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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-12-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By BeachRetreat
Do not blindly assume your generator will run...

Do not blindly assume your generator will run while going down the road. I have never been successful in getting ours to run more than a few minutes. In our case it's because the fuel tank is in the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-08-2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,530
Posted By BeachRetreat
If your only energizing the circuit you plug...

If your only energizing the circuit you plug into, probably not a problem However, an RV is only wired for 120V service. So if you have a 50 amp setup, the only way to get power to the full coach is...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-07-2021, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,530
Posted By BeachRetreat
I wouldn't support what you described as a common...

I wouldn't support what you described as a common approach for an RV.

What I describe is the same as the extra loop wire shown in this thread. However, the manufacturer installs an outlet and 3...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-03-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,555
Posted By BeachRetreat
I've always used bulk def pumps at truck stops in...

I've always used bulk def pumps at truck stops in my'13 and '16 duramax with the fill under the hood. I just pull my nose up to the pump so the hose reaches Never had a problem, even using the auto...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-31-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,014
Posted By BeachRetreat
My opinion is in 5 years this will be the normal...

My opinion is in 5 years this will be the normal in 5th wheels. The concept isn't much different than high end motorhomes based off of large coach buses. The advantages of not carrying any weight on...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-31-2020, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By BeachRetreat
I drop the adjustable legs everytime. I also use...

I drop the adjustable legs everytime. I also use wood planks under tires to get to 1.5 degrees or less to reduce the need for jack extension.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-31-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,530
Posted By BeachRetreat
I'll bet you're all over thinking it. Inverter...

I'll bet you're all over thinking it. Inverter prep only needs an extension cord end plugged into a standard outlet. Unplug the plug and put it into an inverter as a cheap transfer switch. Xantrex...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-18-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,805
Posted By BeachRetreat
This is our route now from Iowa also. For the...

This is our route now from Iowa also. For the last several years we've left on Christmas day going to Orlando. That put us in all the Holiday and football bowl traffic heading south.

That said,...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 12-03-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,253
Posted By BeachRetreat
You need to be sure you're buying fuel in the...

You need to be sure you're buying fuel in the area where you plan to have low temps. If you fill a large tank in a southern state and then travel north, you're asking for trouble. Every year when we...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-24-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,423
Posted By BeachRetreat
I have the same issue with our 20,000lb triple...

I have the same issue with our 20,000lb triple axle fifth wheel. I do the same with 2x12s and have a set on one side built up to level it. There are depressions in the wheel tracks and at each...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-07-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,442
Posted By BeachRetreat
I learned a long time ago that arguing with...

I learned a long time ago that arguing with electricians is like arguing with engineers. An engineer will tell you all day long that their product was designed to meet all normal loading without...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-06-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,442
Posted By BeachRetreat
I would be curious is you would agree that if the...

I would be curious is you would agree that if the loads were perfectly balanced, an RV with 50 Amp service could pull a total of 80 amps if 120V power?
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 06-03-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,900
Posted By BeachRetreat
On 50 Amp service, there's no issues running all...

On 50 Amp service, there's no issues running all 3. Remember, it's 50 Amps to each power line, so you're really getting a total of 100 Amps of 120V power. The generator is a different story as it's...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-12-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,235
Posted By BeachRetreat
Unfortunately that is not the case this go...

Unfortunately that is not the case this go around. The deals in our area aren't even close here for the 3500s. I've been looking for the last couple of weeks and can tell you that this is very...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-01-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,355
Posted By BeachRetreat
Weight is weight. From a physics stand point,...

Weight is weight. From a physics stand point, you'd want to put the most weight on the rolling apparatus that had the least rolling drag. Also, you want to do everything you can to reduce that drag....
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 04-22-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,152
Posted By BeachRetreat
Most of us have probably seen your other post as...

Most of us have probably seen your other post as they all show up in line in our feed. So don't expect many new answers. I installed a combo vent in our DP motorhome myself and then had a dealer...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-25-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,109
Posted By BeachRetreat
One other thing to check that got me this year....

One other thing to check that got me this year. Check that the fresh water drain valve is fully closed. The water pump suction line on mine is the same tank port as the fresh water drain. I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-15-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By BeachRetreat
Every drop of fuel that goes in our TH tanks gets...

Every drop of fuel that goes in our TH tanks gets stabil with it. Both the fuel station tank and generator tank. I can rarely use it up in 30 days. I also use it to fill the lawnmower all year so...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 02-10-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By BeachRetreat
We've stayed at Lake Fairfax County Park in the...

We've stayed at Lake Fairfax County Park in the past and will again next month during spring break. It's close to the rail station and reasonable, but electric only.
...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 02-02-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By BeachRetreat
Plug a light into each outlet and see if the...

Plug a light into each outlet and see if the switch will turn it off and on. I'd so, that's where your plugs belong.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-31-2020, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By BeachRetreat
So just some comparisons. Here is the current TSD...

So just some comparisons. Here is the current TSD Logistics rates near my house and the advertised prices from Love's and Flying J. Pilot down the road is similar. It shows a $.44 discount at Love's...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-29-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By BeachRetreat
Do a search for TSD Logistics in this forum and...

Do a search for TSD Logistics in this forum and you'll find some discussion on their offering. Personally I just started using their card 3 weeks ago. The discount is better than anything I can get...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 01-21-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By BeachRetreat
This would be my guess. It's there an outlet near...

This would be my guess. It's there an outlet near by without anything plugged in? Do you have a switch for heated tanks?

I have 4 of these for my heated tanks in the 4114. And a switch. It...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 01-20-2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By BeachRetreat
Just a quick update on this. I was flabbergasted...

Just a quick update on this. I was flabbergasted to learn today that my extended warranty has paid for 100% of this minus the deductible. Pretty good seeing as how I didn't get pre approval nor use...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-20-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
Posted By BeachRetreat
It looks to me like you've hit max extension on...

It looks to me like you've hit max extension on the middle jacks. At that point the load on the motors goes high and the controller thinks they've contacted the ground. Since these provide...
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