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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By bjboles
Gauge Issues - 04 Winnebago Journey 34H

I put a trickle charger on the chassis battery 5 days before taking out of storage. Set to 2amp output. The coach fired right up but noticed I didn't have fuel, temp, oil pressure, or volts gauges....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-12-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Posted By bjboles
It's a good upgrade. The pump will run less...

It's a good upgrade. The pump will run less frequent but will run longer to fill the acumalator tank. That's the trade off. I bought some 1/2" soft line to quiet the pump. Installed on inlet and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-12-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Posted By bjboles
Lol...true. Avg. life expectancy was much lower...

Lol...true. Avg. life expectancy was much lower too! ��
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-31-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Posted By bjboles
Yeah, the galvanized fitting is temp. We dont...

Yeah, the galvanized fitting is temp. We dont drink the RV water but still not good for brushing teeth.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-31-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,935
Posted By bjboles
I did notice when I fire up the generator from...

I did notice when I fire up the generator from the command center there isn't power to the RV right away. That aligns with what you are saying about the built in delay.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-31-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,935
Posted By bjboles
My generator is a 7500 Quiet Diesel.

My generator is a 7500 Quiet Diesel.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-31-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,127
Posted By bjboles
2 gallon accumulator install

2004 winnebago journey 34H

Just finished the install of a 2 gallon accumulator. Purchased the tank from Menards. Set tank pressure to 25 as that is the start pressure of the Shurflo 1088 pump. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-31-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,935
Posted By bjboles
My RV is a 2004 Winnebago Journey 34H. I do not...

My RV is a 2004 Winnebago Journey 34H. I do not have the generator auto start feature. It looks like the best practice should be to start the generator pull over and then turn the AC on. And then...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,935
Posted By bjboles
AC/Generator Operation

Is it ok to have the AC in the on mode and then turn the generator on? Is it hard on the generator or AC unit?
For example, I'm driving the RV by myself and it starts to warm up to where the chassis...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
So with the ecobee you can set the time/cool/heat...

So with the ecobee you can set the time/cool/heat for a true no touch temp system. The smart thermostat will change from cool to heat automatically based off programming. Is that correct?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
This will be the backup project. Will find a new...

This will be the backup project. Will find a new or used one.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
Thank you very much! It's crazy how bad the...

Thank you very much! It's crazy how bad the sliders were on the original one. You don't realize it until you get a new one!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
UPDATE: Issue resolved with new thermostat!...

UPDATE: Issue resolved with new thermostat! Thank God! Answered prayers for sure! The temp difference between the air entering the filter and the air coming out of the overhead vents is about 23°
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
What were the symptoms of your issue? Thermostat...

What were the symptoms of your issue? Thermostat only reads the indoor temp at 92-99°. It never goes lower.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
Yeah, they are a less than ideal thermostat. ...

Yeah, they are a less than ideal thermostat. It's too bad there are not alternatives to upgrade. For now I'm replacing it with the factory type, part number 6535-344 (new number, orange wire not...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
Thanks Dyerdog. I'm going to start with the...

Thanks Dyerdog. I'm going to start with the thermostat as I know that needs to be replaced regardless as it only reads between 92-99 degrees. So something is definitely wrong with it. Then will...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-29-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
I shut the main and AC 1&2 breakers off and then...

I shut the main and AC 1&2 breakers off and then back on. Same result. I didn't reset all the circuit breakers.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-27-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
I called RVP/Airxcel. I explained our my...

I called RVP/Airxcel. I explained our my situation and they suggested replacing the thermostat to start with do to the inaccurate indoor room temp.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-25-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
System has a green light.

System has a green light.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-25-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
Nothing happens when I jump F and FY at the...

Nothing happens when I jump F and FY at the thermostat. Tomorrow I will trace these wires to the circuit board and jump there.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By bjboles
Nothing happens when I jump F and FY

Nothing happens when I jump F and FY
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By bjboles
I understand where your coming from BobC. I'm...

I understand where your coming from BobC. I'm just trying to get this issue in front of as many electrical guru's as possible. I have yet to find any info on why the thermostat would be stuck on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By bjboles
Basement AC troubleshooting help

So the thermostat LCD is stuck on 99 even though it's 80 inside the RV. Only the inside fans work. No AC. When I slide the thermostat switch to AC nothing happens, not even the "click" sound. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-25-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
I do not know what terminals are F and FY for...

I do not know what terminals are F and FY for this test....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-25-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
thermostat pic. is this the thermister

thermostat pic. is this the thermister
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-25-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
Thanks for responding Creativepart. I think...

Thanks for responding Creativepart. I think thermister is on the bottom of the thermostat.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-24-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
Worth noting the thermostat readout is stuck on...

