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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,353
Posted By jimmccreary
Guys, the weld is not the problem even though...

Guys,
the weld is not the problem even though it is the point of failure. I have had 2 tanks fail on me at the same point. If you reweld it, it will likely fail again. After substantial dialog and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-24-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,353
Posted By jimmccreary
Boeing guy, Send me an email: ...

Boeing guy,

Send me an email:

[email protected]


jim
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,646
Posted By jimmccreary
Both my front and rear hoods, front panel, and...

Both my front and rear hoods, front panel, and lower rear end came unglued. After unsuccessful gluing attempts, I used fiberglass cloth and fiberglass resin to mold the brackets onto the fiberglass,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,985
Posted By jimmccreary
Pameridian04, There are actually two motors...

Pameridian04,
There are actually two motors with the same part number used in the microwave. The damper motor is the one shown in the photo attached to the blue and orange wires. You can see the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,732
Posted By jimmccreary
About 2 years ago my rear grill on my 2004...

About 2 years ago my rear grill on my 2004 Journey came unglued but I had it re-glued at my RV service place. Cant say what kind of glue or epoxy they used. About 4 months later it came unglued again...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,820
Posted By jimmccreary
Darlene, If your coach is similar to my 04...

Darlene,
If your coach is similar to my 04 Journey 34H then the portion of the slide at the kitchen which slides over the original vinyl is on 2 rollers that are approximately 8in long. But the sofa...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,281
Posted By jimmccreary
Whitetop, I have an 04 Journey 34H, Cat 330...

Whitetop,
I have an 04 Journey 34H, Cat 330 with 55,000 miles on it. Here are some things you might look for in a used coach like this one:
1. have freightliner decode the warning messages if any...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-15-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 60,276
Posted By jimmccreary
Stephen, I had 3 different edges to deal with: ...

Stephen,
I had 3 different edges to deal with:
1. carpet to tile edge--This occurred at the hall entry to the bedroom. I decided to keep the bedroom carpet for now. I used a staple gun (shown in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-15-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,282
Posted By jimmccreary
Wizard, thanks for the clarification. Maybe mine...

Wizard, thanks for the clarification. Maybe mine is doing the same thing. Will have to check and see what it's really doing.

jim & debbie, 04 Journey 34H
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-14-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,282
Posted By jimmccreary
Ralph A, Mine must be different from yours. I...

Ralph A,
Mine must be different from yours. I only get gas heat when the thermostat is set for gas heat. And I only get the heat pump when set to electric heat. Unlike Wizard's rig, neither my heat...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-14-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 60,276
Posted By jimmccreary
Stephen, Im sure that CJ7ole will post the...

Stephen,
Im sure that CJ7ole will post the reply you are looking for regarding his magnificent work and documentation, but I will give you a reply for my install of the allure vinyl tile flooring....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-10-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,200
Posted By jimmccreary
I'm happy with my Konis too. But I noticed that...

I'm happy with my Konis too. But I noticed that your tire air pressure seems high.
I have an 04 Journey 34H that weighs 2400lbs fully loaded (about 8500lb front and 15500 rear). According to the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-07-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,415
Posted By jimmccreary
I bought Konis for front and back. During that...

I bought Konis for front and back. During that time I put 20,000 mi on them and 9,000 of those were the Alaska Highway, Top of the World, and Taylor Highway. The road was so bad in places I could...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-19-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,892
Posted By jimmccreary
Navy Flier, other comments about trapped air or...

Navy Flier,
other comments about trapped air or cavitation may be applicable but in my case it was just the pump vibration on the water line itself. It caused water lines in the walls of the shower...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-12-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,282
Posted By jimmccreary
I forgot to add that the Koni warranty is for as...

I forgot to add that the Koni warranty is for as long as the purchaser continues to own the vehicle. This can be much longer than 1 year mentioned above.

Koni North America - ITT - Warranty...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-12-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,282
Posted By jimmccreary
Don, here is a link you may find interesting....

