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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-24-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Posted By Jupiter
Ditto on the vacuum breakers. Had the same smell...

Ditto on the vacuum breakers. Had the same smell in our 36M and found the vac breaker under the sink was the culprit. I sealed the unit with tape temporarily and it ended up as a permanent fix. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-05-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,738
Posted By Jupiter
It's not the first time Winnebago offered the...

It's not the first time Winnebago offered the 3-year warranty for a new diesel. They also offered the same deal for any diesel purchased at the 2015 Hershey RV Show.

I'm somewhat surprised at...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-02-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,383
Posted By Jupiter
Dave, The newer power gear slide mechanism...

Dave,
The newer power gear slide mechanism works great. At first blush they do indeed appear to be flimsy but not so. No comparison to the Schwintek track slide in terms of reliability. The new...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-07-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,060
Posted By Jupiter
Ed, I don't have my manual at home right now,...

Ed,
I don't have my manual at home right now, but I'm pretty sure that INNOMAX is the manufacturer. Check out the RV air beds on the Innomax dot com website.

You might want to try to download...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-20-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,350
Posted By Jupiter
I checked on the propane hose recall some time...

I checked on the propane hose recall some time ago and I was NOT involved. However, Atwood had a recall from last November on their "on-demand" water heater, but neither Winnebago nor Atwood deemed...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-18-2016, 10:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,350
Posted By Jupiter
Rick, Agree, the pictures were terrible. Let...

Rick,
Agree, the pictures were terrible. Let me try to explain. The air intake on our 2016 Journey is located at the top of the rear cap on the drivers side. The combustion air travels straight...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-15-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,350
Posted By Jupiter
Did they say why they wouldn't do it?

Did they say why they wouldn't do it?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-14-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,350
Posted By Jupiter
I got the notice (2016 Journey) and crawled under...

I got the notice (2016 Journey) and crawled under to see what I had. I have the correct part and I indicated so on the return request. If you can remove / install a SS clamp you can change this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,120
Posted By Jupiter
Ken, I agree. Lately, it does seem like an...

Ken,
I agree. Lately, it does seem like an awful lot of coach A/C's are straining to keep things comfortable. Yes, if your getting a 20 degree delta T with your cooling unit, you need to look at...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,538
Posted By Jupiter
No, doesn't come that way but you can add...

No, doesn't come that way but you can add illumination rather easily if you like.

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-12-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,140
Posted By Jupiter
Yup, start capacitor would be my guess, too. I...

Yup, start capacitor would be my guess, too. I would keep it off until you can get it serviced. Very hard on the compressor motor windings to try to start under those conditions.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,257
Posted By Jupiter
Cherokee, Agree, the tough part is locating...

Cherokee,

Agree, the tough part is locating the XM receiver. Our 2016 Journey is a 38P and that's where I found our receiver. Yours may be elsewhere. It's a small black plastic piece (about 1"...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-10-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,521
Posted By Jupiter
Hi Conchman, Sorry, can't help with your...

Hi Conchman,

Sorry, can't help with your problem and agree that a call to Winnebago may be your best bet. I'm curious... what type of suspension and brake package does the Workhorse usher have?
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-09-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,521
Posted By Jupiter
Wow, that surprises me. I didn't know that was...

Wow, that surprises me. I didn't know that was ever offered, and would not have guessed that the Workhorse was capable of a diesel pusher arrangement. Learn something new every day :)

cheers,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-09-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,438
Posted By Jupiter
Glad you're getting "fixes" for your problems at...

Glad you're getting "fixes" for your problems at GNR. We had our coach since September and still have a few outstanding issues to repair. So many of the problems are simply related to poor...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-08-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,438
Posted By Jupiter
No, we're not going t make the GNR this year. ...

No, we're not going t make the GNR this year. Ditto on those features plus the nice bedroom / bathroom layout. Enjoy the GNR trip. We're planning to travel through Iowa later this year.

cheers,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-06-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,438
Posted By Jupiter
Hi Zeek, We're in PA but we get around. What...

