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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-07-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,320
Posted By maddoxdave
More AZ camping...Kartchner Caverns State Park...

More AZ camping...Kartchner Caverns State Park near Benson.
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-20-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,780
Posted By maddoxdave
I have a similar issue with my NTU 2005...

I have a similar issue with my NTU 2005 Starcraft. The AC has a dedicated 20 amp outlet under one of the seats and right behind the converter box. But when I'm plugged into the house current (15...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-14-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,407
Posted By maddoxdave
Sorry, can't resist, one of my pet peeves... ...

Sorry, can't resist, one of my pet peeves...

With reference to your original post title...if the water's already hot, why do you need to heat it? ;)

It's a 'water heater'. :)
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-12-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,972
Posted By maddoxdave
And naturally...that's the same coupler I have on...

And naturally...that's the same coupler I have on my 'new' (2005) Starcraft, and it sometimes is hard to latch. Totally agree with the cleaning/lubrication, and this one also seems more susceptible...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-12-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,972
Posted By maddoxdave
On my older (1990) Starcraft the hitch was also...

On my older (1990) Starcraft the hitch was also very worn out, to the point that I wanted to use a hammer (but never did.) It was welded to the frame and I didn't want to go through the trouble and...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-11-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By maddoxdave
I second the notion of being patient when...

I second the notion of being patient when lighting gas fixtures, it takes longer for the gas to work it's way through the lines than you'd think, especially if it's been sitting for a while. I was...
Forum: Starcraft RV 07-03-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,077
Posted By maddoxdave
Help with Water Tank

New to us 2005 Starcraft 2406, trying to test/clean/flush the water system, and having trouble with the system. This unit has an under-floor tank, and my first question is are there any ways to know...
Forum: Starcraft RV 07-02-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,699
Posted By maddoxdave
We resolved the water leak issue, I managed to...

We resolved the water leak issue, I managed to pinpoint the leak, and it was a very small 'pinhole' with easy access. I cleaned with alcohol, abraded with some emery cloth, and applied a...
Forum: Starcraft RV 06-29-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,699
Posted By maddoxdave
Leaking fresh water tank

Hello, all. We just bought a 2005 Starcraft 2406 and brought it home last night. I'm sure I will have other questions, but two come to mind right away:

1) The fresh water tank (which on these...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-07-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,328
Posted By maddoxdave
Thanks for the tips, I ended up keeping the...

Thanks for the tips, I ended up keeping the Leisure Designs 3-way faucet, and using the built-in wiring so that the pump is only on when we pull the faucet...it actually works really well, and as you...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-02-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,328
Posted By maddoxdave
I installed the 12Vpump, hooked right into the...

I installed the 12Vpump, hooked right into the same water line that currently goes to the faucet, and fired it up. The pump works fine, pumps water at a pretty good rate. But it won't shut off...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-01-2014, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,328
Posted By maddoxdave
More for the wife than for me. We have a drain...

More for the wife than for me. We have a drain hose if we're primitive camping, I run it out to about 25' (downhill), and just let the gray water drain that way. We only use it for washing hands,...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-01-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,328
Posted By maddoxdave
Thanks for the tips, I plan to order the pump...

Thanks for the tips, I plan to order the pump later today. One question I have where I've seen conflicting responses: I have the standard Leisure Components faucet, with two water inlets: 1 for...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-30-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,328
Posted By maddoxdave
Water Pump Installation Advice

We recently bought a 1994 Starcraft that has a 20-gallon water tank and is set up for city and manual pump only. I would like to add a 12V pump and the faucet it will need, which doesn't sound...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-10-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
We finally resolved the issue on Friday, and my...

We finally resolved the issue on Friday, and my suspicions about the vehicle were correct. It did turn out to be the power adapter that was bad, although I practically had to drag the mechanic under...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-07-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
This is pretty frustrating for me, I actually do...

This is pretty frustrating for me, I actually do OK with household electrical but DC wiring baffles me...I know, doesn't make much sense because DC is conceptually much easier.

Thanks for all the...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-07-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
Yes, I encountered similar problems connecting my...

Yes, I encountered similar problems connecting my vehicle to my son-in-law's utility tralier; not completely apples-to-apples, as that trailer is a 4-pin (so I used an adaptor), but the evidence...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-07-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
Finally had a chance to test the trailer with my...

Finally had a chance to test the trailer with my neighbor's Explorer, and everything worked perfectly, including the tail lights. That pretty much confirms that the problem is with my tow vehicle,...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-06-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
So here's the latest: I tested all the leads on...

So here's the latest: I tested all the leads on the vehicle, and they all seem to be working, although the tail light lead may have been intermittent (my tester isn't the best, either).

On the...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-04-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
Thanks for the great (and fast) replies, I think...

Thanks for the great (and fast) replies, I think I'm going to like this forum. :)

I should have mentioned that we encountered similar issues when connecting my vehicle to my son-in-law's 4-pin...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-04-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,216
Posted By maddoxdave
Help with Trailer Lighting

Hello, all.

Just recently purchased a 1990 Starcraft Starstream popup; I know this is a Jayco forum, but since Jayco ended up buying Starcraft, I am hopefully welcome.

The trailer has a 7-blade...
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