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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 382
Posted By Pelledan
Is it the first compartment behind the front...

Is it the first compartment behind the front tire? If so, the seam where the side wall of that compartment facing the tire meets the floor of the compartment may be compromised. Check that lower seam...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,607
Posted By Pelledan
That keyless module is under the dash, about...

That keyless module is under the dash, about center or a bit to the left of center. It is covered with a piece of paper that's imprinted with a black circle, like a target on it. Can't miss it.

Dan
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Pelledan
:thumb: Agree, and thanks for your help! Dan

:thumb: Agree, and thanks for your help!

Dan
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Pelledan
It took some doing, but the mysteries have been...

It took some doing, but the mysteries have been solved!. That water inlet port at the dump station that we thought might be the black tank rinse is indeed the camp ground water inlet. We pressurized...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2023, 05:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Pelledan
Hello again, Here is a pic of the...

Hello again,
Here is a pic of the Identification wall plate in my friends RV. His RV is definitely a 1998 Adventure 34WQ Diesel. I'll be at his home in a few days and will look for a more logical...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Pelledan
Right now, I'm 200 miles from where this coach...

Right now, I'm 200 miles from where this coach is, but here's what I know for sure. 1) It is an Adventurer (at least the exterior decals say that) 2) It has a Cummins 5.9 ISB diesel. If I'm not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Pelledan
I have the year earlier than yours in a Journey...

I have the year earlier than yours in a Journey and our layouts are the same. However, that 1998 is a bit of a challenge. The manual instructions are at best vague. The 1/4 turn isolation valves are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By Pelledan
1998 Adventure Diesel 34 Plumbing Questions

Hello everyone, I'm trying to assist a friend who has purchased a '98 Adventure Diesel. I think it is a 34 WQ. The manuals came with the unit but are difficult to understand. It appears that the camp...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-11-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By Pelledan
Odd ceiling lamp LED conversion

Hello everyone,
I have a 2006 Winnebago Journey SE and above the "One Place" that houses my generator on/off, tank levels, converter/charger, and such, there is a small round ceiling mounted lamp...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,685
Posted By Pelledan
Cleaning Radiator & CAC

At now 60K miles I took a peek at the engine cooling system on my '06 Journey with a Cummins 5.9 ISB.. I've never had an overheating situation and the coolant temp gauge always sits halfway between...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By Pelledan
Steve, I recently received my Autoformer and...

Steve,

I recently received my Autoformer and am now in a bit of a quandary. My intent is to use this device only when the campground voltage is low enough to warrant it. My electrical compartment...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-16-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By Pelledan
Hi Steve, I ended up calling the folks at...

Hi Steve,

I ended up calling the folks at Progressive Industries and they too told me there would be no concerns with the two protection systems in series. The Autoformer with the new updated...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,882
Posted By Pelledan
The genny on my '06 Journey starts the same way....

The genny on my '06 Journey starts the same way. Press and hold the start switch and you will hear some clicking until the gen fires. The colder the weather, the longer the switch needs to be held in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-03-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,696
Posted By Pelledan
Autoformer with Surge Protection

Last season I was at a campground near Memphis and for the third time in the last 4 years I had issue with campground voltage. It was between 109 and 110 (checked with digital meter at the pylon)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-25-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,907
Posted By Pelledan
Like I said before, this is perplexing. The fact...

Like I said before, this is perplexing. The fact that the propane works says the ECO-STAT are not the problem. The fact that the heater works on electric for an hour before triggering a fault says...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-25-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,907
Posted By Pelledan
This is indeed perplexing. The fact that the unit...

This is indeed perplexing. The fact that the unit works fine on propane, but does so on electric for only 60 minutes before going into fault is a head scratcher. On one hand it points again to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-21-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,907
Posted By Pelledan
There is a group of wires that connects to a...

