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Forum: Tech Talk 08-17-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,966
Posted By WoodLark
I have a RAM 3500 jack which I bought from...

I have a RAM 3500 jack which I bought from Amazon. I have only had it a couple of months, but so far it has worked fine. The bubble in the built-in level disappeared, but that is no big deal since I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-06-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By WoodLark
Just make sure the bolt pattern is the same. I...

Just make sure the bolt pattern is the same. I know the 2" and 2-1/4" jacks use the same mounting holses, but I don't know about 1-3/4".
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-05-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By WoodLark
If it is 1-3/4", a little work with a half-round...

If it is 1-3/4", a little work with a half-round file will make it 2".
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-04-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By WoodLark
I can't speak for the 197, but my 226 had two...

I can't speak for the 197, but my 226 had two holes the jack had to fit through. The upper one was no problem, but the lower hole was too small. About 1/2 hour with a half-round file solved the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-20-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,060
Posted By WoodLark
:dunce: If any of you have a tall pointed hat...

:dunce: If any of you have a tall pointed hat (Dunce) available, I am prepared to wear it. They are push-pull valves, and the one connected to the fresh water tank was OPEN!
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-20-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,060
Posted By WoodLark
Now you have me wondering if mine are push-pull....

Now you have me wondering if mine are push-pull. Which position is open (in or out)?
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-19-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,060
Posted By WoodLark
Low Point Drain Valve Mods?

We were leaving the campground this morning when we noticed water dripping from under the trailer. When I looked, I realized it was the the low point drain. I looked at the valve (which is under the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-30-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,508
Posted By WoodLark
That truck has a 2000# payload rating. The tongue...

That truck has a 2000# payload rating. The tongue weight of that trailer EMPTY is going to be around 1000#. Add the weights of your passengers, fuel, and any other cargo in the truck and you will be...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-30-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,431
Posted By WoodLark
Looks just like mine that I got from Ebay...

Looks just like mine that I got from Ebay (probably the same seller) except that mine is tan colored. He was excellent to deal with.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-24-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,454
Posted By WoodLark
If the 221 is the same as the 226, its 20 inches....

If the 221 is the same as the 226, its 20 inches. Call Jayco, and they can tell you for sure; that's what I did before I bought the 226.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-10-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By WoodLark
hatchlift.com sells bed lift kits.

hatchlift.com sells bed lift kits.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-06-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,469
Posted By WoodLark
Any Jayco dealer should either have them or be...

Any Jayco dealer should either have them or be able to get you one. When I bought my trailer, it came with one, but I talked the dealer into cutting the end off of another one so I could chuck it in...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-27-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,598
Posted By WoodLark
I just installed a Maxxair II on my Jay Feather...

I just installed a Maxxair II on my Jay Feather 226. It really is easy to do.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-27-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,195
Posted By WoodLark
I have the 1000# e2 hitch on my Jay Feather 226....

I have the 1000# e2 hitch on my Jay Feather 226. Unloaded tongue weight is about 380#. At max load, it could go up to 742# (15% of 4950#).
The 1000# hitch works perfectly for me. I would rather err...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,642
Posted By WoodLark
Fastway E2. Made by same company as Equalizer.

Fastway E2. Made by same company as Equalizer.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-12-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,461
Posted By WoodLark
I just bought a 15ft "Viper" hose kit with 10ft...

I just bought a 15ft "Viper" hose kit with 10ft extension. Haven't used it yet, but it looks very sturdy. I'm not sure it will fit into a 4 inch bumper, but my Jay Feather doesn't have a storage...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-04-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,170
Posted By WoodLark
I use a pin lock 2 inches long through the...

I use a pin lock 2 inches long through the coupler and insert a ball with the threads cut off in the socket. Nothing is going to stop a determined thief, but this should cause casual crooks to look...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-01-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By WoodLark
My experience with crimped butt connectors is...

My experience with crimped butt connectors is that they are very unreliable. Go with soldering.
Forum: Tech Talk 04-29-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,572
Posted By WoodLark
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VARMWK/ref=oh...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VARMWK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-29-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By WoodLark
I have a 2008 Ram 1500 with the Hemi, 20 inch...

I have a 2008 Ram 1500 with the Hemi, 20 inch wheels and towing package. While the weight rating might allow me to, I would never attempt to pull anything that long and heavy. I firmly believe that...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-24-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,198
Posted By WoodLark
I don't actually own a Jayco yet. I do have a...

I don't actually own a Jayco yet. I do have a deposit down on a used 2010 Jay Feather 226. I've looked at a lot of brands, and have previously owned a couple. Yes, there were trailers I would rather...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-23-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,530
Posted By WoodLark
Thanks to Rustic Eagle, I did call Jayco this...

Thanks to Rustic Eagle, I did call Jayco this morning. A very nice young lady answered my questions quickly. The height is 20", and the ball is 2" dia.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-22-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,530
Posted By WoodLark
Question Jay Feather Sport 226 hitch

I headed out early this morning thinking I was about to buy a travel trailer of another brand. Unfortunately, when we looked at it, it smelled of tobacco smoke and my wife said "NO!" On the way home,...
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