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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-24-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,217
Posted By dxrobertson
"lug nut wrench" is not included in RV trailer...

"lug nut wrench" is not included in RV trailer package (unlike a car). Its up to you to carry whatever lug removal tool(s) you desire.

An appropriate sized socket, extension, and ratchet or...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-24-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,058
Posted By dxrobertson
I do not run gen while driving. Havent found the...

I do not run gen while driving. Havent found the need for the RV AC while driving.

Do use refer on gas, do not use water heater; while driving.
Forum: Tech Talk 07-23-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By dxrobertson
May just be the air needs to be fully expelled...

May just be the air needs to be fully expelled from the system. The refer may be the end of line for that gas line. Go outside and remove the refer access panel and see whats going on with the gas...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2022, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,792
Posted By dxrobertson
There are plenty of videos and other info on...

There are plenty of videos and other info on swinteck on the net, because they are so troublesome!


lippert has videos-
https://support.lci1.com/in-wall-slide-out
Forum: Jokes and Humor 07-22-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By dxrobertson
Same here. We call it "mulch it". Of course not...

Same here. We call it "mulch it". Of course not on the actual trail- that gets moved off trail and then "mulched".
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-22-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,792
Posted By dxrobertson
This sounds like a schwintek slide. And you...

This sounds like a schwintek slide. And you mention the freezer, thus weight. There are numerous problems reported with schwintek slides and the weight within that slide.

Recently at camp I...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 07-22-2022, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By dxrobertson
I have issues with this toilet (NEW) as well. It...

I have issues with this toilet (NEW) as well. It randomly leaks around the water valve area. No leak for a few days, then water all over the floor under the foot valve area. Warranty repair found...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-19-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By dxrobertson
If you fully inspect the entire fan framing area...

If you fully inspect the entire fan framing area you may find a stick-on label. This would be the area above the screen and around below the lid. Then again. you may not find such a label.

What...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-19-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,143
Posted By dxrobertson
You can buy a cheap oven thermometer to check the...

You can buy a cheap oven thermometer to check the temp. It should go up to 400+. It should cook something like tater tots, pizza in a similar time as a home oven.

As others state, they usually...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-19-2022, 04:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,733
Posted By dxrobertson
I dont think they will replace the unit with...

I dont think they will replace the unit with another. This is just a factory workmanship (lack of) issue thats left up to the dealer to correct. And since dealers dont generally fully test and...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-17-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,388
Posted By dxrobertson
Our Entegra came with an over cab bunk curtain. ...

Our Entegra came with an over cab bunk curtain. I can post a pic of it if that would help give ideas. Maybe one could be bought from an RV parts retailer.

We added a curtain across the bedroom...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-17-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,494
Posted By dxrobertson
If one does decide to rinse their black tank at...

If one does decide to rinse their black tank at the dump station, please be cognizant of those waiting behind you (if any).
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-16-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,440
Posted By dxrobertson
On my previous travel trailer, you could smell...

On my previous travel trailer, you could smell black tank when the strong fantastic fan was run with windows closed. Most definitely sewer smell though the AC vents inside. The black tank vent was...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-16-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 733
Posted By dxrobertson
There is not going to be resolve from Jayco, or...

There is not going to be resolve from Jayco, or as pointed out by @Grumpy from other manufactures. Search the forum for solutions (overflow valves).
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-16-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 757
Posted By dxrobertson
2021 Entegra Odessey, white cabover. Do...

2021 Entegra Odessey, white cabover.

Do you have the front window in the cabover? I installed silver reflective insulation on the inside of the window, and keep the shade closed. It helps.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-16-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,321
Posted By dxrobertson
I generally pulled the distribution hitch bars...

I generally pulled the distribution hitch bars before backing into anything with any sort of extreme angles; left/right (jacked) or up/down. Much more articulation without them.

Yes- and pulling...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-16-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By dxrobertson
Best to replace the entire battery 12V+ cable...

Best to replace the entire battery 12V+ cable from battery to wherever it connects. No splicing here. I see another white wire connected to Bat+, if thats ok, just reuse. The green wire with fuse...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-16-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By dxrobertson
Bad dog! Looks to be all 12V, thats good. ...

Bad dog!

Looks to be all 12V, thats good.

You can repair yourself, but need to go over all the damage and size it up to determine if its something you want to fix yourself.

You would need to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-15-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,035
Posted By dxrobertson
Whats going on, we have THIS post; and we have...

Whats going on, we have THIS post; and we have this identical post-

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f5/a-c-dry-docking-96805.html

Dont do that.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-15-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By dxrobertson
It should "just work", no additional action...

It should "just work", no additional action required.

Some diagnosis steps-
plug into shore power.
microwave lit up, does it work?
turn on AC, does it work?
assume all OK with 120V.
...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-14-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,494
Posted By dxrobertson
Dont know for sure from the pics but to me that...

Dont know for sure from the pics but to me that looks like the typical sewer dump area water hose.

Its used to spray into your dump hose to clean it out after disconnecting it from the RV (other...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-14-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,788
Posted By dxrobertson
You mention "plugs" (plural) and the "plug in the...

You mention "plugs" (plural) and the "plug in the back". There is only the single plug on a typical Onan 4000. Its generally easily accessible on the front of the unit.

Correct- no oil filter.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-14-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,694
Posted By dxrobertson
Yes, the white caulk is a bit of clash. But it...

Yes, the white caulk is a bit of clash. But it can only get dirty and more blend in as grey!

The thresholds are a red-wood color, certainly another clash. Probably something they had on hand to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-14-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By dxrobertson
Were you attempting to operated the switch...

Were you attempting to operated the switch without the battery connected? The switch/solenoid needs the battery to operate.

Something to note- If the battery is VERY low, there wont be enough...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-14-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,694
Posted By dxrobertson
My vinyl floor replacement is complete, picked...

My vinyl floor replacement is complete, picked unit up today.

Overall happy with the replacement. This repair also covered several screws and other slight protrusions I had with the original...
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