There is a group of wires that connects to a terminal on the circuit board located in the upper right side of the water heater. Remove the connection from the circuit board and clean the male end of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-20-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,907
Posted By Pelledan
Any RV dealer will probably have the kit in...

Any RV dealer will probably have the kit in stock. The kit contains the two sensors, new springs and a new peel-and-stick black seal patch that covers them. When I replaced my set in 2013, the kit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-19-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,907
Posted By Pelledan
x2 what Old Biscuit said. The ECO-STAT his most...

x2 what Old Biscuit said. The ECO-STAT his most likely the culprit. They come together as a kit and there are You Tube videos that walk you through the procedure to replace them. If this is the first...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-11-2016, 05:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,078
Posted By Pelledan
Can you describe the procedure you used to remove...

Can you describe the procedure you used to remove the bulb?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-10-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,078
Posted By Pelledan
Those bulbs are difficult to get to without...

Those bulbs are difficult to get to without removing the entire headlight assembly. The turn signals are the outer third of the assembly. The standard driving lights are the center third and the high...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,424
Posted By Pelledan
Fire Up, while I have not yet experienced glue...

Fire Up, while I have not yet experienced glue joint failure ('06 Journey) your pictures tell the tale very clearly. My guess is the initial epoxy adhesion to the fiberglass was due to its rough...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-10-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,105
Posted By Pelledan
I had to replace mine a year or so ago and after...

I had to replace mine a year or so ago and after walking into every auto parts store I could find, I walked out empty handed. No one carries that bulb in that size. I ended up contacting the dealer...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-18-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
Duh! That's the 5th fuse from the left is the...

Duh! That's the 5th fuse from the left is the LEFT turn signal!!

Sorry,
Dan
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-18-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
OK, I found it. The rear facing wall of the...

OK, I found it. The rear facing wall of the electrical compartment has a removable panel. Behind the panel are 2 small electrical boxes, one atop the other. The upper one is the one with the fuses...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By Pelledan
Before you replace, read the instructions for...

Before you replace, read the instructions for room retraction that came in your Info Case. It states that once the room comes in, continue holding the retract button for an additional 5 to 10...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-26-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
While I still don't have the answer to my plight,...

While I still don't have the answer to my plight, I was able to capture a Youtube screen that shows my exact same unit's electrical bay. Note the black box (red arrow) below the inverter/charger....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-25-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
Thanks for the heads up Mark. That power panel in...

Thanks for the heads up Mark. That power panel in the pix of the 04 Journey looks very similar to mine. Theirs is a 39' and mine is a 36' but I doubt if that is an issue. I just tried to browse the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-25-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
Scooterbob, this is just a shot in the dark, BUT...

Scooterbob, this is just a shot in the dark, BUT I see that your circuit breaker panel is held to another panel by 4 screws. Also, there is verbiage on that panel indicating that relays are nearby....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-25-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
Thank you both. For as many times I've been in...

Thank you both. For as many times I've been in that electrical compartment I can't recall seeing anything other than the power cord, transfer switch and inverter/charger. However, I was never looking...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-24-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,505
Posted By Pelledan
The Toad's brake & turn signals

Hi all,
It's nearing spring and I have an unsolved problem from last year that I need to tend to. During our last trip I lost the left brake & turn signal light on the toad. When I checked the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-24-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,736
Posted By Pelledan
Your unit has the often overlooked 104 micron...

Your unit has the often overlooked 104 micron fuel filter along with the standard screw on fuel filter. That 104 micron fuel strainer is located on the inside of the passenger frame rail just above...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,866
Posted By Pelledan
There are two "L" brackets glued to the front cap...

There are two "L" brackets glued to the front cap that hold each headlamp in place. Each bracket has two fasteners that secure the headlamp to the bracket. So that's 4 fasteners per headlamp. The...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
Posted By Pelledan
If the engine is a Cummins, there is a 104 micron...

