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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-03-2020, 07:49 PM
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Posted By BigJohnD
The duct run is still in the hopper for me too. ...

The duct run is still in the hopper for me too. I got the design, plan etc, I just haven’t done it. Was gonna build a drop, homemade duct run on the wall (bathroom side) and hole saw through the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-24-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
You were the first one I saw relocate the...

You were the first one I saw relocate the switches, which is really the best way. I got a little lazy. Thanks for the key rack compliment.
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-23-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 614
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Posted By BigJohnD
Man, I still haven't done it. I know what I want...

Man, I still haven't done it. I know what I want to do, but I've been out of work for months and the time and more important, $$$, is not there anymore.

On another note, I'm debating trashing...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-23-2020, 05:25 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Key Rack

I know this has been done is numerous different fashions, but this is what works for us. Like some others, I always thought it was dumb to have to open a door just to turn the main lights on. I've...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-28-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,199
Posted By BigJohnD
X2 what Grumpy said. Probably so. I know our...

X2 what Grumpy said. Probably so. I know our previous class c had an above floor lci mechanism. Ours was more of a pain though.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-08-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By BigJohnD
X2 what Murff said. Before you know it every rig...

X2 what Murff said. Before you know it every rig will be under one umbrella. Newmar used to make some top notch fifth wheels. Was sad to see that go. Hate to see them sell out. On another note,...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-07-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,090
Posted By BigJohnD
From an engineering and structural point, the...

From an engineering and structural point, the modern stuff is junk to me, including mine. Why do you think I have a thread on constant upgrades. On the earlier ones, all I had to do was decorate...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-06-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,090
Posted By BigJohnD
I agree. All my older rigs were WAY better...

I agree. All my older rigs were WAY better built. Leland box tube frames, hung walls, insane carrying capacities, no need for expansion joints under fifth wheel bedroom slides etc. Never had an...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-06-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,385
Posted By BigJohnD
rte1985, glad to see this thread. If you ever...

rte1985, glad to see this thread. If you ever want to share notes or ideas shoot me a pm. Looks like you’re well on you way to big improvements.
Forum: Jayco Mods 11-03-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Modern day RV camping.... gotta book way in...

Modern day RV camping.... gotta book way in advance, which we’re still not accustomed to.
Forum: Jayco Mods 11-03-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 614
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Posted By BigJohnD
Hey Tom, yeah we’ve stayed there many times. ...

Hey Tom, yeah we’ve stayed there many times. Normally this would be our summer time place due to the pool. Wanted lake Catherine sp but they were booked. Ouchita sp pretty much the same. Koa...
Forum: Jayco Mods 11-03-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
BanjoBob, I’ll try my best to keep y’all in mind...

BanjoBob, I’ll try my best to keep y’all in mind when I get started on this. We probably all have similar ideas. PM if you have any thoughts or ideas.

rte1985, thank you so much. Nothing...
Forum: Jayco Mods 10-16-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
I keep saying AC duct mod is next, but this one...

I keep saying AC duct mod is next, but this one was easy and has been bugging me for a long time. The trim piece Jayco puts on this bottom bunk is probably 1/8" luan at best wrapped in fabric. It...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-13-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Thank you travelingjw. I love sharing ideas. ...

Thank you travelingjw. I love sharing ideas.
RAurand, the seats are for the most part the same whether driver / passenger. The suspension / mount under it is a different story. This particular...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-12-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
So here’s an update on what’s been happening. ...

So here’s an update on what’s been happening. The house sold, we’re moved, we’re living in the jayco in our shop now. I’m on short term disability due to health issues at the moment. Don’t know...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-08-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
House has been on the market since January, I’m...

House has been on the market since January, I’m taking a big loss on it just to rid of the mortgage since work is not going so well. Still hoping for that self employed in my shop grand idea.
...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-08-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Much appreciated. My house on Toledo Bend is...

Much appreciated. My house on Toledo Bend is under contract and we should be out of here by the end of August, maybe earlier. Back to living in the camper again, except at my shop this time. Next...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-04-2019, 08:55 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Bathroom Shower Skylight - Rev 2

A few more pictures of the final product.
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-04-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Bathroom Shower Skylight - Rev 2

I've been wanting to do this mod ever since I blacked out, insulated and coated the dome. To me the shower area was always way too dark. So, closed up the roof part just like I did the one in the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-03-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Man I appreciate all the comments and...

Man I appreciate all the comments and compliments. I’ll try to be on here more. Regardless of whether I’m still going camping or posting on here, please feel free to shoot me a message or ask a...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-02-2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Thanks RAurand, I will. Glad you’ve enjoyed and...

Thanks RAurand, I will. Glad you’ve enjoyed and thank you!
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-02-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Hey Jack. Great to hear from you. Can't really...

Hey Jack. Great to hear from you. Can't really complain here. However, still hoping to land something back offshore again where I can be on a rotation and get some travel time in. Man have things...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-02-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Thanks Tom. Glad to see you're still going, same...

Thanks Tom. Glad to see you're still going, same rig too, plus more extras. Believe me I miss it. Everybody in my household wants a newer bigger rig when and if our finances allow. But for some...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-02-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Sorry for the neck breaking sideways pictures. ...

Sorry for the neck breaking sideways pictures. Guess I took them sideways. Before someone asks, why did I use aluminum sheet. 1, nobody would sell me a small piece of dicor diflex II roofing, and...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-02-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,974
Posted By BigJohnD
Continued: SD6: First layer of Eternabond...

Continued:

SD6: First layer of Eternabond to tie the roof membrane in. Aluminum sheet cut and prepped with butyl. Another layer of Reflectix bubble insulation in place.

SD7: Aluminum sheet...
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