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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-09-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,103
Posted By rodandmir
Thats why I ended up lifting mine 5 inches. Now...

Thats why I ended up lifting mine 5 inches. Now sewer hookups are no longer an issue.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-01-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,614
Posted By rodandmir
Outside light is 12v and the outlet is 110v....

Outside light is 12v and the outlet is 110v. Completely different circuits and wires from the converter. The light will have a fuse and the outlet will be on a breaker.

Does everything else work?
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,635
Posted By rodandmir
We had a rat in ours a few years back. It got in...

We had a rat in ours a few years back. It got in where the wires enter the trailer under the bath area. There is a huge hole that I filled with silicone. Last month I had one get in cause I did not...
Forum: Jayco Mods 11-20-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By rodandmir
Whenever I hear of anybody getting their...

Whenever I hear of anybody getting their batteries stolen around me, the thieves always carry bolt cutters to cut the cables and not have to hassle with wrenches. To do any good you need some sort of...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-14-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,132
Posted By rodandmir
I covered all the self leveling goop on my roof...

I covered all the self leveling goop on my roof with Etarnabond, and replaced the fake eternabond at the back of the slide with the real stuff as it was peeling off.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-14-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By rodandmir
Our 12 had the tv mounted to the shelf and it...

Our 12 had the tv mounted to the shelf and it would only turn side to side.
I removed that mount and installed an arm to the side of the microwave cabinet. Now I can swivel or tilt it in any...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-28-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,672
Posted By rodandmir
This worked for my 2012 suspension layout. I have...

This worked for my 2012 suspension layout. I have seen a different torsion bar layout on newer models, and even leaf springs on one unit.

I had to make plates to go over the existing bracket that...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-09-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,188
Posted By rodandmir
Only issue we had with ours in the last 5 years...

Only issue we had with ours in the last 5 years was the fake eternabond tape on the slide peeling off.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-27-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,250
Posted By rodandmir
How did you install that? I was thinking of...

How did you install that?
I was thinking of adding one to our trailer, but never did as I did not know where there would be enough support in the wall to hold it. I isn't much behind the fiberglass...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-25-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,253
Posted By rodandmir
How are the double steps on your 16 attached to...

How are the double steps on your 16 attached to the trailer?
On my 12 there are just 4 bolts through the floor.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-25-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,253
Posted By rodandmir
I lifted mine 5 inches and had the same problem...

I lifted mine 5 inches and had the same problem with my family struggling on the stairs.
I got a double step off Craigslist made by Stromberg Carlsen
The steps dont mount to the frame, but to the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-14-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,103
Posted By rodandmir
[QUOTE=bcosco;428179]The kit I showed by Dexter...

[QUOTE=bcosco;428179]The kit I showed by Dexter did work, I had to modify a couple of holes but super easy.

They must have changed the frame and axle mount cause mine bolts to the side of the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-13-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,103
Posted By rodandmir
That kit wont work as the X213 axle does not...

That kit wont work as the X213 axle does not attache to the frame in the same way.
I made up some plates like in the attached and raised mine 5 inches
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-10-2016, 12:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 28,327
Posted By rodandmir
I have the same setup my X213, but the frame is...

I have the same setup my X213, but the frame is pressed steel C section so I did not want to weld on it.
I dropped the axles by 5 inch by adding a plate to the outside of the mounting plate and...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-27-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,490
Posted By rodandmir
My 2012 had the tv mounted on the shelf with...

My 2012 had the tv mounted on the shelf with bracket that weighed about 20lb.
I recently changed to an articulating arm into the side of the microwave using some reinforcing to support the mount....
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-27-2016, 11:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,672
Posted By rodandmir
I usually wrap a piece of cloth around the awning...

I usually wrap a piece of cloth around the awning arm on the rear where the BBQ is. At least it is only a soft bump then.
I have just finished a 5" lift on my 213, and hopefully that will help the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-22-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,671
Posted By rodandmir
The frame is pressed steel C section, so I an...

The frame is pressed steel C section, so I an just going make a hitch and bolt it to the frame.

I was driving behind a motor home a few years back that had a bumper mount hitch rack on. He lost...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-21-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,671
Posted By rodandmir
Kinda hard to fit 2 kids bikes and 2 adult bikes...

Kinda hard to fit 2 kids bikes and 2 adult bikes up front along with camp chairs, mat and BBQ.
Think I am going to make a hitch mount on the frame at the back.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-14-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,671
Posted By rodandmir
X213 bike rack

Has anybody put a bike rack on their trailer.
kids small bikes fit inside for now, but soon i would like to take 4 bikes with us camping.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-06-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,610
Posted By rodandmir
I am going to have to jack up mine sometime to...

I am going to have to jack up mine sometime to install a lift. I cut 4 pieces of angle about 2 feet long to use under the frame as a lifting / support point. Planned on lifting and placing jack...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-19-2016, 10:50 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,103
Posted By rodandmir
There was a thread somewhere of a guy who built a...

There was a thread somewhere of a guy who built a ladder that folded up against the bathroom wall. looked pretty sweet.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-18-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,103
Posted By rodandmir
They use torsion bar suspension, so nothing to...

They use torsion bar suspension, so nothing to flip under there.
You can purchase complete axles that have a 2" lift for big $$, or get some plates made up to lower the existing axles.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-17-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By rodandmir
Huck bolts. They have to be cut off as they are...

Huck bolts.
They have to be cut off as they are one time use.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,925
Posted By rodandmir
It something that you would think would be...

It something that you would think would be mentioned when you buy a new trailer.
Most comments here have been regarding fuel economy or personal comfort, with very little mention of the actual speed...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-04-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,779
Posted By rodandmir
Follow the line back to the tanks and check if it...

Follow the line back to the tanks and check if it goes trough the regulator or not.
It is most likely low pressure. You can buy a rv BBQ with no regulator, or remove the regulator from the BBQ of...
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