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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-03-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,538
Posted By Suncircles
Location of SCSI/Frigette in 2005 Journey 36G

My "black box" was located under the instrument panel cover on the far left front side. It had a bunch of wire harnesses running over it. It was covered with black paper with a circle printed in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,538
Posted By Suncircles
Thank you 2BuckeyeHams for your very informative...

Thank you 2BuckeyeHams for your very informative information. I have a 2005 Winnebago Journey 36G and your post was very helpful for me! Our one remaining remote went through the wash and was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,283
Posted By Suncircles
Resin-based countertops (like Corian) do have...

Resin-based countertops (like Corian) do have repair kits to fill cracks with a matching liquid resin mix which will set up. After setting up, the filler can be sanded down and polished, yielding a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-12-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,787
Posted By Suncircles
Talk to Winnebago first. About 4 years ago I...

Talk to Winnebago first. About 4 years ago I took them up on their off to do the re-paint gratis if I took it to Forest City.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-07-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By Suncircles
Thank all of you for suggestions on hub covers.

Great suggestions from all. Freightliner - Tollison did not have in stock and would order. Neither did Freightliner - Chandler have them in stock. Was unable to find any 22.5" in truck junk yards...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By Suncircles
Help on locating Freightliner hub cover 22"

I just broke down and replace my tires on my 2005 Journey 36G. I felt that 7 year-old tires was "pushing" my luck. But, as you might guess, the installer didn't replace one of the front axle hub...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,284
Posted By Suncircles
In order to save propane I have two small...

In order to save propane I have two small electric strip heaters with fans which I plug in and set when the outside temperature goes below 30 degrees. Otherwise my stock thermostat will...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-12-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,422
Posted By Suncircles
I had the same problem. I made the following...

I had the same problem. I made the following repairs and modifications to the entrance door. Because the door had be swinging back greater than 90 degrees for some time the hinges had "opened...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-26-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,380
Posted By Suncircles
Should you chose to do the job yourself, the only...

Should you chose to do the job yourself, the only difficult part is the removal of the existing "boat anchor". The following is a post I placed on the replacement of my front TV in my '05 Journey...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-30-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,928
Posted By Suncircles
I don't have the opportunity to store my Journey...

I don't have the opportunity to store my Journey under cover, so it has been my experience that the solar chassis battery charger doesn't keep the batteries charged up. In fact, I am not sure what...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-30-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,928
Posted By Suncircles
Jupiter: SVTotem is absolutely right. I...

Jupiter:

SVTotem is absolutely right. I have been debating on putting a knife disconnect switch between the outgoing negative post of the chassis batteries and the cable, but haven't done it yet....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-29-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,928
Posted By Suncircles
Jupiter; I assume with all the good comments...

Jupiter;

I assume with all the good comments about the CAT C7 that you are going to purchase the '05 Journey. Once you get it check to see if you have a Trik-L-Starter or a Xantrex Echo Charger...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,554
Posted By Suncircles
Sounds like Pettit EasyPoxy Topside Boat Paint...

Sounds like Pettit EasyPoxy Topside Boat Paint (https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=1329) should be a good solution to the roof chalking problem. Winnebago should be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,471
Posted By Suncircles
Roof Protection with Mop & Glo or Future acrylic floor polish

I have noticed that a number of Winnebago coach owners have mentioned in this blog that they have used Mop & Glo or Future acrylic floor polish to protect their Fiberglass roofs. I am curious how...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,554
Posted By Suncircles
Chalking of Fiberglass Roof on Journey

My fiberglass roof on my 2005 Journey chalks here in the Southwest, and, as most of you know, this results in white streaks down the side of the coach. This is apparently a well know phenomena with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-23-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,426
Posted By Suncircles
I picked DISH over DirectTV solely because I have...

I picked DISH over DirectTV solely because I have a Winegard RoadTrip Sat. Dish Dome on the roof of my Journey. A Winegard Rep. said that their systems were more compatible, and thus worked better,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,141
Posted By Suncircles
I had the same problem. I replaced the hardware...

I had the same problem. I replaced the hardware as described previously and took further measures to prevent future damage by making the following repairs and modifications to the entrance door. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-16-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,535
Posted By Suncircles
We have a Winegard Roadtrip Dome Antenna and have...

