Mods to 377 RLBH? - Page 125

AKRUEBBE · 07-27-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dskyward

Has anyone checked their smoke detector, lately? This is your wake up call! Tomorrow marks 26 months in our rig, and I’d thought it a good idea to check the smoke detector, after browsing through the owners manual to see if I missed any maintenance items before we take our rig into Jayco Service on Monday.

I come across the smoke detector and it says it’ll beep every minute for 30 days on a low battery. I’ve not heard anything so far. So, I get up on a chair and open the case....NO BATTERY! What the heck? I made the mistake and took for granted it came with one. As owner, I guess I’m guilty as charged. Does anyone remember their dealer walk around, and it was pointed out, “oh, be sure to install a battery in that detector?” Well, the OM never mentioned they’re installed without a 9v battery. The warning label next to it says...you fool, you suck if you don’t test me after I’ve been in storage!

I’ve had way too much fun with everything else in this new lifestyle, and tonight I feel besides myself, even not checking on it after the first year, and after I’ve read many RV fire stories and safety reminders in Trailer Life and Escapees mags and online.

If the manufacturer doesn’t initially install a battery in these things, and neither Jayco and who knows if dealers will (they install the 12v house battery(s) up front), then I strongly suggest that Jayco print up some sticky ribbons battery install notice and hang them on the detector as an important reminder. I will tell the service writer on Monday.

How about the carbon monoxide & propane detectors, did you check it to see if there was a battery installed?

bzeller · 07-27-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

That’s a great list!

I had a thetford toilet and upgraded to the 310 because I didn’t have the space for 320. My guess is you won’t either unless they changed something

I personally like the hard wired EMS simply because it’s one less thing to set up and take down every time

You may also consider the upgrade to wet bolts and HD shackles if your unit doesn’t come with them.

I’d love to see your write up on the media center.

I believe the 18s all came with wet bolts and shackles. Assuming the same for 19.

prm99v6 · 07-27-2018, 04:36 PM

My 19 has wet bolts.

aggie camper · 07-27-2018, 04:57 PM

Most oem CO2 are 12v. I run both oem and an extra CO2/smoke.

Dskyward · 07-27-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

How about the carbon monoxide & propane detectors, did you check it to see if there was a battery installed?

They are hard wired to the 12v house batteries. You can see the power wires if you look under the sink. That was an excellent question you had, as you see the carbon monoxide detectors in box stores and they run on batteries.

I’m guessing it’s possible that more than half of all RV campers which ship with smoke detectors, will not have a 9v battery installed, and the excited owners may never be informed upon delivery and like me find out a year or two later or worst, never.

Certainly let us know if your camper camper came with one without batteries installed.

As a side note, there were no batteries installed in the keyless entry either on our 377.

MadJoker TX · 07-27-2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by magnolia tom

fyi,

do not stand on the folding dinette chair to check your smoke detector. I did and the seat broke! [emoji35]

lmao

MadJoker TX · 07-27-2018, 07:02 PM

Everyone knows you don't stand on a folding chair Tom. I do it the safe and stand on the barstool that mine came with. [emoji23][emoji23]🤣🤣

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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

Yes Darin, I’m ok. Luckily I fell straight down and landed on my feet. Still got the cat like reflexes!
I wasn’t paying attention to how I was standing on the chair, I guess. I had all my weight on the edge, not over the support. I’m going to cut a new piece of plywood and replace the seat. No biggie

MadJoker TX · 07-27-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dskyward

I forgot to ask whose 377 came with a battery in the smoke detector?

I will check mine. It's been a year and have heard no beeps out of mine. Probably missing like everyone else.

MadJoker TX · 07-27-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookemdanno

Just finished checking mine Darren...no battery either! Going to Walmart on Saturday (our last day here in FL [emoji22]), so I guess I’ll be picking up a 9 volt battery too.

Safe trip back!

atsacco · 07-27-2018, 07:31 PM

Man what I wouldn’t give to have the third ac installed in mine right now. We’re in Vegas and the temp is 118 during the day the coolest the trailer gets is 90 during the day and 70 at night. Needles to say we are gone until after dark. The first thing I’m doing when we get home is looking into a 3rd ac. Marybeth before Labor Day in Galveston.

Magnolia Tom · 07-27-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by atsacco

Man what I wouldn’t give to have the third ac installed in mine right now. We’re in Vegas and the temp is 118 during the day the coolest the trailer gets is 90 during the day and 70 at night. Needles to say we are gone until after dark. The first thing I’m doing when we get home is looking into a 3rd ac. Marybeth before Labor Day in Galveston.

You won’t regret getting one! I think it’s a game changer. Today at lake Conroe was 100. Trailer stayed at 72 but “felt” colder (thermostats all set to 72). No shade here either. Kids complained it was too cold inside, lol

Magnolia Tom · 07-27-2018, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MadJoker TX

Everyone knows you don't stand on a folding chair Tom. I do it the safe and stand on the barstool that mine came with. [emoji23][emoji23]🤣🤣

If my unit would’ve come with a barstool you know I would’ve used it instead! [emoji23]

atsacco · 07-27-2018, 08:24 PM

I’m hoping mine is already wired it is an early 2017. We’re currently at circus circus letting the grand kids play while we wait for the sun to go down. We are heading to Carlsbad in the early am to hopefully beat some of the heat. The other trailer with us already had a blowout and a flat due to hot road conditions

atsacco · 07-27-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

If my unit would’ve come with a barstool you know I would’ve used it instead! [emoji23]

My unit came with s bar stool, I bought two additional regular chairs because one folding one collapsed on a guest with us on one trip.

Magnolia Tom · 07-27-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by atsacco

I’m hoping mine is already wired it is an early 2017. We’re currently at circus circus letting the grand kids play while we wait for the sun to go down. We are heading to Carlsbad in the early am to hopefully beat some of the heat. The other trailer with us already had a blowout and a flat due to hot road conditions

I’m skeptical that it is prewired. If yours is, it would really make things easier. I need to get in touch with Jayco to find out what my extra breaker labeled “electric grille” goes to. If yours has the extra breaker labeled 3rd AC, remove the loft vent surround and it’ll be easy to tell.

atsacco · 07-27-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom

I’m skeptical that it is prewired. If yours is, it would really make things easier. I need to get in touch with Jayco to find out what my extra breaker labeled “electric grille” goes to. If yours has the extra breaker labeled 3rd AC, remove the loft vent surround and it’ll be easy to tell.

I’m going to check the breakers when we get back to the trailer and see.

Dskyward · 07-27-2018, 08:34 PM

We’ll according to both numbers, each of you guy’s rigs interior achieved an equal 28 degrees below outside air. At 118 outside with two ACs, I’d say that’s a major accomplishment! I hear you, Mark is it?, 90 inside still feels frustrating. Did you have a good fan on you?

Magnolia Tom · 07-27-2018, 08:55 PM

I could get mine even colder Darin. It was cold enough at 72 [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3]

atsacco · 07-27-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dskyward

We’ll according to both numbers, each of you guy’s rigs interior achieved an equal 28 degrees below outside air. At 118 outside with two ACs, I’d say that’s a major accomplishment! I hear you, Mark is it?, 90 inside still feels frustrating. Did you have a good fan on you?

Three 20 inch fans in the living area!

Dskyward · 07-27-2018, 09:22 PM

Oh wow, that is amazing to hear. This past week we saw 104 in Llano, where our homebase will be located and our rig will be parked under the shop shed. I’m hoping our two ac’s will be able to keep the rig cool in the heat when the time comes. Here’s a view of the floor plan and aerial layout of the property which will include two extra RV pads for friends and family:

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