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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-04-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,676
Posted By skigramp
We have a 39W Journey with couch and dinette. ...

We have a 39W Journey with couch and dinette.

On a few occasions we have had 4 adults and two kids stay overnight.

The dinette table swings down and the bolsters in the back of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-18-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By skigramp
have you tried an RV salvage yard ... there are...

have you tried an RV salvage yard ... there are several ... use google
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-01-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,240
Posted By skigramp
You can "work around" by using jumper cables...

You can "work around" by using jumper cables between the two battery banks on a regular basis (like once a week for a couple of hours) ... you only need one cable ... both battery banks are connected...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-05-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,221
Posted By skigramp
Albert ... I am having trouble following your...

Albert ... I am having trouble following your calculation on separation between the duals ... wouldn't .8 inches wider on each tire mean that the tire would be .4 inches wider on each side ... so the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,227
Posted By skigramp
2004 Journey with absorption fridge. We...

2004 Journey with absorption fridge.

We started with Trojan deep cycles ... they lasted about a year ... switched to Interstate ... they last two years ... switched to Walmart ... they seem to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-31-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,215
Posted By skigramp
We have a sleep number mattress in our 2004...

We have a sleep number mattress in our 2004 Journey.

The remotes have a small window in them ... nothing shows in the display until the UP or DOWN arrow are pushed.

The pump is located in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,891
Posted By skigramp
What Mark said ... It will probably take...

What Mark said ...

It will probably take you longer to get out your drill, pop rivet gun, and string (and to put them all away) than it will to replace the latch

A job started ... is half...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-19-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,012
Posted By skigramp
2004 Journey 135,000 miles

2004 Journey 135,000 miles
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,526
Posted By skigramp
Read your manual before adding fluid to your...

Read your manual before adding fluid to your system.

I have HWH jacks and slide rams. My jacks must be up and slides in before checking the fluid level.

Do not overfill ... you will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-12-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,804
Posted By skigramp
I don't know if this will help you ... it won't...

I don't know if this will help you ... it won't hurt anything and may help

Disconnect your battery terminals and wait about 30 seconds before you reconnect them.

On my '99 Adventurer, I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-08-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,873
Posted By skigramp
Have you considered running the water along the...

Have you considered running the water along the top of the wall (where the wall meets the ceiling) and then covering with a small cove molding?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-08-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,314
Posted By skigramp
Take bottled water to drink ... and a couple of...

Take bottled water to drink ... and a couple of milk jugs of water for washing hands, etc. We use windshield washer fluid to flush the toilet. The shower is a good place to carry the extra water...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-05-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,615
Posted By skigramp
You were right!!!

We towed the Enclave again today.

I locked all the doors (except the driver's door) with the electric locks before I disabled the fuses. I then manually locked the driver's door by pushdown...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By skigramp
It is most likely that the switch itself is okay...

It is most likely that the switch itself is okay ... what is most likely to be defective is the solenoid ...

In the mean time you can use jumper cables to connect the two battery banks together...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-19-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,615
Posted By skigramp
Thanks Ed ... I will try that ... I am...

Thanks Ed ...

I will try that ... I am parked for a couple more weeks ... but that makes sense
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-18-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,615
Posted By skigramp
Annoying honking on tow car

I have a 2012 Enclave. I tow it behind my motorhome. The manual says that I have to pull two fuses when towing.

I start the engine and let it run before I begin the day. I turn off the engine,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-14-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
Posted By skigramp
Here is a related thread Follow this too...

Here is a related thread

Follow this too (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/water-black-and-grey-tanks-316659.html)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-11-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,522
Posted By skigramp
Chris I think you are right ... carpet...

Chris

I think you are right ... carpet glide for tile floors. We changed our living area from carpet to tile ... we removed the Teflon glide and replaced it with a carpet glide ... it has been...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-04-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,430
Posted By skigramp
Hot-Cold-Hot shower

We have a 2004 Journey. The shower control has started acting up .... hot ... then cold ... then hot for a few cycles and then finally settles down to tolerable ... it has happened in two different...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,419
Posted By skigramp
I can't answer your question definitely (I think...

I can't answer your question definitely (I think the answer is NO) but I know that some people have bought from the Winnebago dealer that is about 1 mile from the factory in Forest City. Lichtsinn...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,741
Posted By skigramp
We notice a difference in LP that is purchased in...

We notice a difference in LP that is purchased in northern states as compared to southern states.

A local LP dealer noticed the same thing ... his comment is that southern LP is a mixture of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-09-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,230
Posted By skigramp
Trick-L-start solved this problem for me. ...

Trick-L-start solved this problem for me.

It is easy to install ... it took me longer to remove the screws from the fuse box cover than it did to install it ... the directions are easy to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-14-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,549
Posted By skigramp
It sounds to me that you have a poorly performing...

It sounds to me that you have a poorly performing or defective dump valve. I doubt if it has anything to do with Winnebago design

There are two things that you can do to try to rectify the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,567
Posted By skigramp
Here is a URL for a repair facility all...

Here is a URL for a repair facility

all Microwave Display Repair Sharp Dacor GE General Electric (https://www.microwavedisplay.com/)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By skigramp
Our Journey is a couple of years older than yours...

Our Journey is a couple of years older than yours (and without electric locks).

Our entry door latch became unpredictable a few years ago. I ordered a new lock from Lichtsinn's .. a good...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-01-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,133
Posted By skigramp
We have a 2004 Journey. We hook to either...

We have a 2004 Journey.

