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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 01-01-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,559
Posted By etothepii
I just bought a 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab,...

I just bought a 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, 4.0 v6, 261 hp, 281 ft. lbs. torque, auto trans. Rated to tow 6300 lbs, 60 sq. ft, frontal area. Prodigy P2 is installed. Should do the Swift SLX just...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-17-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,106
Posted By etothepii
Thanks for the link. Looks like I don't have...

Thanks for the link. Looks like I don't have anything to worry about.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-17-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,388
Posted By etothepii
Same thing happened to me just today. Camper is...

Same thing happened to me just today. Camper is hooked up to house power. Strong odor in the camper from the antifreeze. Lp alarm going off, but fresh air fixes it. Just thought I'd share.
Forum: Tech Talk 11-17-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,106
Posted By etothepii
Antifreeze odor triggering lp detector?

I just ran my antifreeze for the winter, and the lp detector started going off shortly later. There is a strong alcohol smell in the camper, and fresh air stops the alarm. Does this spun right ?
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-13-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,231
Posted By etothepii
Stereo upgrade

A friend bought a box full of stuff at a yard sale because he wanted some of what was in it. What he didn't care about was an Alpine receiver, so he gave it to me. A nice upgrade from the Dual unit...
Forum: Camp Cooking 06-29-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 102,444
Posted By etothepii
We bought a Kuerig for the camper and liked it so...

We bought a Kuerig for the camper and liked it so much, we brought it in the house. It gets as much use as our regular coffee pot now, lol!
Forum: Camp Cooking 06-29-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,051
Posted By etothepii
We have 2 double squares for our family of 4. My...

We have 2 double squares for our family of 4. My wife always makes a batch of home-made bisquick-like mix before we go camping. For dinners, we chop up hot dogs of brats and veggies, and put it in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-17-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,513
Posted By etothepii
Thanks for the response, DocBrown. I hear you...

Thanks for the response, DocBrown. I hear you about the paid off Trailblazer. It is pretty nice.

My main concern is what you mentioned -- mountains. Those kinds of trips may be coming within the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-16-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,513
Posted By etothepii
Feedback on mileage from folks with similar RVs, if you please :)

I'm preparing for the inevitability of replacing my tow vehicle, and my main concern is fuel efficiency vs. power.

My Trailblazer pulls the small Swift XLS well enough, but I would like something...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-11-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,891
Posted By etothepii
My Swift had the same recall issue. Since being...

My Swift had the same recall issue. Since being fixed, there has been no other problem.

About the exterior draining issue, I have seen various gutter type solutions. What sounds simplest to me is...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-11-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By etothepii
Well, I got the problem fixed. I did a ton...

Well, I got the problem fixed.

I did a ton of reading all over the internet about people who have encountered the same problem, troubleshooting, etc. I couldn't find the source of the problem...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-01-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
Posted By etothepii
Sportman makes sister models to the Swift SLX...

Sportman makes sister models to the Swift SLX line, and their tables have them. Before buying our Swift, we looked at a Sportsman that had been used by the dealer as a rental for one season. The...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-31-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,336
Posted By etothepii
It actually looks really good on paper. I tow...

It actually looks really good on paper. I tow with a Trailblazer (113 in. wheel base). The Touareg is actually 113.9 in., so an inch more ... big deal. But the Overall capacity and mileage looks...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-30-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,457
Posted By etothepii
I haven't been on the forum much. Sorry to reply...

I haven't been on the forum much. Sorry to reply months later :(

1) The carrier is one half of a bumper mounted bicycle carrier. It was a freebie from a friend. With a hack saw and spray paint, I...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-30-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By etothepii
Brake connection issues

I have a problem with losing connection to the brakes.

Here is my set-up:

2004 Chevy Trailblazer
2011 Swift 154 BH
Prodigy 2 brake controller

When I connect the pigtail to the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-16-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,861
Posted By etothepii
I went through quite an ordeal over this. It is a...

I went through quite an ordeal over this. It is a recall, and a GOOD service department can fix it easily.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By etothepii
The drama may be over. Jayco sent the wrong...

The drama may be over. Jayco sent the wrong recall kit to the dealer, postponing the repair by a week, but it is finally done and home. One small hitch...
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The tech didn't realize the power...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-18-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By etothepii
One of my favorite quotes: "If you can't fix...

One of my favorite quotes:

"If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape."
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-17-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,988
Posted By etothepii
Particle board!

Of the three camper I have owned, each one has had some sort of water issue. Not major things -- condensation, plumbing needed to be tightened, sky light left open, etc. small amounts of water...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-16-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By etothepii
Misc problems updated, Swift 154bh

I haven't been too active on the forum since last fall. Here's a little history. My Swift was under recall for the AC drip pan. Condensation leaked into the camper instead of draining out. I live...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-12-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Posted By etothepii
I had the Takonsha Voyager with a pop-up. I...

I had the Takonsha Voyager with a pop-up. I learned a lot using it, and it was very good. But it wasn't convenient to use. I stepped up to the p2 for my Swift. I read about it and the p3, and the p3...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,265
Posted By etothepii
I have a spare pig tail hose. I'll swap it out...

I have a spare pig tail hose. I'll swap it out and see if there is a difference. Thanks!!
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-29-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,265
Posted By etothepii
...and a half hour later, it doesn't work again!

...and a half hour later, it doesn't work again!
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-29-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,265
Posted By etothepii
All of a sudden, it works fine. Can there be...

All of a sudden, it works fine.

Can there be somehting like vapor lock in an lp system?
Forum: Tech Talk 10-21-2011, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,665
Posted By etothepii
Winterization question...

True story ... in my last two pop ups, I could "winterize" by lung power. Just blow the water out of the lines. Worked every time:)

But with the Swift, there is a bit more plumbing.... If is set...
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