Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-09-2016, 05:05 PM   #1
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Peter
Posts: 4
Power Gear

We have a new 2016 Journey 42E that is having issues with the leveling control pad going into full alarm, all lights blinking and alarm dinging, when I use the exhaust brake mainly but will also do it if I hit the brake hard by itself. It did this on my first test run before we purchased and it did it on our way home after we purchased it. The dealer was unable to find the problem and basically told us we are on our own.
I have tried to contact Lippert via phone twice as well as 2 times on their web site that says they will get back to you within 2 business days. The first I let it go for over a week then made the second attempt. It's been 3 business days and no reply. What is a person to do? I'm disappointed to say the least with the dealer, Winnebago, and Lippert.
Any one have any ideas what I can check on my own?
__________________
Dave & Bobbi
Peeko, Rosco, and Peanut
2016 Winnebago Journey 42E
dw624 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2016, 05:14 PM   #2
Winnebago Camper
 
MisterT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Shooting Creek, NC... for now
Posts: 27
check the fluid level in the leveler's hydraulic tank - if it's too low this may be a system warning, aggravated by the engine/braking...
__________________
The Turners 2014 Thor Palazzo DP 33.3 35'
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
200w/10a mobile SOLAR, 70,000+ miles
49 US States(including ALASKA) & 10 Canadian Provinces
MisterT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2016, 05:57 PM   #3
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by dw624 View Post
We have a new 2016 Journey 42E that is having issues with the leveling control pad going into full alarm, all lights blinking and alarm dinging, when I use the exhaust brake mainly but will also do it if I hit the brake hard by itself. It did this on my first test run before we purchased and it did it on our way home after we purchased it. The dealer was unable to find the problem and basically told us we are on our own.
I have tried to contact Lippert via phone twice as well as 2 times on their web site that says they will get back to you within 2 business days. The first I let it go for over a week then made the second attempt. It's been 3 business days and no reply. What is a person to do? I'm disappointed to say the least with the dealer, Winnebago, and Lippert.
Any one have any ideas what I can check on my own?
We have the identical rig with identical symptoms - 2 months old. Fluid level was just barely below the line but added some anyway to just above the fill line. Several hundred miles since - no more alarms.
KenandCyndie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2016, 07:55 PM   #4
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Peter
Posts: 4
Fluid level was slightly above the line checked by me and confirmed by dealer.
__________________
Dave & Bobbi
Peeko, Rosco, and Peanut
2016 Winnebago Journey 42E
dw624 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-17-2016, 06:28 AM   #5
Winnebago Camper
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 26
Looking for info and journey owners
Joanned is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2016, 12:05 PM   #6
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 228
Since Power Gear was bought out, I have to wonder what the heck is going on with that brand? Does anybody know the real truth? Seems so many slide and leveling system problems since 2013. Before that date, not so much.
two-niner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2016, 10:50 PM   #7
Winnebago Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 25
If it is happening on either hard air or engine braking, I would start with the no brainer.
Your jack reservoir needs more fluid. Add some.
__________________
Brian & Jennifer K.
2016 Winnebago Forza 36G
Pushed by a 2003 Chevy Tracker
awol50 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2016, 08:31 AM   #8
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Peter
Posts: 4
I guess you didn't read that the fluid level was checked first by me and then by the dealer. It was slightly above the line as stated above.
As of this date 10/20 after trying to contact Lippert twice via their online contact form, which says they'll get back to you within 2 business days, I haven't heard a thing. I don't think waiting 3 weeks for contact is acceptable. And before you make another smart comment about calling them, I tried that twice too.
This is a new rig and under warranty until June of 17. As it stands now we are at our winter spot until next spring so I'll be dealing with it more then.
My other point of the original post was the lack of customer service.
__________________
Dave & Bobbi
Peeko, Rosco, and Peanut
2016 Winnebago Journey 42E
dw624 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2016, 09:00 AM   #9
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Dallas, Ga.
Posts: 14
I offer no advice other than I think it's despicable that the DEALER will not take care of it. Sounds like a Camping World move.
Cranemec is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2016, 01:02 PM   #10
Winnebago Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 25
So what if it is "slightly above the full line". Add another half inch. If the jacks are up and you have at least an inch or more room it won't hurt a thing. Then you can verify that is the issue and find out why an overfill is needed to keep the alarm off.
__________________
Brian & Jennifer K.
2016 Winnebago Forza 36G
Pushed by a 2003 Chevy Tracker
awol50 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2016, 01:36 PM   #11
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
Posts: 73
Quote:
Originally Posted by dw624 View Post
I guess you didn't read that the fluid level was checked first by me and then by the dealer. It was slightly above the line as stated above.
As of this date 10/20 after trying to contact Lippert twice via their online contact form, which says they'll get back to you within 2 business days, I haven't heard a thing. I don't think waiting 3 weeks for contact is acceptable. And before you make another smart comment about calling them, I tried that twice too.
This is a new rig and under warranty until June of 17. As it stands now we are at our winter spot until next spring so I'll be dealing with it more then.
My other point of the original post was the lack of customer service.
So, people are trying to help you and this how you respond. You need to come to Georgia for a few weeks and let the southern charm work on you. I have 15 years experience as a Service manager and everything you describe points to a wrong gauge or a float sensor problem. As the other poster correctly said, make sure the jacks are fully retracted. Add fluid until it is within a 1/2 inch of the opening. (It must have room for heat expansion.) I'll bet your good humor trophy your problem will go away.
__________________
1998 Pace Arrow 35 ft. F53 Ford V10 2012 Honda Civic toad
32 years mechanic at Delta Air Lines 15 year motorhome service manager. 3 popups....2 travel trailers....5 motorhomes....loved them all.
ga traveler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2016, 01:44 PM   #12
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: South Dakota and everywhere!
Posts: 4
Quote:
Originally Posted by awol50 View Post
So what if it is "slightly above the full line". Add another half inch. If the jacks are up and you have at least an inch or more room it won't hurt a thing. Then you can verify that is the issue and find out why an overfill is needed to keep the alarm off.
What he said! Those sensors are not an exact science. Yours may be a little out of whack. The symptoms you're describing are exactly what low fluid does.

