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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-11-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Maddmike
So, they said they will honor their 2023 pricing...

So, they said they will honor their 2023 pricing which puts it at $5600 compared to just re-calking which is $2,500-$3000.


I am not retired and both my wife and I work foll time and we have two...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Maddmike
They replied. I believe they are the company that...

They replied. I believe they are the company that applies the coating with their own technicians.


They responded to me today:
"
Thanks for the reply.
With the way that our system works, the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Maddmike
Good input--especially from a roofer. My question...

Good input--especially from a roofer. My question with the RV Armor rep (that he has yet to respond to) is if the seal from the roof to the body is lifetime. I like the idea of another layer of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2024, 07:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Maddmike
Yeah, that's what I was afraid of adding a...

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of adding a covering for that reason. Thanks for the sanity check on the pricing.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 987
Posted By Maddmike
RV Armor Roof Sealant? 2003 Journey.

Time to reseal the edges on my 03 Journey. My local RV shop will do it for about $2500-$3000 including removing all the old sealant and replacing it with OEM. I don't know if that price is in line...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-24-2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,641
Posted By Maddmike
Excellent, thanks! Does anyone have any...

Excellent, thanks!


Does anyone have any videos on prep and application? Any particular cleaning products? Do you totally (as best as possible) remove all the old sealant?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-23-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,641
Posted By Maddmike
Interested in the Eternabond tape solution. Are...

Interested in the Eternabond tape solution. Are you using the 2" or 3" version?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-22-2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
So, picked up my rig yesterday. First of all, I...

So, picked up my rig yesterday. First of all, I want to say that I'm extremely happy with the service and pricing from Freightliner Custom Chassis.


Since I only purchased her two years ago, I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2023, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
Thanks, that problem was solved due to me not...

Thanks, that problem was solved due to me not connecting two cables that I had disconnected when I winterized.

The other issue is ongoing and started about a year ago. On the suggestion of this...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-14-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
So, I was unable to locate wherever the...

So, I was unable to locate wherever the electrical fault is coming from. It was a scary trip home especially with two small kids and never knowing when it will shut off.

Today, I dropped it off at...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-02-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
I hear you. Pretty sure it is an electrical issue...

I hear you. Pretty sure it is an electrical issue with the sudden shutdown and all. Not sure where the ECM is located but it may be something around that dash as I'm pretty sure the dash goes dark...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-02-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
Well, I had tackled it and thought I had fixed...

Well, I had tackled it and thought I had fixed it. Even did a 100 mile run and it wasn't there so I thought it was fixed. I had previously created a thread about it.

The back of the radiator I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-01-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. So,...

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.

So, as I was driving I noticed a loose wire sticking out from that sensor in the stairwell. It must have gotten knocked out when they removed the furniture...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-31-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
So, I tested the new controller and it worked...

So, I tested the new controller and it worked perfectly. I had cut the wires on the old controller assuming it was bad as I made a pigtail to retract the step as it extended but didn't retract.

...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-30-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
Thank you from a fellow veteran. That manual...

Thank you from a fellow veteran. That manual specifically references the new controller type (post 2004) but page 11 outlines the voltage readings so I should be able to isolate if the signal getting...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-30-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
Thank you. That switch is oddly named and it is a...

Thank you. That switch is oddly named and it is a bit confusing.


By the way, since I was messing with the electric, I swapped out the original sealed beams today which were pathetic and actually...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
So, I'm happy to say you were right. Sliding...

So, I'm happy to say you were right.

Sliding under the RV revealed two wires that were short and had fallen behind the battery box. Connecting those was the usuall expected sparks as the RV is on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
So, I took a lunch break and I'm back at it. My...

So, I took a lunch break and I'm back at it. My chassis batteries have lots of connections so I made sure to take pictures of that before I disconnected. The house batteries were much simpler and I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,256
Posted By Maddmike
Help: 2003 Journey no power on ignition off!

So, I'm hoping that this is something simple that I am somehow overlooking.


I de-winterized my '03 Journey the other day and re-installed both the chassis and house batteries that I had on...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Well, I got it primed and started. Tanks for all...

Well, I got it primed and started. Tanks for all of the assistance.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Some people pour it in the outside ring of the...

Some people pour it in the outside ring of the filter. The inside is post-filter. If I can't get suction I will fill the filter.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
So based on another YouTube video, it looks like...

So based on another YouTube video, it looks like this is it on the backside of the engine (facing the front of the coach).

https://photos.app.goo.gl/CZLWBvQwjiB8ZFSV8
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
https://photos.app.goo.gl/yUjCsgfU1XhWNkPF8Is the...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yUjCsgfU1XhWNkPF8Is the hard yellow line it?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yUjCsgfU1XhWNkPF8
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Anyone have pictures of where the return line is?

Anyone have pictures of where the return line is?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
No, because both Cat and various YouTube videos...

No, because both Cat and various YouTube videos say not to do that as you chance contaminating the injectors due to that being post filter.


I'm going to go look for the return line and try to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
That's what everyone told me but see above, I...

