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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-26-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,266
Posted By Mikey72
We pay $65 a month for a storage facility less...

We pay $65 a month for a storage facility less than mile from the house, with security cameras, access gate, high fence, etc. They also have covered parking is $110/mo, but other than the cover,...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-20-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 218,744
Posted By Mikey72
It is nice to know I am not the only one. We...

It is nice to know I am not the only one. We have only had our trailer for about a year, and luckily to this point have had only a few minor bonehead moments. However, we were on our way down the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-20-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,726
Posted By Mikey72
We purchased a 2.5" mattress topper on Amazon...

We purchased a 2.5" mattress topper on Amazon (<$100) that has worked wonders for the mattress.

And, as an afterthought i wish we had upgraded to the 15k AC, because our unit has had to work...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-14-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mikey72
I forgot to add the following: TT (before...

I forgot to add the following:

TT (before options)
dry weight 6822
Tongue 846

Truck
Gvwr 6800
Curb 5150
Gcwr 14100
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-14-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mikey72
Opinions/Input requested...

I apologize in advance for the long post. We just finished our first weeklong camping trip. We have done several weekends since purchasing our first TT last year. It has been great TT, and i plan...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-05-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By Mikey72
I did another search, and discovered the error of...

I did another search, and discovered the error of my ways. I thought the vent would need to be more flush with the roof, and discovered that was not necessary.

I have now removed the cover and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-05-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By Mikey72
Another roof question?

So installed the MaxAir II cover above the bathroom vent on my 26BH today, and as my luck would have it the factory seal was a bit thick to allow me to install evenly. So i cleaned and removed the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-12-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,826
Posted By Mikey72
My wife is also intimidated by the TV as well,...

My wife is also intimidated by the TV as well, she feels she can't see over the hood well enough to drive it. I am hoping over time I can convince her otherwise, but I am sure that is an overly...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-09-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,700
Posted By Mikey72
We bough the 2" memory foam topper from Amazon...

We bough the 2" memory foam topper from Amazon for About $60, and it has made a world of difference. We didnt cut ours down and easily added an inch or two to length with the sheets. Defitnitely mich...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-04-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,455
Posted By Mikey72
I was torn between the Between a a hardwired unit...

I was torn between the Between a a hardwired unit and the external suppressor. I went with the external TRC 30A, because if there is an issue with the electrical at the pedestal then everything is...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-29-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Mikey72
Yes, it is extremely addictive. Since our maiden...

Yes, it is extremely addictive. Since our maiden trip was my son's first camping trip, and both kids said the first trip was kinda fun because we lost some time having to move campsites, i want to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-26-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 38,450
Posted By Mikey72
I picked up a 12V blacker and decker cordless...

I picked up a 12V blacker and decker cordless from Sam's club for $26, and it works great. Also, bonus is not enough torque to push the trailer up when setting the stabilizers.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-23-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Mikey72
2Edge, I did not have the chance to check this...

2Edge, I did not have the chance to check this out, but i will try to remember the next time we are out.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-23-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Mikey72
Long winded post here. Just finished our first...

Long winded post here. Just finished our first trip out in the new TT at Inks Lake in Central TX. It went very well, with a few expected and unexpected hiccups. Pics posted below, and few things I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-22-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,567
Posted By Mikey72
Just got back from our first trip, and got to 100...

Just got back from our first trip, and got to 100 yesterday here in central texas. AC was working hard all day, but it was comfortable in the TT. But here in central texas, if I waited until it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-22-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,418
Posted By Mikey72
I was camped to a very nice family this weekend,...

I was camped to a very nice family this weekend, however, I was quite suprised to learn that he was towing with a V6 Dodge Ram Quad cab. My first thought was how even even got there, due to the fact...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-20-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Mikey72
Thanks for the input. We just purchased the...

Thanks for the input. We just purchased the trailer 3 weeks ago, and the connector did not appear to have any corrosion yet. In either case, i put some dielectric on the connector to help prevent...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-19-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Mikey72
Maiden voyage

Just finished getting the trailer ready for our maiden voyage tomorrow. After spending more money than i care to think about getting all the things you need for the first trip, especially the ...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-11-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,466
Posted By Mikey72
Glad to hear everyone is safe. We went through...

Glad to hear everyone is safe. We went through several issues like last year, which included a house fire, but It got better. Even though it took a while to overcome the feeling of waiting for the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-10-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,350
Posted By Mikey72
I have read numerous posts about how to sanitize...

I have read numerous posts about how to sanitize the system. As i mentioned in a previous post, We just purchased our TT, and i plan to get it travel ready next Wed/thur, and sanitizing the fresh...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-08-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By Mikey72
I am a newbie, but i was trying to find the best...

I am a newbie, but i was trying to find the best tool set that would cover most of my needs when i was out camping. I didn't want to stock from my garage tollbox, so I just bought the tool set below...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-08-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By Mikey72
Even better that it had the IR temperature...

Even better that it had the IR temperature reading as well, which will make monitoring the heat of the tires easier.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-08-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By Mikey72
Right place, right time

I was at Sears last purchasing a television for the TT, 24" Magnovox for $149 slim LED on clearance. While for the DW and kids, I strolled over to the tools section to get some extra tools for the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-06-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,666
Posted By Mikey72
We are Austin. We are discussing Inks Lake for...

We are Austin. We are discussing Inks Lake for our maiden voyage.
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-04-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,666
Posted By Mikey72
New member - hello all

So after years of talking a about it, the DW and I finally decided to buy our first travel trailer. We both love to camp, and the dealer recently offered us a deal we couldn't refuse. This...
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