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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-20-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Thought I would add a follow-up. Drove to...

Thought I would add a follow-up.

Drove to campground Friday night, 06/17. Replaced plug; used new plug with a couple of wraps of Teflon tape in a thread or two. No water leak.

Water heater...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-15-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Thanks, guys. I am back at work and the...

Thanks, guys.

I am back at work and the family is using the shower in the bath house at the campground and a trip to the bath house for a jug of hot water to wash dishes. An inconvenience, but...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-15-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Bonehead Mistake Atwood Water Heater

So, did the bonehead mistake of not recognizing that the water heater was bypassed.

Arrived late, did not think, turned power to water heater on following minimal set-up, showered in campground...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-13-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Trailer is 2015 Jayflight 28 BHBE. Thanks.

Trailer is 2015 Jayflight 28 BHBE.

Thanks.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-13-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Water lines

I have the trailer in signature. It looks to me like all the water lines are Pex plastic water lines. Is that correct? Does anyone know?

Thanks.
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 01-15-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,779
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Big Pine the summer of 2015. Smaller campground,...

Big Pine the summer of 2015. Smaller campground, super nice. Would go back in a second.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-13-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,969
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Two camping years with my trailer. Radio quit...

Two camping years with my trailer. Radio quit working - dealer took care of quickly under warranty.Have had minor items that I took care of myself.

I have purchased a new house, new vehicles, a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-28-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,376
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Cyclones, You are challenged according to...

Cyclones,

You are challenged according to the numbers on paper. I have a 28BHBE, and when all loaded up my tongue weight is somewhere around 1100 lbs (don't recall exactly sitting here). So,...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-29-2015, 06:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,559
Posted By RUSSELL5000
What Do YOU Do to Your Roof, Seals

I have searched the owners manual carefully (not much help, IMHO) and been reading some threads. Can't really seem to get it down. So, at something that is probably redundant, I thought I would...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 09-23-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,168
Posted By RUSSELL5000
I study the various review sites carefully when...

I study the various review sites carefully when selecting a campground that we have never been to, and have often noticed contradictory reviews from one site to the next.

I also like to use the...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 09-18-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 31,925
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Any update - been following this awesome thread.

Any update - been following this awesome thread.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-15-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,352
Posted By RUSSELL5000
need-a-vacation, I upgraded the trailer...

need-a-vacation,

I upgraded the trailer tires from a 15 inch diameter load range D ST tire to a 16 inch diameter load range E LT tire (LT225\75R16) in a Firestone TransForce HT. Around 7,000...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-15-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,352
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Have them on truck and TT. Great so far.

Have them on truck and TT. Great so far.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-14-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,128
Posted By RUSSELL5000
ROC-REQS, My trailer is smaller - I just...

ROC-REQS,

My trailer is smaller - I just went from 15 inch to 16 inch.

Here is a link with more info: 17.5" Upgrade Information (https://www.trailertiresandwheels.com/page/484471634)

Looks...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-14-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,128
Posted By RUSSELL5000
There is another, although more expensive option:...

There is another, although more expensive option: new 17.5 wheels and tires. There is another thread on here regarding this. You will have capability far in excess of required and the tires will...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-14-2015, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,547
Posted By RUSSELL5000
P.S. - if you use fiberglass cloth and epoxy then...

P.S. - if you use fiberglass cloth and epoxy then you can use regular pine wood and plywood for the structure. I have built all kinds of things for my sailboat out of soft pine that I covered with...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-14-2015, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,547
Posted By RUSSELL5000
I suggest that once you have your box design down...

I suggest that once you have your box design down and built that you cover the tops and ides with one layer of fiberglass cloth and epoxy. Go to Clarkcraft.com for cloth and epoxy at a much lower...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-11-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By RUSSELL5000
I bought a front hitch receiver and bolted on. ...

I bought a front hitch receiver and bolted on. Carry two bikes in front and two bikes on trailer at back with hitch mounted carriers. Works fine.
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-11-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,823
Posted By RUSSELL5000
How to Carry Portable Waste Tanks

Well, we stayed at Chapman State Park in Pennsylvania over the Labor Day weekend. Great place; beautiful country, great campsite. What is most unique is that this is the first time I could convince...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-11-2015, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Thanks, ninjahbob. Will look at this weekend.

Thanks, ninjahbob. Will look at this weekend.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By RUSSELL5000
I am thinking that I need to have something that...

I am thinking that I need to have something that reinforces the area so that it does not continue to bow out. My sons plug their electronic devices into the receptacle on the other side to charge. ...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Cabinet Bowing

There is an electrical outlet (120 Volt AC) on the other side of this cabinet facing. The staples will not hold any longer. I think that pushing plugs back and forth caused this.

Anyone fixed...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-09-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,574
Posted By RUSSELL5000
I was at the trailer this evening. I tried...

I was at the trailer this evening. I tried cleaning an area with a little dish soap and water. I looked at the AC unit; I did not see any rust.

It seems like it is some kind of stain. It is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-09-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Thanks for the responses. I was at the trailer...

Thanks for the responses. I was at the trailer this evening; I assume the gutter is this very small metal channel along the edge of the trailer. I assume the function is the same as the gutters on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-08-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,574
Posted By RUSSELL5000
Thanks, guys. I just noticed yesterday. I'll...

Thanks, guys. I just noticed yesterday. I'll look at more carefully this week. I do not think under the rubber roof, but did not look thoroughly enough to be sure.
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