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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-13-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Smile After so awesome help from Jesse I managed to get...

After so awesome help from Jesse I managed to get my slide fixed. I figured I'd update the thread so anyone else who has this issue can benefit.
The 2016 Tour uses Lippert Slim Rack system on both...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-30-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Couple more pictures of the coach. New motor...

Couple more pictures of the coach.

New motor not completely seated. Notice how the aluminum u channel seems twisted at the top, it looks similar at the bottom.
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Damaged bearing block and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-30-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 420,456
Posted By rshackleford
So I thought I had this problem fixed but it...

So I thought I had this problem fixed but it turns out I didn't. It came back again and I had given up on it.
Meantime I went to the factory for a few other repairs, one of which was the rear AC...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-30-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
And a few more with the motor attached. Noticed...

And a few more with the motor attached.
Noticed the nice rubber boot over the top of the motor to protect the wires and the way the bracket is attached to the bearing block. I havent removed my old...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-30-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Here's a few pics of the new bearing block and...

Here's a few pics of the new bearing block and motor bracket I got from LCI.
New motor bracket on bearing block with screw instead of spring clip
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Top of new bearing block. I think there is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-29-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Jesse, I appreciate your vote of confidence....

Jesse,

I appreciate your vote of confidence.

Im a little worried that I might be stuck though.

The old bearing block is little beat up and the clearance holes for the allen head screws are...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-24-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By rshackleford
Trip to Forest City

Thought I would post a note on my experiences going to Forest City for some repairs.
I had a fairly short list of items I wanted addressed, the main one being replacing the windshield. I took two...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-24-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
So I ordered one replacement motor off Amazon...

So I ordered one replacement motor off Amazon before reading Jesse's post above regarding the 300:1 vs 500:1 motor. After reading that I got worried that I was not getting the correct one. In the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Anybody try using one of these instead of the...

Anybody try using one of these instead of the Lippert replacement. They say they have more torque and are better quality than the Lippert version....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,669
Posted By rshackleford
On my 2001 Journey the bypass switch was...

On my 2001 Journey the bypass switch was electrically operated. The switches for winterizing and hot water bypass were in the cabinet between the kitchen and bedroom. The actual valves were in the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-21-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
I didn't see a locking screw, that might be part...

I didn't see a locking screw, that might be part of the problem. The only thing holding the motor was the spring. Do you have a pic that shows where the screw is supposed to go, and do you know if...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-21-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Forgot the picture...

Forgot the picture...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-21-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
I found the issue. I managed to get the motor out...

I found the issue. I managed to get the motor out and found frayed wires on the harness as it goes into the motor. Not the best picture but the center harness is frayed.
Going to be tough to get the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-19-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Thanks Jesse, I was thinking the trim on the...

Thanks Jesse,

I was thinking the trim on the slide would interfere with the motor access on the body of the coach but when I got home tonight and got a chance to look at it I can see I was wrong...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-19-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
I checked the troubleshooting chart. ...

I checked the troubleshooting chart.



Unfortunately I have a different model controller and it doesn't have all those error codes. The troubleshooting guide for my model controller just says...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
I was able to look at the front slide from the...

I was able to look at the front slide from the inside since it is not blocked by the bathroom wall. it is just slightly hidden by the cabinet that holds the AV gear.
Im trying to figure out how to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
I swapped the motor cables on the controller to...

I swapped the motor cables on the controller to see if the problem motor switched. Unfortunately the front is still the only one that moves and the error code changed to indicate the other motor.
It...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-17-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,835
Posted By rshackleford
Tour QD kitchen slide stuck

My kitchen slide is stuck such that the rear is extended about 3" and the front move out about 3" and then stops. The front will come back in but the rear doesn't move at all.
The control box is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-14-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By rshackleford
I don't see them over the wheel. Checked there...

I don't see them over the wheel. Checked there first since that where they were on my old journey. Air bags are deflated, do I need to air up to see them?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-14-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By rshackleford
Air tank lanyards 2016 Tour

Where are the lanyards to drain the air tanks on a 2016 Tour?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-06-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 420,456
Posted By rshackleford
They are behind the panel where the thermostat,...

They are behind the panel where the thermostat, gennie switch and electric engine heater switch are mounted.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-30-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 420,456
Posted By rshackleford
I have only owned the RV for a little over a year...

I have only owned the RV for a little over a year so I don't have a huge amount of experience with it, but yes it started acting up in January when I woke it up to go to Daytona for the Rolex24 race....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-29-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 420,456
Posted By rshackleford
I've been chasing a problem with my AquaHot not...

I've been chasing a problem with my AquaHot not relighting after 10-12 hours. After hours of troubleshooting and finally confirming the AquaHot was working correctly we discovered there are relays...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-26-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By rshackleford
So there is no outside access to the plug? Do you...

So there is no outside access to the plug? Do you have to run an extension cord through the oach then to plug in the heater if you don't want to run it off shore power?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-22-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By rshackleford
2016 Tour Electric Engine heater plug

On my old Journey I had a plug and outlet for the engine heater in the electric bay. I could unplug from the outlet powered by gennie or shore power and plug it into an extension cord so you power it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-10-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,089
Posted By rshackleford
I get downloading the pdfs but I like to keep...

I get downloading the pdfs but I like to keep hard copies handy too. I don't want to deal with a finicky ipad or laptop when I'm already fighting with a finicky RV.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-10-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,089
Posted By rshackleford
Thanks Ron. That's a pretty darn useful manual....