By the way... get out and look that all jacks are up to the same height when retracted. If one or more are not ALL the way up, this will also show as low fluid. If they're not all the way up, wipe down the pistons with some of the same fluid. If you have grease zerks at the bottom of the cylinders, shoot in some grease.

If all jacks are up at the same height, add a little fluid.
__________________
2004 Damon Escaper LX400 4194
40' Diesel Pusher, Freightliner Chassis,
Cummins ISL 400hp
blang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2016, 06:02 PM   #13
Winnebago Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 13
I was wondering, do you leave your leveling panel on while you are driving? I typically will only turn it turn it on, to either raise or lower the jacks.
As far as contacting Lippert and Winnebago, I was unfortunate enough to have to do that concerning a slide controller, and of course it was late on a Friday evening, no answer at both, and left messages - both did return my calls and emails on Monday morning - and were very helpful - of course the controller was bad and I had to replace.
Thanks, Russ
__________________
Retired USN Submariner - 2015 Winnebago Forza 34T
ex-SubGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2016, 08:29 AM   #14
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Peter
Posts: 4
First let me apologize for showing my frustrations with Lippert customers service, I didn't mean to be so harsh.
It's irritating in the first place that some of the things being called warranty issues are really quality control problems that are left up to the consumer to rectify at your own expense. By that I mean it's a 180 mile round trip to the dealer only to find that Winnebago didn't authorize the full repair recommended when you show up. They want to try a cheap fix first and when that doesn't work you have to schedule another appointment all over again.
I do have the jack panel off when driving. I am reluctant to overfill the reservoir as suggested without Lippert telling me to do so while it's under warranty. The jacks appear to be all the way up and there are no lights showing otherwise when I shut the panel off for travel. The fluid level is very slightly above the black line on the tank. The other thing was the dealer said Winnebago is notorious for hijacking other circuits. So if it's tied to the brake circuit I wonder if low voltage when brakes are applied could cause the alarms. This is another reason why it would be nice to have Lippert's input.
I have some other repairs that the dealer tried and where unsuccessful so I think a trip to the factory is needed when we return home in the spring.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
__________________
Dave & Bobbi
Peeko, Rosco, and Peanut
2016 Winnebago Journey 42E
dw624 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
power, power gear


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Power Gear (now Lippert) pinion gear shaft bushing failure cruizerEd General Maintenance and Repair 22 11-13-2022 06:03 AM
Power Gear vs HWH slide/jack mechanisms bdc278 General Maintenance and Repair 10 11-02-2011 04:31 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.