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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-24-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,732
Posted By Bobx2
Just use a spotter and practice until you figure...

Just use a spotter and practice until you figure out how to position yourself without help. No need to see the hitch.
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 08-22-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,899
Posted By Bobx2
We stuck with Polaris but went with the General...

We stuck with Polaris but went with the General instead of the RZR. It is much roomier than the RZR but with the same wheel base. We love our's, and so do our kids. You can get it in a two or four...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-18-2018, 11:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,509
Posted By Bobx2
Find a shop and have a real hitch built for your...

Find a shop and have a real hitch built for your trailer. We have a couple here on the front range that the local dealers send their customers to, to have hitch's built. Guy that built mine said he...
Forum: Boondocking 08-09-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,129
Posted By Bobx2
Ah, an engineer. That explains a lot... :D We...

Ah, an engineer. That explains a lot... :D We have our own engineering group in our office. ;)

Understanding Engineers, 8 examples
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Understanding...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-09-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,731
Posted By Bobx2
I use a 4' level on the rear bumper for my side...

I use a 4' level on the rear bumper for my side to side leveling, then use it on the floor for front to rear leveling once unhitched. Simple, and way more accurate than any small, stick on type of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,152
Posted By Bobx2
I hate that they keep making the new trucks...

I hate that they keep making the new trucks higher and higher. It's just a stupid, macho stance that they think makes them look tough and more desirable. For those of us who actually use our trucks...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-03-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,575
Posted By Bobx2
The light pin weight on these light weight 5th...

The light pin weight on these light weight 5th wheels is a disadvantage with these new taller pickups. A heavier pin compresses the suspension, and gives you a chance to over come the high beds....
Forum: Boondocking 08-03-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,129
Posted By Bobx2
LOL Couldn't agree more. Just buy yourself a...

LOL Couldn't agree more. Just buy yourself a group 27 12V deep cycle (Interstate batteries are good) and some battery cables. Set the new battery on the ground near the mounted battery, wire them...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-03-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,201
Posted By Bobx2
I would recommend avoiding the bolt on, and take...

I would recommend avoiding the bolt on, and take it in and have a real hitch custom fit, and welded into place. You will get a much better product, and NEVER have to worry about it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-25-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,054
Posted By Bobx2
Sounds like Goodyear may have a new player in the...

Sounds like Goodyear may have a new player in the ST tire game. The Goodyear Endurance. Not may reviews out on them yet, but they sound promising.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,657
Posted By Bobx2
I drilled a hole (about 1/8” or so) in the top...

I drilled a hole (about 1/8” or so) in the top and bottom of the bumper, including the lip of the rubber end cap. I put in one of the cheapie aluminum tent stakes from the top, down through the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-06-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,346
Posted By Bobx2
Fair enough. Just a few more months and we can...

Fair enough. Just a few more months and we can get back to it. ::woohoo::
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-06-2017, 02:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,567
Posted By Bobx2
We've been getting some good snow this year as...

We've been getting some good snow this year as well.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-06-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,346
Posted By Bobx2
You taking me seriously would really mean a lot...

You taking me seriously would really mean a lot to me, if I cared anything at all about what you think. ;) Being elderly, you should understand that camping doesn't mean having to be uncomfortable. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-03-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,346
Posted By Bobx2
I'm with you on this. It won't be long and people...

I'm with you on this. It won't be long and people won't be able to do anything on their own. What happened to just learning how to drive for yourself, park yourself, and now, back your own damn...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-31-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bobx2
No need for a long bed if you have a 6.5' bed....

No need for a long bed if you have a 6.5' bed. Don't get sucked into that myth. I have no need for the slider hitch everyone said I "had" to have, (and never have used the slider) and have just...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-31-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,150
Posted By Bobx2
That seems to be a gray area. Don't have an...

That seems to be a gray area. Don't have an answer for that.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-31-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,150
Posted By Bobx2
Since we are having a warm spell, 60 degrees, I...

Since we are having a warm spell, 60 degrees, I decided to go put it all together and try it on. Didn't pull it anywhere, the storage lot is full of mud holes, but did a complete hook up, with the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-26-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,778
Posted By Bobx2
Save your money, and get the 16K. Sell it when...

Save your money, and get the 16K. Sell it when you get the trailer home so you don't have to store it. Otherwise, if you aren't going to max out your trailer, which would be well beyond the towing...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-26-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,647
Posted By Bobx2
Direct TV at home. No use for a tv, much less...

Direct TV at home. No use for a tv, much less satellite, in an rv.
Forum: Tech Talk 01-25-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,097
Posted By Bobx2
Harbor Freight is a great store if you don't want...

Harbor Freight is a great store if you don't want to pay inflated, name brand prices for tools that you might not use every day. Not sure about the quality/durability of their generators since I have...
Forum: Campfire Chat 01-24-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By Bobx2
My favorite season is camping season! Late spring...

My favorite season is camping season! Late spring through mid-fall pretty much covers it in these parts. :campfire:
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 01-22-2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,847
Posted By Bobx2
I'm surprised none of the dealers would let you...

I'm surprised none of the dealers would let you test fit your quads before buying. I would have walked away. When I was looking to buy a toy hauler, I told all the salesmen that they had to fit nose...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-18-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,617
Posted By Bobx2
I was a die hard Jayco man two rv's ago. I had...

I was a die hard Jayco man two rv's ago. I had two of them before my Keystone Energy toyhauler. In fact, I was looking for my third Jayco when I stumbled across my current Heartland Sundance XLT....
Forum: Campfire Chat 01-18-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,909
Posted By Bobx2
Yup, that's Crested Butte. This is St. Elmo, near...

Yup, that's Crested Butte. This is St. Elmo, near Buena Vista.
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