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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-25-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,925
Posted By FleetMan
I have the same chassis and Bridgestone tires of...

I have the same chassis and Bridgestone tires of the same size. 95 psi in the steer tires and 90 psi in the duals (drive tires) works just fine for me. I've been across the truck weigh station...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,702
Posted By FleetMan
Is it something that Is commercially available...

Is it something that Is commercially available and used in other applications, like in homes? If so, you can probably find it locally at a Home Depot, Lowes or plumbing supply house. Internet too. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,880
Posted By FleetMan
If you need work on a component that the Coach...

If you need work on a component that the Coach manufacturer installed, find a local shop, not necessarily a MH dealer, who is an authorized warranty repair shop for that component. Shortly after we...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,878
Posted By FleetMan
Search this forum, Step Well Cover Problems. ...

Search this forum, Step Well Cover Problems. You. Will find many posts.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,880
Posted By FleetMan
Search this forum, there are a number of posts...

Search this forum, there are a number of posts which may help you.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-27-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By FleetMan
Check the amount and severity of the under...

Check the amount and severity of the under chassis corrosion on metal work done by Winnebago. Winnebago did not do a very good job of metal prep and corrosion control those days. Some owners have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-10-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,129
Posted By FleetMan
I've had both sides replaced, several years...

I've had both sides replaced, several years between each side being worked on. Some corrosion was discovered on each side. The installers, different companies, were familiar with the Winnebago rust...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,488
Posted By FleetMan
Were you able to unsnap the band clamps and...

Were you able to unsnap the band clamps and loosen them from the filter canister? They do not open up all the way or come off but they do open so you can bend the engine side portion back a bit. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,488
Posted By FleetMan
Were you able to unsnap the band clamps and...

Were you able to unsnap the band clamps and loosen them from the filter canister? They do not open up all the way or come off but they do open so you can bend the engine side portion back a bit. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-11-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,488
Posted By FleetMan
I've changed mine twice without removing the band...

I've changed mine twice without removing the band clamp hardware. It can be done but it is a real b***h to get the filter free from the clamps. Completely removing the clamp hardware (four 9/16...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-11-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,488
Posted By FleetMan
If you have thr Farr Eco filter, crosses to...

If you have thr Farr Eco filter, crosses to Fleetguard AH1197 or Baldwin PA3493, I'll tell you my recommendation. I just changed the air filter on our Journey which is probably configured exactly...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-02-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,852
Posted By FleetMan
I "dropped" in twice without an appointment...

I "dropped" in twice without an appointment because of problems experienced while traveling and was taken care of very promptly and professionally. Fortunately, my normal routing to visit family in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,459
Posted By FleetMan
I believe the 10 year warranty applies to the...

I believe the 10 year warranty applies to the roof material only, the thin fiberglass. Not the molding, caulk and general installation after the original 100 miles or 100 days expire. (A little...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-25-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,459
Posted By FleetMan
I had the same problem and had WBGO repair it at...

I had the same problem and had WBGO repair it at the factory. Originally, they used steel screws which corroded, snapped and the molding pulled away just as you are experiencing. Stainless steel...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-23-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,301
Posted By FleetMan
I have the Sirius/XM Onyx version and have my...

I have the Sirius/XM Onyx version and have my antenna on the top shelf inside the cabinet above the driver seat. It is on a metal shelf just inches from the fiberglass front cap. No problems with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By FleetMan
A thin wall 1/4 inch drive Craftsman 7/16 deep...

A thin wall 1/4 inch drive Craftsman 7/16 deep wall socket will fit through that hole.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-02-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,819
Posted By FleetMan
I agree with 1ciderdog 100% on sunlight having no...

I agree with 1ciderdog 100% on sunlight having no relationship to those tank failures. The coolant system degas tank on my 1999 Ford diesel pickup is of the same material and they too have a history...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,720
Posted By FleetMan
jrh, If the computer set a code, it should be...

jrh, If the computer set a code, it should be there whenever you decide to go after it. You do not need to wait for another 'check engine light' occurrence.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,720
Posted By FleetMan
If you can't scroll through the LBCU diagnostics...

If you can't scroll through the LBCU diagnostics and determine the cause of the light coming on, take your MH to a Cummins dealer or HD Truck repair facility that has the computer diagnostic...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-03-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By FleetMan
I made use of the OE metal cage and attached...

I made use of the OE metal cage and attached angle iron to it to make my own mounting rackets. Attached angle iron to the back of the flat screen TV using the mounting holes in the TV and bolted the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-21-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,671
Posted By FleetMan
Our Journey 34H is @35'6" from one extreme to the...

Our Journey 34H is @35'6" from one extreme to the other lengthwise, that is from the tip of the front to the rear most part of the rear ladder. I had to "stretch" one bay in my 36' garage so I could...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-13-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,384
Posted By FleetMan
Your assumption is correct. Search this forum...

Your assumption is correct. Search this forum for basement A/C threads and you'll find a wealth of information.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-13-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,136
Posted By FleetMan
Basic question. Does the door stick/bind with...

Basic question. Does the door stick/bind with jacks down and leveled? Ours may hang up a bit at the screen door latch in some "off level" conditions.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-10-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
Posted By FleetMan
Also posted in Class A Motor Home Discussions.

Also posted in Class A Motor Home Discussions.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-10-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
Posted By FleetMan
The electrical grounds are very critical on HWH...

The electrical grounds are very critical on HWH systems. If you can get underneath and get access to the pump motor and motor solenoids, use a test probe and ground out every electrical connection...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,170
Posted By FleetMan
If you have an electric heater, make use of it. ...

If you have an electric heater, make use of it. Watch your electrical load so you do not pop any circuit breakers. If you can use your microwave outlet, you will have a 15 amp circuit which is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-22-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,089
Posted By FleetMan
Generally,rust problems are discovered when...

