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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-16-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,056
Posted By Whistler
On my 308RETS TT, the axles are only 4400 lbs...

On my 308RETS TT, the axles are only 4400 lbs (x2) for a gross trailer weight of 10k. This is the reason for my heavy tongue weight and low cargo capacity.
Could they be putting minimal axles in and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-23-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,587
Posted By Whistler
Great info all! For me, towing is about the...

Great info all!
For me, towing is about the EGT's not the gear or RPM.
I will tow in 6th and manually drop to 5th if the EGT's start to rise, I will even do this when not towing.
My sweet spot for...
Forum: Jayco Owners Registry 11-26-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By Whistler
2013 Jayco Eagle RETS

2013 Jayco Eagle RETS (2018-11-26 19:35:04)
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-08-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,136
Posted By Whistler
Sewer services have vac trucks that will suck the...

Sewer services have vac trucks that will suck the "Moderator edit " out, bottle and all ... just saying
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-08-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,705
Posted By Whistler
Awesome advise camper_bob! I didn’t know that! ...

Awesome advise camper_bob!
I didn’t know that!

I do have a question after being educated from this thread, where is the city water fill valve?
I always fill at the outside inlet to the fresh...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-06-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 22,767
Posted By Whistler
Another here in WA. Full year camping now, all...

Another here in WA.
Full year camping now, all four seasons.
No failures so far!
Mods have started to make it mine!
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,438
Posted By Whistler
x3, since new. I come out 2 feet, wait for the...

x3, since new. I come out 2 feet, wait for the pop then continue. I thought it was the gas shock initial push out on the arm.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-10-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 617
Views: 113,904
Posted By Whistler
2013 308rets

2013 308rets
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-22-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 983
Views: 93,067
Posted By Whistler
I tried something new this last trip ... ...

I tried something new this last trip ...
Prepare frozen pineapple in a pitcher, slice up two jalapenos and put in the juice and let sit in fridge for awhile.
Then fill a large glass half full with...
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-11-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Whistler
NICE!!! I'm showing my teen driver right away!

NICE!!! I'm showing my teen driver right away!
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-11-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,663
Posted By Whistler
Congrats and welcome! Hope your maiden voyage is...

Congrats and welcome! Hope your maiden voyage is everything you want it to be!
Forum: Boondocking 06-08-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,454
Posted By Whistler
I have a 35 gal tank from the CO-OP, would put it...

I have a 35 gal tank from the CO-OP, would put it in the back of the truck and fill it up. When needed, I used to use to refill my old trailer 30 gal RV tank by normal gravity from the back of the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-08-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 47,847
Views: 3,144,135
Posted By Whistler
24274

24274
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-08-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,191
Posted By Whistler
x2 ... stuff happens sometimes and you have to...

x2 ... stuff happens sometimes and you have to look at it as an opportunity to make it better!
I'm on my 5th travel in my life, and I've dealt with most warranty/non-warranty mishaps. Only two trips...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-12-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,555
Posted By Whistler
x3 ... another consideration when choosing the...

x3 ... another consideration when choosing the battery selector is if you are running multiple batteries they make "make before break" models. With this if you are running inverters the power will...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-16-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 47,847
Views: 3,144,135
Posted By Whistler
22971

22971
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-03-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,568
Posted By Whistler
I remember my Clampett style packing days in the...

I remember my Clampett style packing days in the first years before we figured out to only bring what you need!
I was not as bad, but similar!
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-25-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 81,345
Views: 3,732,630
Posted By Whistler
Island Get-Away

Island Get-Away
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-25-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,190,986
Posted By Whistler
Here's a link to my work. Still finishing the...

Here's a link to my work. Still finishing the battery additions (going to four), battery selector, 12DC fused distribution, and the inverter ... but that's another day!...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-25-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,190,986
Posted By Whistler
I installed the 39" LED TV on the bedroom wall!...

I installed the 39" LED TV on the bedroom wall! Don't worry, it only weighs 23 lbs and the backboard in the wall was actually where the sticker was ... weird, huh!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-25-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,734
Posted By Whistler
My big one that always seems to get me on the...

My big one that always seems to get me on the final walk around is "make sure the antennae is down"!
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-14-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 37,457
Posted By Whistler
My F250 6.0L has a 4" exhaust from turbo back and...

My F250 6.0L has a 4" exhaust from turbo back and performance muffler ... man does the turbo sing, hence whistler!
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-09-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By Whistler
Ours is a lease by the year in a park on a river....

Ours is a lease by the year in a park on a river. April-May getting on the lot depending on river water level and end of October to leave. There is only water at the lot, and bathrooms and garbage...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-23-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,342
Posted By Whistler
x2 with crabman

x2 with crabman
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-23-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,569
Posted By Whistler
Thank you Idaho! Very helpful!

Thank you Idaho! Very helpful!
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