Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
11-02-2014, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Hooking up E2 weight Distribution bars ?
I have an E2 weight distribution hitch, 600lb bars. When I install the bars I jack up the hitch to line the bars up closer to the trailer frame L brackets, but have to use the bar supplied with the...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
10-07-2014, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,873
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
10-07-2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Jayco 165 scale weights - Please review
Planning a couple of month trip with our 165 so wanted to make sure everything is set up correctly. Would appreciate review/input on my setup.
All weights were with the truck and trailer loaded...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-16-2014, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,706
Jayco 165 Scale weights
Last trip I decided to make a quick stop on the Cat scale to check the weights on my Jayco 165 / Nissan Frontier. I am using a 600lb E2 WDH setup. Was a bit surprised that I was a little over on...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-03-2014, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,461
Just saw this post regarding tongue wt and WD...
Just saw this post regarding tongue wt and WD hitches. When I purchased my 165 a couple years ago, I contacted Jayco regarding use of a WDH. Their response was "since the tongue wt is only 420...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
04-23-2014, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,767
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Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions
02-26-2014, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Lots of nice parks in the Adirondacks. Depends...
Lots of nice parks in the Adirondacks. Depends on what part of the Adirondacks you want to be in. Wilmington Notch is small and not much there, but close to the high peaks. Have camped there a...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-22-2013, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,418
There is another 165 owner on this forum who...
There is another 165 owner on this forum who posted that he went to 14" wheels and tires without raising the trailer and had no problems. With the Dexter lift kit on mine, there is plenty of room...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-21-2013, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,418
First long trip with raised Jayco 165
Finally took a long trip after installing the 2 1/2 spacers to raise the height of my Jayco 165. Went up through the Adirondacks. After installing the spacers I raised my ball height about 2" and...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-03-2013, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,121
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-03-2013, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,121
Jayco 165 Mods
Started this thread and was unsure how to post pics, so I called it " test" figuring I would change it to Jayco 165 mods when done, but I cannot figure out how to change the thread name, oh well.
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-01-2013, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,411
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
07-15-2013, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,802
Thanks for the replies. I gave this a lot of...
Thanks for the replies. I gave this a lot of thought before I modified the drain line. I am not worried about the jog in the plumbing. It is only grey water. Water seeks its own level so I...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
07-01-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,802
Jayco 165 lift - Torflex#10 axle
Wanted to get a bit more clearance under my Jayco 165. Decided to use the Dexter lift kit, even though it has 2 sets of spacer for 2 axles and I only needed one set. I liked the fact that it was...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-18-2013, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
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Forum: Jayco Mods
06-15-2013, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,074
Jeff
I have the same concerns with my Jayco...
Jeff
I have the same concerns with my Jayco 165. I just ordered the tandem kit from Dexter for the #10 Torflex axle. Will let you know how it works out. If you decide to go this route, I only...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
06-06-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 897
Mike in NY, 2012 Jayco 165
Purchased a Jayco 165 about a year ago to replace my old Scamp and give us a bit more room. Used it about 5 or 6 times last year, mostly boondocking for up to a week. Very Happy with it so far. ...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
06-06-2013, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,102
Jayco 165 Lift / Ground clearance
Has anyone done a lift on their Jayco 165 ? There are kits for the Dexter #10 axle that will raise the trailer about 2 1/2 inches. I am considering putting the lift kit in and then going to 14"...
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