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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-13-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,314
Posted By ranchosinvacas
3 tires...3 wheels...2 under the TT...and 1 is...

3 tires...3 wheels...2 under the TT...and 1 is the spare... 3 seven year old tires. Probably time to replace all three.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-17-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,898
Posted By ranchosinvacas
An addition to this thread...The grill on the...

An addition to this thread...The grill on the exterior has fairly large gaps which originally allowed bees to pass thru into the TT interior. During the above described process, I also added 1/4 inch...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-04-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,600
Posted By ranchosinvacas
That type of screw is commonly used along with a...

That type of screw is commonly used along with a special clip device to help retain the kitchen sink from underneath the counter top.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,593
Posted By ranchosinvacas
I've read this on here before...sensors not...

I've read this on here before...sensors not working as expected? Add 5 gallons of water to black tank if there is room...add several bags of ice and pull the trailer down the road and back for a few...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-16-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By ranchosinvacas
Short answer; yes! See long answer below; Key...

Short answer; yes! See long answer below;
Key broke off in key hole after difficulty unlocking and locking.
Key broke off while we were on the outside thus locked out of unit.
How to get in?...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-19-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,451
Posted By ranchosinvacas
The exhaust from the frig is likely leaking into...

The exhaust from the frig is likely leaking into the interior through a poor seal between the exterior of the frig enclosureand into the kitchen area by way of a cabinet wall panel. I had to re-seal...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-24-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,412
Posted By ranchosinvacas
I am surprised that no one mentioned finding...

I am surprised that no one mentioned finding their stair mounting bolts completely stripped or rounded out in the flooring of the trailer. I was forced to cut the floor vinyl to access and remove the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-05-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,420
Posted By ranchosinvacas
We live in a rural area with all kinds of...

We live in a rural area with all kinds of rodents; rock squirrels, pack rats, field mice, & chipmunks...in addition to all other suggestions mentioned here...we park our TT over a long string of rope...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-06-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 808
Posted By ranchosinvacas
In an effort to prevent such problems; we use the...

In an effort to prevent such problems; we use the plastic reflective mat (aluminum foil colored) material. We cut it to size and place it between the window glass and the vertically pleated shade...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-10-2022, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
Posted By ranchosinvacas
One possibility...Black RTV silicone?

One possibility...Black RTV silicone?
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-27-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By ranchosinvacas
X2 on the above thermostats

X2 on the above thermostats
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-23-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,805
Posted By ranchosinvacas
I had to repair a leak on a two part window just...

I had to repair a leak on a two part window just as was recommended in the post by spoon059. So...x2 on the method suggested!
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-02-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By ranchosinvacas
Different parts of the country seem to use...

Different parts of the country seem to use various plumbing part terms. Here in southern Az, the galvanized, perforated roll of metal strapping tape is often called "plumber's tape". Some retail...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-08-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,299
Posted By ranchosinvacas
For several years we pulled our 145rb baja with...

For several years we pulled our 145rb baja with an 09 Nissan Xterra. Basically it was the 4x4 SUV version of the Frontier. Gas mileage was in basically in the same range as yours. When using a V6...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-08-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,157
Posted By ranchosinvacas
I'll offer a suggestion...use the search function...

I'll offer a suggestion...use the search function to review my numerous posts related to our issues and solutions to some of the problems I needed to solve with our southern AZ based Baja 145rb. The...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-08-2021, 01:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,272
Posted By ranchosinvacas
The bolts are as previously mentioned, round head...

The bolts are as previously mentioned, round head carriage bolts. They are often pounded through the floor with a hammer and/or the nuts are tightened with an impact gun at the factory until the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-08-2021, 12:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,157
Posted By ranchosinvacas
We own the smaller BAJA version, a 2014, 145RB....

We own the smaller BAJA version, a 2014, 145RB. All of what you encountered is much like what I had to deal with when ours was newly purchased. I would suggest that you very carefully go through all...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-08-2021, 12:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,299
Posted By ranchosinvacas
I don't think any one has asked about the...

I don't think any one has asked about the elephant in the room...A Jayco Baja edition is often the more expensive version of the single axle jayco trailers.
You live in AZ with acres and acres of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-02-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,476
Posted By ranchosinvacas
We tow a 145rb Baja (16 feet from hitch to...

We tow a 145rb Baja (16 feet from hitch to bumper) with our 2015 4x4 v6 Tacoma. Along with all previous posts, I would suggest that you avoid using the "D" drive position on the shifter console which...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-10-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,230
Posted By ranchosinvacas
My original 12 volt Interstate group 24 lead acid...

My original 12 volt Interstate group 24 lead acid battery lasted a full 6 years.
Always unhooked it from the TT and stored it while connected to a trickle charger.
My newly purchased 12 volt...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-10-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,712
Posted By ranchosinvacas
Sounds like a dead battery. 12 volt TT lamps...

Sounds like a dead battery.
12 volt TT lamps usually won't work unless a 12 volt battery is hooked up.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-10-2020, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By ranchosinvacas
We live in an area with pack rats, mice, and a...

We live in an area with pack rats, mice, and a host of other rodents. Many of us in the area with TTs that are not stored in buildings use LED rope lights and Rid-A-Rat strobe lights. We use 120 volt...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-01-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By ranchosinvacas
Well...IMHO...Our 2014/145RB had only one...

Well...IMHO...Our 2014/145RB had only one warranty repair which was an issue with the Norcold fridge. Our dealer quickly corrected the problem, but...our dealer was 3 hours away.
Also had a number...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-30-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,748
Posted By ranchosinvacas
Another post Re; propane exhaust in 145RB...

Another post Re; propane exhaust in 145RB Baja...Under counter gaps in the walls of cabinets next to the Norcold fridge enclosure have been sealed with a can of expanding spray foam. The results of...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-24-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,748
Posted By ranchosinvacas
So...I keep adding to my own postings. I...

So...I keep adding to my own postings.
I checked the propane exhaust chimney again and removed the baffle insert inside the exhaust tube.It was pretty soot discolored but not caked with soot. Also...
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