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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-21-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,804
Posted By smacdonald
Here is a link to some mods done on this trailer....

Here is a link to some mods done on this trailer. Have a look.
https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1354227
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-13-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 17,674
Posted By smacdonald
"Trailer Swift"

"Trailer Swift"
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-15-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
So, here is how this played out. Sicards, a Jayco...

So, here is how this played out. Sicards, a Jayco dealer insisted that the parts (original) had to be ordered thru Jayco corp. Doesn't matter that the brakes are Dexter! We asked for the brakes to be...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-30-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
Tommy - It was Sicards who gave me the estimate...

Tommy - It was Sicards who gave me the estimate originally, then we asked for a detailed assessment and quote because some of the items they originally told us were damaged like the springs and...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-26-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
ok, here is the latest from the stealership....

ok, here is the latest from the stealership. Total price for them to replace brakes $2,500. According to them, the brakes on my particular model are 1.75"wide, (that was for the 2014 Swift SLX 184bh,...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-19-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
yeah this "stealership" seems to only "take care"...

yeah this "stealership" seems to only "take care" to those who spend the big bucks on fifth wheels and coaches. This is a inexpensive trailer by comparison, and they treat me like my wife and I are...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-19-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
the rims are the steel white average everyday...

the rims are the steel white average everyday rims. The brakes did not "lockup" the wheels, just slowed the trailer down. where this occurred was not "rough" pavement, it was more undulating, little...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-19-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
when the trailer became unhitched, the front...

when the trailer became unhitched, the front landing gear severed the cable that holds the pin to the emergency brake, it was somewhere on the highway, no way was I gonna go looking for a pin in that...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-19-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,714
Posted By smacdonald
Unhitched on I-75

Well here is a followup to our fiasco on I-75 this past fall. Recap: On our way back from Charleston SC to Hamilton via I-75 our Swift 184bh became unhitched through Cincinati. Emergency brakes...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-22-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,559
Posted By smacdonald
Thanks folks, I hear ya about the WD bars, and I...

Thanks folks, I hear ya about the WD bars, and I have that system too, but because our trailer is under 3,000 lbs it will sit level when hitched. So more often than not, I forgoe the WD setup, and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-22-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,559
Posted By smacdonald
UnHitched on I-75

Folks. I am new to pulling travel trailers, but not inexperienced in using the ball type hitch with other smaller utility type trailers. Anyway, my wife and I were vacationing with our Swift SLX and...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-13-2015, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Posted By smacdonald
Thanks for the good advice folks. While on the...

Thanks for the good advice folks. While on the road yesterday, on our way from Atlanta to Charleston SC, i managed to caulk the bottom of the front window. I have a good seal and encountered a five...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-12-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Posted By smacdonald
Swift 184 With Waterbed Option

Ok, this morning marks the last time i sleep in a wet bed. Drove from Hamilton Ontario Canada thru to just north of Atlanta. Until we got to Chatanooga TN, the drive was DRY. There wasn't even a...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-27-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By smacdonald
Here is some help finding that Mod: Swift 184BH...

Here is some help finding that Mod: Swift 184BH Cable Install
smacdonald Dated:08-18-2014

So just go to the mods section and click back till you get to the 2014 threads and you'll find it.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-27-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,843
Posted By smacdonald
I have the same unit and did this upgrade myself,...

I have the same unit and did this upgrade myself, very simple once it's planned out. I have recorded my steps and included photos in the mods section. Have a look, it's a slick install. I also...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-29-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,433
Posted By smacdonald
good luck dmac. good luck indeed!

good luck dmac. good luck indeed!
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-29-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,122
Posted By smacdonald
I feel the same way, we have been speaking with...

I feel the same way, we have been speaking with Jayco corp. and they initially sounded concerned, but now they don't return calls, they have left the repair plans in limbo. Not impressed. We have...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-29-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,433
Posted By smacdonald
I have been having this same issue with our...

I have been having this same issue with our trailer for the past two years. My thoughts about caulking the seams now seem well founded. I am going out this afternoon to get a tube of caulking and...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-29-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,122
Posted By smacdonald
Water Damage

We have owned our second Jayco product the Jayco Swift 184 BH. We purchased the trailer with the intention of using it from time to time to get away on weekends and such. We have taken it on a coupe...
Forum: Jayco Mods 12-23-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,683
Posted By smacdonald
Remove Top Bunk

I want to remove part of the upper bunk in my 184BH. I don't use it for anything but storage but want to give myself additional headroom for sitting up. Anyone have any thoughts or photos to show...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 12-23-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,527
Posted By smacdonald
As far as a good time to travel to the Keys, My...

As far as a good time to travel to the Keys, My wife and I have been travelling from Canada to Ft. Lauderdale at the beginning of May. Never found bugs to be an issue, heat was mid 80's. When we...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 12-23-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By smacdonald
Arizona Vacation

I have two weeks vacation, wife wants to see Arizona. Need any advise I can get regarding places to visit (and why), recommended camp grounds, etc. I also leaving from Toronto ON. Canada and am...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 12-08-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By smacdonald
If you are already on the US side, book in at...

If you are already on the US side, book in at Branches on Grand Island. Camped many times there, nice spot, and fairly new too. Would highly recommend Branches.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-02-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,564
Posted By smacdonald
Thanks for all the advice folks. I really...

Thanks for all the advice folks. I really appreciate it. Wasn't certain how it all worked, but now I have a much better understanding. Will print all this advice and carry with me.

The reason for...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-02-2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,564
Posted By smacdonald
so, just be be clear, in order to have water...

so, just be be clear, in order to have water "flowing" the pump needs to be turned on. Do I leave it on? or do i only turn it on when I want to run some water.
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