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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,510
Posted By LabMan
Ordered the window exit latch kit from Home...

Ordered the window exit latch kit from Home Depot. Got it in 2 days. Drilled out rivets, installed whole new latch in 5 minutes, Cost $19 delivered to house.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-21-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,152
Posted By LabMan
Our 2014 Octane separated at the front wall/right...

Our 2014 Octane separated at the front wall/right side wall. Found factory screws were barely long enough to catch the wood frame. Replaced all on both sides with 1 1/2" screws and has been good...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,576
Posted By LabMan
I also have a set of the "lego" blocks. Haven't...

I also have a set of the "lego" blocks. Haven't been out of their storage bag in years.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,576
Posted By LabMan
Andersen levelers are great until they break in...

Andersen levelers are great until they break in half. I've had 2 break, 1 in 20 deg weather , the other in summer. I like them enough that I bought another set. They say they are warrantied, but I...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 06-16-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,820
Posted By LabMan
My Jayco T29A toyhauler list a 1070# hitch...

My Jayco T29A toyhauler list a 1070# hitch weight. With 2 propane tanks and 2 batteries, 980 bike in back, the actual weight is 2040# by scale. Started with a half ton, ended up with a 3500HD. The...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 01-06-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,632
Posted By LabMan
We have 68,700 on our 2014 Octane 29T. Roof...

We have 68,700 on our 2014 Octane 29T. Roof membrane on side pulled up around 45,000. Repaired. Added wet bolts at 16,000. Originals were totally gone. On 2nd set of brakes, 3rd set of tires,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-25-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 340,129
Posted By LabMan
Currently at Grizzly in West Yellowstone for 2...

Currently at Grizzly in West Yellowstone for 2 weeks. Will be switching to the old KOA in Gardiner for the last 12 days here.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-25-2019, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 340,129
Posted By LabMan
Sitting in Yellowstone. Will be here until mid...

Sitting in Yellowstone. Will be here until mid October. Scenery is beautiful with the fall colors and lots of wildlife moving around. Looking at possible snow next week, completely different...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-20-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 340,129
Posted By LabMan
Yellowstone for the next 2 weeks. Best time to...

Yellowstone for the next 2 weeks. Best time to see wildlife and the changing leaves, of course 90% of the trees are green year round. Usually get a little snow that adds to the beauty of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-21-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 465,098
Posted By LabMan
Paid it off May 1st. Title in hand May 15th. ...

Paid it off May 1st. Title in hand May 15th. Warrenty was up middle of April (100,000 miles). Hit 102,330 miles last Friday. Turbo actuator went bad, looking at $1,400 repair. First vehicle I...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 06-11-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By LabMan
Use recommended on truck door, 60# front, 80#...

Use recommended on truck door, 60# front, 80# rear. Trailer tires get 80# per sticker on side (Octane T29A). Over 60,000 miles towing with the set up without any problems.
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-11-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,422
Posted By LabMan
Heck, my first job at a A&P Tea Co grocery store...

Heck, my first job at a A&P Tea Co grocery store was a stocker / cashier (1963). We gave out Plaid stamps, similar to S&H Green stamps. We got Green stamps with everything from food to gas. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-09-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 465,098
Posted By LabMan
Replaced the passenger side mirror after...

Replaced the passenger side mirror after modifying it backing out of the garage with it extended. That's a $380 reminder to put the mirrors in after cleaning the truck. At least the only one who...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-12-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,458
Posted By LabMan
Being a retiree form a major oil company, my...

Being a retiree form a major oil company, my stock dividends appreciate everyone doing short duration oil changes. Only wish the transport company's that run millions of miles with long duration...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-10-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,827
Posted By LabMan
Our thermostat has a setting for the fan of...

Our thermostat has a setting for the fan of either "auto" or "on". If we run the furnace with it in the "on" position, the AC fan only will run along with the furnace. Putting he control between...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-06-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,233
Posted By LabMan
Been traveling with full tank since 1977 in...

Been traveling with full tank since 1977 in numerous different campers. Wouldn't have a trailer that the manufacture recommended not traveling with a full tank, don't know of any that do say that,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-25-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,620
Posted By LabMan
On my 2014 Octane we had delamination starting on...

On my 2014 Octane we had delamination starting on the right front just below the gutter just over the 2 year mark. Denied said it was owners job to check.. I am on the roof many times a year. I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-07-2018, 06:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,737
Posted By LabMan
Haul with full 100 gals most of the time. Well...

Haul with full 100 gals most of the time. Well over 50,000 miles on 2014 Octane. Never had any issues, but I do frequently visually check everything under the trailer ever since I had 2 tires with...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-11-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 29,677
Posted By LabMan
Goodyear Endurance is rated for less weight than...

Goodyear Endurance is rated for less weight than the same size TowMaster. I wore out the first set of TowMaster's and installed Rubber Master's. The only tire that would fit in Detroit Lakes MN in...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-22-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,282
Posted By LabMan
My heater would work on propane, but not...

My heater would work on propane, but not electric. Element is good (10.4 ohms), relay is good (works to close on 12vdc). Talked to dealer, he gave me new board, 10 minutes to install, all working...
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-30-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By LabMan
On the Gander website they list locations and...

On the Gander website they list locations and which will have RV sales. Many will according to the list.
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-01-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,192
Posted By LabMan
10 hours, 630 miles to campsite in NW Minn. ...

10 hours, 630 miles to campsite in NW Minn. Normally stay 7 to 10 days. Than 9 hours, 540 miles to son in NW North Dakota. He has spot for us with hookup. Stay as long as the walleye are hitting...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 05-30-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,921
Posted By LabMan
My 2014 Octane T29A has a GVW of 11,950. Loaded...

My 2014 Octane T29A has a GVW of 11,950. Loaded with full fresh water, 103 gal, and 18 gal of gas has a cat scale weight of 8640#. Have a Onan 4400 generator. The calculated tongue weight is 1970#...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-08-2018, 03:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,765
Posted By LabMan
I have had Camco covers for 4 years. So far I...

I have had Camco covers for 4 years. So far I have had 2 break off while driving . Both times there was a brisk crosswind. A 3rd one shattered when I tapped on it while doing a routine roof check....
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 04-04-2018, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,833
Posted By LabMan
Tongue weight will definitely be a problem. Our...

Tongue weight will definitely be a problem. Our T29 Octane is right at 1,900 -2,100 lbs depending on how we load. With 2 - 900lb motorcycles, a full fresh water tank (103 gal), and the generator...
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