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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-10-2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,221
Posted By diesellabs
The bags are also supposed to inflate (if they...

The bags are also supposed to inflate (if they haven't already) when the transmission is put into gear...

Also if you have initiated the store procedure without the engine running you may not have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,218
Posted By diesellabs
I have the 3-M product on the front of the coach...

I have the 3-M product on the front of the coach (factory installed) and a clear film called Llumar on front of the toad...The 3-M has held up well for going on 3 years and does seem to minimize bug...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-11-2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,147
Posted By diesellabs
Certainly this is the topic of the day.... ...

Certainly this is the topic of the day....

We're probably going to wait a couple of years before changing out the analog TVs for true digital (and HDTV), so we'll be wanting to use the converter...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-03-2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,276
Posted By diesellabs
The refer on our '05 Journey will not operate on...

The refer on our '05 Journey will not operate on inverter power...but that may be just our coach. As shipped from the factory it only had the 400W inverter, so there were only a couple of AC outlets...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-02-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,648
Posted By diesellabs
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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,315
Posted By diesellabs
Good comments from previous posters. Wasn't...

Good comments from previous posters.

Wasn't 2004 the year they changed the front cap/headlights from the round to the cat-eye configuration? Also, full body paint as an option? That may account...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-23-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,300
Posted By diesellabs
cyko -- That's an interesting comment you...

cyko --

That's an interesting comment you passed along. We've never had a problem traveling with the icemaker "on" but I can see the physics behind the comment. But on a practical manner what do...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-04-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,156
Posted By diesellabs
don't know about your other gremlins, but the...

don't know about your other gremlins, but the loud noise and lurch experienced was probably the results of your parking brake having been "frozen" -- maybe literally -- until you applied sufficient...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,316
Posted By diesellabs
As with others, my insurance co. turned the glass...

As with others, my insurance co. turned the glass claim over to Duncan Systems. My local glass shop (Auto Glass Service) called Duncan with the coach serial number and the new windshield arrived in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-17-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,037
Posted By diesellabs
I don't have any specific knowledge of the Winnie...

I don't have any specific knowledge of the Winnie Tour...

...but I do have the basement air and so far have been very satisfied with its performance.

There are a couple of other frequent...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2007, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,454
Posted By diesellabs
Thanks all. It's sounding better and better. ...

Thanks all. It's sounding better and better. I'll have to start talking to Santa...

I'll do some more research on available radios and car kits. Want to be able to move the receiver from toad...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,454
Posted By diesellabs
Thanks for the replies thus far...Good...

Thanks for the replies thus far...Good information!

Tom, you used an RCA plug into the back of the radio? Did it come with your install kit?
I don't have the walkie-talkie option but in the past...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,454
Posted By diesellabs
Am contemplating a portable Sirius receiver as a...

Am contemplating a portable Sirius receiver as a Christmas present for the rig...We've got the Magnadyne RV radio now. Asking for experiences from those of you who have installed aftermarket...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,454
Posted By diesellabs
Am contemplating a portable Sirius receiver as a...

Am contemplating a portable Sirius receiver as a Christmas present for the rig...We've got the Magnadyne RV radio now. Asking for experiences from those of you who have installed aftermarket...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-02-2007, 05:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By diesellabs
Just a stab, but check to see if your GFCI...

Just a stab, but check to see if your GFCI outlets/breakers have tripped...there's one at the end of the kitchen counter.

You could try running an extension cord from another outlet to power the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-31-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,066
Posted By diesellabs
You can always crawl under your rig and look -...

You can always crawl under your rig and look - there should be a sticker on the side of the oil pan with the CAT serial number.

The Freightliner S/N is posted several places (look for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-09-2007, 04:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,966
Posted By diesellabs
I recently added a 30A receptacle to the outside...

I recently added a 30A receptacle to the outside of my garage wall for use in powering the MH. Bought it at Home Depot for ~ $20. Since the length of run of wire to the main breaker box was 42' I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-25-2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,287
Posted By diesellabs
Good suggestions on checking for WIN and FL...

Good suggestions on checking for WIN and FL recalls and service bulletins, based on coach and chassis numbers.

In reviewing the owner's maintenane records, note transmission filter/fluid changes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-19-2007, 05:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,970
Posted By diesellabs
Highly recommend the Trik-L-Start to keep your...

Highly recommend the Trik-L-Start to keep your chassis battery(ies) up while parked. Of course if your original batteries won't hold a charge they need to be replaced first.

For long term storage...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2007, 05:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,861
Posted By diesellabs
I think you just add it to your coolant reservoir...

I think you just add it to your coolant reservoir and it will mix. Usually no more than 1 pint is necessary...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-12-2007, 04:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,137
Posted By diesellabs
Can't help with your refer problems, but for your...

Can't help with your refer problems, but for your battery issue I recommend ToadCharge, a protected charging system that uses the MH to keep the toad's battery charged while connected. Check it out...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-05-2007, 04:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,635
Posted By diesellabs
Looks very good. Any secrets on...

Looks very good. Any secrets on removal/reattachment of the cabinet facing?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-05-2007, 04:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,321
Posted By diesellabs
Had similar problem early on with store-more...

Had similar problem early on with store-more compartment on our Journey. Suspect it was because of the curvature of the gasket required to clear wheel well. Winnebago factory replaced gasket, and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,836
Posted By diesellabs
I'm not sure the temperature sensor should be...

I'm not sure the temperature sensor should be installed on the roof...you may get an unusually high reading. I'm not sure where my sensor is located, but it isn't on the roof...probably under the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-04-2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
Posted By diesellabs
Somebody probably got a bonus for reducing costs....

Somebody probably got a bonus for reducing costs. Our '05 didn't come with a coffee maker; it was a late model-year build so I guess they had already dropped it. We do love having both the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2006, 02:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,745
Posted By diesellabs
Ed, The filter was installed close to the...

Ed,
The filter was installed close to the amplifier in the floor area. Sorry, I'm not at the coach now or I could be more specific and even give the mfr/part no. for the filter...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2006, 01:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,745
Posted By diesellabs
Had the same tick-tick problems with our 05...

Had the same tick-tick problems with our 05 Journey. Put it on the list of items to have the Forest City techs look at in Sept. They installed a filter and cured the problem.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,510
Posted By diesellabs
I had similar problem with my 05 Journey with CAT...

I had similar problem with my 05 Journey with CAT 350 after delivery: check engine light would come on when I climbed grade on the small mountain where I live (I couldn't read the Info Center...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-09-2006, 04:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,085
Posted By diesellabs
Valid points about QC and manufacturing defects,...

Valid points about QC and manufacturing defects, but I was forewarned to expect some problems during the "shakedown" period with any new coach. Fortunately I have not had that many.

I was in FC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2006, 04:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,491
Posted By diesellabs
The engine/chassis side of the isolator will have...

The engine/chassis side of the isolator will have a blue colored wire attached. The house side will have a yellow.
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