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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-01-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,980
Posted By jeffdee
My brother has a 38 foot, 12,000# Jayco travel...

My brother has a 38 foot, 12,000# Jayco travel trailer. He first tried the equalizer hitch with the two bars. Then he bought the Andersen Equalizer Hitch with the tension chains. He said the Andersen...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-04-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,527
Posted By jeffdee
I agree wholeheartedly! At the very least,...

I agree wholeheartedly!

At the very least, this money should be added to the emergency fund that so many Americans are having such a hard time maintaining. We are still in the beginning of this...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-27-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,801
Posted By jeffdee
An F450 has a physically larger, heavier duty...

An F450 has a physically larger, heavier duty rear differential with a 4:30 gear ratio. An F350 still has a stout, but slightly smaller rear differential, a slightly lower load capacity with the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-16-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,388
Posted By jeffdee
This new 7.3L Ford V8 gasoline Super Duty truck...

This new 7.3L Ford V8 gasoline Super Duty truck engine is going to be a return to push rods riding on a single camshaft inside the block, directly above the crankshaft. Pushrod engines typically made...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-13-2018, 12:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,583
Posted By jeffdee
I traded a 2010 F250 SRW to a 2015 F350 DRW four...

I traded a 2010 F250 SRW to a 2015 F350 DRW four years ago. Absolutely no regrets! Also, this F350 has 4.30 gears. It gets better towing and in town mpg better than the 2010 F250 did. The 2010 F250...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-10-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,768
Posted By jeffdee
Without a doubt, I believe this to be the best...

Without a doubt, I believe this to be the best jack to use to change a flat on an RV axle.

https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/eM7yVRVqSzL1IjKI2YL8SLANcFni87Pubssnmh3uDma
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-13-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,156
Posted By jeffdee
I bought one of these all in one bottle jack...

I bought one of these all in one bottle jack stands to use if I had a flat. Then I bought a second one to use to level the RV side to side. I do that after I level front to rear. I can set the level...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-26-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,513
Posted By jeffdee
I left State Farm after 31 years. I reduced the...

I left State Farm after 31 years. I reduced the premium on my 2014 fifth wheel, high end toyhauler by half and I also improved the coverage. I switched to Safeco through an independent agent.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-14-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,860
Posted By jeffdee
I have a 2015 F350 Superduty Lariat DRW with high...

I have a 2015 F350 Superduty Lariat DRW with high capacity towing with 4.30 gears. I get mpg city about 14 and 17 Highway. Towing I get between 10 and 12 mpg pulling a 17k 5’ver. The biggest plus for...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-14-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,116
Posted By jeffdee
I do also! It would be slightly inconvenient but...

I do also! It would be slightly inconvenient but before pulling up to the pump to fuel, you could turn off the fridge. Then fuel up. After pulling away, then turn the fridge back on. This would...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-14-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,756
Posted By jeffdee
I believe we are entering an age of lack of...

I believe we are entering an age of lack of civility and consideration within the human race. You see it everyday on TV and in the news. Now it is creeping into camping entertainment and relaxation....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-14-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,029
Posted By jeffdee
62 mph is the best speed and you remain in...

62 mph is the best speed and you remain in control with stable towing. It doesn’t bother me having people passing me on the left. I am not obstructing traffic in the right lane. I rarely have to pass...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-28-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,804
Posted By jeffdee
Are you looking at getting a wheelchair...

Are you looking at getting a wheelchair accessible TT? I would think you could pull a single axle, featherlight TT probably about 5 to 6K. An equalizer hitch will help distribute the TT weight...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-24-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,188
Posted By jeffdee
I agree, no need for you to winterize. Very nice!

I agree, no need for you to winterize. Very nice!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-20-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,188
Posted By jeffdee
Carolina Carports through a local sales rep. I...

Carolina Carports through a local sales rep. I will give you more details this evening. I posted more info at the Heartland Cyclone owners Site in general discussions. At work now with limited...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-19-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,188
Posted By jeffdee
You won't be sorry. It is worth the investment...

You won't be sorry. It is worth the investment to get your rig out of the sun and weather.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-19-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,582
Posted By jeffdee
https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/photobucket...

https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_271578_0_8238f18fa12f12885fd3dc4554a6e86f.jpg
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-19-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,188
Posted By jeffdee
I just had an RV Port installed a week and a half...

I just had an RV Port installed a week and a half ago. I love it. A crew came in from out of state and installed it in 10 hours. It is 24' by 50' by 14' high.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-14-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 426,481
Posted By jeffdee
I've had it 6 weeks now. It is still a beast and...

I've had it 6 weeks now. It is still a beast and I love driving and towing with it. 2015 F350 Lariat Ultimate DRW FX/4 Reese Elite 25K hitch
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-04-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,643
Posted By jeffdee
I went from the standard Reese 16k to a Reese 25k...

I went from the standard Reese 16k to a Reese 25k Elite hitch. The Elite hitch with the single jaw is far superior to the stand hitch. I highly recommend buying the Elite Series hitch. No pin slap...
Forum: Jayco Mods 02-01-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,954
Posted By jeffdee
I am sure that you have a familiarity or even...

I am sure that you have a familiarity or even experience with wood stoves so please do not be offended by my comments.

I have heated my home with an Appalachian 36BW woodstove for the last 25...
Forum: Tech Talk 01-31-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,863
Posted By jeffdee
I believe moving up to any 3/4 ton from a Tahoe...

I believe moving up to any 3/4 ton from a Tahoe is going to mean a much longer wheelbase. That alone will provide a dramatic improvement in towing stability. I briefly towed a 28' TT with an...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-29-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,317
Posted By jeffdee
https://www.jensenrvdirect.com/downloads/dl/file/i...

https://www.jensenrvdirect.com/downloads/dl/file/id/671/jrv215n_owners_manual.pdf

This is the link to the online manual at Jenson. Page 8 shows you how to remove the unit. Page 9 shows you where...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-28-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,317
Posted By jeffdee
I would suggest you go on the internet to the...

I would suggest you go on the internet to the Jenson site and find the pdf file for your radio. The satelite module probably plugs into the rear of the radio. The pdf file will also show you how to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-23-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,758
Posted By jeffdee
I have a '99 Eagle 283G. I get 7.2 with a head...

I have a '99 Eagle 283G. I get 7.2 with a head wind and 8.6 with a tail wind. I don't tow anything.
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