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Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 11-18-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By pine tree
Hi, Be sure to stop for a meal in Cloud....

Hi,
Be sure to stop for a meal in Cloud. Beautiful place you are sure to enjoy
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-18-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By pine tree
Hi, Enjoyed the same rig for 4 years and 25,000...

Hi,
Enjoyed the same rig for 4 years and 25,000 miles. Great RV that will throughly enjoy. Go for it
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-15-2018, 05:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By pine tree
Rv flood insurance

BKG.
Did you have special stand alone flood insurance or did your normal RV casualty policy cover flooding?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-21-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,561
Posted By pine tree
Hi, Outlook Winny is a great RV. Owned one for...

Hi,
Outlook Winny is a great RV. Owned one for two years. Drove it to Alaska and back without a single problem. Did the western mountain state the next year. Same experience. The Ford V10 has all...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-24-2018, 08:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,382
Posted By pine tree
Hi, We have a Navion and love it. Just returned...

Hi,
We have a Navion and love it. Just returned from 2 monthtrip to Alaska. The only way I would consider my Navion for full time living is if I had a 36’ Journey for a toad.
Fish more, live longer
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-18-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,283
Posted By pine tree
Check list for buying view/navion 24G

Does anyone have a detailed check list that we can apply to all features of a 2013 Winnebago Navion 24G prior to purchase would deeply appreciate have such a list.
Thank yo
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-11-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,653
Posted By pine tree
Towing with a 2013 Navion

I need to tow a car on a 4 wheel u-haul trailer with my 2013 Winnebago/Itasca Navion 24G. The total weight of car and trailer will right at 5000# with a tongue weight of 250#. Right at the Navion...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-22-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,008
Posted By pine tree
Smile Done RVing-- Thank you IRV2

Hi All,

Reached the age of a need for for new adventures. Set some roots in Arizona and sold our trusty Winnebago Journey.

We know 80 years is only a number, but DW and I feel it was time. We...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-04-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,633
Posted By pine tree
Try Keytone Automotive 708-344-9998 they can...

Try Keytone Automotive 708-344-9998 they can match all the Winny colors in spray or liquid. Just give them the code.

Pine Tree
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By pine tree
Diesel gen-set exercise- WHY

Can anyone please tell me the technical reason why a DIESEL generator is supposed to be run for a short period of time every month? I know that is what our owners manual says. I understand why a gas...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-06-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Posted By pine tree
Hi All, Thank you all for the helpful...

Hi All,

Thank you all for the helpful response and In information. Arrived in Santa Rosa NM this afternoon and changed out the Hydrolic fluid in the jack/slide system as you recommended. Did this...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-30-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,359
Posted By pine tree
Brake fluid in hydraulic system?

In a hurry and in the cold I needed to add hydrolic fluid to my Winnebago Journey HWH hydrolic slide out and jack leveling system. I grabbed the wrong can and added about 1/2 pint of brake fluid to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By pine tree
Thank you all, As you said I found many...

Thank you all,

As you said I found many places to store the old rig in AZ. Amazing price variations. From $150.00 per month indoors to $45.00 outdoors with no fence. Settled on a place north of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-26-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,221
Posted By pine tree
sTARTING DIESEL MOTOR HOME IN STORAGE

Hi All,

Need some advice on general policy of how often if at all I should start our 330HP Cat diesel engine. Plan to store our 2001 Winnebago Journey in AZ this summer. Rig will be in storage...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-20-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By pine tree
Need help finding a place to store MH in SW

Good Moring,

DW, MH & me are getting older. We have been on many wonderful MH trips throughout the US and feel like it's time to do some other things. Like a cruise or some forign travel for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,590
Posted By pine tree
Air dryer repair

Thank you again for all the great suggestions on how to deal with the air dryer problem in our old Winnebago. I will call the repair shop this morning and ask them about all the rebuild ideas you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-04-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,590
Posted By pine tree
Answer to CSCRUDE

Yes, about the hanging wires and airlines. Right at the top of a mountain pass in washington state last summer a 1/4" red plastic air line in the engine compatment got too close to the manifold and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,590
Posted By pine tree
Frozen air line problem

Hi,
Problem is gone. Temps warmed up to the mid 50's. Ran out to the MH, started her up and she built air right away. Backed out and drove to my friendly truck repair facility. They can now deal...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,590
Posted By pine tree
Need help with frozen air system

Need some help in what to do and how to thaw the frozen air brake system in our 2001 Fraightliner Winnebago Journey. 330 HP diesel.

