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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-10-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,388
Posted By Itching2go
Same here. A soft vinyl tonneau rolls up nicely,...

Same here. A soft vinyl tonneau rolls up nicely, keeps the rain off of our Pullrite, and keeps everything nicely out of sight, and out of mind. Been pulling for many years and have never had a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-29-2016, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,472
Posted By Itching2go
I just spent time last week to fire up my...

I just spent time last week to fire up my roof-top satellite antenna, and had to figure out the various connections in the process. In mine, the coax connected from the plate with the booster...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,867
Posted By Itching2go
I had this problem late last year on my 2008...

I had this problem late last year on my 2008 Designer. Turned out that the brake that attaches to the end of the slide motor had failed. Ended up replacing the whole motor/brake assembly as my...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-24-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,328
Posted By Itching2go
I had the same problem with my 2008 Designer. ...

I had the same problem with my 2008 Designer. Turned out to be the slide brake that attaches to the end of the slide motor. Couldn't find just the brake, so ended up having to replace the whole...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-10-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
Just to close this thread out, I replaced the...

Just to close this thread out, I replaced the mixer valve this morning and lo and behold, hot water! On a difficulty scale of 1 to 10, I'd put this one at an 8 to diagnose, and a 6 to repair once I...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
Yeah. Mixing valves are only found on the EXT...

Yeah. Mixing valves are only found on the EXT model Atwoods, such as the G9EXT, GE9EXT, GEH9EXT, G16EXT, GE16EXT, and GEH16EXT. Instead of heating the water in the tank to the normal 120 - 130...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
Well, while I'd love to be able to slap the...

Well, while I'd love to be able to slap the forehead and cry "Dohhh", the water heater wasn't bypassed after all. Did some more checking and I'm pretty well convinced that it's the mixer valve. ...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
By George, I think you may have it! I'm going to...

By George, I think you may have it! I'm going to make a quick run back to the rig, just to make certain that the bypass is indeed closed. If it isn't you'll be able to hear the sound of my smacking...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
Looking at the Owner's manual now, and it shows a...

Looking at the Owner's manual now, and it shows a "Mixing Valve" on mounted on the rear of the water heater tank. This is a 10 gallon Atwood, dual gas/electric. There's a cold water line feeding...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
...and in case you're wondering, the water heater...

...and in case you're wondering, the water heater bypass is NOT one of the valves on the utility center. It's behind a small panel that is adjacent to the utility center that is held on by two...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
Yep. The manual does say to turn the bypass...

Yep. The manual does say to turn the bypass valve, but gives no indication as to where it's at.

So, I just got back from the rig, and here's an update, now with a different problem.

Got...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
So here's another bit of information gained this...

So here's another bit of information gained this morning. On another forum, a fellow advised that on his Designer, he needed to pull a small panel adjacent to the utility center to access the HWH...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
I've been searching for just that, but can't find...

I've been searching for just that, but can't find a drawing anywhere. May not be using the correct search terms, though. Can you point me in the right direction? Would much appreciate it.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-04-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By Itching2go
Water Heater Bypass.. 2008 Designer 35RLSA

Kind of stuck, and could use some advice/information from you good people. We traded in our older fiver late last year for a 2008 Designer, 35RLSA. While I have always winterized my own rigs, this...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-03-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,560
Posted By Itching2go
Interesting. I was just fooling around in our...

Interesting. I was just fooling around in our new-to-us 2007 Designer and found the same thing. When the sofa frame folds out, there is a 18 inch void at the head of the bed between the frame and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-22-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,551
Posted By Itching2go
We really like them as they keep debris from...

We really like them as they keep debris from collecting on the top of the slides. Avoids the hassle of cleaning off the top of the slides before retracting when camping in wooded areas... especially...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-03-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By Itching2go
Thanks, ThreeButchers, for the link. Exactly what...

Thanks, ThreeButchers, for the link. Exactly what I was looking for. Looks like I have another organization to join! :D
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 11-01-2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,978
Posted By Itching2go
x2 (or 3) on Rafter J Bar. Stayed there for five...

x2 (or 3) on Rafter J Bar. Stayed there for five nights this past July on the home-bound leg of our 3-week trip through the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, and the Black Hills. One of the best, if not...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-01-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 868
Posted By Itching2go
Hello from Northeast Indiana!

Just upgraded from our older Cedar Creek to a Designer fifth wheel. Unfortunately, we were only able to take one 'shake-down' trip before stowing it away for the winter. :cry: Gonna be a looooong...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-01-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By Itching2go
...and here's another follow up. Turns out that...

...and here's another follow up. Turns out that the replacement was not provided by Jayco after all, and on top of that, you can't purchase the brake without purchasing the motor as well. So, I'm...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-24-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By Itching2go
Just a follow-up. Took the rig into the shop and...

Just a follow-up. Took the rig into the shop and sure enough, it was the brake that attaches to the slide motor. Replacement on the way from Jayco. Not expected to set me back more than $100 or...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-13-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By Itching2go
Thanks, Tinlizzie. Based on some things I found...

Thanks, Tinlizzie. Based on some things I found on the web, I'm thinking that it is likely the brake. I did see in the manual where it gives the procedure for disengaging when operating the slide...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-13-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By Itching2go
Kitchen Slide Creeping out. Any ideas?

We're new to the forum having just traded in our Cedar Creek for a new-to-us 2008 Designer. Been browsing the posts, and this sure seems like a good group.

So... here's my situation. We took...
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