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03-20-2014, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cleveland
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We just took our camper over to the dealer for it's spring check-up. Felt good to be tow'in again. First time towing with the F150 ecobeast. Amazing the power this truck has.
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2013 Jayco JayFlight 26RKS
2013 Ford F150 Ecoboost FX4
2003 Coleman Bayside / 2011 Jayco Jayfeather X20E -- RIP
2012 Tacoma Sport DCSB / 2013 Tundra SR5 - RIP
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03-20-2014, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 128
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Had a friend help me remove the RV cover in preparation for my 2nd trip in my new rig tomorrow!
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2014 Jayco Jay Feather 16XRB towed by a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee & E2 WDH system
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03-21-2014, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Arizona City
Posts: 10,160
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finished waxing it.
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2018 Jayco Jayfeather 27 RL, 2002 Ford excursion, v-10, 3:73 gears 4x4 mine. 2020 Buick Encore Hers, Retired Air Force, now Retired.
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03-22-2014, 06:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Greater Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,393
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On Tuesday, I hooked up the Eagle and drove it to my old workplace to show it off to my former coworkers. Several of them were very impressed with the features, finish, openness, and general livability of it. First time I towed it since bringing it home from the dealer in January, and it went really well. Used the WDH but not the sway bar, since it was all surface streets. Think I need to go with one more link on the WD bars, since I did experience a slight amount of porpoising. That will probably change once it's fully loaded. Was glad I got a chance to test things out before the first big outing the end of April.
Have been working on some mods: 3" Memory Foam Mattress Topper; Pot & Pan, Dishware, and Small Appliance Stabilizers; some Roll-out Trays for the Pantry; and general décor/outfitting. Also plan to insulate the Under-bed & Front Pass-thru Storage areas, like others have done. Will post pics when all is done.
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2013 Eagle 266RKS
2011 Ford F-150 w/3.5L Ecoboost & H.D. Tow Package
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03-22-2014, 01:47 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 5
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1997 Jayco Conversion Van
Greetings and felicitations,
I am planing a 16 week trip across the country, so I took my 1997 Jayco E250 Econoline Extended Club Wagon in for repairs at my local Ford dealer.
To make a long post short I had the following parts replaced and along with a complete tuneup:
Alternator w/ new wiring harness
A/C Compressor Assy. w/system charge
Starter and solenoid
All 8 Power Modules w/ plugs and wires
Tension Pulley
V-belt tensioner
Vehicle battery(standard) and Leisure battery(deep cycle marine)
Right upper and lower ball joints (Left side only 4 months old)
Both front wheel bearings inspected, then repacked
Front wheel alignment
Engine serpentine belt
Oil change w/filter
4 tires balanced
Vehicle front blower motor resistor module
Chassis lubrication
I spent almost $3K. LOL! I chose Ford replacement parts for the warranties associated with them. The fact that Ford uses original Motorcraft parts is a plus for me. No cheap bootleg parts. I like the fact I can take my camper to any Ford dealer, and they will honor the warranties. I do realize that the Dealers are generally a lot more expensive, than, say a local repair chain.
Having a safe and reliable camper is a must for me, and I don't regret spending one penny.
John
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1997 Jayco Econoline E250 Extended Club Wagon Conversion powered by a 5.4 Liter Gas Engine.
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03-22-2014, 03:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Charleston
Posts: 1,714
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What Did You Do To Your Jayco TODAY?
Today
1 mounted my home made stinky slinky holder. A 6" pvc fence post with a cap on one end and fabricated door on the other.
2 replaced plastic hot water heater drain plug with a brass plug.
3 mounted a under the counter coffee pot in the outside kitchen.
4 installed two camco roof vent covers.
Over all a well spent saturday
     
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03-22-2014, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 2,210
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Loaded it with all the stuff from my previous unit finally. Now tomorrow it's mod day, then back to the cold!! Tired of the winter. Come on spring get a grip already.
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2014 Ram 3500 Longhorn DRW CC
6.7 CTD, Aisin, 4.10's
Yamaha EF3000iSEB
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03-22-2014, 04:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Medford
Posts: 20
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Took her to the casino for the evening.
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2008 Jayco Seneca HD GS35. Duramax 6.6 engine on the Kodiak chassis.
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03-24-2014, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 1,261
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Today I de-winterized and tested the appliances etc for proper operation in preps for our first trip this spring. I did however realize I (after the fact  ) that when I pulled the drain plug on the HW tank to flush I forgot to open the pressure valve first. Spent 15min looking in a leaf covered yard 15' from the camper for that stupid plug.
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03-24-2014, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 360
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Bought another adjustable water pressure regulator since I forgot my last one at a Flying J will loading up with water. DOH!!!!
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Bruce
2012 Greyhawk 31 FK
Flat towing a 2008 Miata.
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03-24-2014, 08:08 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Medford
Posts: 20
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Completely rewired all of the AV cabling since the previous owner had completely hosed it. Afterwards, ran it down to the local scales and weighed the corners. Tomorrow I'm taking her over the Henderson's Lineup for a Road Performance Assessment.
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2008 Jayco Seneca HD GS35. Duramax 6.6 engine on the Kodiak chassis.
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03-24-2014, 08:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Greece
Posts: 10
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pretty handy work! Quick question..just got in my maxx air vents for my Jayco eagle 2013 324bts..any tricks on installing them or was it pretty sraight forward? Thanks! Nop....Happy Trails!
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03-24-2014, 08:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Charleston
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NOPSTER
pretty handy work! Quick question..just got in my maxx air vents for my Jayco eagle 2013 324bts..any tricks on installing them or was it pretty sraight forward? Thanks! Nop....Happy Trails!
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The covers are very straight forward it took longer to gather up the few tools needed and get them on the roof than the install
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03-24-2014, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Regina SK Canada
Posts: 634
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Bought a Throw for one of the couches and a Comforter set for the bed! First items that I have bought....can not wait to get in the trailer.
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 2013 Jayco Flight 33RLDS ( Parking this at seasonal site)
2013 F150 EXL Screw 5.0 4x4 3:55 locking ( not towing the above trailer with this truck)
Spending my children's inheritances on my toys!
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03-25-2014, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Elkin
Posts: 3,905
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Unboxed some goodies I received in the mail from Amazon today for the camper. Hopefully get time to install tomorrow.
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'02 F250 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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03-25-2014, 09:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Marysville
Posts: 37
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I installed the 39" LED TV on the bedroom wall! Don't worry, it only weighs 23 lbs and the backboard in the wall was actually where the sticker was ... weird, huh!
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2013 Eagle 308RETS
2003 Ford F-250 Crewcab 6.0L
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03-25-2014, 10:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Marysville
Posts: 37
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Here's a link to my work. Still finishing the battery additions (going to four), battery selector, 12DC fused distribution, and the inverter ... but that's another day!
http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/album.php?albumid=428
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2013 Eagle 308RETS
2003 Ford F-250 Crewcab 6.0L
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03-26-2014, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Elkin
Posts: 3,905
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Installed a "lend a hand" assist handle to help the kiddos out a little. 
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'02 F250 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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03-27-2014, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Elkin
Posts: 3,905
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Installed a screen door handle.
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'02 F250 Crew Cab 7.3 Powerstroke
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03-27-2014, 08:13 PM
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#980
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 626
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shovelled a 3 foot snow bank in front of the 5th wheel. Never had to worry about this before but the way this 'spring" is not happening, we cannot trust the snow bank will be gone in time for our trip to Gettysburg and Washington DC april 10th
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