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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-21-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 29,304
Posted By Loren
Hopefully you don't ever have any electrical...

Hopefully you don't ever have any electrical problems as Jayco keeps no circuitry records or schematics. You may have to tear everything apart just to find a minor problem.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-01-2014, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,147
Posted By Loren
Might want to have a dealer check it out. Our...

Might want to have a dealer check it out. Our 2014 Pinnacle's big slide started squeaking and then after a few times the slide stopped working properly. Bottom right wouldn't go in. Dealer took to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-20-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,633
Posted By Loren
It's a good idea to check the lug nuts WITH A...

It's a good idea to check the lug nuts WITH A TORQUE WENCH every few hundred miles for a while. I have found the ones on my 2014 Pinnacle to have a few lug nuts slightly loose on several occasions. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-18-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,373
Posted By Loren
An Allison transmission in tow haul mode,...

An Allison transmission in tow haul mode, utilizing cruise going down long hills, transmission will hold your speed very effectively and sure saves brakes. No logical reason not to use cruise...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-29-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,410
Posted By Loren
After having many and various leg problems with...

After having many and various leg problems with our new Pinnacle's atwood levelers, they finally replaced one of the leg motors and it has worked perfectly ever since. I didn't seem logical to me...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-29-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,892
Posted By Loren
I have a new Pinnacle and have the same issue as...

I have a new Pinnacle and have the same issue as Crablad. We kept a small flat container under the general are this winter as it is usually just a few spoonfulls at a time and then only...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-29-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,272
Posted By Loren
As you can imagine both bottom and top seals...

As you can imagine both bottom and top seals ripped quite quickly on our new Pinnacle while we were south for the winter. Like someone else I rigged a duct tape flap at the bottom until I can get it...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-19-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,585
Posted By Loren
You asked me in a post on another subject whether...

You asked me in a post on another subject whether I like our KPTS configuration, Larry G. Yes, we ordered it that way and like it very much. Tons of storage. We also didn't really consider...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-19-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,003
Posted By Loren
As a footnote, the Atwood man said that if one...

As a footnote, the Atwood man said that if one ever needs to use the hand crank to adjust legs, disconnect electric to the leg you are cranking to make it substantially easier. There is a dynamic...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-19-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,712
Posted By Loren
After trying many and various products I was...

After trying many and various products I was recently told of a product called "Protect All" by a RV dealer. I purchased a bottle at a local Wal Mart and find that it works really well. Sprays on,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-19-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,003
Posted By Loren
After being assured that my 2014 Pinnacle Atwood...

After being assured that my 2014 Pinnacle Atwood levelers had been adjusted to correct malfunctioning, took it home in Nov. 2013 to await our annual pilgrimage to Texas in January. Proceeded to hook...
Forum: Tech Talk 01-01-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,594
Posted By Loren
In answer to Juliaand jimmy, yes. I have 'em on...

In answer to Juliaand jimmy, yes. I have 'em on our new Pinnacle and they have been nothing but problematic. To the point that I don't feel confident towing the unit anywhere because it often just...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-01-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 21,001
Posted By Loren
I have the Atwood self leverers on my new...

I have the Atwood self leverers on my new Pinnacle and have nothing but problems so far. No way in the world would I recommend it from my experience so far. If they EVER get it working right I...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-01-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,351
Posted By Loren
My 2 previous 5'ers were 30 amp. The first was...

My 2 previous 5'ers were 30 amp. The first was hard wired and just stuffed the cord into its dedicated compartment. The second I just curled the cord and put it in a covered stackable tote box. ...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-26-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,459
Posted By Loren
The lower you can go the better IMHO. I sweat it...

The lower you can go the better IMHO. I sweat it pulling into many refueling stations although so far so good. I have found that on a few occasions it pays to heed the truck routes through certain...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 11-22-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,547
Posted By Loren
I concur. We spent 2 months touring the Maritime...

I concur. We spent 2 months touring the Maritime provinces when we first retired in 2005. It was a great time and really nice people. I remember one particular bridge in Campbelton, NB. Got right...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-18-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,003
Posted By Loren
Just as a side-note, the Atwood tech who came to...

Just as a side-note, the Atwood tech who came to my dealer made the statement that Atwood needed to "dumb down the system" so that it didn't leap into an error mode every time any little deviation...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-18-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,003
Posted By Loren
My Pinnacle is now parked at home until we leave...

My Pinnacle is now parked at home until we leave for TX in January. However I have tried the leveling system a few times here, have put various amounts of Lynx blocks under the rear jacks, and so...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-15-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,003
Posted By Loren
I was not there when the tech was there. The...

I was not there when the tech was there. The dealer's repair man thought he understood what the tech did and tried to explain it to me but I am not sure if I understand all of what he said. I will...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-13-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,003
Posted By Loren
Just purchased a 2014 Pinnacle with the Atwood...

Just purchased a 2014 Pinnacle with the Atwood levelers. Upon delivery took it on a shakedown trip of 1200 miles from MI to FL. Had problems almost from the git-go. Got as far as Savannah and they...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-12-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,979
Posted By Loren
I had a similar experience to Troutslayer. I was...

I had a similar experience to Troutslayer. I was given a cover by a friend who because of poor health was giving up rv-ing. Tried putting it on our 34 ft. 5-er and every time I tried, the wind...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-08-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,508
Posted By Loren
We had an airbed on our Sunnybrook Titan and I...

We had an airbed on our Sunnybrook Titan and I didn't care for it at all. Our new Pinnacle KPTS has the fold out couch with foam and even though I don't ever expect to sleep on it it sure looks and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-08-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,714
Posted By Loren
I have a 2014 Pinnacle, and the water valve...

I have a 2014 Pinnacle, and the water valve diversion procedure is very confusing. One shouldn't have to sit and think for a few minutes before deciding which way to turn levers. There must be a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-17-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By Loren
Welcome from a Michigan newbie

Welcome from a Michigan newbie
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-10-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,520
Posted By Loren
As we are in a cold state (Michigan) I go for...

As we are in a cold state (Michigan) I go for safety and blow 'em with air and use anti freeze. For $10 or so, it's cheap insurance.
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