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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-09-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By ernieh
Is the volume control on your rear camera off?

Is the volume control on your rear camera off?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,408
Posted By ernieh
I previously owned a Winnebago with the J channel...

I previously owned a Winnebago with the J channel roof and had a couple of minor issues that I was able to repair by re-caulking. Tiffin has had a whole bunch of roof issues with coaches that were...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-02-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,522
Posted By ernieh
Gray vs. grey - Grammarist...

Gray vs. grey - Grammarist (https://grammarist.com/spelling/gray-grey/)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,773
Posted By ernieh
If you have a FL chassis, the aux air up front...

If you have a FL chassis, the aux air up front can't be used to release the brakes. That's how FL designed the system. Other brands can be different. They will connect to the air dryer just in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-29-2016, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,083
Posted By ernieh
On my old 2003 Journey 34, there were panels on...

On my old 2003 Journey 34, there were panels on the back and bottom. It's been a few years, but I was able to replace the check valve by removing them. Not a lot of room, but enough to do what...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-28-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,424
Posted By ernieh
Some things never change. The outside radio on...

Some things never change. The outside radio on my old 2003 Journey DL used to do the same thing. Lots of folks had the same issue. I fixed mine with an additional switch.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-05-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,048
Posted By ernieh
Don't ask me why, but most RV generators do not...

Don't ask me why, but most RV generators do not produce 240 volts across the hot legs because they are in phase. If you check your breaker panel with the generator connected, you will read 0 volts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-05-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,048
Posted By ernieh
Clifftall has provided the correct answer. ...

Clifftall has provided the correct answer.

Simply put, because the load is sensed on the neutral leg, an accurate load can only be displayed on those sources (20, 30, and gen). When connected to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By ernieh
No DTV HD receiver has a coax output. All are...

No DTV HD receiver has a coax output. All are capable of component, composite, and HDMI

You can find pics on the DTV and Solid Signal websites.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-14-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By ernieh
More good news. If your display shows the 99,...

More good news. If your display shows the 99, 101, and 103 sats, you have the newest SWM version of the Travler. That means that you can use any of the newest DTV receivers.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-29-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,818
Posted By ernieh
I'm 99.9% sure that your coach came with a very...

I'm 99.9% sure that your coach came with a very expensive 3 stage charger/inverter. That charger should not gas the batteries and should work with the battery disconnect off.

I suggest that you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,890
Posted By ernieh
I once owned a 2003 34H so yours might be...

I once owned a 2003 34H so yours might be similar.

As installed by Winnebago, you had to lift the bed to remove the filter and the fit made it a real PIA.

I modified mine and installed a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,368
Posted By ernieh
I guess that I missed this thread previously, but...

I guess that I missed this thread previously, but I installed a Trik-L-Start on my old 03 Journey DL. One year at GNR I asked why Winnebago installed it on what I considered to be the "wrong" side...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-08-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,939
Posted By ernieh
Mine has been up in winds over 75mph (no, I...

Mine has been up in winds over 75mph (no, I wasn't driving at the time) and was actually blown off the sats. It stowed and re deployed just fine.

Still working 3 years later.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-04-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,532
Posted By ernieh
No argument here. 10 years ago I would not buy a...

No argument here. 10 years ago I would not buy a Tiffin, I bought a Winnebago. Now I feel that the tables have turned. Next coach is anybodys guess at this point.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-04-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,532
Posted By ernieh
Because of the way that Winnebago has be...

Because of the way that Winnebago has be "squeezing" their dealers in recent years, there are many major markets that no longer have dealers for either brand.

Winnebago is no longer the company...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-07-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,178
Posted By ernieh
There are several possibilities, depending on...

There are several possibilities, depending on your coach configuration.

One choice is directly to the batteries, but other possibilities are the inverter/charger, hydraulic pump, or other...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-04-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,980
Posted By ernieh
X2. I had the same issue on my 2003 Journey DL. ...

X2. I had the same issue on my 2003 Journey DL.


My "cure" was construction adhesive.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-21-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,792
Posted By ernieh
My guess is that you have either a ground or...

My guess is that you have either a ground or board problem, but here's something else that you might check. On my previous coach (Winnebago) a bad fluorescent light would cause the TruLevel system...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,268
Posted By ernieh
Old Crows has finally mentioned what I think is...

Old Crows has finally mentioned what I think is the real problem. It's not a "vibration" as such, but it is the result of two fans rotating at close to the same speed. I suspect that the 3 blade...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,268
Posted By ernieh
There have been clearance issues between the AC...

There have been clearance issues between the AC base pan and the roof. This can be caused by improperly torqued hold down bolts, but some have added spacers ( think rubber door stop wedges) between...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-24-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,638
Posted By ernieh
I don't have the shelf or the MH any more, but I...

I don't have the shelf or the MH any more, but I will try for a better description.

Picture a 3 sided box approximately as wide as the slot that your table retracts into. The 3 sides are level...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,638
Posted By ernieh
FWIW, on my previous coach (2003 34H) I made a...

FWIW, on my previous coach (2003 34H) I made a shelf with a 3 sided base that was longer on one side so that it fit into the same slot as your table. That gave me a shelf for the printer and space...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-14-2015, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,651
Posted By ernieh
The MS2812 has an internal transfer switch that...

The MS2812 has an internal transfer switch that changes from charging to inverting. It sounds like yours might have failed.

