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Forum: Jayco Mods 06-11-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,532
Posted By RobertCowdery
Use Keder wedlt

You should look for keder (or keder weldt). It a plastic cord already wrapped with a tough material farbric and a"tail" to sew whatever you need onto it. (large sizes are used for sails on boats). ...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,636
Posted By RobertCowdery
We also have x213 but our main problem was dirt...

We also have x213 but our main problem was dirt getting in when towing on gravel\dirt roads. Found most of the gaps were where plumbing lines penetrate the floor and some of the gaps were big enough...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-28-2016, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,490
Posted By RobertCowdery
Microwave went back in afterwards. The...

Microwave went back in afterwards. The reinforcing plywood doesn't interfere
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-27-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,490
Posted By RobertCowdery
I mounted an articulated arm TV mount to the...

I mounted an articulated arm TV mount to the microwave cabinet but reinforced inside the cabinet with some 3/4 ply. ( Take out the microwave and it is easy to just glue in a piece of wood to screw...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-21-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,114
Posted By RobertCowdery
Did not water recirculation a few years ago with...

Did not water recirculation a few years ago with timer and flow/ temperature switch. The timer has a bunch of operating modes that should work. Here is a link but if it doesn't work just search for...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-13-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,241
Posted By RobertCowdery
I did this about 2yrs ago and posted info last...

I did this about 2yrs ago and posted info last year. I used LED strip lights under the 4 corners and wired to the hitch light and to the vehicle reverse light. Hence you can both manually turn on...
Forum: Tech Talk 04-10-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,895
Posted By RobertCowdery
Oh yea... On my trailer there was no audio...

Oh yea... On my trailer there was no audio connection from TV back to the RV stereo. I added one by using the TV headphone outlet and using adapters to get to RCA jacks and ran a cable to aux inputs...
Forum: Tech Talk 04-10-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,895
Posted By RobertCowdery
I had to replace my RV stereo recently and got a...

I had to replace my RV stereo recently and got a Jense AWM968t with Bluetooth (receiver) built-in to allow me to play my iPhone music via the stereo - but it doesn't play to Bluetooth devices like...
Forum: Jayco Mods 10-19-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,173
Posted By RobertCowdery
The pegboard "pegs" have fairly good U shaped...

The pegboard "pegs" have fairly good U shaped hooks on them so the tools stay in place pretty well. I also got some retainer clips to keep the pegs in place in the board as well. The cupboard...
Forum: Jayco Mods 10-18-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,173
Posted By RobertCowdery
Good idea. It's pretty narrow space until you...

Good idea. It's pretty narrow space until you are about a foot off the floor so perhaps access just above the lower bunk platform and put a shelf at that level. Post a picture if you do this and I...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-01-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,345
Posted By RobertCowdery
Nothing too scientific. Just measured the typical...

Nothing too scientific. Just measured the typical boxes\bottles I planned to put in the shelf and added an inch!!
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-01-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,345
Posted By RobertCowdery
I used woodglue and short wood screws to hold...

I used woodglue and short wood screws to hold them in place while glue dried.
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-08-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,605
Posted By RobertCowdery
Electronic Thermostat using "cool" mode to turn on vent fan

We do most of our camping off the grid so the AC isn't an option but our x213 trailer can get hot in the sun. A few years back I replace the thermostat with an electronic one with both heat and cool...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-08-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,982
Posted By RobertCowdery
I did a lot of Mods to get the noise reduced -...

I did a lot of Mods to get the noise reduced - started with some less effective ones * and some later mods that had a bigger effect***.

1- mounted pump to sponge foam / plywood isolation *...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-04-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,201
Posted By RobertCowdery
Got most of the parts off ebay - mostly shipped...

Got most of the parts off ebay - mostly shipped out of China and takes 2-3weeks to arrive but everything has arrived without an issue. Stuff is cheap enough I ended getting 2 of everthing in case I...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-04-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,342
Posted By RobertCowdery
Here is some plans details for the lights. I got...

Here is some plans details for the lights. I got the diodes for isolating the circuits from digikey (Electronic Components Distributor | DigiKey Electronics | Canada Home Page...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-03-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,190
Posted By RobertCowdery
I just went online to find RV parts - all dealers...

I just went online to find RV parts - all dealers seem to use the same catalog, Try this link but if you check local RV dealer they probably have same catalog online

GO-RV.com - RV On-line...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-03-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,342
Posted By RobertCowdery
Back-up lights nighttime setup lights

Had some spare LED strip lights so added them under the 4 corners of the trailer by the stabilizer jacks. Wired them into the light on the power jack at the front so if you turn on that light you...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-03-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,201
Posted By RobertCowdery
Hot water recirculation on x213

The x213 has the hot water tank a LONG way from the bathroom sink so you wait 15+ sec to get warm water. We do a lot of boondocking so wasting water is an issue. Added a hot water recirculation...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-03-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,982
Posted By RobertCowdery
Another storage addition on x213

I did a bunch of noise insulation around the water pump (sound absorbing foam cabinet lining, mounted the pump on isolating platform, pipe insulation, flex lines etc) so when I was done I added a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-01-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By RobertCowdery
Had same issue with my x213. Had a heavy...

Had same issue with my x213. Had a heavy equipment shop do an alignement and there was excessive toe-in on the wheel. Will see how it goes this year
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-01-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,190
Posted By RobertCowdery
Most RV dealers have them - I have purchased 3...

Most RV dealers have them - I have purchased 3 over the years from 3 different places and only ever had to wait a week for stock to come in
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-26-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,155
Posted By RobertCowdery
On my x213 the power converter and fuse panel is...

On my x213 the power converter and fuse panel is in the back under the shelf I added. There was an unused fuse space on the panel so just added a circuit. However you can also get a wire from the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-22-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,173
Posted By RobertCowdery
back of the truck!! (A bit smelly for inside and...

back of the truck!! (A bit smelly for inside and too big for the hatch!!)
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-20-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,155
Posted By RobertCowdery
No - the limit for 200lbs is for things on the...

No - the limit for 200lbs is for things on the slide. This is below the slide. However you probably don't want to put a lot of weight back there as the wood walls/shelves are quite lightweight to...
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