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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-19-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,506
Posted By BugSlayer
If I were looking, I would remove the cowling...

If I were looking, I would remove the cowling cover on the back of the drivers side instrument panel ( a bunch of screws and then you take the entire cover off). The programming box is located just...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 02-14-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By BugSlayer
I second the Island Resort suggestion. We have...

I second the Island Resort suggestion. We have stayed there for several years now and find it to be clean and the staff pleasant. If you take dogs, take copies of shot records as they want to see...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-19-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,274
Posted By BugSlayer
FYI, I agree with the others who recommended a...

FYI, I agree with the others who recommended a commercial truck shop. I put six new GRV 670 tires on my Journey this past spring and used a local Good Year truck shop. They knew what they were...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-07-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,359
Posted By BugSlayer
+1 for Fort Chiswell! Have overnight-ed there...

+1 for Fort Chiswell! Have overnight-ed there several times traveling from the Baltimore area to Western NC. Not fancy but has everything you need, is clean and has a Flying J nearby so you can top...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-07-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,871
Posted By BugSlayer
Fuse Location for Winegard 'Movin View

Hello all,

I have a 2005 Journey equipped with the Winegard MV-0099 'Movin View satellite. Yesterday, while the unit was on generator power I decided to power on the dish only to see the light on...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-18-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,554
Posted By BugSlayer
I agree, the STORE switch not only causes the...

I agree, the STORE switch not only causes the jacks to retract but also fills the bags. The other way to fill the bags is to engage the transmission and/or roll forward a few inches. For what it's...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-18-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
Posted By BugSlayer
I doubt you will hear from anyone who has done...

I doubt you will hear from anyone who has done this, take an RV to the inner harbor. I live in the Baltimore area and I would never attempt that! There are a number of campgrounds available near...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-15-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By BugSlayer
Still without tires but I did get a call from the...

Still without tires but I did get a call from the Goodyear Customer Service woman who answered my first email. She told me that they do not track tires based on manufacture date and have no way to ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-09-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By BugSlayer
Hal, Thanks for the info. I am getting a run...

Hal, Thanks for the info. I am getting a run around from GoodYear Customer Service on the production date issue so your input is very helpful! Just to be clear, your tires are G670 265/75R22.5?
...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-09-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By BugSlayer
That thought has occurred to me and I have sent a...

That thought has occurred to me and I have sent a message to Goodyear Customer Service but the real test is finding someone with that tire with a date stamp later than 2008!
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-09-2010, 06:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By BugSlayer
Tires - Still!

Hello,

In an ongoing attempt to replace the tires on my 2005 Journey, I have been told by a Wingfoot dealer in my area that the newest tire he can get for me is a 2008 because Goodyear has not...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-13-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
Now that is a scary thought! They actually...

Now that is a scary thought! They actually wanted to use your leveling jacks to lift the coach so the wheels could be removed? I would hope they have the ability to put the coach on a lift? Even...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-12-2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
CaptBill, Not sure I know the proper points...

CaptBill,

Not sure I know the proper points for a jack but that would seem to be obvious if I stand there so I will try to do that. As for nicking the wheels, I will speak to the sales guy to be...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-11-2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
CaptBill, Thanks, your memory is accurate. I...

CaptBill, Thanks, your memory is accurate. I took a drive, in my pickup, to check out the access yesterday. Looks like the best access is exit 52 (Russell St) off 95 but that was closed. I used...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-09-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
CaptBill, I have been looking into the...

CaptBill,

I have been looking into the Wingfoot soliution and found that there is one dealer in Westminster, which is really a retread plant, and one in Baltimore on Wicomico Street. Did you use...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-09-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,016
Posted By BugSlayer
I have a 2005 Journey with just over 17K miles. ...

I have a 2005 Journey with just over 17K miles. As may be expected, coach came equipped with Michelin XRV tires. Sidewalls are showing some signs of cracking but not real bad at this point however,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-03-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
Lee, I had not thought of Cosco but we do have...

