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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-08-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By Poppy
Thanks for the heads up,madmaxmutt. I do have...

Thanks for the heads up,madmaxmutt.
I do have a Dodge 3/4 ton diesel to pull it, so there’s no problem there.
Happy Camping, friend.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-08-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By Poppy
Well, we’ve spent the last few days moving from...

Well, we’ve spent the last few days moving from our old bumper pull Jayco to the new Cougar 5th wheel, and except for clothes, groceries and a few minor things, we’re almost ready to go camping. It’s...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-04-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,121
Posted By Poppy
My Jayco is gone

My wife and I have been camping in a 24fbs for the past 5 years.
This last Saturday, we got home from a 2 week trip.
The last few days, we were tripping over each other, and laundry.
We decided...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-03-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By Poppy
I do that, too. I’m of the age now that anything...

I do that, too. I’m of the age now that anything that makes camping easier is a great benefit.

Power-assisted everything, that's the future!
I agree with this whole heartedly.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-03-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By Poppy
We are on our 2nd trailer, first one with an...

We are on our 2nd trailer, first one with an electric tongue jack. Now I’m wishing it had electric stab jacks.
I knew I wasn’t the only one getting old (I’m 65), but was just curios how others with...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-02-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,327
Posted By Poppy
Getting older

I’m getting old enough that I’ve had to slow down doing many things, and cannot do some things that I’d rather do myself. RA is taking its toll on me and I’m not to be lifting more than 10 lbs, which...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-11-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,337
Posted By Poppy
Friends of ours have already spent 2 weeks...

Friends of ours have already spent 2 weeks camping, came back and are at the end of another week camping.
Lord willing, we will be camping in about 3 weeks, and have plans for another camp trip...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-09-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,994
Posted By Poppy
I also have an IRV radio in my Jaycee 21FSB. The...

I also have an IRV radio in my Jaycee 21FSB. The outdoor speaker on it are on the wall under the awning. To turn them off/on on the radio, there are 3 buttons labeled A, B, and C. C is for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-05-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,552
Posted By Poppy
I bought a Dodge Ram quad cab diesel to pull my...

I bought a Dodge Ram quad cab diesel to pull my Jaco 24RBL that weighs about 5K because I didn’t like the way my 3/4vton 4X4 GMC pulled it. It had the 6.0 gas with a 4.10 axle and I couldn’t keep up...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-15-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,905
Posted By Poppy
When considering the problems with a travel...

When considering the problems with a travel trailer, remember they are built with inexpensive, light weight material to withstand earthquake conditions and be easily pulled with your tow vehicle....
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 08-10-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,126
Posted By Poppy
Yes, BonnieL, a hole must be drilled into the...

Yes, BonnieL, a hole must be drilled into the tank, and it is a permanent install.
When I dump my tanks, I hook up a garden hose that I have specifically for dumping, run the tornado for a couple...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 08-10-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,126
Posted By Poppy
I installed a Tornado flush system in my black...

I installed a Tornado flush system in my black tank. It solved the problem of a bad read on the sensors for it, most of the time. I’m now having the same problem with my grey tank, and thinking about...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-26-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 48,219
Posted By Poppy
My improvements

I converted our colemN XLS GRILL to use on the trailer propane tanks. Quick set up and works great.
I also bought a table top ice maker. I’m going to make a shelf under the end of the kitchen...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-25-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,785
Posted By Poppy
Got back Saturday from a week camp out at Robbers...

Got back Saturday from a week camp out at Robbers Cave State Park, then took it in to check the AC. I’m now waiting on mechanics to get through with it. They are replacing the compressor and also 4...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-15-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,810
Posted By Poppy
I bought an Igloo table top ice maker last week....

I bought an Igloo table top ice maker last week. We are now at the campsite and have already used ice from the maker, but there are only two of us. We already have extra ice, because it makes cubes...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-30-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By Poppy
Grill ready to go

I “bit the bullet” and bought the conversion kit for my Coleman grill so I could hook it to the trailer. Now I don’t have to lug those extra propane bottles or tanks. We’re looking for the next...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-27-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By Poppy
Thanks for the input, but I’m not using the...

Thanks for the input, but I’m not using the trailer propane. The bottle I’m using is one like I use for backyard grilling at home. It doesn’t have a regulator on it. The regulator is on the grill....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-26-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By Poppy
New Grill

Just before my wife and I lleft for the campground, I bought a new Coleman XT grill. Took my hose and 10 lb. propane tank. Hooked it up to burn off the oils like the instruction says to, but it...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-08-2018, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,454
Posted By Poppy
gypsmjm, that's what happens when I speak before...

gypsmjm, that's what happens when I speak before I know all the facts. LOL!
I didn't read read that ad or I would not have posted it due to that $1,000 price. Someone else may want to spend it,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-05-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,260
Posted By Poppy
From reading all the posts on this subject, I...

From reading all the posts on this subject, I must be out of the ordinary. I like to carve wood or an occasional golf ball or 2. Some times it's whatever is handy. My wife likes to relax in her...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-05-2018, 09:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,159
Posted By Poppy
I had a GMC 6.0 gasser 4X4 with automatic and...

I had a GMC 6.0 gasser 4X4 with automatic and 4.10. I traded for a Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel auto with 3.73 and get better fuel mileage pulling my Jayco 23FBS than I did with the GMC unloaded. It pulls...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-05-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,454
Posted By Poppy
changing the tub

One problem I have about our TT (Jayco 23FBS) is that I have a hard time getting in and out of the tub for a shower. I had thought about replacing it, but that would also mean having to replace the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-21-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,324
Posted By Poppy
I may be a little OCD, but I use a white hose for...

I may be a little OCD, but I use a white hose for water in the trailer when I'm camping and a green hose for flushing waste tanks when I'm packing up to head home or on down the road. I don't like...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-06-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,938
Posted By Poppy
After a few trips to the campsites, I got where I...

After a few trips to the campsites, I got where I could guess just about the right height for leveling, but it's quite a bit easier with the Anderson levelers. Different as night and day.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2017, 12:13 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,785
Posted By Poppy
It didn't all happen today, but over the last few...

It didn't all happen today, but over the last few weeks. Repaired coolant leak, replaced 2 fuel lines (it's a diesel), oil change with a new oil filter and fuel filter, got a new set of tires and a...
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