Don,
here is a link you may find interesting. They identified the same shocks that I used:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f26/koni-fsd-on-freightliner-x-line-87574.html

my konis are gold and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-03-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Posted By jimmccreary
my front and rear grills and rear end cap all...

my front and rear grills and rear end cap all came unglued. They were re-glued by a local RV service co. In 9 months they were all coming unglued.

While I dont intend to diminish the better...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-03-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,282
Posted By jimmccreary
hamguy, I paid $189 each for both front and...

hamguy,

I paid $189 each for both front and rear Konis for my Freighliner XC chasis.

In order to make these fit, they needed to "cut bolts" which I am not clear about and so the installation...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,349
Posted By jimmccreary
When my C0 sensor was about 6 yrs old it went...

When my C0 sensor was about 6 yrs old it went out. The symptom was: it became more sensitive and started going off when there was no apparent source of CO. I later learned that this is the typical...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-02-2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,282
Posted By jimmccreary
I also put Koni shocks on front and rear. The...

I also put Koni shocks on front and rear. The ride and handling were greatly improved and after 10,000 miles they were still in good shape. Then I made a 9,000 mile trip to Alaska and back under...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 60,276
Posted By jimmccreary
I dont want to preempt a reply from CJ70le, but I...

I dont want to preempt a reply from CJ70le, but I have done the same carpet replacement in my 04 Journey 34H but I used the vinyl tile. To answer your question. Yes, you must remove the toilet if you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
Sorry guys, here is Photo 12

Sorry guys, here is Photo 12
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
Stuck Door Awning Repair

Hey guys, its finally done. I want to share the process with you all.

The problem was that the Oasis Elite Door Awning was stuck in the retracted position. The patio awning still worked perfectly...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
RJay and Slick60, thanks for your suggestion, I...

RJay and Slick60,
thanks for your suggestion, I tried tapping the motor with a small hammer but it was still frozen.
Now I have just returned from my 3month RV trip to Alaska and now I will be able...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
thanks Chris. I found the switch. It has no...

thanks Chris. I found the switch. It has no effect.

jim & debbie, 04 Journey
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
Gary, thanks for suggestion, I might as well bite...

Gary, thanks for suggestion, I might as well bite the bullet, get the tools out and see if I can get to the release/catch.

jim & debbie, 04 journey
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
resqhuy, is there a hand crank? how do I find it?...

resqhuy, is there a hand crank? how do I find it?

thanks
jim & debbie, 04 journey
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
Mark, tried tuggin it but no luck. thanks for...

Mark, tried tuggin it but no luck. thanks for suggestion

jim & debbie, 04 Journey
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
maclonchas, it doesnt matter, whether on shore...

maclonchas, it doesnt matter, whether on shore power or engine power or just battery power. I can hear the motor engage but it does not extend.
How do I turn off the wind sensor?
thanks
jim &...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,387
Posted By jimmccreary
I used a Lithium grease and this resulted in a...

I used a Lithium grease and this resulted in a more smoothe operation of the slide. Before, the slide seemed to slow down at one particular place when closing. The lubrication definitely helped....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-16-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,022
Posted By jimmccreary
Jim P. I have a C7 330 DP. When my engine...

Jim P.
I have a C7 330 DP. When my engine overheated, I changed both thermostats, but that changed nothing about overheating. Then, following this forum I cleaned the radiator and the overheating...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,025
Posted By jimmccreary
BDPREECE, I had the same overheating problem...

BDPREECE,
I had the same overheating problem caused by a clogged radiator that others have had. During the initial stages of repair, freightliner changed both thermostats at my request even though...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,025
Posted By jimmccreary
I agree with skigramp but with one exception. To...

I agree with skigramp but with one exception. To get the front side of the radiator I crawl underneath without the engine running and spray directly onto as much radiator surface as I can get. By...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,004
Posted By jimmccreary
Erik, I had a dinette too that was not part of...

