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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-15-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By bsleep
ouch, wouldn't think the propane line would be...

ouch, wouldn't think the propane line would be that close to the wheel wells.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-15-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By bsleep
Flat Tire Question

We have a Jayfeather Ultra Light 221 with 13" tires (duel axle). Planning a trip through Independance Pass Colorado this summer and wondering if anyone has ever had to run on one tire in spot where...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-07-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,326
Posted By bsleep
Thanks for the info. It's an inch or two nose...

Thanks for the info. It's an inch or two nose down and I havent yet taken it on the highway.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-04-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,326
Posted By bsleep
Leveling the trailer

I have a Jayfeather 221 and bought a new truck. The receiver is about 2 inches higher on the truck (the trailer was level before and towed nicely with just a sway bar).

Will the two inches make...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-21-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,163
Posted By bsleep
Too technical for me. Will just say that towing...

Too technical for me. Will just say that towing a JayFeather 221 with a 2013 Tahoe (has trailering package) is very effective.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-11-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,204
Posted By bsleep
Your trip is too aggressive if you plan on doing...

Your trip is too aggressive if you plan on doing much or seeing places. You will be just slowing down as you pass through with all you have on your agenda. We will be going to Utah for 2 1/2 weeks....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-09-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By bsleep
ttt

ttt
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-03-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By bsleep
Go in the spring or fall! Excellent RV parks in...

Go in the spring or fall! Excellent RV parks in Lajitas on the West Side and Rio Grande Village on the east side. Plan to use both locations to cut driving time to all of the sites.
Also stay a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-19-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By bsleep
I have camped in BB - 5 or 6 times and I would...

I have camped in BB - 5 or 6 times and I would recommend a generator and small electric space heater if you are going soon. I am from Austin too and the weather could be great in March or cold as...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-29-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,120
Posted By bsleep
Thanks for your input Bobx2 - you missed the point

Thanks for your input Bobx2 - you missed the point
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-29-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,120
Posted By bsleep
Jim W - since I posted to this thread I...

Jim W - since I posted to this thread I discovered another problem and wondered if anyone had a similar problem. Since the TT had only 5000 miles on it I did not look at the tires until I happened...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 09-26-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,356
Posted By bsleep
Fishing Bridge is centrally located. Only...

Fishing Bridge is centrally located. Only hard-sided campers allowed. Traffic wasn't as bad as we expected in late July
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-29-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,596
Posted By bsleep
It was a really long cord. I just purchased a...

It was a really long cord. I just purchased a dog bone adaptor and a really heavy duty cord from the dealer. Thanks for all the input
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-29-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,120
Posted By bsleep
I have a 2013 Jayco 221 and it has 5000 miles on...

I have a 2013 Jayco 221 and it has 5000 miles on it. Only two issues have been a false carbon monoxide alarm and the attachments that "bolt" the TV the brackets came loose from vibration. Very...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-24-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,596
Posted By bsleep
"don't do it again. you are overloading...

"don't do it again. you are overloading everything and it could have caused a fire "
Yep, I kind of figured that much out. What I don't understand is that doing the same thing seemed to be no...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-24-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,596
Posted By bsleep
Using 110 connection to 30 AMP - oops

It's 100 degrees today and I connected my 30 AMP Jayco 221 to a 110 outlet using an adaptor. I needed to do some work in the TT.
The cord was heavy duty but I used the air conditioner for an hour...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-07-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,479
Posted By bsleep
Had one for 7 years and used it quite a bit with...

Had one for 7 years and used it quite a bit with no problems other than lightning hitting the radio. Only thing I didn't like was the ground clearance as I used it for hunting trips. Don't know if...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-26-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,753
Posted By bsleep
Thanks for the responses! Using the recommended...

Thanks for the responses! Using the recommended (labeled) TP makes sense. It threw me when the "experts" were giving me other input. I thought it had to do with reducing sway or providing a better...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-26-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,753
Posted By bsleep
Tire Pressure Confusion

Bought a Jayco 221 about 3 months ago and have gotten different input on the tire pressure.

The tire says 65 PSI (and I read that is usually listed as max tire pressure)
The white label on...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-25-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,367
Posted By bsleep
Seann45 - do you vent the trailer when you use...

Seann45 - do you vent the trailer when you use your Big Heater Buddy? It would make me nervous for all doors and windows to be closed.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-21-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
Posted By bsleep
Until 6 months ago I had the same truck (2009...

Until 6 months ago I had the same truck (2009 150) and the same Jayfeather 165. Everything was stock on the truck and I had no need for weight distribution or sway control. I would forget I was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-18-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By bsleep
Canoe shops carry roller racks that allow you to...

Canoe shops carry roller racks that allow you to push the boat up on rollers. You will need racks on the top of the cab and in the back of the bed. They are available from Thule and Yakima.
A...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-24-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,579
Posted By bsleep
Yamaha 2000 works great but not for the AC. Will...

Yamaha 2000 works great but not for the AC. Will run a space heater and lights or a MWO and lights but not Space Heater and MWO at the same time. Runs flawlessly and I used quite a bit for 3 months...
Forum: Tech Talk 04-11-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,147
Posted By bsleep
I managed to fry a battery because I didn't...

I managed to fry a battery because I didn't understand that an RV battery was different.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-25-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,146
Posted By bsleep
Thanks for your input. I contacted Jayco...

Thanks for your input. I contacted Jayco Customer Service and they gave me this response about the floors:

Thank you for the inquiry. It is not a common occurrence to hear of floor issues...
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