Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
07-16-2022, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,223
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
07-16-2022, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,223
I had bought one, can’t use it either
I thought I could make one these style dogbone ones to work also, it doesn’t and is sitting in my rv since new. I think the main problem it doesn’t work is neutral is only on the one plug when I...
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
03-09-2022, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,092
The last 4 numbers of the VIN?
My brother just bought a new Jayco and I got to go along. I vaguely remember the sales lady say the initial password was the last 4 of the VIN. That won’t help if it was changed, but might be worth...
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Forum: Tech Talk
02-02-2021, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 11,271
What about newer inverters(victron/go power)
Not sure if this would work and or what the needs are but, if you only needed a couple more intermittent amps and you wanted an inverter anyway. My understanding is some inverters can limit their...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
01-02-2021, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,522
Built in Georgia
My brother said the same thing(he owns his own small business), I responded they are built in Georgia; our Rams are built in Mexico🙁. We have a 4 cyclinder all wheel drive Sorento. Have not towed...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
12-06-2020, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,379
New gearbox
My main slide worked fine, my wife and I always check to make sure there are no toys or cabinets open before moving it. Well this last outing it stopped coming in, but wasn't in. I extended it and...
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Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes
11-03-2020, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 15,230
A lot of antifreeze left in the lines
I like to be extra cautious. I blow out with air and then pump antifreeze through the system. Then I blow out the antifreeze and opened the low point drains. We then were asked if our Rv could be...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
09-30-2020, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,127
I haven't checked mine, but...
When I got my new to me Jayco, during my state yearly trailer safety inspection, my local guy said he double checks the VIN by the rear axle on the frame. He does it on all first time units he...
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Forum: Jayco Mods
07-07-2020, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Electric connection location
This might be a better pole question, but I was wondering what others have run into. My 50 amp cord connects at the very rear, drivers side of my rig. I've see more campers that now have it...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
06-10-2020, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,977
We decided to order Hengs
After stopping by a dealer who said they don't deal with roof coatings(they only worked on newer rvs), we did more research and ordered 2 gallons of Hengs roof coating in the orange can. If you have...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
06-05-2020, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,977
Henry tropical silicone roof coating reviews
My dad's 2002 designer jayco's roof has done a good job, but needs some help. Looking for reviews and heard of anouther Jayco owner on Facebook that used Henrys tropical coating and seemed happy...
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Forum: Tech Talk
03-16-2020, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,761
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Forum: Tech Talk
03-13-2020, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,761
Atwood 2540 2 stage furnace thermostat
Background-I have installed several house thermostats in rvs, so when my dads thermostat died I replaced it. The ac works fine and when he used the furnace it did not. He asked the dealer to look at...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
11-18-2019, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,718
Use a tee fitting
I have a 12 gallon Suburban WH with a steel tank and anode. Because I like to drain the tank between trips(might be a month or more) I wanted an easier way. I got a galvanized 3/4" pipe nipple and...
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
09-03-2019, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,963
Propane/co2 alarm
Not sure where your propane alarm is, but mine has a steady high pitched hum all the time.
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
09-01-2019, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,458
Check your measurements
A quick search shows one brands dimensions of 24” from trailer hitch center to trailer sway ball center. Maybe yours is to close and needs to be moved back.
Or you could get rid of all that weight...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-16-2019, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
I bought one last August
I paid $599 for mine. I haven't used it a lot, but started right up.
https://https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Westinghouse-IGEN2500-Portable-Generator/p77628.html
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Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions
06-29-2019, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,824
Gas or diesel tax?
Just looked up pa fuel tax and a gallon of diesel gets $.741 to state and $.244 to Uncle Sam. Fortunately we do not need to have the diesels emission tested like the cars...yet
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Forum: Campfire Chat
06-18-2019, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 691
Can’t wait till we’re camping again, but
Word of caution, I’ll post stuff after we get back but am careful about plans and or updates. I’ve heard too many stories of bad people watching posts of when honest people are away and then breaking...
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Forum: Campfire Chat
06-05-2019, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 772
Truck and camper clean underbody
Not sure if this was on a flooding island and owner had to make a choice. I know I would of went faster if i was in this situation....
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-15-2019, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,760
Check you tube
Morton’s on the move and Rv Geeks just did videos on You Tube about a month ago showed how to replace them yourself and what to order. Hope that helps
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
03-27-2019, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
03-18-2019, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,402
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
03-13-2019, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,398
I replaced mine with G4 leds
Somewhere I found G4’s fit in G8 bases so I ordered 12 soft white side Mount flat G4 leds for $20 on Amazon. I also replaced my 20 or so 921 bulbs and was able to bend 2 of the bulbs prongs to use...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
03-11-2019, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 12,573
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