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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-15-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,361
Posted By troutslayer
Well guys, I just wrote up a long reply to my...

Well guys, I just wrote up a long reply to my issue and the forum erased it and I'm having problems logging in. Tired of this forum anyhow. My last post. Rv mechanic put 13-4" screws in each side in...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-01-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,361
Posted By troutslayer
Not most but some.

Not most but some.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-26-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,361
Posted By troutslayer
Sorry for the late reply...been building habitat...

Sorry for the late reply...been building habitat homes. Anyhow, just now taking it to a local repair shop tomorrow. Shop owner said it will take at least 30 days to get to it and repair (If needed).
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-03-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 20,442
Posted By troutslayer
I don't think this was mentioned but if you...

I don't think this was mentioned but if you replace bearings, the bearing race also needs to be replaced at the same time. Timken is a quality brand. You will find the correct product numbers for...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-13-2018, 06:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,898
Posted By troutslayer
I've heard some say that a check valve in the...

I've heard some say that a check valve in the black tank flush is not necessary cuz the water fill is above the tank. This is a good example of why check valves are necessary. Accidents do happen.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By troutslayer
Some pics of my mod. Hope this helps. ...

Some pics of my mod. Hope this helps.
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f41/lippert-never-fail-bushings-i-dont-think-so-54948.html
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,732
Posted By troutslayer
I don't think that will help cuz that's not where...

I don't think that will help cuz that's not where it leaks. You can buy a complete shaft with worm gear and o-ring, etc. for about 10 bucks. It's important that the o-ring be installed in the correct...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-09-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,305
Posted By troutslayer
I did what Wanderlust did and added a stainless...

I did what Wanderlust did and added a stainless steel screw at the coupling to make sure it doesn't accidently come uncopled.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-08-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,817
Posted By troutslayer
If concerned about it, I would change it so you...

If concerned about it, I would change it so you don't second guess if you should or shouldn't. FYI, I always carry a spare filter with me.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-08-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,121
Posted By troutslayer
Here's the drinking safe coil hose I've been...

Here's the drinking safe coil hose I've been using for the past 7 years. Good quality and great in cold weather. Also comes in colors. I have the 50' green one....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-03-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,908
Posted By troutslayer
Sound logic in my book cuz you may need it and if...

Sound logic in my book cuz you may need it and if you don't, it won't go to waste. "Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it". (Yogi-ism)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-10-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 994
Posted By troutslayer
That's just a 12V fan so not that powerful and...

That's just a 12V fan so not that powerful and just about anything could be stopping it. Probably need to take it down to look at it.
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 06-10-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,077
Posted By troutslayer
I'm with Dad here. If I used the "pump method"...

I'm with Dad here. If I used the "pump method" I'd always wonder if I blew out the seals. Besides, what if you're pumping grease into a bad bearing?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-07-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,306
Posted By troutslayer
I dont think its the Irish Spring doing the...

I dont think its the Irish Spring doing the trick...they got a peek at that knife! :)
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-07-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By troutslayer
No. But I went from electric stabilizers to...

No. But I went from electric stabilizers to manual because now they never fail. One thing that surprised me was the expense of electric stabilizers.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-07-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,178
Posted By troutslayer
O.K. so I'll chime in here. I bought an other...

O.K. so I'll chime in here. I bought an other brand digital thermostat from HD and never could get the wiring right. The closest I got was everything working correctly EXCEPT the A.C. fan wouldn't...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-06-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,851
Posted By troutslayer
When I jack mine up for service, I lift at the...

When I jack mine up for service, I lift at the frame and put jack stands fore and aft.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-06-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By troutslayer
You could use a Clorox wipe to disinfect it after...

You could use a Clorox wipe to disinfect it after use.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-05-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,851
Posted By troutslayer
It is probably o.k. as long as they didn't damage...

It is probably o.k. as long as they didn't damage the rubber insert. My equalizer sometimes sits straight and at other times cocked off to the side. It depends on the surface I'm parked on. In any...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-31-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,056
Posted By troutslayer
+1 Grease on the brake shoes would be my main...

+1
Grease on the brake shoes would be my main concern. Other than that, its only a mess that needs to be cleaned up.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-31-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By troutslayer
Yep. Ive had a squeek in the bathroom floor and...

Yep. Ive had a squeek in the bathroom floor and its been that way for 6 years.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-31-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,377
Posted By troutslayer
Not sure. Never had any mice :)

Not sure. Never had any mice :)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-30-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By troutslayer
The pattern of the mold would suggest that the...

The pattern of the mold would suggest that the fan (not a particularly strong fan) is pushing warm moist air up to the exaust area. You may want to check the drain line below and make sure its not...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-30-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,377
Posted By troutslayer
I put a fresh dog flee collar in the ref and WH...

I put a fresh dog flee collar in the ref and WH vent areas each Spring. Been working for years. If you end up using some sort of screening, put cleaning them on your maintenance schedule cuz a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-09-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,921
Posted By troutslayer
Yes. That's the product for tandem axles (which...

Yes. That's the product for tandem axles (which is what I have). The MORryde specifications guide called for a hanger bracket that needed to be 1" taller than what I had.
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