As far as your disconnects are concerned, the inverter/charger is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,931
Posted By ernieh
The older style, which I believe yours is, can...

The older style, which I believe yours is, can not be replaced without replacing the control box as well. They are a matched set. The newer ones can be programmed separately.


Check the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,425
Posted By ernieh
My old Tioga MH had a similar "hot foot"...

My old Tioga MH had a similar "hot foot" situation. I was able to solve it by cutting a slot in the AC duct that ran just above the gas pedal. Just moving the air with the fan/vent made a big...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-09-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By ernieh
FWIW, it's quite common for the builder to supply...

FWIW, it's quite common for the builder to supply a single wiring harness that will serve multiple floor plans and accessories. My coach has many wires that are not used. TMH used the same harness...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-07-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,628
Posted By ernieh
You have a C7. The OP has a 3126.

You have a C7. The OP has a 3126.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-06-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,271
Posted By ernieh
My 03 Journey DL came from the factory with a...

My 03 Journey DL came from the factory with a cable just for that purpose.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-08-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By ernieh
The 32 wasn't a very popular model. If you moved...

The 32 wasn't a very popular model. If you moved up to the 34 or 36 you gained many things including the Cat engine and much more livable floor plans.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-07-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By ernieh
I owned a 2003 JDL. I know that they were...

I owned a 2003 JDL. I know that they were available in 2002 also. There were several differences between the two.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-22-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,393
Posted By ernieh
The good news is that you have cinch clamps. ...

The good news is that you have cinch clamps. They are a lot easier to cut off than the crimp rings. Check out Shark Bite fittings at Lowes or Home Depot. They are a little pricy but may make your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-11-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,480
Posted By ernieh
Here's another thought. On my previous coach, 03...

Here's another thought. On my previous coach, 03 Journey DL, I had an issue with the AC fan not turning off in heat mode. It drove me crazy for about a month until I noticed that it only happened...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-08-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,983
Posted By ernieh
If you are using a Surflo 5.7, you are operating...

If you are using a Surflo 5.7, you are operating on borrowed time. The original version of that pump was great, but one of their vendors (I think that it was for the pressure sensor) went out of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-23-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,347
Posted By ernieh
GFI tripped?

GFI tripped?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-31-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,526
Posted By ernieh
If all is well on the generator, you have a...

If all is well on the generator, you have a transfer switch issue.

BTW, a GFI outlet that is not powered can NOT be reset.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,759
Posted By ernieh
I don't have any photos, but they added the...

I don't have any photos, but they added the brackets and clamps on my 03 Journey DL. The "clamp" part is two 1/4" or thicker steel rings that encircle the tank and the "brackets" mount to the frame...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-10-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,677
Posted By ernieh
Your water heater probably has 2 check valves....

Your water heater probably has 2 check valves. The inlet valve is usually on, or near, the back of the heater and prevents hot water from backing up into the cold. That prevents problems such as the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-17-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,740
Posted By ernieh
IR repeaters are just that. They are not...

IR repeaters are just that. They are not mirrors, but must receive the light signal, convert it to an electrical signal, and then convert it back to light.

Some repeaters can not convert some...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By ernieh
Not likely since his turbo produces sea level...

Not likely since his turbo produces sea level performance to 10,000 ft.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,717
Posted By ernieh
Having previously owned a 2003 Journey DL with a...

Having previously owned a 2003 Journey DL with a Cat engine, the first thing that I would check is the crankcase vent tube. Many of them are too short and empty into the CAC and radiator which...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,839
Posted By ernieh
If you remove the shade assembly from the...

If you remove the shade assembly from the brackets (clips), you can see if the whole roller is loose. The spacing on the mount is adjustable by loosening screws on the top. Don't make it too tight or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,913
Posted By ernieh
My previous coach was a 2003 Journey DL. The coax...

My previous coach was a 2003 Journey DL. The coax from the dish was one piece from the dish to the connector in the DS overhead compartment.

Once the TV is removed, pulling new cable is VERY...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-25-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,358
Posted By ernieh
Once again, have you checked the hose between...

Once again, have you checked the hose between your sewer outlet and the macerator pump? Two peoples replies have suggested that could be your problem.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-24-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,358
Posted By ernieh
If you have a Sanicon pump, the problem is...

If you have a Sanicon pump, the problem is probably the black 3" hose that they supplied with the kit. It's water tight but will pass odors.

I replaced mine with a piece of that heavy duty...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,813
Posted By ernieh
I think that some are missing the point on how a...

I think that some are missing the point on how a Genturi works. It's not simply an extension to the existing exhaust. The whole idea is to use the exhaust pulse to draw in extra air for cooling. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,813
Posted By ernieh
Scott, I don't spend much time on this forum...

Scott, I don't spend much time on this forum since I traded my Winnebago for a Tiffin, but I have followed the work that you have done on your coach since you were looking for access to the BR...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-04-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,898
Posted By ernieh
Not true. On my previous coach (Winnebago) as...

Not true. On my previous coach (Winnebago) as well as my current coach (Tiffin), the inverter/charger is connected directly to the house batteries. That is so that the house (and possibly the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-29-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,791
Posted By ernieh
Sometimes you have to disconnect the inverter...

Sometimes you have to disconnect the inverter from the batteries as well.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-26-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By ernieh
You don't state what year your coach is, but I...

You don't state what year your coach is, but I can tell you how my 03 Journey worked.

The way that they monitor the load on 30A is by measuring the current flow on the neutral leg. That way they...
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