Erik,
I had a dinette too that was not part of the slide. I recommend that you remove it as I did and then lay the tile. It is not difficult to remove and reinstall. The finished product will look...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2011, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,077
Posted By jimmccreary
I agree with others since I had the same problem...

I agree with others since I had the same problem too. I would have described it as overheating on a long pull, but given your speed and head wind you may not need to be going uphill in order to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,727
Posted By jimmccreary
smlranger, we had a similar problem. It...

smlranger,
we had a similar problem. It occurred after a long rainy season during which we did not use the RV or heat the interior. Because of this, I do not believe that condensation was an issue....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By jimmccreary
cyko, sorry, my orientation is at one end of...

cyko,
sorry, my orientation is at one end of the entire tank. This is the end facing forward. You can tell because of the 90degree black plastic elbow.
All the comments about leaky fittings still...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By jimmccreary
Hi guys, I have opened up the panel that you...

Hi guys,
I have opened up the panel that you are talking about in order to install see-level tank gauges. As you can see in the pic, I have had some rust too. But in my case, the rust occurred later...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,266
Posted By jimmccreary
oasis automatic door awning stuck

My door awning is stuck in the closed condition. I can hear the motor in the awning trying to move when I hit the open or close switch but the awning remains stuck. Any helpful suggestions will be...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-17-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,650
Posted By jimmccreary
joe I find your chalk method very interesting....

joe
I find your chalk method very interesting. I will have to buy some chalk and try it out. Thanks for the idea.

jim & debbie, 04 Journey 34H
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-17-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,650
Posted By jimmccreary
pawpawboyce, If you call Michelin, they will...

pawpawboyce,
If you call Michelin, they will tell you to first weight each corner of your RV, which is not so easy to do. I did this at a commercial grain elevator and found 500lb difference between...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-15-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 60,276
Posted By jimmccreary
Great job on your floor and nice writeup with...

Great job on your floor and nice writeup with detail that is easy to follow. I noticed that you had a floor overhang over the stairwell. This was really smart because it covers the 2" gap when the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By jimmccreary
I went with the "safe T alert" detector because...

I went with the "safe T alert" detector because it consumed only 46mA ( I definitely wanted a low current detector) and is flush mounted to the wall. I believe it was about $75.

Safe-T-Alert...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,801
Posted By jimmccreary
same thing happened to us. It has been going off...

same thing happened to us. It has been going off in the midddle of the night. After thorough checking (with handheld propane detector), no propane leak was found. The alarm was original in our 04...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Posted By jimmccreary
Thanks for the detailed repair notes. My door...

Thanks for the detailed repair notes.
My door has a terrible rattle that I have not been able to locate. Your info will inspire me to finally fix it.

jim & debbie, 04 Journey 34H
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,004
Posted By jimmccreary
johnnyk, Mine was glued too and it took...

johnnyk,

Mine was glued too and it took alot of effort to remove. A sticky residue remained even after the carpet was removed.

ihbond,
Very nice idea. Looks great! I like it and I think the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-16-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,004
Posted By jimmccreary
carpet replacement with Allure vinyl tile: how to do it

Anyone wishing a more complete copy of the entire replacement process with enlarged photos can send me a message. The entire report is broken into 2 5MB word files, so your email must have this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,004
Posted By jimmccreary
MD, thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep that in...

MD, thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep that in mind if I start noticing scratches.

To all,
appreciate your kind remarks. I just thought it was time to give back to this forum for all the help...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,004
Posted By jimmccreary
Stage 6: Outdoor lighting

Stage 6: Outdoor light

An additional outdoor light was added, by taping into the 12V lighter socket on the back end of the passenger control panel

A new switch on the front of the control...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,004
Posted By jimmccreary
Stage 5: Wooden trim

Stage 5: Wooden trim

Wooden trim was stained and added.

jim & debbie, 04 Journey 34H
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