Worth noting the thermostat readout is stuck on 99 even though the inside temp is 80. At this point I'm leaning toward thermostat failure. Thoughts?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-24-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,416
Posted By bjboles
2004 Winnebago Journey AC help

2004 winnebago Journey 34H. Coleman basement AC. Thermostat has power. Fans will turn on but when I slide switch to AC nothing happens. No clicks, nothing.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By bjboles
Well I got it fired back up. NOTE TO SELF! ...

Well I got it fired back up. NOTE TO SELF! Never run the generator below 1/4 fuel. I don't know if this helped but I removed the return line from the generator and attached a hose and cycled the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By bjboles
Error code is 36.

Error code is 36.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-19-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By bjboles
Onan QD 7500 won't start

So I went to cool down the RV before our trip and the generator was running. I then turned the AC on, both kicked in. I then went inside the house for a bit. Came out and the generator was off. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
Journey39n, Great tip. I think what I will do...

Journey39n,
Great tip. I think what I will do next time it's predicted to get down to 50-60 at night is to stay ahead of it. If the inside temp is 74 degrees before we go to bed, I will set the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2021, 06:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
Thanks everyone for the great info! Both the LP...

Thanks everyone for the great info! Both the LP and heat pump are now working as intended.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
Morich, The leaf blower trick worked!! The...

Morich,
The leaf blower trick worked!! The blower turned on and then it lit. It does have a little fan noise when its powering down but not when running. It almost sounds like a contact noise more...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
OK. Thanks. Looking at it some more, the blue...

OK. Thanks. Looking at it some more, the blue line is the air flow in to allow combustion on the first fan then through the blower fan over the heat tubes and out the duct work. The red is the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
Thanks Morich. Does it matter if I blow through...

Thanks Morich. Does it matter if I blow through the top or the bottom? Should the fan be able to spin in both directions?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
Thanks creativepart. I'm more than likely going...

Thanks creativepart. I'm more than likely going to pop the external cover off and inspect the fan for obstruction. Not sure what to really check above and beyond that.

imnprsd, here are pics of...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2021, 05:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
imnprsd, thanks for the suggestion on the...

imnprsd, thanks for the suggestion on the lighting order. I wasn't aware that the Winnebago Journey had 2 heaters (Front & Back). I thought it was just the one located above the water heater. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-01-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,347
Posted By bjboles
Furnance Issues

2004 Winnebago Journey 34H. Need some troubleshooting help. I went to use the furnace this weekend, slid the thermostat to gas heat, thermostat clicks, then pops the 12v circuit breaker under the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-30-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,036
Posted By bjboles
Did you find that by putting it on circuit 2 you...

Did you find that by putting it on circuit 2 you don't have much of a increase of amps on the digital display at the command center? I added the 20amp outlet to the ATS similar to how you did it. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-29-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By bjboles
May need some help with wiring this back to...

May need some help with wiring this back to operational.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-29-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By bjboles
Norcold Ice Maker Operation

2004 Winnebago Journey 34H. Does the Norcold freezer need to be sub temps for the water valve to cycle? I have water supply to the valve but no water out up to the ice maker. The lever is down on...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-29-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By bjboles
Fridge- electronic box

2004 Winnebago Journey 34H. Fridge is a Norcold. What is this electrical box on the back of the fridge? The fridge works well, the box just hasn't been connected/powered since we bought the coach.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
OK. So I purchased some Romex 12/2 wire...

OK. So I purchased some Romex 12/2 wire w/ground, 20 amp receptacle, metal receptacle box and cover (going to mount on outside of box). Also order 20amp push buttton reset CB from Amazon. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-16-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
Thanks. This will help tremendously! The green...

Thanks. This will help tremendously! The green ground wire will just go to a chassis ground correct? I added arrows to ensure I have the connections right. Is this correct?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-16-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
OK. So what wires behind the ATS do I need to...

OK. So what wires behind the ATS do I need to wire the circuit breaker and outlet to. Do you have any pictures behind your showing how you connected the outlet?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-15-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
So I'm going to install a outlet like you did. I...

So I'm going to install a outlet like you did. I will put a 20amp push button circuit breaker and use a 12g 25' extension cord.

Does this setup allow me to run the RV basement AC at the same...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-15-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
Thank you. Do you have a pic how you wired your...

Thank you. Do you have a pic how you wired your ATS outlet?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-15-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
Also, I can get a 50' 10gauge extension cord. ...

Also, I can get a 50' 10gauge extension cord. Would I still need a CB?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-15-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,505
Posted By bjboles
Thank you very much. Can you walk me through in...

Thank you very much. Can you walk me through in detail (pics help) on how you wired the outlet to your ATS? This looks to be the best solution!.
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