Hints, Tips and Good Ideas

[Quahog]

How about we start a thread with good ideas that others have found, learned, thought up, or borrowed? The whole Jayco Owners family would benefit.

To start off, I read this in the latest Great RV Accessories newsletter and it seems like a great idea. I remember times crossing the south where the bugs were so thick, it took hours to get them off the front of the truck. So I think this might be a good way to ease that job:

http://www.greatrvaccessories.com/20...road-wrap.html

[RustyFairmount]

If you don't have road wrap, soak a towel and lay it over the hood/grill of the car for an hour before washing it. Dried bug guts will loosen and come right off.

[clutch]

I carry an electronic thermometer in the door of my truck. When we stop on the road I jump right out and check tire and bearing temps. Heat always preceeds distruction of a part.

[Chakara]

Originally Posted by clutch

I carry an electronic thermometer in the door of my truck. When we stop on the road I jump right out and check tire and bearing temps. Heat always preceeds distruction of a part.

Ditto - I got a $10 no touch Thermometer. Wait for a sale, should come in under $15 these days. Before that, I'd touch the tire, then outside of the wheel , then work into the hub itself.

[Quahog]

See? That's a good tip. I will definitely give that a try. Thanks

[Quahog]

Originally Posted by clutch

I carry an electronic thermometer in the door of my truck. When we stop on the road I jump right out and check tire and bearing temps. Heat always preceeds distruction of a part.

So Clutch, what is the typical temp of these components on a hot day? It gets pretty hot here in Texas in the summer.

[SecretCoveDave]

Clutch, brilliant! I have an infared for checking cold leaks in houses that will work great, and never would have thought of that on my own.

[clutch]

Originally Posted by Quahog

So Clutch, what is the typical temp of these components on a hot day? It gets pretty hot here in Texas in the summer.

The temps are not much more than the ambient temp. Just do the sunny side first because the sun will heat the tires up quickly when you stop.

[Phar0e]

I was looking at some of the blank wall spots in the trailor and had an idea about using some decor wall art (found in the wall paper sections of Canadian tire or Walmart) you can get japanesese florals, bamboo leaves or words such as coffee' dream, etc. my favorite is carp diem -sieze the day! I have not used them before, but I think you just peel and stick or rub on. Anyway it saves on hanging things with hooks.

[Quahog]

I use that 3M Command peel-and-stick adhesive all the time in the TT and it works great. When you want to move/remove it, it's so easy to take off and leaves no residue. Great idea!

[Seann45]

Originally Posted by Quahog

How about we start a thread with good ideas that others have found, learned, thought up, or borrowed? The whole Jayco Owners family would benefit.

To start off, I read this in the latest Great RV Accessories newsletter and it seems like a great idea. I remember times crossing the south where the bugs were so thick, it took hours to get them off the front of the truck. So I think this might be a good way to ease that job:

http://www.greatrvaccessories.com/20...road-wrap.html

Just dont use that like they show it.... blocking the rad.... RV's love to overheat.

[Seann45]

Originally Posted by clutch

I carry an electronic thermometer in the door of my truck. When we stop on the road I jump right out and check tire and bearing temps. Heat always preceeds distruction of a part.

You got that from seeing the one on my truck door didn't you??????....

Once you have gone around and measured all 4 wheels you will know if one is overheating....

[clutch]

Originally Posted by Seann45

You got that from seeing the one on my truck door didn't you??????....

Once you have gone around and measured all 4 wheels you will know if one is overheating....

I don't remember seeing your truck four years ago.

[PhxKim]

Originally Posted by Quahog

I use that 3M Command peel-and-stick adhesive all the time in the TT and it works great. When you want to move/remove it, it's so easy to take off and leaves no residue. Great idea!

I found this cool copper-colored spray paint and spray those white bad boys to match my interior. Looks fabulous and blends right in! I use it to spray those white, plastic-coated organizers and racks, too.

Kim

[Quahog]

I bet that is less expensive than trying to find the custom colored hooks!

[CruizinKim]

Have to agree about using spray paint. We've used speckled & plain spray paint on everything from plastic to metal instead of replacing the perfectly good towel bar, plant pot, chair, etc...

[Quahog]

Originally Posted by CruizinKim

Have to agree about using spray paint. We've used speckled & plain spray paint on everything from plastic to metal instead of replacing the perfectly good towel bar, plant pot, chair, etc...

If you have any recommendations, I have to refinish a cast iron and wood outdoor bench. It weighs a ton but aside from the paint finish, it's like a tank.

[CruizinKim]

Originally Posted by Quahog

If you have any recommendations, I have to refinish a cast iron and wood outdoor bench. It weighs a ton but aside from the paint finish, it's like a tank.

You'll need to brush off (I use a metal bristled brush) all loose paint chips and basically sand for a smoother finish. I always use the satin/flat spray paints because they hide all the flaws, versus the hi-gloss types. I have to do our wrought iron patio furniture every few years this way, but I can experiment with colors, like green & black. We have a towel bar inside shower back wall & while remodeling, I couldn't find a plastic replacement one that matched the new darker tile & metal not a good option in steam area, so I painted w/speckled brown spraypaint & it looks fantastic. Make sure to buy the kind that is recommended for the surface you're painting. The wood outdoor bench sounds big & may be better brush painted with an outdoor oil paint.

[Quahog]

Thanks, Kim... I will do that.