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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-25-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By DNC
I think it might be a good idea for folks to...

I think it might be a good idea for folks to remove the rooftop A/C covers and clean the coils every now and then. I bought my rig in 2020; it was four years old at the time, and it just didn't seem...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By DNC
I have a 2016 Journey and my levelers quit...

I have a 2016 Journey and my levelers quit working in August of 2021. They would go to the ground but not lift the coach. I spent some money on a couple of dump valves, a new controller, and a new...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-27-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 952
Posted By DNC
I had a similar issue with mine in my 2016...

I had a similar issue with mine in my 2016 Journey. Turns out the 4X4 HDMI Matrix over Cat6 device was bad. They don't make the one I have anymore but I talked to the manufacturer and was able to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By DNC
Awning lights

I have a 2016 Journey and had an issue with my awning lights. The lights are an LED string that slides into a groove in the cylinder. A small wire is fed through the leading seam of the awning...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-01-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,002
Posted By DNC
Sway in 2016 Journey 36M Diesel Pusher RV

I purchased my 2016 Journey 36M in March of 2020; it had about 11k miles on it. I haven't noticed sluggish steering. If by "sway" you mean bobbing or rocking back and forth, I would say mine is not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-31-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By DNC
2005 Journey 36G Awning Stopped Working

If you're getting power to the motor, you might check to see if there is something binding when it tries to deploy. The motor should have a limit switch that switches it off in the event the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By DNC
Air Tank Dumping Upon Acceleration 2003 Journey

In response to Ray,IN's answer, I attended a session at the Winnebago GNR last year and heard the Freightliner guys say that replacing the desiccant air filter is one of the most overlooked...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-30-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By DNC
campgrounds near traverse city

This one is a few miles from Traverse City, but its a good one. Kalkaska RV Park and Campground (https://kalkaskacampground.com/)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-04-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By DNC
FYI

I have a 2016 36M and 3 slides. The engine has to be running to extend or retract the slides.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-02-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,381
Posted By DNC
Liability alone is reason enough to have one. I...

Liability alone is reason enough to have one. I bought mine at a garage sale along with the Blue Ox tow bar. I have the Roadmaster Evenbrake that sits in the floor and pushes the brake pedal with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-21-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Leveling System Fixed

I've been without my levelers for over a year now. Finally got them fixed. I checked the voltage going to the pump, bought a new controller on the advice of lipperts technical experts, replaced the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-18-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,607
Posted By DNC
Aaa vs. Good sam roadside insurancereply to thread

I've had Good Sam since I bought my first RV in 2013. I had a Super C and had to call on GS twice. Once to fix a blowout that happened on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Waxahachie, Texas (south of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-04-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By DNC
Rearview Camera Fix

I had a similar problem in my 2016 Journey. The rear camera view was pretty much nonexistent; there was a faint rearview in one of the screens. My side view cameras worked fine. I followed a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-13-2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By DNC
The first thing I would do is make sure you're...

The first thing I would do is make sure you're getting enough power to the pump. The batteries need to supply a continuous 12.6V or more. This can be checked with a volt meter after removing the...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 05-19-2022, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,141
Posted By DNC
RV Wheelator

I sold my Super C Dutchmen a couple of years ago. I contacted https://rvwheelator.com/ and was very satisfied with their service. They charge a reasonable flat fee. You send them photos and a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-03-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 809
Posted By DNC
Macnut, since you mentioned La Mesa I figured I'd...

Macnut, since you mentioned La Mesa I figured I'd chime in. La Mesa found us our rig. We wanted a Journey and they quit making them in 2017 (have started making them again) so we bought a used one. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By DNC
Thanks for the reply Our ride. What is it that...

Thanks for the reply Our ride. What is it that causes the junk filters to be interior to Fleetguard filters?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By DNC
Cummins 6.7L Fuel Filter Brand

I’m shopping for a fuel filter for my 2016 Journey. The engine is an ISB6.7 Cummins B101. The engine owner’s manual specifies a Cummins 5304214 or Fleetguard FF63008. There are some less expensive...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-27-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
I want to give what I hope is a final update on...

I want to give what I hope is a final update on my leveling system repair. Turns out it is working fine. The reason the right rear jack wouldn't lift the coach was that it had extended to its lower...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-28-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By DNC
I have a 2016 Journey 36M and I leave mine...

I have a 2016 Journey 36M and I leave mine plugged in whenever it's not on the road which is most of the time. I've had it almost two years and haven't had a problem leaving it plugged in.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-14-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Wyatt, thanks for the kind words. I've benefitted...

Wyatt, thanks for the kind words. I've benefitted greatly from responses to issues raised on this forum.

I have an update; the system seemed to be working fine, but the right rear piston has...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-02-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
I finally got my leveling system working. To...

I finally got my leveling system working. To recap, the initial problem was that the levelers would go to the ground but would not lift the coach. Lippert said to start diagnosing the problem by...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-22-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
More info

I didn't receive any comments concerning replacing the dump valve but decided to replace the valve since it didn't respond to >13 volts when I bench tested it. I bench tested the new valve and it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-18-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
A little more info

I replaced the control box to no avail. I'm not going to start replacing the other components as suggested by the Lippert technicians.

I did some more reading in their troubleshooting manual and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-15-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Jim: Here's a link to my gallery with...

Jim:

Here's a link to my gallery with several photos of the controller and the touchpad.