We have a Winegard Roadtrip Dome Antenna and have little complaints about it. We also have DISH service with HD at the house and use the same receiver both at home and on the road. The only...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,138
Posted By Suncircles
MaverickBBD and others hit just about all the...

MaverickBBD and others hit just about all the highlights that I could think of looking for. One important addition I would like to make is the recommendation to add a Trik-L-Start to the coach if it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-13-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,958
Posted By Suncircles
DW loves our Euro chair. Foot stool goes upside...

DW loves our Euro chair. Foot stool goes upside down on the bed while on the road. I prefer a recliner, but will settle for the Euro over a barrel in a pinch.

Suncircles
2005 Winnebago Journey...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,211
Posted By Suncircles
I can only comment on our experience. We have a...

I can only comment on our experience. We have a 2006 Honda CRV two-wheel drive and it has been great as a 4-wheel down toad. We had to make no modifications to the vehicle and the odometer does NOT...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-03-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,426
Posted By Suncircles
Looks like a great installation job. But,...

Looks like a great installation job. But, instead of using angle iron pieces, I used the $19.95 Flat Screen mounting bracket system found in IKEA stores (or ikea.com). The bracket has hanging...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,911
Posted By Suncircles
The rope idea is a good idea. I would think...

The rope idea is a good idea. I would think though that a natural fiber rope would be much more "wick-able" than a polymer rope?

I had an additional problem last Feb. in Tennessee when the pool...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-14-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,356
Posted By Suncircles
I have the 7' collapsible ladder which came with...

I have the 7' collapsible ladder which came with the coach. It satisfies all the needs I have in working around the coach. It folds down to an approximately 4"x4"x7' configuration and is stored in...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-08-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,406
Posted By Suncircles
We have the RestEasy sofa in our '05 Journey and...

We have the RestEasy sofa in our '05 Journey and yes, the upholstery is ugly and yes, it makes a lot of noise when being deployed. To ease the appearance DW made a cover for the sofa that softens...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-12-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,685
Posted By Suncircles
I tried to get my pump and leaking bag problems...

I tried to get my pump and leaking bag problems addressed by Sleep Comfort, but since I was the 2nd owner, the warranty was void.

Suncircles
2005 Journey 36G with 2006 CRV Toad
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,685
Posted By Suncircles
We recently removed our "Sleep by Number"...

We recently removed our "Sleep by Number" mattress from our MH and replaced it with a pillow top Sealy mattress. The reasons are two fold. First, we had to replaced the pump twice and had to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-30-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,472
Posted By Suncircles
GENECOP and bdpreece; Thank you for the...

GENECOP and bdpreece;

Thank you for the Cyclone suggestion. I went out today and bought a Cyclone Vent System from CW. I will climb up on the roof and do the "fix" when the temperature drops...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,437
Posted By Suncircles
The basic question I have is "Why do you want to...

The basic question I have is "Why do you want to have 30 or 50 amp service for your RV at your home?" If all you want to do is keep the batteries charged, run the TV, or vacuuming out the coach,...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-27-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,472
Posted By Suncircles
Thank you for all the input. It seems that I am...

Thank you for all the input. It seems that I am not the only one who has had this problem. Cutting the vent pipe and inserting a 2 inch extension seems to be the simplest solution.

I believe the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-24-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,472
Posted By Suncircles
Black Water Tank Vent Pipe Question

The vent pipe from my black water tank has pulled itself down from out of the roof flange about 2" and now vents tank fumes directly into the coach. On my '05 Journey 36G this vent pipe is behind...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-22-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By Suncircles
Don't forget to test drive it for a day or so...

Don't forget to test drive it for a day or so around the Valley. Many, many RV parks are empty in Mesa, so spend a night in one checking out all the "mechanicals" including the plumbing and air...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By Suncircles
For those interested in purchasing the National...

For those interested in purchasing the National Geographic Video: "Ultimate Factories: Winnebago" it can be purchased for $19.95 + S&H from the following NG link:

Ultimate Factories: Winnebago DVD...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,555
Posted By Suncircles
DW and I just replaced the cords on a third shade...