If the engine is a Cummins, there is a 104 micron fuel filter located on the inside of the passenger side frame rail just above the right rear air suspension bag. Fuel goes through it before it goes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-19-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,707
Posted By Pelledan
I must say that I stand corrected regarding the...

I must say that I stand corrected regarding the efficiency of heat pumps. When we bought our unit 5 years ago the previous owner demonstrated all the operational components of the RV including the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,707
Posted By Pelledan
Heat pumps are air conditioners basically running...

Heat pumps are air conditioners basically running in reverse. They absorb heat from the outside and reject it to the inside. They can only operate that way with an outdoor temp above about 35-40...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-31-2015, 05:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,524
Posted By Pelledan
No, I didn't pull the dash cover. I was able to...

No, I didn't pull the dash cover. I was able to diagnose and repair by laying down in front between the driver's seat and the dash. The duct was visible from there.

Dan
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-30-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,524
Posted By Pelledan
I've got an '06 Journey, so the basic assembly is...

I've got an '06 Journey, so the basic assembly is the same. I had a very similar situation on my dash heat and found that the main flex duct (about 2-3" in diameter) behind the lower dash had a 2"...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-26-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,364
Posted By Pelledan
What you describe is very common. The brakes get...

What you describe is very common. The brakes get wet in the rain and since they are a sintered metal composite, they will corrode to the brake drums when contact is allowed for long periods of time....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,733
Posted By Pelledan
X2 on checking BOTH compressors are running. The...

X2 on checking BOTH compressors are running. The best way to do that is to unplug from campground power and start your generator. Look on your power panel and wait for the generator power to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-13-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,700
Posted By Pelledan
I also have an '06 Journey and each headlight...

I also have an '06 Journey and each headlight assembly is attached to 2 brackets to the inside of the front cap. Each side of the assembly is fastened to its bracket with small nut/bolt sets. I found...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,503
Posted By Pelledan
The rule of thumb for air conditioning is that...

The rule of thumb for air conditioning is that the cool air coming out of the outlets should be about 18-20* cooler that the ambient air in the coach. That said, you should have been able to get...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-20-2015, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Pelledan
The actual control knob (Heat;Vent; A/C; etc) is...

The actual control knob (Heat;Vent; A/C; etc) is connected to a vacuum manifold with about 5 different vacuum lines connected to it. Each of those lines needs to be vacuum checked that they are leak...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-18-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Pelledan
That pump provides the vacuum to operate the A/C,...

That pump provides the vacuum to operate the A/C, Heat, and vent position controls for the dash controled environmental systems.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-04-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,607
Posted By Pelledan
Duh! Thanks Cbeierl, evidently my excitement...

Duh!
Thanks Cbeierl, evidently my excitement interfered with my eyesight.

Dan
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-04-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,607
Posted By Pelledan
Thanks Flyfsher, but I'm also a tad confused. I...

Thanks Flyfsher, but I'm also a tad confused. I took a look at the website and the remote that the OP used has lock and unlock buttons that I assume would operate the main door. Do the hatch and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-03-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,607
Posted By Pelledan
Flyfshr, I too have a 2006 Journey. Once you...

Flyfshr,

I too have a 2006 Journey. Once you locate that black box can you post a pix of its location?

Thanks, Dan
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,049
Posted By Pelledan
I have the '06 Journey 36G which is the...

I have the '06 Journey 36G which is the Meridian's sister ship. I have the Cummins 300, but neither power nor propulsion is relevant to the problem. I had the exact same thing happen and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-01-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,570
Posted By Pelledan
This is just a guess. Your pump should not be...

This is just a guess. Your pump should not be running if you are attached to city water. Turn off the pump as you do not need it. If the city water pressure is lower than that the high pressure...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-28-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By Pelledan
The fog lights operate on the 12 volt system....

The fog lights operate on the 12 volt system. Lift the "hood" on the front exterior of the RV. There are 12 volt circuit breakers located behind the black cover panel you will be looking at. The...
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