Thanks Ron. That's a pretty darn useful manual. Ill print that one out and keep with the other manuals that came with the coach.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-10-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,089
Posted By rshackleford
Tour 42QD bed will not go down all the way

Im preparing to go on a trip in the next couple weeks and the RV has been stored for a few months. Wife wanted to wash bedding and she discovered the bed will not extend all the way. The head is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-10-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,618
Posted By rshackleford
I have a 2016 42QD and it has the same design. Im...

I have a 2016 42QD and it has the same design. Im fighting with my bed right now because it doesn't go down all the way.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-19-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By rshackleford
Thanks. I bypassed the splitter and obviously...

Thanks. I bypassed the splitter and obviously connected to a single tv. I went from 60 to 74 channels on lounge tv and 72 to 73 on outside tv. Seems like the splitter is pretty low quality. I'm going...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-19-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By rshackleford
The post moves minimally horizontally. That...

The post moves minimally horizontally. That mechanism in the top opposite corner doesn't seem to work. I can not hear any noise from movement when I lock the door. When should that engage?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-19-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 591,225
Posted By rshackleford
I have checked the guide and the 390s are greyed...

I have checked the guide and the 390s are greyed out. When I tune to one of those channels I get an ext 721 message.

Ill try chat with directtv and send them the link above.

thanks
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By rshackleford
For some reason my rear tank seemed to shift just...

For some reason my rear tank seemed to shift just a tiny amount, but enough to cause the rubber coupling to not seat fully on the elbow. I bought new 3" coupling from hardware store and replaced the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,778
Posted By rshackleford
I personally bought a used '01 Journey and had...

I personally bought a used '01 Journey and had great times for 6 years. I just recently bought a brand new 2016 Tour and have since put around 5k miles on it. No serious problems or complaints. A...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By rshackleford
2016 Tour door adjustment

I have a slight whistle during high winds around the entry door. The post attached to the door frame to receive the latch is loose and I suspect this might be part of the problem. It moves up and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By rshackleford
OTA antenna wiring in 2016 Tour QD

Im curious to know if there are splitters or a distribution amp in place for the feed from the OTA antenna to the multiple TVs.
I get different OTA channels between the Lounge TV and the Bedroom TV...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-18-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 591,225
Posted By rshackleford
Has any successfully signed up for DNS with DirectTV recently

I sent in my forms, and waited patiently, then called DirectTV, multiple times, then called SolidSignal, a DirectTV reseller.

He said that DirectTV doesn't offer DNS anymore. People send in the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-26-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By rshackleford
2016 Tour QD partial storage question

I'm the happy owner of a brand new Tour and I have a question about leaving shore power connected. I have it parked on the concrete pad and it is connected to 50A shore power. I have the heat on and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-17-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By rshackleford
2016 Tour Rand McNally GPS update

Where can I find the SD Card slot to update the GPS maps? is it the one on the front of the DVD player that is down low in the center of the console area?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By rshackleford
That looks really nice. Sorry for the grammar...

That looks really nice. Sorry for the grammar problems, I posted from my tablet and spell check helped me out ;)
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By rshackleford
I was leaning more towards the cruiserlift I...

I was leaning more towards the cruiserlift I think it is removable and I liked the fact it was electric instead of hydraulic. I think it was a little cheaper too. I guess I will call them and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-05-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,290
Posted By rshackleford
My 01 journey, with freightliner chassis has 2...

My 01 journey, with freightliner chassis has 2 valves on drivers side in rear of coach. I closed mine to temporarily deal with a heater core leak.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By rshackleford
Aqua Hot heat in 2016 Tour

Does the aqua hot heat in a tour work through radiant heat in the floor or are there little "radiators" throughout the coach to disperse the heat?
A couple posts on here imply radiant heat but a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 410
Posted By rshackleford
Motorcycle lift on 2016 Tour

I'm buying a new 2016 Tour and I'm planning on putting a motorcycle lift on it. The specs say it has a 15000 lb hitch but it also says only 500 lbs vertical load do in concerned that I can't put the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,039
Posted By rshackleford
I had 10+ yr old tires on my journey. Drove from...

I had 10+ yr old tires on my journey. Drove from Chicago to Daytona last January and had very bad handling. Took it to a guy in Elgin Il that specializes in rv/bus handling problems. He said the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-19-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By rshackleford
I meant to say relay not solenoid. Sorry for the...

I meant to say relay not solenoid. Sorry for the confusion.

The issue is access to the wire for the brake light switch. IF I could get up under the dash and put a switch in series I could probably...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-19-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By rshackleford
Towed brake light solenoid

Im preparing to tow a 2000 Grand Cherokee behind my 01 Winnebago Journey. I am using the SMI AFO supplemental brakes and a combined wiring harness to use the lights on the GC for turn and brake. My...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-19-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,965
Posted By rshackleford
Wal-Mart asking permission after hours

Im planning on arriving at a WalMart that is listed as an ask permission store. Im going to arrive after the store has closed for the night. Is it typical to just call in advance and ask for the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-10-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By rshackleford
Sewer connections leaking

01 Journey has leaking on the sewer connections. The rubber sleave that connects each elbow coming out of the holding tanks to the drain valves are leaking. They are not long enough to go all the way...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-10-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,234
Posted By rshackleford
Thanks for all the replies. I do respect the...

Thanks for all the replies. I do respect the warnings about not doing this the right way. I have a portable generator now and am planning on a bypass stitch and remote outlet so I can connect that to...
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