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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,690
Posted By tslarson
I grew up in the marine industry starting in...

I grew up in the marine industry starting in about 1980. I got paid $7.00 per hour and we charged customers $16 per hour for my time. My wage was roughly 40% of the billing rate. As I stayed in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-13-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,608
Posted By tslarson
How about pulling the pin on the receiver and...

How about pulling the pin on the receiver and driving the car forward to pull the shank out. You can then maybe see what is wrong, and gain a vehicle for tomorrow.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-04-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,517
Posted By tslarson
I'm going to use the $2400.00 my wife and I get...

I'm going to use the $2400.00 my wife and I get to compensate us for the $3000.00 loss in wages and 1000.00 health insurance premium we will need to pay for since she is laid off the next 30 days....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-27-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,742
Posted By tslarson
Interesting on the inconsistency of Ford...

Interesting on the inconsistency of Ford dealerships. My Ford dealer has done considerable work on my Lincoln 09 MKZ and my 2015 MKC. Just put a new transmission in the MKC a few months ago. There is...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2019, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By tslarson
On my 2011 Jayco I had a similar problem with the...

On my 2011 Jayco I had a similar problem with the brakes. One wheel would lock up during slow speed braking. Dealer found a faulty brake drum. The drum machined surface was not centered with the...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-02-2019, 06:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,250
Posted By tslarson
I found that with the dimmer I installed (PWM...

I found that with the dimmer I installed (PWM style) that the ground needs to be connected to the the actual wire coming from the lights. You just can't connect it to any ground wire.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-27-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 426,276
Posted By tslarson
It took a bit to find a F150 with the 6.2. I was...

It took a bit to find a F150 with the 6.2. I was interested in the track record of reliability the 6.2 has, as I put tons of miles on a truck. My 2009 F150 had 310,000 miles in it when I traded it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-27-2019, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 426,276
Posted By tslarson
Pretty impressed with my new to me truck. The 6.2...

Pretty impressed with my new to me truck. The 6.2 engine pulls very well, so much better than my old 5.4. Nice to not have the transmission shifting every 10 seconds.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-26-2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 20,514
Posted By tslarson
I have towed twice with my new to me truck so...

I have towed twice with my new to me truck so far. 2013 F150 CC with the 6.2, 3.73 gears. Pretty amazing to be able to hold 6th gear on the flats and even on some mild inclines. Gas mileage? about...
Forum: Starcraft RV 05-22-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,751
Posted By tslarson
Other than the typical issues new campers have it...

Other than the typical issues new campers have it has been pretty good except for:
I would inspect the frame outriggers to make sure they are not bending, we had some of ours bend, and they had to...
Forum: Starcraft RV 05-17-2019, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,751
Posted By tslarson
We have a 2015 299BHU. It is positioned as an...

We have a 2015 299BHU. It is positioned as an upgrade to the Launch series. I compare it to the Eagle line of Jayco. The height of the the 299BHU is 6" more, doors on the bedroom, dinette opposite...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-14-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,413
Posted By tslarson
I got 7.5 mpg on the tow, almost exactly the same...

I got 7.5 mpg on the tow, almost exactly the same as towing with my old 5.4. The plus is I towed at 65 mph instead of 60 mph as a test. Also, there is nothing flat about the route I traveled, either...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-12-2019, 05:14 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,413
Posted By tslarson
Pic of the new truck

Pic of the new truck
Forum: Jayco Owners Registry 05-12-2019, 04:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 313
Posted By tslarson
Camper :: 2015 Starcraft 299BHU

Camper :: 2015 Starcraft 299BHU (2019-05-12 06:56:41)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-07-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,413
Posted By tslarson
What did I do? Got myself a new one. Traded in my...

What did I do? Got myself a new one. Traded in my rusty 2009 Ford F150 CC with 302,000 miles on a 2013 one. 6.2 liter engine, 80,000 miles, Max Tow, 11,100 lb towing capacity, 7700 GVWR package, 1500...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-08-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,947
Posted By tslarson
This is what I did, plastic nipple into tank,...

This is what I did, plastic nipple into tank, short piece of hose, small ball valve. This prevents the chance of galvanic corrosion caused by having dis-similar metals in contact with each other....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-11-2018, 04:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By tslarson
I do not like their pitch adjustment system. It...

I do not like their pitch adjustment system. It depends on friction and when a breeze comes up it "un-pitches" the awning. Drives me crazy. I now use shock cords to help hold it down in a pitched...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-29-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,793
Posted By tslarson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxGAt3J546g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxGAt3J546g
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 04-16-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,749
Posted By tslarson
I received great customer service when I...

I received great customer service when I contacted Command Electronics about some replacement lenses for my overhead lights. Very good company deal with. On a side note, I had a non-Command...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-14-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,919
Posted By tslarson
I had to reseal one of my cargo doors when I got...

I had to reseal one of my cargo doors when I got the new trailer a few years ago. The factory did a crappy job of applying sealant, and missed most of the frame edge. Also there needs to sealer on...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-19-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,937
Posted By tslarson
There are typically some federal laws that come...

There are typically some federal laws that come into play regarding warranties. If you do a modification to anything with a warranty, you cannot void the warranty. You can however do a modification...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-25-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,678
Posted By tslarson
Video on proper tire puncture repair. ...

Video on proper tire puncture repair.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=268&v=mdTAalpkSLM
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-03-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,725
Posted By tslarson
Try Sendel Wheels (https://sendelwheel.com/) or...

Try Sendel Wheels (https://sendelwheel.com/) or Tredit Tire (https://www.tredittire.com/wheels)
Forum: Starcraft RV 04-28-2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,573
Posted By tslarson
Looks great! we had our Starcraft there 3 summers...

Looks great! we had our Starcraft there 3 summers ago on our way home from Glacier NP.
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 04-20-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By tslarson
Stayed there one night on our way home two...

Stayed there one night on our way home two summers ago. Arrived at dusk, left at dawn. Didn't see any of the campground, wish we did as it looked like it was a great place. All I remember is frogs or...
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