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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-16-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By dsbike
I use Saferide RV Motor Club through FMCA. We had...

I use Saferide RV Motor Club through FMCA. We had our 2013 Journey 43' towed by a flatbed trailer from the Alabama Georga Line to Birmingham AL Frieghtliner. 99 miles. We were in the first rest area...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,225
Posted By dsbike
You do not mention the brand of your batteries. I...

You do not mention the brand of your batteries. I installed Lion Energy batteries & I had the same issues as you seem to be having. I contacted Lion Energy & they sent me the correct settings for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-04-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,674
Posted By dsbike
I have toad my parents Honda accord on a tow...

I have toad my parents Honda accord on a tow dolly for several years. No brakes on the tow dolly. Never knew I didn’t have the additional braking. Before you all jump on me about it. It is what it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2020, 04:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By dsbike
al1florida, I will concede in this debate. After...

al1florida, I will concede in this debate. After more research not all silicone lubricant or plumbers puddy is food grade. Be careful what you use. After more research I read that the plumbers puddy...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 05:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By dsbike
I have to disagree with you on the petroleum...

I have to disagree with you on the petroleum theory. Plumbers silicone is petroleum based. I/we have been using vaseline & other petroleum products on seals for my entire career as an aircraft...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-28-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By dsbike
My 2013 Journey had the same issue. It was caused...

My 2013 Journey had the same issue. It was caused by the check valve in the pump. First thing I did was rebuild the check valve with a new kit. That worked for a few months until we were on the road...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By dsbike
I have this same slide topper awning cover on my...

I have this same slide topper awning cover on my 2013 Journey slides. I do not have the wide gap you have. However the leaves still get under & between the cover & awning. After the leaves fall I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-21-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 568
Posted By dsbike
Made the move

Hi I am checking out our new forum dedicated to Winnebago products. 2013 Journey 42e
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2016, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Posted By dsbike
There are 2 screws on each end of the slide cover...

There are 2 screws on each end of the slide cover that go fore & aft. They are in the plastic end cap. Take one end off at a time, let the cover droop and clean out the leaves. put that end back on...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-14-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,381
Posted By dsbike
Here's an update to my Matrix system; As I...

Here's an update to my Matrix system; As I mentioned in the previous post I bought a new power supply form Pace. Initially it did not seem to make any difference. However after leaving my motor home...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-13-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,381
Posted By dsbike
Ranger Smith, my bypass is an HDMI from the...

Ranger Smith, my bypass is an HDMI from the Matrix output for component #4 directly to the back of the tv. The ir is not working. This is only temporary until I get another system to replace this...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-11-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,381
Posted By dsbike
XBoater, I have the Matrix with the CAT 5/6...

XBoater, I have the Matrix with the CAT 5/6 cables & and am having major issues with mine also. I have a gen 1 system which says Matrix 4x4 on the front. Pace sold me a new power supply which did...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-19-2016, 05:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,602
Posted By dsbike
I talked to Pace the other day after posting...

I talked to Pace the other day after posting this. This is what I found out from Pace & my own troubleshooting of playing with this system for about 6 hours. I can't find another system that uses the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,602
Posted By dsbike
I would like to reopen this sleeping post. I...

I would like to reopen this sleeping post.

I have this same Matrix splitter in my 2013 Journey 42e. All was working fine until our trip across county last week. Although I can't say this system...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By dsbike
Glad to see you got it working. I sent you a PM

Glad to see you got it working. I sent you a PM
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-24-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By dsbike
Sorry for the late response, I was traveling in...

Sorry for the late response, I was traveling in the SE yesterday & didn't get back to my computer.
The magnetic switch is located at the rear edge of the door (handle / latch edge) about 6 inches...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-22-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By dsbike
RvWarner, the yellow wire goes to the 2nd from...

RvWarner, the yellow wire goes to the 2nd from the top, Wm on top, Kd 3rd, & then of coarse the last one on bottom. What I found was that with the WM & Yellow in the correct position the lock did not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-21-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By dsbike
ChasA Yes I am doing that however I can not find...