DW and I just replaced the cords on a third shade system in our MH. A crude analysis as to why the cords become frayed and then break seems to be due to burrs around the holes in the center metal...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-23-2009, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,084
Posted By Suncircles
I had the same problem with our Easy Rest Sofa in...

I had the same problem with our Easy Rest Sofa in our 2005 Winnebago Journey 36G. The operating mechanism became slower and slower until it quite working all together. Fortunately it was still in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,879
Posted By Suncircles
Like others, we use a couple of the "screw out"...

Like others, we use a couple of the "screw out" shower rods, one across the shower stall and the other in the toilet room of '05 Journey 36G. To keep things from sliding around on the road, we use...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,288
Posted By Suncircles
I did everything mentioned by the others above...

I did everything mentioned by the others above about a year ago and have had no problems with my batteries keeping their charge during storage. I bought and installed the Trik-L-Start (about $50)...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-03-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,727
Posted By Suncircles
We made the conversion from gas to diesel early...

We made the conversion from gas to diesel early in 2008 and have zero regrets. We also went from no slides to space,space, space!!!! We went from a 2-door to a 4-door refrigerator and a microwave...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-27-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,487
Posted By Suncircles
We park our rig behind our stick house on the...

We park our rig behind our stick house on the north side. The house does block some of the sun from shining on the rig but the western sun still heats it up in the late afternoon. I would love to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,376
Posted By Suncircles
This is a timely post for my 2005 Journey 36G...

This is a timely post for my 2005 Journey 36G also. A couple of months ago I inspected the seals above the gutter rails and along the front and rear cap seams and found significant cracking in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-16-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,095
Posted By Suncircles
My "door check" mechanism on our 2005 Journey 36G...

My "door check" mechanism on our 2005 Journey 36G DP had no problem with the wind closing the door, but when the door is opened there is a loud POP as the springs of the door check ride along the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-09-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,624
Posted By Suncircles
MrTransistor: Thanks also for the very...

MrTransistor:

Thanks also for the very useful, detailed information. Our stick house is in the ABQ area and I may take you up on your offer. My '05 Journey has only 17,000 miles on it, so I am...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-08-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,624
Posted By Suncircles
I also want to follow this thread very closely. ...

I also want to follow this thread very closely. We have a 2005 Journey 36G with the same Cat C7 350hp engine and we have gotten an average 7.5 mpg for all our trips. We live at an elevation of one...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,457
Posted By Suncircles
HWH Tech Support needs to here this problem. ...

HWH Tech Support needs to here this problem. 1-800 321-3494. Joe Portilli has been extremely helpful for my Jack problems. Joe is also highly respected at the dealership service center where I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,720
Posted By Suncircles
As mentioned by many above the "solid surface"...

As mentioned by many above the "solid surface" countertop materials are generally installed with a satin finish. The acrylic or polyester material base is relatively soft and can scratch easily. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-26-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,580
Posted By Suncircles
This thread so far is great news regarding the...

This thread so far is great news regarding the fumoto! I took my MH to the lovsl Cat Dealership to have it serviced for its first time and asked if I could have a fumoto installed. The shop foreman...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-17-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By Suncircles
Kix: Thank you for the input. There is a...

Kix: Thank you for the input. There is a mattress manufacturer here in my hometown also. I will take you information and talk to them directly to get their opinion. I was worried about putting a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-16-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By Suncircles
I know that I am in a minority, but the DW and I...

I know that I am in a minority, but the DW and I are unhappy with our Sleep Comfort bed that was a stock item in our 2005 Journey. In fact we have started looking for a replacement pillowed queen...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,896
Posted By Suncircles
SteveG: Yes, that is the stone guard. ...

SteveG:

Yes, that is the stone guard. "Pluck" the bottom of the stone guard like you would pluck a string of a guitar. I think you know where I am going. If a solid sound, then you are OK. If...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2009, 10:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,896
Posted By Suncircles
Don't the photo fool you. The stone guard looks...

Don't the photo fool you. The stone guard looks like it is within 1 inch of the tires. The photo was taken with the air let out of the suspension. I should have mentioned that the stone guard is...
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