Lee, I had not thought of Cosco but we do have them here. I'm replacing all of ours due to age so I suspect getting them to an installer might be a problem, even though I do have a pickup?
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-28-2010, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
Thanks all! Two real good possibilities that had...

Thanks all! Two real good possibilities that had not crossed my mind!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-27-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By BugSlayer
Recommend a Tire Dealer?

Well, the time has come to replace tires on our '05 Journey. I am in the Baltimore/Washington area and just wondered if anyone may have a recommendation for a dealer in this area? Not trying to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By BugSlayer
ernieh, What did you have to do to get it...

ernieh,

What did you have to do to get it out of the counter? I'm all for redoing the whole thing with tubing and connectors but I have no idea what has to be loosened to get the thing out of the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2009, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By BugSlayer
Jim, Thanks, I suppose it could not hurt to call...

Jim, Thanks, I suppose it could not hurt to call the manufacturer and I never gave any thought to the leak being in the assembly because we have never used the filtered water! Hard to believe, but...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-13-2009, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By BugSlayer
Jack, Thanks for your response. A picture...

Jack,

Thanks for your response. A picture would have been a good idea but I store the unit at another location and I just went out yesterday to put some anti-freeze in the lines as I had already...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-12-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By BugSlayer
Another Plumbing Water Leak Problem

Hello,

I went through the search function for water leaks in this forum and came up with six pages that were not my problem, I feel for all of you!

During the course of winterizing our '05...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-27-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By BugSlayer
CaptPat, I have been to New Bern KOA and...

CaptPat,

I have been to New Bern KOA and will return. The CG will handle your rig and is well kept. When I was last there, I took the time to look at other camp grounds in the area. I don't...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-13-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,660
Posted By BugSlayer
Bob, Not sure what you really are doing but,...

Bob,

Not sure what you really are doing but, the Bay Bridge or the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel are two very different things! The Bay Bridge is on Rt. 50 and connects the west and east shore...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-07-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,675
Posted By BugSlayer
Thumbs up Cheetahgirl, Looks like a good a good page...

Cheetahgirl,

Looks like a good a good page to have. I just bookmarked to go on the road!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-03-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By BugSlayer
We are back from the New Bern KOA and I just...

We are back from the New Bern KOA and I just wanted to post a 'Thanks' to WA4SLC (Bill & Camilla) for the helpful information and hints. We had a most enjoyable trip which took us in on Rt 17...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-22-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,675
Posted By BugSlayer
The advice about Flying J was good as I have...

The advice about Flying J was good as I have always depended on them and have never had a problem with fuel or otherwise. That being said, Maryland has a high fuel tax which, coupled with the...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-20-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By BugSlayer
Bill, Thanks very much for the response and...

Bill,

Thanks very much for the response and the suggestion. We are familiar with Rt 17 from Norfolk into the OB and 17 from Elizabeth City a good way south as we have been looking at...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-16-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By BugSlayer
craziecritte...

craziecritte (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/craziecritte-37908.html),

Thanks for the response, here and on my other thread. Since I will be there and back before you go, I'll try to provide...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-16-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By BugSlayer
Options to New Bern, NC

Hello,

Traveling to New Bern next week. Will be in a 39' class A w/ toad coming from the north (Balt). I see two routes and would like suggestions on the better?


One, get off 95 at 64 and...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-15-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By BugSlayer
Bill, Thanks for the response, it is much...

Bill,

Thanks for the response, it is much appreciated! I will be traveling in a 39' w/tow and am planning to go the 95 to 64 to 17 route. Anything I should know or watch for on that approach? ...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 07-13-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By BugSlayer
Cool New Bern, NC

Heading to New Bern next week for a stay at the KOA. Anyone have any experience with this campground? Anything I should know about the approach/directions?

Thanks,
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-29-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,244
Posted By BugSlayer
What a good idea! I have to go into our door...

What a good idea! I have to go into our door ('05 39 Journey) as I am trying to troubleshoot a problem with the electric door lock. Now I will get insulation before I even begin. Funny thing on...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-23-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By BugSlayer
I hope you are under warranty or a service...