ChasA Yes I am doing that however I can not find the one for the inside of the passenger door. But this is what I have found so far. Door locking mechanism gets power only when the switch or keyfob...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-21-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,327
Posted By dsbike
2013 Journey 42E electric door lock & step wiring

Here's my issues. Steps were working fine, then the door electric lock stopped working. I pulled the contact out of the door jam & the wires came off the back side. Very poor setup for attaching...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2015, 04:48 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,284
Posted By dsbike
You're welcome macnut. Wayne, just get a piece...

You're welcome macnut.
Wayne, just get a piece of rubber hose that will fit snug on the end of the baster that is long enough to reach the bottom of the sump.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-22-2015, 05:37 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,284
Posted By dsbike
That link did not seem to work for me after I...

That link did not seem to work for me after I posted it. Lets try it again : https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/support/technical-information-sheets/0295.pdf
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-22-2015, 05:34 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,284
Posted By dsbike
You have to siphon it out.I used a small suction...

You have to siphon it out.I used a small suction pump. Then follow this procedure from the manufactures tech page https://lci1.com/assets/content/suppo...heets/0295.pdf
I found through this forum & I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,284
Posted By dsbike
After doing a fluid change & adding the CAT...

After doing a fluid change & adding the CAT hydraulic fluid additive. I have had an opportunity to run the jacks several times in varying outside temps from 70'+ to 35'. The next day after the fluid...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,284
Posted By dsbike
Update on my jacks

I posted last week that I would do some maintance on the Lippert jack system. Here are my findings & what I did. Hopefully I corrected something.
First thing I did was go to the manufactures...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,284
Posted By dsbike
I just read this entire post. We have had the...

I just read this entire post. We have had the buzzer & light occasionally over the past 3 years, but after doing a retract it would not come back. Knowing that any shop I took it to would most likely...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-13-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,148
Posted By dsbike
I would suspect the water drain on the 2012...

I would suspect the water drain on the 2012 model, If like my 2013 Journey they are plumbed with a tube that discharges the water below the coach. It could be clogged.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-01-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,308
Posted By dsbike
Neither of these are propane regulators. However...

Neither of these are propane regulators. However I do not recall a Coleman stove with white gas having a regulator. The regulator regulates propane at apprx 11 inches on a water scale. If you Tee...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-25-2015, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,308
Posted By dsbike
I need to disagree with those of you that say you...

I need to disagree with those of you that say you can't run the Weber Q off of the Winnebago quick connect fitting. I purchased this hose or similar form Amazon Mr. Heater F271470 15-Feet Propane...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-25-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,942
Posted By dsbike
My alarm is tied into the parking brake. If the...

My alarm is tied into the parking brake. If the brake is not set, the engine is running & a jack is down then I get the alarm. If the brake is set no alarm.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-23-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,787
Posted By dsbike
Thanks for the info, I need one that is LED for a...

Thanks for the info, I need one that is LED for a sidemarker light. I emailed Glo Bright but they never replied. I ended up with a incandescant like your for about the same price you paid from my...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-26-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,757
Posted By dsbike
Did you try a reset of water level? Hold both...

Did you try a reset of water level? Hold both buttons until unit fills.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-16-2014, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,709
Posted By dsbike
When plugged in, all batteries should get...

When plugged in, all batteries should get charged. Never add acid to a used battery, only distilled water.
Leaving the rv stored for 3 days with no external electric supplied & frig empty, I would...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-02-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,714
Posted By dsbike
Alignment needed of the chassis is normal,...

Alignment needed of the chassis is normal, Frieghtliner does it at their factory, but most rv manufactures do not repeat it after installing the house on the chassis. The thought behind this is you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-01-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,714
Posted By dsbike
When returning for warranty work issues on my...

