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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-05-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,674
Posted By slapfoot
Subaru Forester

We have towed a 2016 Forester for years with no problems. We have a Blue Ox tow bar and baseplate and use the RVI Brake and tire pressure monitoring system.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-27-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,755
Posted By slapfoot
Get mine on Amazon.

Get mine on Amazon.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-30-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,353
Posted By slapfoot
MH won't start.....

Have you made sure it is in park or neutral. I pulled that one once!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-13-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,374
Posted By slapfoot
We have an 07 Journey and know what you mean by...

We have an 07 Journey and know what you mean by the sink looking grungy. We have found that using bleach from time to time gets rid of the stains.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-14-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,142
Posted By slapfoot
Same here with me. In addition, in the spring I...

Same here with me. In addition, in the spring I take the house batteries out, clean them and clean the tray they are in. If the tray has places where the paint is worn off and/or rust is appearing,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,897
Posted By slapfoot
Scott, I saw the same video by Lichtsinn as you...

Scott, I saw the same video by Lichtsinn as you and agree 100 percent. They even said you could go anywhere to purchase it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-15-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,055
Posted By slapfoot
Yes, but I'm towing to a 2016 Forester manual...

Yes, but I'm towing to a 2016 Forester manual transmission and all is fine so far.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-05-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By slapfoot
Thanks for your responses.

Thanks for your responses.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-04-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By slapfoot
Starting the Generator

The motor home engine can be started with the house batteries using the booster switch. My question is---can the generator be started with the chassis battery by using the booster switch?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-30-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,345
Posted By slapfoot
Thanks grtharris.... I will do some testing next...

Thanks grtharris.... I will do some testing next week. I have a small refrigerator in a storage compartment and am trying to find out if I will have enough "battery power" to last over night when at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,345
Posted By slapfoot
Thanks all

Thanks all
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,345
Posted By slapfoot
Inverter Question

When the inverter is on, does the Norcold refrigerator continue to operate on electric power or does is go to propane if the refrigerator is set in the Automatic mode when disconnected from shore...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-12-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,994
Posted By slapfoot
I have found that when the black tank is about...

I have found that when the black tank is about full is when the odor starts. Then I know its time to empty.

Are you using a black tank odor control product? I have found that the product Breakup...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,939
Posted By slapfoot
This was my experience on my 2007 Journey also. ...

This was my experience on my 2007 Journey also. Since I was at the factory for other work I had them do the caulking they recommend and no more leaks since.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-10-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,438
Posted By slapfoot
Yes, I found a couple of YouTube videos about the...

Yes, I found a couple of YouTube videos about the EC-30W and became very excited thinking that I had found the exact thing I was looking for. It was portrayed as a simple thirty minute install. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-08-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,438
Posted By slapfoot
No such luck. Just checked and mine is a...

No such luck. Just checked and mine is a Dimensions inverter/charger.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,438
Posted By slapfoot
Thanks all for your responses. Slapfoot

Thanks all for your responses.

Slapfoot
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,438
Posted By slapfoot
Pretty sure as I've had the inverter shut down...

Pretty sure as I've had the inverter shut down giving me the message that it shut down because of low voltage, conserving batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-05-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,438
Posted By slapfoot
Auto-generator start

Is it possible to have an auto-generator start installed in a 2007 Journey with the Onan generator Quiet 8000, model #8HDKAK11451K?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-31-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,407
Posted By slapfoot
I remove my whole house filter and under sink...

I remove my whole house filter and under sink filter before winterizing. Don't forget your ice maker lines if you have one.
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 06-09-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,802
Posted By slapfoot
An experience I had when switching to LEDs is...

An experience I had when switching to LEDs is that all went fine with ceiling lights but the same thing you experienced happened to me when putting an LED in the wall lamp. I have no idea why, but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,550
Posted By slapfoot
Don't worry about it too much. Owners of other...

Don't worry about it too much. Owners of other brands also report windshield leak problems.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,260
Posted By slapfoot
I have basement air/heat pump in a Winnebago and...

I have basement air/heat pump in a Winnebago and like it a lot. Much quieter than roof air. Height of motorhome and shed doors is definitely an issue. I have a 13 ft. door that is reduced to about...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-04-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By slapfoot
I have an 07 Journey. There is a shut off valve...

I have an 07 Journey. There is a shut off valve under the sink. They are small in a small plastic pipe. Look up under/behind the sink and you should find it. Actually there are two. One goes to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-15-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By slapfoot
I drain everything when storing for the winter as...

I drain everything when storing for the winter as I live in Iowa. I carry about a third of a tank of fresh water at all times when using the mh and fill it full when traveling, staying at Walmarts,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-24-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By slapfoot
I have a 2007 Journey and the GFI outlets in both...

I have a 2007 Journey and the GFI outlets in both the bathroom area and kitchen areas seem to be very sensitive. They will trip when shutting off a fan plugged into the outlet or maybe when the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-24-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,265
Posted By slapfoot
Satellite Dish on top of coach

My fairly new to me 2007 Journey came with a factory installed Kingdom satellite dish on top which I'm told has a Dish network dish in it. I have direct TV at home and want to take a receiver from...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-30-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,183
Posted By slapfoot
I suppose I will take "heat" for this but I never...

I suppose I will take "heat" for this but I never sanitize. I too had problems when I tried to get the bleach into the tank so I just gave up. I just don't drink the water that comes from the fresh...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,123
Posted By slapfoot
This has been my experience also. I've had no...

This has been my experience also. I've had no more damage (small chips in the paint of the front bumper) than friends who have the full mud flap. When I contacted Protect-a-Tow about using it with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-16-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,644
Posted By slapfoot
Maybe I have been lucky, but I have been in...

Maybe I have been lucky, but I have been in Florida for three weeks and am now in 90+ degree heat in Iowa. I have experimented with the fiberglass filter and the pleated filter. AC has been keeping...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,907
Posted By slapfoot
basement air filter type

Thanks for input. I thought a pleated filter would be best as that is what I use in my home furnace/ac, however, I did read in one of these forums once that there was some concern about the pleated...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,907
Posted By slapfoot
Type of Basement Air Filter

After reading the thread about filters for basement air, I have a couple of more filter questions.

Question 1: What do you use...the fiberglass filters or the pleated filters?

Question 2: ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 29,766
Posted By slapfoot
Basement Air

New Journey's have air conditioners on top which greatly increases height of coach. Yes, height of door on storage shed becomes an issue. We really like our basement air on our 2007 Journey because...
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