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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-23-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,441
Posted By JanBCarter
Our detector went off on a trip, so we did the...

Our detector went off on a trip, so we did the required thing and then took the rig to an LP gas distributor who "went totally over it" and found nothing. Several weeks later in the middle of a 7000...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2006, 02:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,825
Posted By JanBCarter
Tom: Wonderful post! Thanks so much for giving us...

Tom: Wonderful post! Thanks so much for giving us all the details and information. I've looked at doing this replacement for a while and now feel confident enough to go for it. Thanks again
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-04-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,699
Posted By JanBCarter
I go along with FrontRanger, John. Axle ratings...

I go along with FrontRanger, John. Axle ratings aren't just the axles, tires & suspension, but all the components...brakes, spindles, bearings, etc. The manufacturers "axle rating" takes this all...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-27-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,031
Posted By JanBCarter
Sacramento Truck Center in Sacto (just off...

Sacramento Truck Center in Sacto (just off I80...you can see it when eastbound from the freeway headed "across the top of town" as we locals say it)is an Allison and Freightliner service center....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-26-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,170
Posted By JanBCarter
Jim: One consideration they've probably corrected...

Jim: One consideration they've probably corrected in teh new models was that the in-motion (KVH) dish system was OK with Directv but really sucks when trying to use it with DISHTv. The OEM model that...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-20-2006, 06:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,161
Posted By JanBCarter
Got a great idea that works well from a fellow...

Got a great idea that works well from a fellow camper who used those $1.99 foam tube noodles they sell for kids to use in the pool. Slit them with a sharp knife and mold to suit. Store underneath...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2006, 04:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,655
Posted By JanBCarter
Geez..... not only a link to the pictures, but to...

Geez..... not only a link to the pictures, but to a source of the 2" tape! No wonder I love this site..... Thanks Bob, Jim & all. BTW I'm buying the beer if anyone wants to put it on for me ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2006, 07:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,655
Posted By JanBCarter
It must be the nut behind the wheel ...

It must be the nut behind the wheel https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/nod.gif but i don't see a link to the pictures Jim talks about. Can someone please tell me where i'm missing the boat? Thanks
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-14-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,941
Posted By JanBCarter
We have the "Winnebago" euro ottoman in our coach...

We have the "Winnebago" euro ottoman in our coach and Ekornes chairs at home (bad back don't you know). The coach chair is comfortable, but no Ekornes which doesn't have the integral footrest but...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-08-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,668
Posted By JanBCarter
Rick: I don't think you can beat a diesel for...

Rick: I don't think you can beat a diesel for performance, but think you may be over-reacting to your circumstance. 1250 ft.lb is a lot of torque. I'm sure many like me are more than happy with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-14-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By JanBCarter
Thanks everybody for all the suggestions. You...

Thanks everybody for all the suggestions. You were right Thomas, the falst bottom was only stapled in, so was able to attack the problem from above which made it a breeze.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-12-2005, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By JanBCarter
Thanks DriVer.... you are a class act as a...

Thanks DriVer.... you are a class act as a moderator. I've certainly grown tired of the constant "Winnie-bashing" from this person. We've all had our share of "insurmountable opportunities" with our...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-11-2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,539
Posted By JanBCarter
Hey Gary: How about posting some pictures of your...

Hey Gary: How about posting some pictures of your LED rear light upgrade? Any modifications you needed to do to keep it looking shipshape? Thanks for the post.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-11-2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By JanBCarter
In tackling the honey-do list after a trip, I'm...

In tackling the honey-do list after a trip, I'm trying to repair a couple of the swivel under cabinet lights that came loose (what a flimsy installation!!). Has anyone had success with re-installing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-11-2005, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,978
Posted By JanBCarter
In tackling the honey-do list after a trip, I'm...

In tackling the honey-do list after a trip, I'm trying to repair a couple of the swivel under cabinet lights that came loose (what a flimsy installation!!). Has anyone had success with re-installing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2005, 02:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,316
Posted By JanBCarter
Hey welcome to the duct tape world. Everything on...

Hey welcome to the duct tape world. Everything on the back end seems to be held in place by plastic rivets through holes in metal strips. When you impact the rear section the entire piece separates...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,329
Posted By JanBCarter
Isn't what we're talking about the result of UV...

Isn't what we're talking about the result of UV degradation? If so, why wouldn't 303 "Aerospace Protectant" or Armorall or any good "sunscreen" work? I just replaced my CHMSL with a new one (yep,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,401
Posted By JanBCarter
I just replaced the pair on my '03 Journey and...

I just replaced the pair on my '03 Journey and they remove from the front. There should be three screws holding the bezel which keeps the lamp in place. Don't mistake them for the hedlight adjusting...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-27-2005, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,133
Posted By JanBCarter
Hey seriously though James, I've found the gas...

Hey seriously though James, I've found the gas heater fan to be very annoying with only one speed... "loud" when running even though there is a setting for low and high. That setting doesn't seem to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2005, 06:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,120
Posted By JanBCarter
Thank you all for your insight and assistance....

Thank you all for your insight and assistance. Turns out my rig has a recall outstanding for the propane tank mounting system, so will have the local dealer go through all the propane appliances for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2005, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,120
Posted By JanBCarter
4:30am at 5200' in the Sierras...temp around...

4:30am at 5200' in the Sierras...temp around freezing and the heater is running when the propane alarm goes off... the darned dog will never be the same, nor my...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2005, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,120
Posted By JanBCarter
4:30am at 5200' in the Sierras...temp around...