We hook to either 30 or 50 amp outlets in campgrounds ... when on 30 amp and we need to run the air conditioner we turn the refrigerator and water heater to LP ... the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By skigramp
some hints for winter camping. Fill...

some hints for winter camping.

Fill gallon jugs with water (we keep in shower stall) ... Buy windshield washer fluid (keep in shower stall)

Buy paper plates and plastic utensils.

...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-25-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,442
Posted By skigramp
I wonder if your fans were factory installed or...

I wonder if your fans were factory installed or added after delivery.

I bought a '99 Adventurer that did not have factory installed fans ... they were installed by a vendor ... I do not know...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By skigramp
Use an old farmer's trick ... take out your...

Use an old farmer's trick ... take out your jumper cables and hook the two battery banks together overnight ... you only need to connect the terminals that are not connected to ground
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-24-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,032
Posted By skigramp
Are you sure that the cable between the "handle"...

Are you sure that the cable between the "handle" and the valve itself is intact?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-24-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,907
Posted By skigramp
I have to Forest City either 3 or 4 times for...

I have to Forest City either 3 or 4 times for service.

1) Yes ... provided the repair is not so severe that they have it completely dismantled ... our coach has always been returned at the end...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,811
Posted By skigramp
To keep my jack pads from freezing down in COLD...

To keep my jack pads from freezing down in COLD weather or the pads making indentations in blacktop in HOT weather I use green treated 1/2" plywood ... I was able to buy a 2' x 2' piece at a local...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,083
Posted By skigramp
The connection between the motor and the roller...

The connection between the motor and the roller mechanism broke on my door awning .... I had to buy a new motor and connection because the design of the motor and connection changed.

I watched...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-07-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,502
Posted By skigramp
I have replaced the cord in all my blinds at...

I have replaced the cord in all my blinds at least once.

The most frustrating part is getting the blind down ... and putting it back up ...

We have discovered that a piece of florist's...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-13-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,965
Posted By skigramp
While you are travelling from on spot to another ...

While you are travelling from on spot to another

1) What items will you want to transport inside the toad?
2) What items will you want to transport that could be outside the toad?

Once...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,215
Posted By skigramp
I suggest you call Stuarts Service Center ......

I suggest you call Stuarts Service Center ... they are very knowledgeable and helpful

Stuart's Service
28871 County Road 6 West
Elkhart, IN 46514
800-826-6267 or
574-262-0225
Fax:...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-29-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,370
Posted By skigramp
My understanding is that the thermostat set...

My understanding is that the thermostat set points are "hard wired" into the board.

I suggest that you try a slightly different strategy ... try setting the temperature on the thermostat a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-24-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,822
Posted By skigramp
We have a 2004 39W Journey. We bought it new in...

We have a 2004 39W Journey. We bought it new in March of 2004 ... we have travelled a lot in it ... we have been to all four corners of the lower 48 in it ... 133,000 miles ... we average 8.3 mpg...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,357
Posted By skigramp
If you go to the HWH website you will see that...

If you go to the HWH website you will see that there are "regular service centers" ... and "Master Service Centers" ...

I can tell you from personal experience that the Master Service Centers...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,062
Posted By skigramp
I have a 2004 Journey ... I don't completely...

I have a 2004 Journey ... I don't completely understand the problem that you are describing.


You fill your fresh water tank and disconnect the city water supply
You turn ON your onboard...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By skigramp
I have crack on lower back corner ... I did a...

I have crack on lower back corner ... I did a very dumb thing which caused mine ...

Do you want to trade a front crack for a rear crack?:flowers:
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-14-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By skigramp
I am not qualified to give legal advice ... you...

I am not qualified to give legal advice ... you probably need to have that answered by either your DMV or your lawyer ... and I would get the answer in writing, dated, and signed
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-11-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By skigramp
there are many factors to consider when towing: ...

there are many factors to consider when towing:


the combined weight limit ... the actual loaded weight of your motorhome PLUS the actual weight of your toad must be less than this number
the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,517
Posted By skigramp
We winter in Yuma, AZ. The overnight temps are...

We winter in Yuma, AZ. The overnight temps are often in the 50's ... we are parked headed almost north ... about a half hour after the sun comes up I know the entry door will make a noise ... it is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-28-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,238
Posted By skigramp
We have been "accidently" locked out of our...

We have been "accidently" locked out of our Journey a couple of times ... it happens because on our door latch handle the little red knob for the "night latch" can get bumped if you are not paying...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-27-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By skigramp
I was looking for the specific model of HWH jack...

I was looking for the specific model of HWH jack system ... I got the information from Winnebago owner relations ...

I found the "build list" but could not glean the model of the jack system...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-26-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By skigramp
How do I find?

how do I find exactly the things that were used when my coach was built ... I used to be able to find that on the Winnebago website but I can't find it now
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-24-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,698
Posted By skigramp
We have a 39W Journey ... we have two slides ......

We have a 39W Journey ... we have two slides ... one in the front (driver's side) and one in the back (driver's side).

The slide moves ON TOP of the floor ... the stove, sink, and fold down...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-22-2016, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,698
Posted By skigramp
We changed from carpet to vinyl tile about 3...

We changed from carpet to vinyl tile about 3 years ago ... no wear marks

We changed the glide strip from plastic to carpet covered wood (on the driver's side)... we do not have a slide on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-20-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
Posted By skigramp
It would appear that the left turn conductor is...

It would appear that the left turn conductor is making contact with other conductors ...

I will be helpful to determine where that is happening ...


before the fuse block
before the...
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