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/members/226031-albums412.html

I opened the control box and took...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-14-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
I haven't tried spraying the pins, but they are...

I haven't tried spraying the pins, but they are in a very clean environment; Winnebago put a protective cover over the control box. I didn't check to see if any appeared loose; The connections all...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-13-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Jim, See if this one will work. If so, I'll take...

Jim, See if this one will work. If so, I'll take some more photos and post them when I get a chance. I copied it and pasted it into my browser and it worked for me.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-12-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Jim: That was not a good link. Here's a...

Jim:

That was not a good link. Here's a link to the photo of the control box.

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/members/226031-albums411-
picture2529.htm

Dennis
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-12-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Jim: Here's a photo of the control box. ...

Jim:

Here's a photo of the control box.

https://https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/members/226031-albums411-
picture2529.html
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-12-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Jim: I didn't notice your reply until I had...

Jim:

I didn't notice your reply until I had it all put back together and the RV garaged. I can take more photos, but thought I would post the one I took when I had it exposed. The control box is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-10-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Jim, Thank you for some excellent advise. ...

Jim,

Thank you for some excellent advise. I verified that the lowest voltage input to the controller with the engine running is 12.7 V when the levelers are trying to lift the MH and 13.6 V when...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-31-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,111
Posted By DNC
Power Gear Leveling System Troubleshooting

I've had this 2016 Winnebago Journey for about a year and a half and have never had any problems with the leveling system until yesterday. Yesterday I pulled into a campsite that I've camped in...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-22-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By DNC
RV Magazine

Now that Motorhome Magazine has been replaced with RV Magazine, I'm looking to subscribe to a magazine similar to the expired Motorhome Magazine. The articles I liked best in the Motorhome Magazine...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,606
Posted By DNC
Yep, I think mine would have to go through the...

Yep, I think mine would have to go through the windshield. At least that's what I've read for others who have the same unit.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-22-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,158
Posted By DNC
I agree with the advertising comment, but I like...

I agree with the advertising comment, but I like reading magazine articles about motorhome stuff even if the magazine is packed with advertising. I think the articles about maintenance and repair...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-21-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,158
Posted By DNC
Now that Motorhome Magazine has been replaced...

Now that Motorhome Magazine has been replaced with RV Magazine, I'm looking for to subscribe to a magazine similar to the expired Motorhome Magazine. The articles I liked best in the Motorhome...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,606
Posted By DNC
I have a residential fridge in my 2016 Journey...

I have a residential fridge in my 2016 Journey that has the freezer on the bottom. The fridge door magnetic seals are strong enough to prevent the doors from opening when going do the road. There's...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-26-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,494
Posted By DNC
Question about roadside assistance

I've used Good Sam RSA for six years and have had to call on them twice. Once, they had to find a tire and send someone out to install it. The other time, they found someone to tow the motorhome...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-10-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,803
Posted By DNC
I was told by the manufacturer that a bad seal in...

I was told by the manufacturer that a bad seal in the cylinder (ram) would cause the slide to creep out and a bad solenoid valve would cause the slide to creep back in.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-10-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,803
Posted By DNC
Ksean, I had the same problem on my last MH. I...

Ksean, I had the same problem on my last MH. I had an 06 Dutchmen Super C and the front slide would creep out. I called the manufacturer and the technician told me it was the seal in the cylinder...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-10-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,433
Posted By DNC
Can I add aftermarket TPMS sensors to tires that...

Can I add aftermarket TPMS sensors to tires that have OEM sensors? Yes.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-10-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,279
Posted By DNC
2cyber71, you have the same setup I do with the...

2cyber71, you have the same setup I do with the BlueOx tow bar and Jeep Liberty. Our braking system is different, I have a Roadmaster Even Brake instead of the Brake Buddy.

I bought the Blue Ox...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-03-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,478
Posted By DNC
Charles: The general consensus response to...

Charles:

The general consensus response to my question has been that the water holding tank and lines need to be sanitized and bleach is commonly used. But adding the Purogene Water Treatment...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,478
Posted By DNC
Jbrattain, I use to carry water for making coffee...

Jbrattain, I use to carry water for making coffee in my old motorhome, but the motorhome I have now has so many water filters I think I'll just use the water from the tank once I get the smell out. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,478
Posted By DNC
Thanks everybody for chiming in. I'm going to...

Thanks everybody for chiming in. I'm going to give Purogene Water Treatment a try.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,478
Posted By DNC
Yes, and I changed the filter not long after I...

Yes, and I changed the filter not long after I got the coach.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,478
Posted By DNC
Wyatt: I was thinking the same thing, but...

Wyatt:

I was thinking the same thing, but was curious if others had a similar issue.

Dennis
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-26-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,673
Posted By DNC
The P.O. Box section of the August 2020 Motor...

The P.O. Box section of the August 2020 Motor Home magazine covers this topic quite well. It seems that most smells emanating from the holding tank(s) are vent problems. Either the vent was plugged...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,478
Posted By DNC
Question Smelly Water

When I purchased my 2016 Journey 36M in March of this year it had been winterized. Before I drove off the lot, the folks at La Mesa RV in Albuquerque flushed the system and filled up the fresh water...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,724
Posted By DNC
Oh, and I failed to mention that the coach...

Oh, and I failed to mention that the coach batteries were dead as a doornail when I picked up the RV.
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