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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,551
Posted By alamon
Yeah, I'm sure many people do it, but you're not...

Yeah, I'm sure many people do it, but you're not supposed to. Waxing vinyl will degrade it over time. As one above said, use 303 vinyl protection. Do not use armor all.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2022, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By alamon
Jim told you correctly and the only thing I would...

Jim told you correctly and the only thing I would add is when you pull on the lanyards if nothing happens that means the previous owners never bled them and the valve is stuck.

You can free them...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-30-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By alamon
Agree with what others have said and I would add...

Agree with what others have said and I would add that be sure you have someone or several someones in your area who are willing to work on large coaches. Especially DPers.

In my area no...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 01-17-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,177
Posted By alamon
Bra/Front Cap Cover Winnebago Journey

Up for sale is a gently used front cap cover/bra to protect against bugs, rocks, and fading. Manufactured by Golden Horizon.

Purchased in 2021 and used only a few times. It is in like new...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-11-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,771
Posted By alamon
Just get you a Jeep Wrangler and be done with it.

Just get you a Jeep Wrangler and be done with it.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-31-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 810
Posted By alamon
Mine was doing the same thing. It would light,...

Mine was doing the same thing. It would light, work fine for some time and then stop. It was blowing the thermal fuse. You can not look at the fuse and tell if it is bad. All you can do is replace...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-20-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,918
Posted By alamon
I know you are zeroing in on the breaker but is...

I know you are zeroing in on the breaker but is it possible that you have a bad step control box? These steps have three main parts. The brains or control box, step motor, and gear box. They are all...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,222
Posted By alamon
Yes, I did the winegard/dishectomy as well....

Yes, I did the winegard/dishectomy as well. Nothing says old motorhome like that big dome on top. I'm sure it made one very cool awhile back.

I didn't replace the inside hole with a light though,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-14-2021, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,142
Posted By alamon
Same here. We remodeled 03 journey. It didn't...

Same here. We remodeled 03 journey. It didn't take long to scratch our expensive life proof laminate floor which we were told would not scratch. Ha! Once the slide is out we just throw down a carpet...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2021, 06:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,633
Posted By alamon
That's interesting that you need that in Canada....

That's interesting that you need that in Canada. Here in America one can purchase a "40 rig, attach a '20 foot box trailer and take off down the road on a class c license.:blink:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2021, 07:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,252
Posted By alamon
I just quit trying. My suggestion- turn the radio...

I just quit trying. My suggestion- turn the radio up:)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-16-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By alamon
alamon: I don't know, but might you consider that...

alamon: I don't know, but might you consider that your crank-dampener is not balanced?

Really have no idea. It's not that big a problem that I would consider spending $$$ to have it looked into....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-16-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,541
Posted By alamon
(Credit Unions are the way to go. Have never...

(Credit Unions are the way to go. Have never gotten better rates than through my Credit Union. No one can match them on vehicle loans.)


Many credit unions will not finance RV's. Mine is one of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-14-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By alamon
I have an '03 Journey with the same engine you...

I have an '03 Journey with the same engine you have. One thing i have come to know is that although up front you don't notice engine vibration but it obviously vibrates a lot. I say this because...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-14-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,541
Posted By alamon
Agreed 6.99 is way too high, especially with your...

Agreed 6.99 is way too high, especially with your credit score. So many things go into loan approval these days it's hard to keep up. Keep in mind that financing through the dealership is the easiest...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-04-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,094
Posted By alamon
On my journey there are four long screws under...

On my journey there are four long screws under the mattress that hold the wooden platform to the bed frame. Once those are removed you can lift the platform off and away revealing two engine covers...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-04-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,951
Posted By alamon
Thanks. I am finding things working just as you...

Thanks. I am finding things working just as you describe.

Thanks also for the info on the solar setup. I would like more info on that. Maybe I will take your advice and start a new thread.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-03-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,951
Posted By alamon
Sorry for the slow response, still doing the work...

Sorry for the slow response, still doing the work thing. Second, I apologise to the OP for hijacking this thread.

I was a little overbroad in describing my situation. Without shore power and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,951
Posted By alamon
Okay, everything you said makes sense. One more...

Okay, everything you said makes sense. One more point of clarification. On my journey 32t nothing has power unless my inverter is on. Doesn't matter if I'm hooked to shore power or the generator is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-30-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,951
Posted By alamon
Good thread. I too am new to the whole motorhome...

Good thread. I too am new to the whole motorhome thing as well. So, I understand that the inverter should be off unless plugged into shore power or motoring down the road. But what about the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-16-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,354
Posted By alamon
To the OP. Did you buy it?

To the OP. Did you buy it?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-09-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By alamon
Update but still need help

Shop had coach for two weeks and never did anything or bothered to call me. I got the feeling they just didn't want to deal with it.
So I got a scan guage and found out the trouble code is the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,354
Posted By alamon
I guess you already made a decision by now but...

I guess you already made a decision by now but here's my two cents. When we purchases we faced the same dilemma. Everything in my budget range was older and higher mileage.

We finally found a 2003...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,823
Posted By alamon
When my friends ask about buying a an rv I tell...

When my friends ask about buying a an rv I tell them to first dig a big hole and throw a bunch of money into it. That's what owning an rv is like.

I wholly agree that if you only vacation a few...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,233
Posted By alamon
If you have not done a channel scan for either...

If you have not done a channel scan for either roof antenna or park cable you will get the no signal message regardless of what buttons you push. Go into the tv's menu and find scan for channels or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-20-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By alamon
Thanks Terry. I'm all to familiar with mysteries....

Thanks Terry. I'm all to familiar with mysteries. I was just hoping someone had this mystery already figured out:)

Thanks for the info on the diagnostic reader connector locations. I found both of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-19-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By alamon
Need help with 2003 Journey 32t Cummins engine

Hi, I'm new here. The Journey is my first motorhome. I'm having a problem I hope someone can help with.

My journey has the 5.9 cummins isb engine with 129,000 miles. The problem is this. On cold...
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