Hi Zeek,
We're in PA but we get around. What feature(s) attracted you to the 38P?

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-05-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,438
Posted By Jupiter
Hey Zeek... ditto on the 38P. We're part of the...

Hey Zeek... ditto on the 38P. We're part of the very small 38P Winny group! Hope you like yours as much as we like ours :thumb:

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-19-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,862
Posted By Jupiter
Our 2016 Journey came with an on-demand water...

Our 2016 Journey came with an on-demand water heater and I'm seriously considering retrofitting to a tank water heater. I absolutely hate this model. Why? Well, you need to have nearly full flow...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-07-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,547
Posted By Jupiter
Troublehooting TIP for intermittent DVD output

Glad I found this thread because it lead me to the solution for our DVD viewing problem. :thumb:

2016 Journey - Our bedroom TV would nearly constantly lose signal when viewing a DVD. Tried all...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-30-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,570
Posted By Jupiter
Thanks, Jesse. That sounds similar to my...

Thanks, Jesse. That sounds similar to my experience. I take it the power supply is internal to the device?

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-30-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,570
Posted By Jupiter
Jesse (and others), What were the symptoms when...

Jesse (and others),
What were the symptoms when your system failed? Last time out I kept having to reset (off/on) because while watching a DVD in the bedroom, the signal would go off frequently......
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,079
Posted By Jupiter
Wow, Jesse! What a great wealth of knowledge,...

Wow, Jesse! What a great wealth of knowledge, and a terrific willingness to help! I always enjoy reading what you have to say.

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-30-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jupiter
Yes, we purchased the Xzilon protection and were...

Yes, we purchased the Xzilon protection and were very pleased with the product. A simple wash and dry had the coach looking great for the couple years we owned it. Never even thought about waxing...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,079
Posted By Jupiter
Just to be sure, you did try to raise the bed...

Just to be sure, you did try to raise the bed while NOT laying on it? I've noticed that if we're both laying on the bed while raising it, it will not usually overcome the weight load. We simply sit...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-23-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,309
Posted By Jupiter
I'm really surprised a 2014 Meridian didn't come...

I'm really surprised a 2014 Meridian didn't come prepped with a SAT antenna on the roof. If so, you can probably find the antenna cable behind the dash near the rear of the info center.

In any...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-09-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,268
Posted By Jupiter
Okay, you asked so in fairness, here's the...

Okay, you asked so in fairness, here's the shortest version I can provide Understand that it's with great reluctance that I share "why" we traded because I truly don't care to step on the toes of...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-07-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,296
Posted By Jupiter
Yeah, same thing happened to me for awhile. But...

Yeah, same thing happened to me for awhile. But then the rear furnace began working regularly (and still does) but the front went dead and stayed dead. I'm suspecting either the circuit board or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-07-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,268
Posted By Jupiter
We liked a lot about our 2013 36M, but the TV...

We liked a lot about our 2013 36M, but the TV locations were not on our list of things we liked. As rream pointed out we too occasionally would use both TV's when sitting at the table mostly in the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-04-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,296
Posted By Jupiter
BV - interested in reading about your fix. I'm...

BV - interested in reading about your fix. I'm having a similar problem with our front furnace, also 2016 Journey. Difference is that our furnace blower starts but it fails to ignite at all, not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-01-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,091
Posted By Jupiter
We traded for a 2016 Journey 38P. There was a...

We traded for a 2016 Journey 38P. There was a lot we liked about our 36M but that didn't stop us from our impulsive ways :D

The 38P houses a Cummins 380 ISC which has around 1,150Ft Lb torque. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-31-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,091
Posted By Jupiter
Actually, the 36M uses the Cummins 360hp ISB...

Actually, the 36M uses the Cummins 360hp ISB engine. We had a 2013 and in my opinion the 360 ISB was adequate in terms of acceleration and torque for towing on hills.