4:30am at 5200' in the Sierras...temp around freezing and the heater is running when the propane alarm goes off... the darned dog will never be the same, nor my...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-07-2005, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
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Views: 4,205
Posted By JanBCarter
RR: I bought Microsoft Streets & Trips with the...

RR: I bought Microsoft Streets & Trips with the included Pharos GPS to run on my 9300 Dell laptop. I later purchased the Trailer Life (Good Sam) program which said it worked with any GPS...not true....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-29-2005, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,628
Posted By JanBCarter
Mea Cupla, mea culpa... Tire dealers usually...

Mea Cupla, mea culpa... Tire dealers usually change truck tire duals (both wheels held in place by a set of nuts) by a block under the inner. I was not thinking and am glad others took that wrong...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-29-2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,628
Posted By JanBCarter
Yep, OMNC954 is right on the money. Any tire...

Yep, OMNC954 is right on the money. Any tire dealer will just pull the inner dual up on a block to remove the outer dual....'tis much simplier than messing with a jack. Good travels
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-26-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,466
Posted By JanBCarter
Hey Driver.... I was just about to post a...

Hey Driver.... I was just about to post a solution to your dilemma..... a nice set of polished aluminum https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/spin2.gif but caught your post on the spinning wheel...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-27-2005, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,736
Posted By JanBCarter
My thinking exactly Lucky 13. The Trick-L-Charger...

My thinking exactly Lucky 13. The Trick-L-Charger is a sealed unit which appears impervious to the ennvironment in which it is installed. I just received mine and will install it this weekend. I love...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-25-2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,736
Posted By JanBCarter
John: Hope you find the effort was worth it. I'll...

John: Hope you find the effort was worth it. I'll bet you could find a number of people that would have given you the darned Splendide. So far the best suggestion I've seen is to remove it and use...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2005, 08:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,868
Posted By JanBCarter
Seems like a simple question with an obvious...

Seems like a simple question with an obvious answer because of the safety issue, but I get the impression that some people are using propane while underway to keep their refrigerators functioning,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2005, 08:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,868
Posted By JanBCarter
Seems like a simple question with an obvious...

Seems like a simple question with an obvious answer because of the safety issue, but I get the impression that some people are using propane while underway to keep their refrigerators functioning,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2005, 08:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,729
Posted By JanBCarter
Clay: Thanks for the post. This is what makes...

Clay: Thanks for the post. This is what makes this forum so valuable...people like you sharing solutions to our "insurmountable opportunities". We hope to be in your area this fall visiting cousins...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-10-2005, 01:20 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,293
Posted By JanBCarter
This forum has just confirmed for me our decision...

This forum has just confirmed for me our decision to seek a good used coach that the original owners had worked through the start-up problems with. We bought our coach with 21000 miles on the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-01-2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,203
Posted By JanBCarter
Bobpie: Thanks for the input. If I understand it...

Bobpie: Thanks for the input. If I understand it however the link is not something that is taken off and on to use the vehicle (as with the brake pro or others). It is a cable that pulls on the brake...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-01-2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,203
Posted By JanBCarter
John: We've just bought an '05 Liberty for a...

John: We've just bought an '05 Liberty for a toad, so I've also been looking over auxiliary brake systems. The SMI units look like a very sanitary installation and stay away from clamping something...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2005, 12:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,048
Posted By JanBCarter
Hey John: Am I right in that the "free VM Spc...

Hey John: Am I right in that the "free VM Spc software" touted on their site isn't worth a hoot without their $395 package that basically consists of the adapter to connect my laptop to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2005, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,938
Posted By JanBCarter
Reminds me of the baby that was so ugly that,...

Reminds me of the baby that was so ugly that, when it was born, the Doctor slapped the mother ;&lthttps://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif I don't care how "sturdy" it is, black...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-31-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,924
Posted By JanBCarter
Thanks to all of you for wonderful posts and...

Thanks to all of you for wonderful posts and information on this topic. If for nothing else other than the Medex benefits, it seems worth the price and my wife and I have joined FMCA today. Thanks...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-31-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By JanBCarter
I know it's probably in the hundred + pages of...

I know it's probably in the hundred + pages of this forum, but couldn't find it, so... hope someone can help me locate the 12V power source for the CB hookup Winnebago provides on the Journey. I've...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-31-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By JanBCarter
I know it's probably in the hundred + pages of...

I know it's probably in the hundred + pages of this forum, but couldn't find it, so... hope someone can help me locate the 12V power source for the CB hookup Winnebago provides on the Journey. I've...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-29-2005, 03:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,924
Posted By JanBCarter
What a great bunch of informative and interesting...

What a great bunch of informative and interesting posts. Thanks very much
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-28-2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,924
Posted By JanBCarter
Would appreciate any input as to whether or not...

Would appreciate any input as to whether or not the FMCA membership is worthwhile. I've joined Good Sam because it has some obvious benefits and information for newbie class-A-ers like us, but don't...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-28-2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,924
Posted By JanBCarter
Would appreciate any input as to whether or not...

Would appreciate any input as to whether or not the FMCA membership is worthwhile. I've joined Good Sam because it has some obvious benefits and information for newbie class-A-ers like us, but don't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2005, 04:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,883
Posted By JanBCarter
Must admit I'm a little disappointed in this seat...

Must admit I'm a little disappointed in this seat belt issue inasmuch as I relied on Winny's floor plans as a guide and bought my used Journey DL in small part because it showed seat belts standard...
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