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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-03-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,671
Posted By Smitty
This may be a long shot but we had the same...

This may be a long shot but we had the same problem in our Fifth Wheel we bought new last spring. When the furnace went on it smelled like propane or what road kill smells like. I recall having...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-08-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,882
Posted By Smitty
I have a Jayco Eagle MKTS and I am hooked up to...

I have a Jayco Eagle MKTS and I am hooked up to cable at our seasonal site. The living room Toshiba 40" TV gets all of the channels clear but the bedroom TV a 22" RCA only gets channels clear up to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-03-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,231
Posted By Smitty
Our last fifth wheel and our current both have...

Our last fifth wheel and our current both have had recliners. We have never strapped the chairs down using the "D" rings in the floor. What we do is turn them sideways so they are parallel to the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-03-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,846
Posted By Smitty
Man I thought you were kidding about the 2x4's...

Man I thought you were kidding about the 2x4's until I saw your pictures. I think it's great!! Looks like someone finally may have beat the electric awning. I too would prefer the manual. I could...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-27-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,963
Posted By Smitty
Thanks, will do.

Thanks, will do.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-26-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,963
Posted By Smitty
Karl, thanks. I went to Radio Shack and bought...

Karl, thanks. I went to Radio Shack and bought two of those splitters. Am I correct in thinking that I can use the same one I use outside to split down to one cable, on the inside to split back out...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-24-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,963
Posted By Smitty
Cable and satellite feeds

I am currently running cable tv into my fifth wheel but I am getting ready for a road trip and want to use my winegard carry out for Direct TV. I have one jack on the outside of the trailer that...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 06-23-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,974
Posted By Smitty
Like the truck, especially the color!

Like the truck, especially the color!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-21-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,846
Posted By Smitty
Securing Awning in wind

Can anyone tell me how to best secure an auto awning when it is windy outside. My old unit had a manual awning whereas you could you the deflappers, which were great.
I can bungie cord or cable...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 06-19-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By Smitty
Very nice. Best thing are seeing those kids with...

Very nice. Best thing are seeing those kids with the big smiles. You are making great memories!
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 06-15-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,731
Posted By Smitty
Our New Eagle and Campsite!!

We traded our Cougar 327RES in for our new Eagle 351MKTS. It is 3.5 feet longer than the Cougar but noticed no difference in towing it. I had the Dealership add two extra springs on my 2010 Dodge...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-01-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By Smitty
We just picked up our 2012 model last week. Both...

We just picked up our 2012 model last week. Both thermostats are digital. The one in the bedroom controls the air for just that unit and the one in the living room controls that unit separately. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-07-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Thanks Guys. Definately keeping what I've got...

Thanks Guys. Definately keeping what I've got for now. Recieved my deposit back from the Dealership in yesterday's mail. Iwould like to keep searching around in this forum. I'm going to take a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-05-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Smile Final Decision

I just want to let all of you know what our final decision is, regarding a new Jayco Fifth Wheel. We are doing nothing for now. We are holding off on any new purchase and will be keeping what we...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-04-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
That I will do.

That I will do.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-04-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Thanks Bob, Just got word from the Dealership...

Thanks Bob, Just got word from the Dealership that the Pinnacle is offically canceled with no recourse to me. I really do believe that this Dealership is looking out for our best interest. Yes, I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-04-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Thanks Guys, I stopped by my Truck Dealership...

Thanks Guys,
I stopped by my Truck Dealership this morning and had them review the figures that I worked up on the Jayco Eagle. Rustic Eagle was right, I forgot to put in the figures for the GVWR. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-03-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Another Scenario

Here’s an alternative Fifth Wheel (Eagle instead of Pinnacle)

Unload Vehicle Weight = 11,175 lbs
Dry Hitch Weight = 2,225 lbs.

My towing rate per Dodge Dealership is 14,500 lbs (2011 Towing...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-03-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
3'senough, If you go to page 2 of this posting...

3'senough,
If you go to page 2 of this posting you can see the LKTS that was on their lot, hooked up to my tow truck. I had a concern at that time and the salesman and shopman told me I'd be fine. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-03-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Sorry this is a little long but I want to share...

Sorry this is a little long but I want to share with all who have advised me with where I am at with this situation. Below is the email that I sent to my RV Dealership after I had my tow vehicle...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-03-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
Got some actual weights

OK, here’s the scoop. I went to the scale this morning and was surprised how accurate it was. I weighed myself this morning and when I took the full weight of the truck and then stepped out and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-02-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,138
Posted By Smitty
Yes the one on order will have a power awning. ...

Yes the one on order will have a power awning. My current trailer has a power awning and that one is adjustable. There are two knobs, one on each arm that can be adjusted to allow the arms to go up...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-01-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,138
Posted By Smitty
Awning question

Can you tell me if the awnings Jayco uses are adjustable up or down? Don't know what brand they use but we ordered a pinnacle and the awning is up so high on the one we looked at we wonder if it...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-01-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,195
Posted By Smitty
Well, we decided and the factory will install the...

Well, we decided and the factory will install the stacked set. Spoke with the Dealership and by having Jayco install them, they are covered under the two year warranty that comes with the trailer. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-30-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,899
Posted By Smitty
I am going to try and get the truck weighed next...

I am going to try and get the truck weighed next week. Cannot do anything with the trailer yet as it is not even built. What I can do is use what Bob suggested earlier in this post is to take the...
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