trip from VA out through KY...

I just took a 2500 mi trip from VA out through KY via I64, then I65 down to MS. Returned via I65 and I85. Going out i wanted to increase mpg so i tracked the instant readout. On arriving MS i found...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-25-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
Posted By jk_and_dog
Wished I could be with you guys this week end but...

Wished I could be with you guys this week end but they are installing my drive way. I'm headed for MS next week.

Have fun see you soon.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-18-2008, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,842
Posted By jk_and_dog
Also had to replace mine in my o7 journey..it was...

Also had to replace mine in my o7 journey..it was the monitor with the same problem.

good luck..
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