Been cold here in MInnesota like 10 deg F. Put the rig in...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-29-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By pine tree
Thanks TwelveVolt, I did not have an extension...

Thanks TwelveVolt,
I did not have an extension cord in the hookup, Obviously there was a "Dog bone" 50 to 30 amp converter, but it was factory made one and I checked it out with a continuity light....
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-28-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,929
Posted By pine tree
camp ground power post problem

Hi All,
I have a 2001 Winnebago Journey36GDL. The rig has 20,30 & 50 amp capability.

In some camp grounds when I attempt to plug into a 30 amp post I either get low voltage [98 volts] or no...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-28-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,284
Posted By pine tree
Thank you one and all for the help with my...

Thank you one and all for the help with my inability to hear the turn signal flasher. I will do the "Truck stop trick" for both our MH and our cars.

Pine tree
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,284
Posted By pine tree
Louder turn signal flasher?

Morning All,

Will anyone please confirm that the Model 262 louder sounding turn signal flasher from the "Turn signal Store" is the correct replacement device for my 2001 Winnebago Journey?

1....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-04-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,173
Posted By pine tree
Thanks to all of you and thanks to IRV2. ...

Thanks to all of you and thanks to IRV2.

Your suggestions fixed the problem.

Pine Tree
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-04-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,173
Posted By pine tree
Thank you, each and everyone for the quick and...

Thank you, each and everyone for the quick and very helpful reply to our 120/240V problem.

Let's not forget a big thank you to IRV2. What a great and useful site.

I did all of what you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-04-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,173
Posted By pine tree
Angry low 120V voltage problem on Journey

Need some help here

DW and I just arrived in Tucsin AZ. Plugged into 50 amp. campground utility post at our camp site at Rincon west RV park. Ran my hook up through our "Smart surge" progressive...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,615
Posted By pine tree
Booyah, On a formerly owned Winnebago Class C...

Booyah,
On a formerly owned Winnebago Class C Outlook gasser we had the very problem you discribe. After a lot of investigation and fooling around by our dealer it was determined that there was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-25-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,952
Posted By pine tree
Hi All, Repalced our shower valve with a Moen...

Hi All,
Repalced our shower valve with a Moen from Home Depo. Original equipment from Winnebago was almost impossible to regulate temperture. Wasted too much water and holding tank space.

The...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-20-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By pine tree
Rust on tires from steel rims

I find it necessary to wash off a red stain from our tires that appears to be rust coming the 22.5" steel rims on our MH. The stain comes on after driving about 500 miles and does not seem to be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,155
Posted By pine tree
Chuck 1935, You are great. Just had my...

Chuck 1935,

You are great. Just had my surge tank replaced, it cost $785.00 and took all day. Then they ran into the front of my coach with their tow truck. Some folks have all the luck. Anyway,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,161
Posted By pine tree
This Suncoast dealer sounds great. So far in...

This Suncoast dealer sounds great. So far in Minneapolis MN they talk about $5-600 for one small window. The one to the rear of the Journey enterance door. This window is important for safe side...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,652
Posted By pine tree
No doubt about it gang, The dark colors on the...

No doubt about it gang, The dark colors on the outside of any MH are always going to be harder to cool. Be the dark on the sides or on the roof, dark is bad news. Never-ever buy anything but a white...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,604
Posted By pine tree
The solinoid I diecribed above is the step cover...

The solinoid I diecribed above is the step cover controller. Two solinoids, one on top one onthe bottom. Obvious.

I found the air horn solinoid to be on the passenger side behind the generator...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,604
Posted By pine tree
Finding and Identification of air horn solenoid??

