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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-14-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,795
Posted By us71na
Your first problem is towing a double axle travel...

Your first problem is towing a double axle travel trailer at 70 mph. Slow down and enjoy the scenery a bit. Travel trailers are really not designed to be towed at those speeds. Most states limit...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-10-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By us71na
It's a simple set of contacts inside, so it...

It's a simple set of contacts inside, so it doesn't matter which wire goes where. One has to connect to the brake wiring the other then goes to the positive side of the battery.
Forum: Tech Talk 02-20-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Posted By us71na
What is the size of the breaker on the pole and...

What is the size of the breaker on the pole and the one in your trailer? The one on the pole should be the same rating or higher than the main breaker in your trailer panel.

Here's a suggestion. ...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 02-19-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By us71na
I called several tire dealers before I found one...

I called several tire dealers before I found one that would get the Goodyear Endurance tires. I ordered and paid for the tires. When they came in, the dealer called me and we made an appointment...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-19-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 149
Posted By us71na
We have a Jayco Skylark 21 SKV and I hate to tell...

We have a Jayco Skylark 21 SKV and I hate to tell you, but there is no outside vent on the hood or microwave/convection oven. They also placed the smoke detector within a couple of feet to all the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-09-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By us71na
If you are concerned, you could have a machine...

If you are concerned, you could have a machine shop make you a piece like this out of aluminum and stainless. Unless the tubing is steel, don't use steel parts to make this support. Ideally this...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-06-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,955
Posted By us71na
You are confusing terminology. Wind chill is the...

You are confusing terminology. Wind chill is the effect of moisture evaporating from your skin making it feel much colder than the ambient temperature. It only applies to people and animals.

The...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-03-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By us71na
In PA, we have to get trailers over 3,000 pounds...

In PA, we have to get trailers over 3,000 pounds inspected every year. The mechanic that inspects ours always checks the break away switch to insure that the brakes actually work. Two inspections...
Forum: Tech Talk 01-28-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,319
Posted By us71na
The simple tubing fix I did on mine is still...

The simple tubing fix I did on mine is still working just fine. No leaks.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-28-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By us71na
By any chance is there an inverter in your RV...

By any chance is there an inverter in your RV that powers a 120 volt item. It wouldn't take long for a small 120 volt item on an inverter to drain your batteries.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-23-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,792
Posted By us71na
A light machine oil. Here is a link to an A/C...

A light machine oil. Here is a link to an A/C fan oil for RV's...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 01-19-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By us71na
Growing up it was interesting to watch TV...

Growing up it was interesting to watch TV westerns with my Dad. He would point out all the air craft contrails in the sky while the good guys were chasing the bad guys or vice-versa. You would even...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-19-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,717
Posted By us71na
In some parks they even put up signs to show Yogi...

In some parks they even put up signs to show Yogi where to go.
Forum: Jokes and Humor 01-15-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,681
Posted By us71na
Hmmm, Honda must be keeping up with Microsoft...

Hmmm, Honda must be keeping up with Microsoft because that is what I have to do to start and shut down the engine in my Accord.
Forum: Tech Talk 01-06-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,490
Posted By us71na
If you measured 17 mm you probably need an...

If you measured 17 mm you probably need an 11/16" socket instead of 3/4.

Put your 3/4" socket on the jack nut and try to rock it back and forth as if you were adjusting the jack by hand. If it...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 12-31-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 538
Posted By us71na
I got a charge out of that one!

I got a charge out of that one!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-12-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,325
Posted By us71na
Your best bet might be to go inland from Suffolk...

Your best bet might be to go inland from Suffolk to I-81. Follow I-81 to Scranton, PA then go northeast on I-84 to I-495 around Boston. Then take I-95 north along the coast to Maine. If you...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-01-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 950
Posted By us71na
Have you looked into getting an actual septic...

Have you looked into getting an actual septic tank and leach field installed? It would certainly beat hauling it around and then paying to dump it.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-29-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,125
Posted By us71na
It is a good idea to check the operation of your...

It is a good idea to check the operation of your breakaway switch from time to time. They do go bad. My mechanic tests mine each year at the annual state inspection. Last year the switch failed to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-29-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By us71na
If it is the outside outlet, it is likely that...

If it is the outside outlet, it is likely that the GFIC has tripped. Check in the bathroom area for the GFIC and reset button
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-25-2023, 05:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 426
Posted By us71na
My black tank valve has an extension rod that...

My black tank valve has an extension rod that brings the handle right out to the side of the trailer. The threads on the end of that rod and the handle are 1/4-20. You should be able to go to any...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-23-2023, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By us71na
My low point drain was doing the same thing. ...

My low point drain was doing the same thing. Here is what I did. (https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f34/replacing-a-leaking-low-point-drain-valve-104451.html)
Forum: Tech Talk 10-21-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By us71na
Cell phone signals are line of sight. They don't...

Cell phone signals are line of sight. They don't go through mountains. You'll find similar problems all across rural PA. We recently spent 9 days at Sinnemahoning state park and there was no cell...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-21-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,933
Posted By us71na
I'm just astounded that people who claim they...

I'm just astounded that people who claim they love the outdoors don't do anything to protect what they enjoy. In PA, we nearly lost all the oak trees across the state to Gypsy moths that moved...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-20-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 219
Posted By us71na
Skylark door won't lock

On a recent camping trip, we had a sunny spot and it was quite warm. A couple of times when we were locking up before leaving the campsite we noted that the dead bolt in the door lock wouldn't snap...
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