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Forum: Parts, Accessories & Miscellaneous Classifieds 07-05-2021, 08:41 PM
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Views: 652
Posted By smithmdsmith
ProPride 3P 1400 Weight Distribution Hitch

I'm selling a ProPride 3P 1400 hitch with a standard, 2" draw bar. Everything is in working order. This hitch served us well and works as advertised, but I no longer need it. I have it set up to work...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-12-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,931
Posted By smithmdsmith
This is exactly what I do. I attach this valve,...

This is exactly what I do. I attach this valve, leave it closed, and open all of my gray tank valves. By the very nature of water and because all of the tanks are vented, the tank levels will...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-21-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,990
Posted By smithmdsmith
Without a picture, I can't be sure, but you most...

Without a picture, I can't be sure, but you most likely have an auto-changeover pressure regulator.

There will be an arrow or pointer on the knob. That arrow points to the tank you are using. The...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-31-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,328
Posted By smithmdsmith
Well, I've told you my experience. In my trailer...

Well, I've told you my experience. In my trailer with a Coleman Mach 15k A/C, I have no intention of buying and installing the A/C silencer--the Coleman just isn't that loud.

However, the Dometic...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-28-2019, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,328
Posted By smithmdsmith
The verdict is in. Mom says the RV AC silencer is...

The verdict is in. Mom says the RV AC silencer is awesome. Dad agrees. So do I. They may survive retirement trips in the RV, yet!

They have a Dometic AC that is really loud. They needed the WackO...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-16-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,328
Posted By smithmdsmith
It looks like they redirect the air to clean up...

It looks like they redirect the air to clean up the flow (to reduce noise) and muffle the rumble a little. You will lose the slide registers that you are referring to...we call them the "dump vents."...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-06-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,046
Posted By smithmdsmith
It *should* be better to plug the trailer into...

It *should* be better to plug the trailer into the generator and use the on-board converter to do the charging. However, WFCO converters are known to not charge at their stated or designed capacity...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-05-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,046
Posted By smithmdsmith
Keep in mind that years ago, most chargers were...

Keep in mind that years ago, most chargers were "dumb" chargers. With the new "smart" chargers (possibly including your trailer's converter) they check voltage and supply power as needed. If your...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-20-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By smithmdsmith
I like AGM batteries because I don't have to...

I like AGM batteries because I don't have to worry about water levels. Keep them properly charged and they will last a long time.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,819
Posted By smithmdsmith
The group 24 battery is just a smaller and...

The group 24 battery is just a smaller and lighter 12 volt battery than the group 27...generally by about 20%. It is probably also cheaper. Also the group 24 will not supply power to your trailer as...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-21-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,057
Posted By smithmdsmith
After killing a few inexpensive cordless...

After killing a few inexpensive cordless compressors trying to get my tires up to 70 or 80 PSI and never having 110 volts for my hot dog compressor when I needed it most, I splurged for the Viair...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-10-2019, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By smithmdsmith
I permanently mounted the external antenna to the...

I permanently mounted the external antenna to the ladder on my Surveyor. I ran the antenna cable into the trailer through the hole that was already created for the taillight wiring. In that trailer,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-09-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,030
Posted By smithmdsmith
Based on my research, you'd need at least 6 good...

Based on my research, you'd need at least 6 good batteries (I'd go AGM to avoid water issues with all of that charging and discharging) and 600 watts of solar power. Of course, that would be impacted...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-03-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,503
Posted By smithmdsmith
If I were in your shoes, those are the generators...

If I were in your shoes, those are the generators I would buy.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-09-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 35,669
Posted By smithmdsmith
I have 4 extra stabilizer/scissor jacks on my...

I have 4 extra stabilizer/scissor jacks on my Jayco. Two are in front of the front axle and two are behind the rear axle. Without the extra jacks, I could feel our 5-pound chihuahua walking in the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-09-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By smithmdsmith
You got some good advice here. Sewer hose:...

You got some good advice here.

Sewer hose: I've had the same Rhino Flex since 2011. I'm on my 3rd trailer in that same time.

Surge protector at a minimum. The EMS units are better protection...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-05-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,737
Posted By smithmdsmith
Well, this is an OLD post, but the answer to the...

Well, this is an OLD post, but the answer to the OP was never given.

The plug for the outdoor fridge in the OP's trailer is under the counter...you have to pull out the drawer that is under the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-05-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,586
Posted By smithmdsmith
Generally, trailer tires don't wear out--they age...

Generally, trailer tires don't wear out--they age out. When my trailer tires hit 4 years old, I replace them. Excluding road hazards, the only trailer tires I've ever had trouble with were all 4+...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-05-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,299
Posted By smithmdsmith
If you can't find the GFCI outlet, the water...

If you can't find the GFCI outlet, the water heater and microwave also have outlets to check...but those are usually on different breakers.

Do you have an outdoor kitchen with a refrigerator or...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-03-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,615
Posted By smithmdsmith
Thanks for this explanation! it's exactly what...

Thanks for this explanation! it's exactly what this non-EE-understanding camper has been looking for!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-30-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,074
Posted By smithmdsmith
I camp in an area where the signal is spotty....

I camp in an area where the signal is spotty. Sometimes I can surf the web, stream video, etc., other times I can't even send a text or a phone call.

With the $200 weBoost Sleek, I can always...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-28-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By smithmdsmith
Your assumption is correct. If the trailer...

Your assumption is correct.

If the trailer was plugged into shore power and the batteries are dead, you need to look for the cause.

-Is the shore power still on and delivering 110 volts to the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-26-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,941
Posted By smithmdsmith
I'll tell you what you'll get from the...

I'll tell you what you'll get from the manufacturer:
The axles aren't under-rated. Trailer gross weight of 11,000 lbs should have a tongue weight of 1,100 pounds. 11,000 - 1,100 = 9,900. Your axles...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-26-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,074
Posted By smithmdsmith
Nice setup with the antenna. Can you move the...

Nice setup with the antenna. Can you move the pole around the trailer? I ask because with a directional antenna, you don't want it to point back over your trailer where the internal antenna is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-26-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By smithmdsmith
I had this problem with an old trailer. I never...

I had this problem with an old trailer. I never completely figured out the root cause, but I always had to replace a fuse in the truck. I'm sure it was a short somewhere in the trailer wiring because...
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