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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-30-2018, 09:46 AM
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Views: 955
Posted By 202Acadia
Great information and pictures. The electric...

Great information and pictures. The electric side of my HWH quit working on the final trip last year, still works on gas. I haven't done any troubleshooting yet, but this provides nice starting...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-18-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Posted By 202Acadia
My Whitehawk didn't come with a swing around BBQ...

My Whitehawk didn't come with a swing around BBQ mount, but a length of square tube that slides into the bracket on the rear bumper. I used some square aluminum tubing and angle iron to make a...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-07-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,630
Posted By 202Acadia
Same issue here. The water seems to syphon out...

Same issue here. The water seems to syphon out of the fresh tank, and the shut off valve is exactly what I installed. Now I fill until it starts to come out of the tube and close the valve.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-10-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,763
Posted By 202Acadia
We had a single axle Cub C160 (16 foot), and it...

We had a single axle Cub C160 (16 foot), and it would bounce to the point of cabinet doors opening and dishes, food, etc falling from the cupboards. I used a spring loaded fridge bar to keep things...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-22-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,774
Posted By 202Acadia
I had a Cub C160 single axle hybrid trailer,...

I had a Cub C160 single axle hybrid trailer, pulled it with a Honda Odyssey minivan and later a 1/2 ton. There was no issue at all with towing or handling with either vehicle, including a couple of...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-22-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,304
Posted By 202Acadia
Towed a Cub 160 with a both Honda minivan and...

Towed a Cub 160 with a both Honda minivan and Chev 5.3 1/2 ton, between 9-11 MPG regardless of the tow vehicle.
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-28-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,231
Posted By 202Acadia
We use an "under the mattress" bed rail in the...

We use an "under the mattress" bed rail in the upper bunk for our 7 yr old, and a pool noodle along the edge of the bottom bunk under the fitted sheet for our 5 yr old. Does not prevent them from...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-25-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,670
Posted By 202Acadia
I towed a Cub 160 with a 2006 Odyssey with the...

I towed a Cub 160 with a 2006 Odyssey with the factory installed trailer package, pulled really well. I used a WDH, and honestly would not want to tow without it as the back of the van did squat...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-30-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,202
Posted By 202Acadia
Love the shelf. I've been thinking about that...

Love the shelf. I've been thinking about that for 2 years - time to get it done!
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-05-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,193
Posted By 202Acadia
This spring we installed a few 3M Command Strip...

This spring we installed a few 3M Command Strip hooks on the walls, primarily for hanging coats and sweaters. We have had no problems with them coming loose or falling down through 40 nights of...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-29-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,715
Posted By 202Acadia
I attached a square PVC fencepost to the frame by...

I attached a square PVC fencepost to the frame by the sewer dump, used self tapping screws directly to the frame. Use it to store a garden hose for the macerator pump and misc ends for the 3" sewer...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-26-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,153
Posted By 202Acadia
We bought a memory foam matress topper from...

We bought a memory foam matress topper from Costco, and just returned from 18 days of camping. Night and day difference between just the old matress and matress with topper. $129.00 instore at...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-23-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,402
Posted By 202Acadia
Had water pool on the slide on our trip last...

Had water pool on the slide on our trip last weekend, I went on the roof and squeegied the water off, along with the branches, leaves, etc. Dealer did say water may come in with the slide,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-21-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,337
Posted By 202Acadia
My first trip out a few years ago with my new...

My first trip out a few years ago with my new single axle camper 16 ft TT, I had to cross 3 texas gates. Made the mistake of going slow (5 MPH), and bounced almost everything out of the cupboards. ...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-04-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,375
Posted By 202Acadia
Out of the factory I believe the weight was 6,600...

Out of the factory I believe the weight was 6,600 lbs, with 8,200 GVRW.

FYI, just got back from a weekend of camping, approx 500km round trip. I was very impressed with the power of the Ecoboost,...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-30-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,375
Posted By 202Acadia
x2 on the 31DSLB, we picked ours up this spring...

x2 on the 31DSLB, we picked ours up this spring and love it. We considered the 29QBH, but did not like the layout of the kitchen, and wanted more room for the kids. (3 girls: ages 6, 4, & 6 months)...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,273
Posted By 202Acadia
Had excess putty in both kitchen sinks. Wiped...

Had excess putty in both kitchen sinks. Wiped off with my finger (similar to smoothing caulk), and cleaned with a paper towel.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 08-29-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,404
Posted By 202Acadia
I changed over all of our interior bulbs to LEDs...

I changed over all of our interior bulbs to LEDs when we got the camper to conserve battery when we dry camp. I have not had a need to do the fridge fan, have had no trouble keeping things cool. If...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-29-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,041
Posted By 202Acadia
We have a new Whitehawk, absolutely love it. Our...

We have a new Whitehawk, absolutely love it. Our model is a 31dlsb, and it tows like a dream. High crosswind on our first trip out and no instability at all. They say the wide stance axles of the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-24-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 897
Views: 218,616
Posted By 202Acadia
Situations with our then new 2005 single axle...

Situations with our then new 2005 single axle hybrid:
- First trip out, had to cross several "texas gates" to get to the campground, decided to go over very slowly. Big mistake as the camper...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-21-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,330
Posted By 202Acadia
Same thing on our 2012 Whitehawk 31 dslb. They...

Same thing on our 2012 Whitehawk 31 dslb. They used the brown caulk on a lot of the corners around the bed, not sure why they did not caulk there as well.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-20-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,319
Posted By 202Acadia
I picked up my 2012 F150 Ecoboost last week,...

I picked up my 2012 F150 Ecoboost last week, replaced a 2005 Chev Z71 5.3. Absolutely love it so far and I am really looking forward to comparing how the Ford 3.5L V6 compares to the Chev 5.3L V8...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-14-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,924
Posted By 202Acadia
Volume of water was my issue. Last trip out,...

Volume of water was my issue. Last trip out, wanting to conserve my fresh water, I dumped 5 gallons of water from the campground hydrant in the toilet and the black tank drained like a charm.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-01-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,924
Posted By 202Acadia
The Kirkland TP we used from Costco does say...

The Kirkland TP we used from Costco does say Septic Safe. I tried the dissolve in a sink method and thought it would be fine, but might compare the RV paper vs Costco TP dissolve test to see if...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-31-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,924
Posted By 202Acadia
Camping Toilet Paper

I was a non-believer in the need for camper specific toilet paper.......until last week. We were camping beside my family's cabin for the past 2 weeks, using the camper as we normally would. At the...
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