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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-21-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,128
Posted By el-dubya
Thanks for the laugh TWP723. We really did Laugh...

Thanks for the laugh TWP723. We really did Laugh Out Loud!!
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-20-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,747
Posted By el-dubya
Quality work! Thanks for sharing. LW

Quality work! Thanks for sharing. LW
Forum: Camp Cooking 06-18-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 102,643
Posted By el-dubya
You are correct Tunce the traveler. It is Pyrex....

You are correct Tunce the traveler. It is Pyrex. I just searched "clear pyrex percolator" on ebay and they have a few available. Thanks for the correction!! LW
Forum: Camp Cooking 06-18-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 102,643
Posted By el-dubya
Wow, almost 4 years and people are still talking...

Wow, almost 4 years and people are still talking about how they brew coffee! Well, I can't imagine camping without coffee either. We use an "antique" clear corningware percolator that I found in a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-12-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By el-dubya
I would not put a tube into a radial tire. It...

I would not put a tube into a radial tire. It will run hotter due to increased friction as the sidewalls flex. Why not try the fix-a-flat in a can that puts a sealant liquid into the tire to seal...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 12-30-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,253
Posted By el-dubya
Hello and welcome! First, if your leak is...

Hello and welcome! First, if your leak is underneath the camper, make sure the drain is closed. If your leak is inside, you should be able to see the tank and all the hoses from inside the pop up....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-01-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,961
Posted By el-dubya
I would mount the regulator as shown in the...

I would mount the regulator as shown in the picture with rubber hoses to each tank instead of hard pipe. This will make it much easier to remove the tanks for refilling. LW
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By el-dubya
Could it be the refrigerator needs defrosting?...

Could it be the refrigerator needs defrosting? You say you are using it daily. I know mine is not a frost free, but if yours is, then the drain pan may be out of place. (I don't know if TT's have...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-19-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,930
Posted By el-dubya
Xavblk, I recently did what you are planning to...

Xavblk, I recently did what you are planning to our X17a. I used 1/2 inch cabinet grade plywood and covered the whole floor and had only 1 seam which I made sure was over a floor joist. Mine too is...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-01-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,981
Posted By el-dubya
Tonylmiller, The picture in your manual may be...

Tonylmiller, The picture in your manual may be showing a pull to open, push to close T-handle instead of a valve that turns. That is the way the drains on my 17a work. If you have access to a small...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-18-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,694
Posted By el-dubya
Do a search for a Milton Truck Tire Inflator with...

Do a search for a Milton Truck Tire Inflator with Gauge. They are pricey, but the tire chuck is long enough to reach the inside valve stem without a stem extender. Also the built in gauge is very...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-13-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,978
Posted By el-dubya
As far has holding tank water conservation goes,...

As far has holding tank water conservation goes, we use 2 square Coleman 5 gal. containers (available at wal mart and camping suppliers) turned on their side on the park table bench. They have a turn...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-07-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,873
Posted By el-dubya
There are some great ideas here! One thing DW...

There are some great ideas here! One thing DW does is to make a menu for the entire trip, each meal in detail including every thing it takes to make it, serve it, and eat it. Of course there are...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-07-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,617
Posted By el-dubya
We bought a hybrid that was flood damaged in the...

We bought a hybrid that was flood damaged in the rear floor. It had some pretty bad soft spots. I covered the whole floor with 1/2" plywood. I got a drawing from Jayco of the floor framing detail so...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-31-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By el-dubya
You can find some flexible fiberglass rods used...

You can find some flexible fiberglass rods used for pulling electrical wire through house walls in the electrical department of Home Depot/Lowe's/etc. They are 4' long sections that screw together...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-28-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,893
Posted By el-dubya
Another good source for tires with high load...

Another good source for tires with high load range ratings is www.etrailer.com. They are also a great company to do business with. LW
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-12-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By el-dubya
Sorry that copied link didn't work. Try -...

Sorry that copied link didn't work. Try - www.aricoplumbing.com/waterheater/waterheater-anode-rods.aspx
Hope this helps! LW
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-12-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By el-dubya
Most likely you need to replace the anode rod in...

Most likely you need to replace the anode rod in the water heater. Check this link https://www.aricoplumbing.com/waterhe...node-rods.aspx This is usually an easy and inexpensive fix. LW
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-09-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By el-dubya
Excellent suggestion mcfarmall. My wife has a...

Excellent suggestion mcfarmall. My wife has a kept a camping journal for more than 25 years and it is great fun to read anytime. It reminds us of great times when the girls were little and people we...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-09-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 923
Posted By el-dubya
We have the 2003 Kiwi 17A hybrid and it is...

We have the 2003 Kiwi 17A hybrid and it is similar to yours in size. We have really enjoyed it and we have ample room for the two of us. However, we upgraded from a small popup so our situation is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-05-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,575
Posted By el-dubya
One thought on the LP/CO detector is low battery...

One thought on the LP/CO detector is low battery voltage. If your 30amp breaker was tripped, therefore no shore power, and your battery was low, that may have caused the alarm. LW
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-05-2014, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,124
Posted By el-dubya
I'm pretty sure the plug holds the switch open....

I'm pretty sure the plug holds the switch open. There would be no current flow unless the plug is pulled which will energize the brakes. If your battery is being drained, I would check somewhere...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-28-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,172
Posted By el-dubya
Thank you Rustic Eagle for catching my blunder. ...

Thank you Rustic Eagle for catching my blunder. I have always heard that as a general rule, 60% of a trailer's total weight should be in front of the axle. I didn't mean 60% on the tongue. LW
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-27-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,172
Posted By el-dubya
Hi Keller5, There should be 60% of the total...

Hi Keller5,
There should be 60% of the total weight on the tongue of the trailer, but it sounds like you have already experimented with weight shifting, however I wouldn't travel with the water...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-04-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,456
Posted By el-dubya
Hey Big Band, Check your local home improvement...

Hey Big Band,
Check your local home improvement store for a replacement drain. They are fairly standard, 1 1/4" for bath lavatory and 1 1/2" for kitchen. You must have a trap however, otherwise...
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