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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-17-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,401
Posted By Jack 56
I put a brace across the middle of the tank,...

I put a brace across the middle of the tank, frame to frame, for support. I prefer to have a full tank. The weight of the water right over the axles is good balast for windy conditions.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-12-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,256
Posted By Jack 56
Jayco installed 6000 pound axles on my 2015...

Jayco installed 6000 pound axles on my 2015 36KPTS. I called Dexter and they said they would not warrenty them if the weight exceeded the stated capacity. I called Kayco with this information and the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-12-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,167
Posted By Jack 56
I have rancho adjustable shocks on my 2011 GMC...

I have rancho adjustable shocks on my 2011 GMC 2500 HD while towing my 36KPTS they are adjusted to max and while towing. Not towing adjusted to minimum. Seems to work. I experienced bottoming out to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-21-2022, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,333
Posted By Jack 56
our 2015 36KPTS large kitchen slide has failed...

our 2015 36KPTS large kitchen slide has failed twice and our fifth wheel has been been in the shop both times under the extended warrantee. the steel gears are wearing out the aluminum tracks when...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-21-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,730
Posted By Jack 56
stinkin to high heavan

We were at a campground once that stunk like an open sewer we finally narrowed it down to a trailer that had his grey tank slide valve open. the gasses from the sewer go up the hose into the RV tank...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-08-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,531
Posted By Jack 56
There is just no pride in workmanship any more....

There is just no pride in workmanship any more. The manufacturers are forcing the technicians to get it done as fast as possible. Better, cheaper, faster was the term used at NASA when I worked...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-29-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By Jack 56
I got my upgraded sailun tires and wheels from...

I got my upgraded sailun tires and wheels from trailertiresandwheels.com. A local tire shop said his tires would cost more than the tires and wheels I got. They came mounted and balanced. The only...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-22-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,305
Posted By Jack 56
My pinnacle had the same problem. The overflow...

My pinnacle had the same problem. The overflow hose droped straight down from the right side of the tank. When I made right turns the water sloshed right and I lost a lot of water. I extended the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-04-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 834
Posted By Jack 56
Front cap paint

Sorry this is a duplicate entry. I did not know how to delete it.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-04-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By Jack 56
Front cap paint

I have a 36 KTPS pinnacle with full body paint. The front cap faces south and is in constant sunlight. I have washed and waxed the front cap every 3 months since I took delivery new in February 2014....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-02-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,753
Posted By Jack 56
2 each 6v golf cart batteries from Costco. True...

2 each 6v golf cart batteries from Costco. True deep cycle, hooked in series for twelve volts.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-02-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Posted By Jack 56
Jayco has a great warrantee.

Jayco has a great warrantee.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-10-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,745
Posted By Jack 56
I bought my house new and went with a 30 amp plug...

I bought my house new and went with a 30 amp plug because had a 30 amp TT. Now I have a 36KTPS and wish I had the 50 amp. It will cost me over $200.00 to switch it out. That is if I do it myself. I...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-10-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By Jack 56
Out of the suns saves the paint. I talked to a...

Out of the suns saves the paint. I talked to a local RV repair facility about my front cap paint (in another thread) and he said he just charged a guy $25,000 to sand, prime, and repaint a 35 foot...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-10-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By Jack 56
Front cap paint

I have a 1 year 11 month old 36 KTPS with full body paint. I did not want to deal with pealing decals so I opted for the paint instead. The front cap is beginning to develop small cracks in the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-10-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,697
Posted By Jack 56
I had a Blow max tire go on my rig. I upgraded to...

I had a Blow max tire go on my rig. I upgraded to 17.5 inch weels and Sailun tires. I found the best prices at Trailertiresandwheels.com. When you call them they will give you a better package price...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-10-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,014
Posted By Jack 56
17.5 inch wheels and sailun tires from...

17.5 inch wheels and sailun tires from Trailertiresandwheels.com. very happy so far. Tires came mounted and balance on the wheels. I had a blowout on the original 16 inch stock tow max tires and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-28-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,444
Posted By Jack 56
I discovered that the front jacks have a geat...

I discovered that the front jacks have a geat deal more travel than the rear jacks. If the ground slopes down from the front of the trailer to the rear, not manually lowering the front jacks with the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-28-2015, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,079
Posted By Jack 56
I have a jayco pinnacle 36ktps with the auto...

I have a jayco pinnacle 36ktps with the auto level electric jacks. I found that if the gound slopes down away from the front of the trailer it works much better if you do not extend the front jacks...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-28-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,951
Posted By Jack 56
I went with the Demco hijacker autoslide hitch....

I went with the Demco hijacker autoslide hitch. 36Ktps pinnacle and 2011 GMC 2500 HD. I can turn at a full 90 degrees with no worries on my short bed pickup. The rack and pinnion gearing seamed to be...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-11-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,687
Posted By Jack 56
I had tread separation on all four of my Tomax...

I had tread separation on all four of my Tomax Powerkings. Upgraded to 17.5 inch wheels and H rated tires from Trailertiresandwheels.com.so far so good.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-11-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,240
Posted By Jack 56
Trailertiresandwheels.com is where I got my...

Trailertiresandwheels.com is where I got my upgraded wheels and tires. 17.5 inch wheels with H rated tires.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-11-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,030
Posted By Jack 56
I went with the Demco autoslide hitch. I have a...

I went with the Demco autoslide hitch. I have a 2011 short bed quad cab GMC 2500hd towing a 2015 36 KTPS. I went with the Demco because I think the rack and pinion gear mecanism would be less...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-22-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,585
Posted By Jack 56
Rowmatt, There are decals on the back of the...

Rowmatt, There are decals on the back of the axeles that state the capacity. The decals said 6000 pounds and the sticker on the trailer said 7000 pounds. I called Jayco and they looked up the build...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-09-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,585
Posted By Jack 56
Thanks, alot of the ones I looked at would need a...

Thanks, alot of the ones I looked at would need a repeater for a long trailer.. I will check it out.
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