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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-13-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Socco1
Side wall A/C removal?

Has anyone pulled out their A/C unit? I don’t see any screws, it seems like the friction of the pinched power cord is holding it in. I’m afraid to reef on it, in case there is a screw hiding...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-19-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,873
Posted By Socco1
Adding a window into a 184BH

Hi All!

Has anyone added an extra window into the upper bunk section of a 184BH? I’d like to install one as it gets pretty hot up there in the summer. It’s also become a fight between the kids-...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-29-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By Socco1
After a few trips the foot ring on my tank was...

After a few trips the foot ring on my tank was beginning to fatigue at the bolt holes. Plus it was a major pain to secure and remove. You can scroll through my build thread...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-03-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 53,052
Posted By Socco1
Assuming your talking about the good 'ol two...

Assuming your talking about the good 'ol two burner Coleman propane camp stove... The answer is NO. It cannot be tied into the gas lines on an RV.

I experimented with this last year. I had the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-16-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,807
Posted By Socco1
If you wrap the threads of the male brass fitting...

If you wrap the threads of the male brass fitting with teflon tape, there will be little to no metal-to-metal contact. The tank will likely fail long before corrosion at that point becomes an issue....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-26-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,706
Posted By Socco1
Annie, that's terrible! Three times in four...

Annie, that's terrible! Three times in four years?? :eek: I'd be looking for a new place to park after the second time. Thats funny (to me)- You remember that monster wind storm we had back in the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-25-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,476
Posted By Socco1
2014 184BH at E.C. Manning Provincial Park

2014 184BH at E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Posted By Socco1
Thanks for the input everyone. Allow me to...

Thanks for the input everyone. Allow me to clarify a little...

I did keep an eye on the batteries while we were camping with a DVM. I did not see lower than 12.2V, IIRC. I hooked the TV up with...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,884
Posted By Socco1
Deep Cycle 6V Chargers - What Do You Use?

Evening All,

I just got back from a 5 night trip. No hook ups and no generator... So needless to say that my two T-105 Plus batteries took a pounding. This is the first time that I've dealt with...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-21-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,333
Posted By Socco1
That seems like a familiar list of upgrades!

That seems like a familiar list of upgrades!
Forum: Tech Talk 07-19-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By Socco1
I found myself doing this earlier in the month as...

I found myself doing this earlier in the month as we were experiencing a record heat wave which was causing my fridge to perform poorly. I stopped by a local electronics store and found a 12v muffin...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-19-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,328
Posted By Socco1
Try heating a vinegar/water mix in the tank...

Try heating a vinegar/water mix in the tank followed by sanitizing (cold) with bleach. During the very first trip we took in our TT, I got a tank full of bad well water. I tried flushing, sanitizing,...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-23-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,383
Posted By Socco1
Hi Chewey! Congrats on the trailer. I pull our...

Hi Chewey!
Congrats on the trailer. I pull our 184BH with a 2010 4Runner up in Vancouver (the bigger one.) I've put some pics up of some of my mods. I'd highly recommend starting by swapping to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-16-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,142
Posted By Socco1
Another little upgrade... Cut holes under the...

Another little upgrade... Cut holes under the lower bunk and the bench seat nearest the door :eek: Fab'd up some doors to cover them and added some support around the holes. Now I don't have to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-13-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Socco1
If you guys use all of the cabinets for clothes,...

If you guys use all of the cabinets for clothes, where do you put your food?? I guess there is some under utilized space over the table. We keep board games, books, extra blankets and a space heater...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-10-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Socco1
184BH- Where do you put your clothes?

My wife is trying to figure out how to better store our clothes. Currently we just leave our duffle bag on the bench seat beneath the stereo. Has anyone tried using one of those adjustable shower...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-10-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,222
Posted By Socco1
Rule of thumb we have in the Commercial A/C...

Rule of thumb we have in the Commercial A/C business... If you set your cooling setpoint lower than 68ºF, the evaporator will begin to ice up.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-22-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,267
Posted By Socco1
Jayco Factory Tour Video

Now first off, the video has a negative title- I didn't put it there. I came across this a while ago and was amazed at how efficiently these guys work. Its an interesting 4 minutes. 7 Hour Build...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-25-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,398
Posted By Socco1
Make sure the filter housing didn't loosen off,...

Make sure the filter housing didn't loosen off, sucking in air.
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-19-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,825
Posted By Socco1
Welcome from Vancouver (The Northern one, not the...

Welcome from Vancouver (The Northern one, not the Southern one.) We took our Baja to Deception Pass for our first trip. You might want to bring ear plugs if you go there. NAS Whidbey Island is VERY...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-17-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,019
Posted By Socco1
This would be my concern. That plug looks like a...

This would be my concern. That plug looks like a dead short looking for a place to happen.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,272
Posted By Socco1
Its propane fired, there are no electric heater...

Its propane fired, there are no electric heater elements. The blower and electronic ignition are 12VDC. We keep a small electric space heater with us to use when we come across a site with hookups....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,142
Posted By Socco1
So in preparation for this years camping trips, I...

So in preparation for this years camping trips, I tackled two more items on my wish list. The first was correcting the woefully inadequate means that Jayco used to secure the propane tank to the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,236
Posted By Socco1
Nope. Unfortunately, the HWT is Propane fired...

Nope. Unfortunately, the HWT is Propane fired only.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-12-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,142
Posted By Socco1
Sorry for the delay Socalken: I can't remember...

Sorry for the delay Socalken:
I can't remember what brand the topper was. It came from the local Costco and was damn near a perfect fit.

Yes, the LED strip did get put on the canopy. This is the...
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