When returning for warranty work issues on my 2013 Journey, My service manager only had to send pics on the big items. However he did need to get approval on all covered repairs. The first time I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-31-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,833
Posted By dsbike
Lndixon, I did get this fixed with the help of...

Lndixon, I did get this fixed with the help of this forum & specifically Dengraham.
The following is the information he gave me: " Let me try to help with these issues, if I can.
First, it is not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,792
Posted By dsbike
The 40lb tank just fits in one of the...

The 40lb tank just fits in one of the compartments just forward of the rear wheels inside a milk carton & then I use a strap to secure it from moving. I filled it in Dec before we went to Tucson & It...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2014, 06:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,792
Posted By dsbike
We also have the 42e. We were looking for the 40...

We also have the 42e. We were looking for the 40 in 2013 when we decided on the 42. There were a couple of factors that changed our minds, the better handling of the 42e with the tag axle, the higher...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-04-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,799
Posted By dsbike
X2, gotta love the no maintenance...

X2, gotta love the no maintenance batteries.:dance:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-11-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,855
Posted By dsbike
SO here I am with a 2013 Journey, we really liked...

SO here I am with a 2013 Journey, we really liked the Tour, but the Journey was at the top of our price range. After reading this post & other posts about the Tour, I am very glad we purchased the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By dsbike
Kelm130. Glad you had a good time in Gaffney. We...

Kelm130. Glad you had a good time in Gaffney. We were there for 8 months for my DW's job, I work about 45 min from there. However we live north of Charlotte.

We had the service done last fall on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,396
Posted By dsbike
I had the 6 month & 1 year service completed at...

I had the 6 month & 1 year service completed at the same time, missed the 6 month service on the new Winnebago. Most likely most people will miss the 6 month on a new unit because the unit may be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-09-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,795
Posted By dsbike
Jb, if you do make an offer on this Tour, take...

Jb, if you do make an offer on this Tour, take into consideration that all required chassis maintenance should be done for the actual age of the chassis. The actual age is the date Frieghtliner took...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,975
Posted By dsbike
Fla tom, Call Eric Botts at RVP (RV Products) at...

Fla tom, Call Eric Botts at RVP (RV Products) at Airxcel. The only number I have is (316) 832-3400. This is Coleman. Eric Botts is one of the customer service techs that should be able to help you....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,975
Posted By dsbike
Not all claims are handled the same from...

Not all claims are handled the same from Winnebago. I bought my 2013 Journey new in January 2013. During the precheck at purchase, I noticed the generator cowling was not adjusted correctly & had...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,576
Posted By dsbike
I had the same problem on the first overnight...

I had the same problem on the first overnight with my Journey. Did as Jupiter suggest per the Lippert tech. Message cleared, then he proceeded to tell me there is a tech service bulletin for this. If...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-07-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,855
Posted By dsbike
As I have stated in past posts, I am a aircraft...

As I have stated in past posts, I am a aircraft mechanic for a major airline. Could you just imagine if Boeing or Airbus was to miss just a few screws let alone a major component misalignment or...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-04-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,855
Posted By dsbike
We are happy with our 2013 Journey. We did have...

We are happy with our 2013 Journey. We did have an issue with the heat pumps that was very frustrating. But through this forum we were directed to a contact at Coleman & our repairs have fixed the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,975
Posted By dsbike
I have to agree with Shadowcatche. I would be...

I have to agree with Shadowcatche. I would be sitting in the parking lot in Forest City the first chance I get & I wouldn't leave until this was repaired properly. They have an obligation to make...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,118
Posted By dsbike
Cliff, when I calculated the fuel I actually put...

Cliff, when I calculated the fuel I actually put in the tank & the mileage for that portion the computer & my calculations did not always match either, but the overall result was pretty close. If I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-20-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,181
Posted By dsbike
I do have the ability to have PIP on the lower...

I do have the ability to have PIP on the lower screen, but for me it is too small. I don't think I have the ability to set either side view camera without the turnsignal switched on.
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