Generally,rust problems are discovered when windshield glass is being replaced. I doubt the seller is willing to remove the glass for inspection. I've had both sides replaced on our '07 34H and had...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,974
Posted By FleetMan
If you do determine the pump is bad, take it to a...

If you do determine the pump is bad, take it to a local starter/alternator repair shop. Most likely, it can be repaired locally for far less than the cost of a motor from HWH.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-01-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
Posted By FleetMan
Get the VIN and call the Freightliner 800 number....

Get the VIN and call the Freightliner 800 number. They will be able to answer all your engine and emissions questions. As to the color, it was probably a factory full body paint job.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-25-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,426
Posted By FleetMan
An '07 Journey has the round dash gauge with...

An '07 Journey has the round dash gauge with needle and the computer readout in the LCBU or is it LBCU. I keep my electronic readouts for engine and transmission temps and turbo boost visible at all...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-12-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,218
Posted By FleetMan
Give them a call and talk with a service advisor....

Give them a call and talk with a service advisor. I've seen a lot of customer specific upgrades done while people had their rig there at Forest City for other work.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,484
Posted By FleetMan
Considering the insulation package on these...

Considering the insulation package on these coaches, a 20 degree differential between inside and outside during very hot weather is about what you can expect. That was our experience in San Antonio...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-25-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,176
Posted By FleetMan
I've been across the truck scales in several...

I've been across the truck scales in several states a number of times and those weights are very close to what I see for ours in travel trim with the Cummins ISB-02 and Allison MH2500.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,387
Posted By FleetMan
We have the sister unit, the Winnebago Journey...

We have the sister unit, the Winnebago Journey 34H and are very satisfied with it. Floor plan and overall length fit our needs and desires. The only recommendation I would have is to install a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,850
Posted By FleetMan
DEPO 332-1160L. It is a Pontiac Grand AM...

DEPO 332-1160L. It is a Pontiac Grand AM headlight assembly, vintage 2002. Shop around, they go from the mid $20's to well over $120.

Let us know how the replacement went after you have it done....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-07-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Posted By FleetMan
A replacement lens is all you need, they just pop...

A replacement lens is all you need, they just pop off. Until you find a replacement, cover the hole with some clear duct tape to keep the weather out. Winnebago and some others use some unique...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-01-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,808
Posted By FleetMan
As FIRE UP said, there have been quite a few...

As FIRE UP said, there have been quite a few posts on replacing that coolant tank. Some of the tips I picked up on were cutting the old tank into pieces with a sawsall to remove it since it will be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,657
Posted By FleetMan
Access to the ISB 6.7 serpentine belt in a...

Access to the ISB 6.7 serpentine belt in a Freightliner chassis should be similar to that of the ISB 5.9. We experienced serpentine belt failure last fall while enrollee to FL in Gaffney. It was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-21-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
Posted By FleetMan
Was this a new filter that had not had water run...

Was this a new filter that had not had water run through it? I've seen new charcoal filters that had to be flushed or have several gallons of water run through them to clear out a carbon residue and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,098
Posted By FleetMan
AZ, We generally spend four to six weeks, twice a...

AZ, We generally spend four to six weeks, twice a year in the MH. Our previous RV was a 27' TT which we lived in for eight months while our house was being built. That included a winter with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-14-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,098
Posted By FleetMan
Ours is an '07 model 34H. Have not had any...

Ours is an '07 model 34H. Have not had any issues with the kitchen slide or the type of slide problems Rick Y mentioned in his post. I do remember some people having problems with the flexible sink...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-11-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,603
Posted By FleetMan
Mike, Both battery trays should be built to...

Mike,
Both battery trays should be built to slide out. Lift up on the bar across the front of the tray and it should release the latch so you can pull it toward you. The house batteries on the top...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-06-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,216
Posted By FleetMan
FYI, for those who may not be aware of this...

FYI, for those who may not be aware of this resource. Go on the Winnebago website and you can find the caulks and sealants they use for all the applications on your coach.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-06-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,670
Posted By FleetMan
You don't specify which engine you have in your...

You don't specify which engine you have in your Journey. If you have a Cummins 5.9, you may have a RACOR in line fuel filter/fuel strainer mounted inside the frame rail just aft of the right rear...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Posted By FleetMan
When R-134 became the only legal refrigerant...

When R-134 became the only legal refrigerant available for automotive use, we converted all our R-12 vehicles. Use a vacuum pump and evacuate the system, add the new ...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-20-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,581
Posted By FleetMan
I run 95 psi in the front and 90 psi in the rear...

I run 95 psi in the front and 90 psi in the rear tires on our 34H. When I replaced the original tires a year or so ago, replaced for age rather than the @65,000 miles on them, wear across the tread...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-26-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,322
Posted By FleetMan
I use the same car wax/polish on the fiberglass...

I use the same car wax/polish on the fiberglass roof as I do on the sides. Many people use a heavy duty floor wax like Red Max pro or Zep.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-04-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,829
Posted By FleetMan
Group 31 batteries of the highest CCA rating you...

Group 31 batteries of the highest CCA rating you can find, probably 1000 amp CCA. There are supposedly only three companies left in the US that manufacture automotive batteries but they market them...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-22-2015, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By FleetMan
www.visonerv.com in Kentucky is another salvage...

www.visonerv.com in Kentucky is another salvage yard with a number of Winnebago RV's on hand.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-20-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,315
Posted By FleetMan
FCIS is a Forest City, Iowa insurance broker who...

FCIS is a Forest City, Iowa insurance broker who works with other companies. I used them and they found a favorable deal for me through Nationwide after GMAC hiked their price to continue coverage.
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