That's what everyone told me but see above, I could not locate the engine mounted filter so I changed out the oil water separator only.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
So after my filter change I started up the RV...

So after my filter change I started up the RV just fine. Today is out trip and I went to start it and it ran for a minute and then shut off. Now it wont start (cranks but won't catch).

Could there...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Well that's good to know. This forum and the Cat...

Well that's good to know. This forum and the Cat manuals indicated two fuel filters. I thought I was losing my mind. Just the one is easy to change and doesn't require removing anything.

Now if I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
That is the primary according to the manual. I'm...

That is the primary according to the manual. I'm looking for the secondary. Is it possible that some Caterpillar 3126 engines only have the one chassis fuel filter and not the secondary fuel filter?...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
It is a fuel filter but there are two. I know the...

It is a fuel filter but there are two. I know the primary is back there which has an oil/water separator, and then the secondary is supposed to be on the engine.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Thanks! I know my oil water separator is back...

Thanks! I know my oil water separator is back there but I did not remember seeing the secondary filter. It is raining cats and dogs right now but as soon as it blows over, I will check.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Here is a video of what I'm seeing. ...

Here is a video of what I'm seeing.


https://youtu.be/_VZ8AK3Ep3E
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
So, I must be losing my mind as I removed the...

So, I must be losing my mind as I removed the rear bed and the two access panels but I can't find the filter on the engine. How can I be missing a large yellow filter? Underneath, I easily find the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
After a Google search and got ahold of Daimler to...

After a Google search and got ahold of Daimler to get the serial number.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
So, I'm just starting to play with this today. ...

So, I'm just starting to play with this today.



I drained the oil/water separator and there was no water in it. I checked the batteries and they are all well connected so no issue there.

...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-26-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
Thanks everyone for your input. I will try the...

Thanks everyone for your input. I will try the filters and check the batteries. I did notice when I changed out the batteries that one of the cables seemed to be rubbing against the chassis. Maybe it...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-19-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,857
Posted By Maddmike
330 Cat Diesel Randomly shutting down

I have an '03 Journey with the 330 Cat diesel.



I took my family on our first trip of the year after winterizing. Not a long trip, about 600 miles round trip. I had a mainly full but not ...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-09-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By Maddmike
Thanks! Now I need to dig up the manual.

Thanks! Now I need to dig up the manual.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-06-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,148
Posted By Maddmike
Silly question but I can't seem to find it in the...

Silly question but I can't seem to find it in the forum or on YouTube. Can someone point me in the direction of the steps to winterize a '03 Journey? The RVs I had before, I easily found videos that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-15-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
Yes, I installed the turnbuckle that came with it...

Yes, I installed the turnbuckle that came with it for the way home and was able to further fine-tune the tension for the drive home. I think I got it right.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-15-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
I don't quite understand the vacuum power assist...

I don't quite understand the vacuum power assist you are referring to. You are saying to pump the brakes after turning the car off?



I do have an adjustable hitch drop sitting in the garage....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-12-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
Thanks! The one issue I have is when emergency...

Thanks! The one issue I have is when emergency braking (there is always someone who will look you dead in the eye and then pull right in front of you as slowly as possible) it is locking up the toad...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-12-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,764
Posted By Maddmike
Wranglers in good condition tend to be pricey. If...

Wranglers in good condition tend to be pricey. If you are budget minded, get a manual Subaru. Same idea, put it in neutral, ensure the handbrake is down, and go.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-11-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
So, last night my wife decided to go camping for...

So, last night my wife decided to go camping for Veteran's Day. So, I went to work and set up the brake system, the emergency breakaway, and the lights. I didn't set up the light in the cabin that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-10-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
Quick weekend update. I was able to install the...

Quick weekend update. I was able to install the Blue Ox baseplate on the Impreza. The instructions can be a little confusing as some pages were for one model and some for another. There was some very...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By Maddmike
Glad to hear someone else is using it and that it...

Glad to hear someone else is using it and that it holds up.


I believe they are the same product as this one says Aerospace on the bottle but it is being marketed for marine use.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By Maddmike
Yeah the reviews do have a lot of people using it...

Yeah the reviews do have a lot of people using it on RVs. Seems like both a boat and an RV roof live a rough life exposed to UV and the elements. I plan to treat my boat when I winterize her this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By Maddmike
Fiberglass Roof Conditioning

So, this is my first class A and my first Winnebago with a fiberglass roof (2003 Journey).


The previous owner had had some roof repairs with silicone--ugh. I used to build wind turbines and can...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-01-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
I know have all the parts in my garage and will...

I know have all the parts in my garage and will install this weekend.


I take a lot of ferries to the outer banks and stay in a lot of state parks. The ferry has a 40 ft limit and many of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-29-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,803
Posted By Maddmike
Awesome feedback. My buddy is coming down from...

Awesome feedback. My buddy is coming down from Philly next weekend and I will solicit his help in installing. I used to race and had to remove and replace more body panels than I would like to admit...
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