Our air horn stopped working and this forum has advised me to "Clean out" the solinoid. Is the air horn solinoid for a 2001 Winnebago Journey located behind the generator access door and on the right...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,967
Posted By pine tree
Cat radiator overflow tank cracking

Here is a little warning. The Plastic radiator surge tank on Cat engines tend to deteriorate over time. Ours was 9 years old and got some little "spider" cracks that grew on a trip out over the west...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,340
Posted By pine tree
Ernieh, 2001 Journey GD Pine Tree

Ernieh,

2001 Journey GD

Pine Tree
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,340
Posted By pine tree
Air horn stopped working?

Hi All,

Need help in getting my be-loved air horn working again. Does anyone have a check list of where to start and follow up to fix this puppy?

Pine Tree
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,680
Posted By pine tree
Smile Serpentine belt change

Hi All,

Good advice again for IRV2. Is it ime to change the serpentine belt on our 10 year old, 50,000 mile Journey CAT engine?.

Leaving for a two month trip to the west coast next week....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-10-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,769
Posted By pine tree
How often

Hi All,

How often in terms of miles and/or time do we need to change this serpitine belt? Mine is ten years old with 50K miles on a CAT engine. The place [CAT/Freightliner] I get service has...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-20-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,511
Posted By pine tree
You can't stop the rust. I cleaned mine up coated...

You can't stop the rust. I cleaned mine up coated it with 50 year silicone caulk. I then pop rivited 2 inch wide 1/8" thick by 6 foot long stips of aluminum right over the wet caulk. Now the road...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-25-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,483
Posted By pine tree
Question Question about solar panel on a journey

Does anyone know what the 12" x 24" solar panel on the roof of our 2001 Journey supplies power to? So far all I know for sure is that the SP lghts the little red LED on the control board. Little...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-23-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,325
Posted By pine tree
Smile How to deal with the locked out coach issue

Have you or the DW ever been locked out of your RV? I know, I know somebody is going to have some smart comment about how that might be a good thing with respect to the DW. Well, not for me. I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,758
Posted By pine tree
Hey Sarge, I'm just trying to be helpful...

Hey Sarge,

I'm just trying to be helpful here. Please read my original thread for an answer to your question. I will never make claim to a vast base of knowledge. Just stumbling along, one foot...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,758
Posted By pine tree
Sarge, Thanks, we do not have the plastic...

Sarge,
Thanks, we do not have the plastic device you refer to on our rig. Thank anyway.
Stogie,
Yes, I too use the tape on the door bolt routine. The other rattles over powered.
Jim,
Good luck,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,758
Posted By pine tree
Hi Sarge, My ears are all shot out too, so I...

Hi Sarge,
My ears are all shot out too, so I understand. I could still hear my "Now gone" rattles so that gives you an idea of how bad they were.

What I don't undersatnd is the "little plactic...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-20-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,864
Posted By pine tree
2001 Journey 36GD 52,000 miles of which 12,000...

2001 Journey 36GD 52,000 miles of which 12,000 are mine. Bought the rig 18 months ago and we love it. I think you must understand that when you buy a used M/H there are going to be some repair and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,758
Posted By pine tree
Smile Fixed the anoying Winny door rattle

Our 2001 36GD Journey is solid as a rock except for a very anoying little rattle coming from the door area. I tried every thing I could think of short of taking the door apart to find this little...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By pine tree
Smile Replacing worn compartment hold-open

Our 2001 Journey has experienced several compartment door hold-open air spring failures. One simply got "stuck" and would not open more than about half one third way. I discovered the piston had been...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-05-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,002
Posted By pine tree
Tnanks again everyone. I am sure there are only...

Tnanks again everyone. I am sure there are only two manual control switches. I agree they are wired three way. It must be the icemaker as suggested by Porchdog. I therefore will add a cutoff inline...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-30-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,002
Posted By pine tree
Thanks Porchdog, Your idea makes perfect...

Thanks Porchdog,

Your idea makes perfect sense. To avoid the frig. demand problem I will go with my original plan to add an in line shut off switch to the pump power supply. That should cure the...
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