I hope you are under warranty or a service contract as mine on my '05 journey were replaced over the past winter and it became a very expensive trip to the shop! I was out of warranty and even...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-08-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,274
Posted By BugSlayer
I find my self in the same situation, that is the...

I find my self in the same situation, that is the door will not lock/unlock from the remote but the marker light flash so I know I am programmed correctly. I went to the buttons you mentioned and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-19-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 857
Posted By BugSlayer
I feel your pain and I do not use AOL so forgive...

I feel your pain and I do not use AOL so forgive me if this is obvious to those who do, but, can they provide your files from a backup that they made? Professional shops routinely back up data to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-19-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,901
Posted By BugSlayer
Pubtym, Sorry to be so late to the party as...

Pubtym,

Sorry to be so late to the party as I could have saved you the expense of ordering a re manufactured part. Last October I had problems that resulted in my having the solenoids, pump...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-11-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,285
Posted By BugSlayer
We use the heat pump whenever possible during the...

We use the heat pump whenever possible during the day. Once we turn in for the night, the heat pump in our '05 Journey is so noisy that there is no way you can sleep through a cycle so I generally...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-10-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,306
Posted By BugSlayer
Thumbs down Lovely wife and I just returned from a week long...

Lovely wife and I just returned from a week long stay at North River. It is close to Elizabeth City and is nicer than others that we checked out during our stay but I doubt we will be returning.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,031
Posted By BugSlayer
The pic that cbeierl...

The pic that cbeierl (https://www.irv2.com/forums/member.php?u=26188) posted is just what you need. See the green vacuum line going into the small control valve. It is connected via a small rubber...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,031
Posted By BugSlayer
I had the same problem and the same fix as...

I had the same problem and the same fix as RCTime. Initially I taped the cracked hose which worked in the short term. As I could not find the same hose I went to Home Depot and bought a package of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-05-2009, 07:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,025
Posted By BugSlayer
smlranger, When I had a problem with my...

smlranger, When I had a problem with my generator access door, I tried several different products but they failed. Eventually I used a two part epoxy called JB Weld. Have not had a problem since.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-01-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,241
Posted By BugSlayer
Tom-NC, Thanks, it has been a load off my mind...

Tom-NC,
Thanks, it has been a load off my mind since working it all out. Now we are thinking of our first trip of the season. I will get to bring the coach home but cannot keep it here more than...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-21-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By BugSlayer
Robert, I had that problem on my 05 Journey...

Robert,

I had that problem on my 05 Journey and tried a few different things but when they all failed, I think I used a product called JB Weld. It is a two part cement and it has held since...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-20-2009, 04:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,241
Posted By BugSlayer
Thanks, Robert. I guess I knew I was not alone...

Thanks, Robert. I guess I knew I was not alone in this approach but knowing that does not take the sting away. Sammie, Thanks very much for the diagrams. I knew they were available but never...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-19-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,241
Posted By BugSlayer
Well, after it turned into a decent day here in...

Well, after it turned into a decent day here in MD, I decided to go out to the coach and start at the beginning! The 300A fuse passed a continuity test and it appeared that all the connections were...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-18-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,241
Posted By BugSlayer
Tom-NC, The Aux switch is located on the...

Tom-NC,

The Aux switch is located on the dash in our coach. Even so, it does not function unless the motor is running and, shutting the motor down produces the same audible signal as if I had...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-17-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,241
Posted By BugSlayer
BattChief & KIX, Thanks for the input. I...

BattChief & KIX,

Thanks for the input. I did not make it out to the lot today but have looked at the diagrams and re-read the advice on this thread. Tomsm made a comment previously that started...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-17-2009, 03:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,241
Posted By BugSlayer
Actually it is very possible. They get their...

Actually it is very possible. They get their chance next Monday as I just made an appointment to take it back. Just the same, I would like to be able to work through this myself. I suspect this...
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