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I have a 2004 Winnebago Journey MH that is in very good condition but I have just discovered some wood rot at the bottom of my wall and on a portion of the floor. I inspect and reseal my roof seams at least once per year but I did notice the sealant around the "J-seal" looked bad in a few spots. After a thorough clean-out and reseal the rotted area continues to get wet when it rains. I am quite sure this water is not coming from my roof seams. The area that gets wet is directly below where my awning support is connected to the wall of the camper so I am thinking this may be a problem. Does anyone have experience with WeatherPro awning support leaks? Do I need to disconnect the awning support to reseal or can I just caulk around the support? Your advise and ideas will be much appreciated.718Views0likes2CommentsRe: Converter charger upgrade?
Thanks everyone for your input. I have Three (3) Cabela's Advanced AGM Series 30 batteries. The specs say they float charge at 13.6-13.8 volts and cycle service charge at 14.6-14.8 volts. I will definitely contact Best Converter and get their input so I can make the best choice for my needs. However, I would still like to know your thoughts about any impacts to my existing 12V RV components (refrigerator, Powerline Energy monitor, fans, other appliances, etc). I have a newer ProWatt SW 600 inverter and don't expect it would be a problem. Thanks again for your help, BZP383Views0likes0CommentsConverter charger upgrade?
Hi everyone, I have a 2004 Winnebago Journey motorhome and I recently upgraded my house batteries to three 12V AGM batteries. The new batteries work great but my current converter charger is not capable of charging them in a reasonable time. My current charger is a Parallax 13.6 VDC, 55 amp model 7455 that was original equipment on my coach. The charger seems to be working correctly but it appears to have two deficiencies: 1) It does not have adequate charging voltage (especially in the initial charging stage. 2) It automatically reduces charging current long before the batteries have a full charge. I am considering buying one of the new 55 Amp multi-stage chargers that charge with high voltage initially and turn down as appropriate as the batteries reach full charge. I would like to use my current wiring which is 6 AWG and I believe the max rated current through that cable is 60 amps. Therefore, I think I am limited to no more than a 55 amp charger. Am I on the right track for this do-it yourself project? Will the exisiting 12VDC components in my 2004 vintage coach handle 14.7 VDC during the high voltage charge stage? Should I bite the bullit and change out the wiring to allow a higher amp charger (my batteries can handle up to 190 amps)? Your thoughts and Wisedom will be greatly appreciated. BZP1.8KViews0likes11CommentsConverter Charger
Hi Everyone, I have a 2004 Winnebago Journey and recently invested in three new 12V AGM house batteries. The house batteries work great but my converter charger is too slow to charge them properly. I have a model 7455 Parallax 13.6 VDC, 55 amp charger which was original equipment on my coach. My charging problem seems to be two fold in my opinion: First the charging voltage is low and second the charger turns itself down to low amps long before the batteries can be fully charged. These batteries can handle up to 190 amp charge. I am considering replacing my charger with a new three stage 55 amp charger that charges at higher voltage initially (14.7 VDC) and hopefully won't turn down too soon. I don't want to go with a larger amperage because I don't want to overload or replace my current wiring. I am concerned however that the higher voltage could cause some damage to my existing 12 VDC power users. I called Winnebago to ask them and they said they offer no advice concerning modifications. Will it be safe for me to install a 14.7 VDC charger in my 2004 vintage coach? Should I consider going with higher amperage and changing my wiring? Thanks in advance for your time and input. Bill1KViews0likes8Commentspower loss to appliances
Hi everyone, I have a 2004 Winnebago Journey Diesel that I love. When I connected to the shore power yesterday, I forgot to first confirm the shore power breaker was off and it wasn't. I heard a snap like the sound of a spark as I connected. I then discovered that I had a loss of power to all of my appliances: ref, micro, tv, battery charger, and AC. However, my 120V receptacles have power. I checked all the breakers and none were tripped. I also disconnected all power and reconnected hoping for a reboot. My Power line energy management center says it is powering everything properly. However, my appliances still will not work unless I route and extension cord to power them from a receptacle. I cannot find anything like a surge protector on my coach but I think there must be something that tripped to protect my appliances. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. ❚ Did you see the FTS "Announcement : READ BEFORE POSTING HERE"? Forum Technical Support (FTS) is reserved for questions related to the use of the Open Roads Forum sites, member profile and photo testing, and for reporting account issues. Please avoid using FTS for RV related questions. Instead, select the Sub-Forum which corresponds to the subject of your topic. Thank-you! Moved from FORUM TECHNICAL SUPPORT1.7KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Tire pressure issue
Thanks for the input. This will give me some peace of mind when I reduce my tire pressures. I did weigh the axles using a CAT scale and will try to find a place to weigh all four corners. Until then, I will run my tire pressures 10 psi above the Goodyear minimum for each axle. This will be a 15 or 20 psi reduction from current pressures and should give me a much softer ride. Does anybody know how the reduced pressure will effect my corner handling and straight line tracking?341Views0likes0CommentsTire pressure issue
Seeking advice concerning the best tire pressures for my motorhome. I have a 2004 Winnebago Journey that is built on an oversized Freightliner chassis. The chassis GVWR is 27,900# and my coach weighs in at 21,180# fully packed and filled with liquids. I have Goodyear G670RV tires (26575R22.5G). Winnebago says I should have 100 psi in the rear tires and 105 psi on the front tires. I checked the Goodyear website and found that the 100/105 psi recommended tire pressures would be right if my coach weighed 29,519#. I believe the Winnebago recommended pressure is too high because it was selected to cover my GVWR rather than the actual weight of my coach. The Goodyear inflation / load charts say I should use only 75 psi. What is the best pressure for my tires? I believe a reduced pressure will give me a smoother ride but I question how the reduced pressure will affect my steering and handling. I am also concerned about making such a significant change without advise from other experts. Does anyone have experience and recommendations?2.7KViews0likes10Comments
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