Keep in mind that I'm not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,687
Posted By Jupiter
I had the same type of squeaking that you're...

I had the same type of squeaking that you're describing on our last coach (2013 Journey). It was difficult to determine the exact location because 1) it wasn't constant, only when induced by road...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,257
Posted By Jupiter
CHECK ANTENNA - I think I fixed it

If you search this site for a fix for the dreaded CHECK ANTENNA message for Sirius XM radio you'll find many posts with good suggestions. Without getting in to all the suggestions, what finally...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-19-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,061
Posted By Jupiter
Wow... after all those attempts and still leaks? ...

Wow... after all those attempts and still leaks? I'm wondering if it isn't leaking somewhere on the frame besides the glass seal? Maybe a pinhole rusted through somewhere? Just guessing. Hope you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,466
Posted By Jupiter
oops... forgot this pic.

oops... forgot this pic.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,466
Posted By Jupiter
Sorry for the slow response. I just got around...

Sorry for the slow response. I just got around to pulling the wipers this afternoon. You're probably home by now and have already made your repair but here's some pics anywho :cool:

1/2" socket...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 55,689
Posted By Jupiter
Rick, the magnets actually connect end-to-end...

Rick, the magnets actually connect end-to-end (polarity) and not flat against each other. So, this creates only about an 1/8" gap between the frame and the door. I was wondering how to address the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-14-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 55,689
Posted By Jupiter
Yes, I did complete this project and it worked...

Yes, I did complete this project and it worked great :thumb:. Unfortunately, I did this on our previous coach (36M) and we've since bought another coach. I didn't take photos but I'll try to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-11-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,142
Posted By Jupiter
Gotcha:thumb: Yup, we're on the same page. ...

Gotcha:thumb: Yup, we're on the same page. Looking forward to see all the happenings over the next year or two.

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-11-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,466
Posted By Jupiter
Thanks Belladog. Good to know. I'm glad to hear...

Thanks Belladog. Good to know. I'm glad to hear that the arm teeth are softer. That may have saved my linkage!

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-10-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,142
Posted By Jupiter
I totally agree with you that moving diesel...

I totally agree with you that moving diesel production to the Oregon Plant is a really good move for Winnebago and for the skilled Oregon folks. But, I'm curious why you think the the only direction...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-10-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,466
Posted By Jupiter
Hmmm... guess this one stumped the group...

Hmmm... guess this one stumped the group :confused: Our good friends at Winnebago responded with an answer. The nut assembly for the shaft is located under the smooth cover which apparently simply...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-09-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,466
Posted By Jupiter
Wiper arm removal 2016 Journey?

I stopped by our storage facility and found out that the recent snow (nearly 30") came off the metal roof and straightened (not bent) my passenger side wiper arm straight down. The blade assembly is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By Jupiter
"Bingo" on both points :thumb: I remember having...

"Bingo" on both points :thumb: I remember having the same problem trying to start the generator on our first diesel. 36M is a great model. Enjoy!

cheers,
Joopy
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-28-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,575
Posted By Jupiter
So sorry to hear about your leak problem. We had...

So sorry to hear about your leak problem. We had a2013 36M that would occasionally drip water during periods of heavy rain from the ceiling joint directly over the entry steps. Never could find the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,491
Posted By Jupiter
Not sure about 2015, but 2016 units have newer...

Not sure about 2015, but 2016 units have newer style Power Gear slides. BIG improvement.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-22-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,491
Posted By Jupiter
Wow... not bashing Winnebago? How's that for...

Wow... not bashing Winnebago? How's that for brand loyalty? Winnebago is likely the most successful and prominent builder in the industry and overall, a good reputation for customer service. At...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-21-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,191
Posted By Jupiter
This is how I "fixed" the door arm on our last...

This is how I "fixed" the door arm on our last coach (2013 Journey).

I used a very large water pump pliers to squeeze the open slot in the arm to slightly close the opening just a little...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,009
Posted By Jupiter
no.

no.
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