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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-08-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,916
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
A few years ago, towing our 5th wheel west...

A few years ago, towing our 5th wheel west through Nebraska, we saw weigh station signs saying RV's were exempt. On the way back, on I-80, nearing Iowa, we were cruising along, no trucks in sight in...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-13-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
According to the current issue of Trailer Life,...

According to the current issue of Trailer Life, they all are. Good-sized article on Maxxis.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-02-2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,287
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
$300 in my area, tax included. Once a year,...

$300 in my area, tax included. Once a year, that's relatively cheap insurance.

CH
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,240
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
If you search on this forum you will find many...

If you search on this forum you will find many recommendations for particular bulbs. As far as I'm concerned, most important is color temperature. Different people have different...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-07-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,235
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
As stated above, the antenna booster must be on,...

As stated above, the antenna booster must be on, or TV will show "no signal." Once you find it, set-up is a case of following instructions in the TV menu.

In my 2010 Eagle Lite, the booster is...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-29-2015, 05:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,010
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
I do not have an auto-level system, but the...

I do not have an auto-level system, but the Steadyfast works well on my 5th Wheel. The first time we used it, the expense and installation time were completely justified by three words from my...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-28-2015, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,587
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
Following a lead from another thread, I found and...

Following a lead from another thread, I found and purchased the GRV T10 921 194 24-5050 SMD LED Bulbs from Amazon. I first ordered just two, but after trying them, ordered enough to completely...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-24-2015, 06:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,480
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
Maximum tow for my wife's 2004 is listed at 6300...

Maximum tow for my wife's 2004 is listed at 6300 lbs.

CH
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-08-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,429
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
We also had this problem, especially in wet/damp...

We also had this problem, especially in wet/damp weather. I separated all elec. connections, cleaned with an emery board, and coated with di-electric grease. That solved the problem for the rest of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-12-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,324
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
My wife did not like double bowl sinks, which is...

My wife did not like double bowl sinks, which is how our Eagle was equipped. Changed to a single bowl high quality home type stainless sink. If your original drain line is sized at 1 1/4", you would...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-02-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,414
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
For my money, the best combination is X-chocks...

For my money, the best combination is X-chocks and a good trailer stabilizing system. Our Steadyfast system and X-Chocks have been very good at reducing movement to the bare minimum. With just the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-11-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,360
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
Depends on where you live, and your parking...

Depends on where you live, and your parking situation, but the roll-up covers will freeze solid in the wintertime if you have to park outside and don't get snow & ice off right away. I had a "Jack...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-24-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,021
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
On our 2010 31.5, the back of the steps is...

On our 2010 31.5, the back of the steps is accessible if you remove the back panel of the baggage compartment. I had ours apart to hardwire the converter, & noticed the steps. There might be a wire...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-21-2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 26,514
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
Don't know if this will help...after looking in...

Don't know if this will help...after looking in all the usual/suggested places and finding nothing, we finally started tracing the wiring harness and found the converter in our 2010 31.5RLDS. On that...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-16-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
2010 converter problem solved

After a trip on Wisconsin 27 and US 61 SE of LaCrosse (about 30 miles of very rough road) in our 31.5 RLDS this past weekend, we arose Tuesday morning to nearly drained batteries and slides that...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-16-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By Chuck Hovonick
New from Illinois

Joined the forum yesterday, looking for information on a problem we had with our fifth wheel. Found a couple of appropriate threads, and solved the problem. I'll post a thread about that in the fifth...
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