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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-16-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,330
Posted By vtdanokim
We just used pack and plays until they stopped...

We just used pack and plays until they stopped "swimming" in their sleep. Once they stopped doing laps in their beds, we used bed rails on the bunk beds.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-16-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,867
Posted By vtdanokim
My parents just bought a used (2016) Winnebago...

My parents just bought a used (2016) Winnebago View from the original owner. The first buyer bought it in town from the local Winnebago dealer. There were a few warranty repairs that my parents...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-06-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 124,313
Posted By vtdanokim
Those scissor jacks work ok for the up and down...

Those scissor jacks work ok for the up and down stability, but there's so much side to side bouncing that these extra stabilizers completely squash that extra side to side movement.

Our camper has...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-01-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 124,313
Posted By vtdanokim
Thanks so much for posting this. So it literally...

Thanks so much for posting this. So it literally took 5 minutes to make these stabilizers, and took less than 5 minutes to set them up.

We had 5 kids between the ages of 3-8 running and jumping...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-30-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 124,313
Posted By vtdanokim
That's brilliant! I'm going to copy this for our...

That's brilliant! I'm going to copy this for our trailer.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-18-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,698
Posted By vtdanokim
The key is finding a product that is so easy that...

The key is finding a product that is so easy that you'll actually use it! I've tried tons of different products, and I've settled on Protect All. Wash the camper/boat, dry if i feel like it, and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-08-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,628
Posted By vtdanokim
I can't remember where I bought it from, but I...

I can't remember where I bought it from, but I used one like this.

https://smile.amazon.com/Aluminum-Channel-Diffuser-Includes-Diffuser/dp/B00JWYNWK0?sa-no-redirect=1

The nice part is the light...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-08-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,628
Posted By vtdanokim
You mounted yours in the awning roller right? ...

You mounted yours in the awning roller right?

Like you mentioned, I wonder if the they failed due to always staying wet. I'm not my second year and it's working so far with no issues. I mounted...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,628
Posted By vtdanokim
How about in between? :) I found a 45 degree...

How about in between? :)
I found a 45 degree angle "bracket/enclosure" that I installed under on the wall of my TT right under where my awning is mounted. Works great and really lights up the area...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-02-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 22,442
Posted By vtdanokim
Dewinterized and took our first trip of the year....

Dewinterized and took our first trip of the year.

I forgot to unplug the shower hose over the winter, which means I ordered two new ones to replace the inside and outside showers. Our ac fan...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-30-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,051
Posted By vtdanokim
I did read somewhere that if you have issues...

I did read somewhere that if you have issues getting your WDH hooked up, to crank your trailer up a little with the jack.
Yeah that would have saved me almost an hour of aggravation had I read that...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-30-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,007
Posted By vtdanokim
Yes the CAT scales are your friend. With that...

Yes the CAT scales are your friend. With that said, I have a 2005 Titan with the big tow package and it pulls our WhiteHawk 29SQB with no fuss, and we're safely under the limits of the truck.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-25-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,622
Posted By vtdanokim
We have both, and the shower we use as a shower,...

We have both, and the shower we use as a shower, and the outdoor kitchen we just use to wash our hands. The outdoor shower is great to wash off the muddy kids and the sweaty dog. Wait was that...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-22-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,622
Posted By vtdanokim
we love ours. we use it all the time to rinse...

we love ours. we use it all the time to rinse our little boys off after playing in the river all day. Since we don't have sewer hookup it helps us save on gray capacity. :)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-29-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,079
Posted By vtdanokim
We have a Whitehawk 29SQB, and one of the reasons...

We have a Whitehawk 29SQB, and one of the reasons we bought it over a Jayflight was we wanted metal framing and fiberglass and not stick and tin like our previous TT.

The weight savings of the...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-21-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,926
Posted By vtdanokim
So I bought a $25 Hunter thermostat from Walmart,...

So I bought a $25 Hunter thermostat from Walmart, and finally got around to installing it.

It works much better than the stock Coleman thermostat. I can run the fan (for the ac) in the on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-20-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,432
Posted By vtdanokim
I close the storage compartment, but leave the...

I close the storage compartment, but leave the fridge door cracked to prevent mold. :)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-19-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,432
Posted By vtdanokim
I bought a child cabinet safety latch and it...

I bought a child cabinet safety latch and it keeps my fridge door shut. And bonus, it keeps the fridge door open when the camper is parked and not being used. :)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-18-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,432
Posted By vtdanokim
We love our outdoor fridge. When we bought our...

We love our outdoor fridge. When we bought our new to us Whitehawk, the previous owners pulled out the fridge so I replaced it with a small fridge only. I also added a switched 12 volt fan behind...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 182,424
Posted By vtdanokim
On my Weber Q2000. I unscrewed the regulator from...

On my Weber Q2000. I unscrewed the regulator from the gas adjustment knob, and screwed in a quick connect/disconnect on the gas adjustment know (to connect to the trailer) and one to the regulator so...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,294
Posted By vtdanokim
True, but I live in VA, and there is a HUGE tax...

True, but I live in VA, and there is a HUGE tax break if I buy a half ton vs any 3/4 and above...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,294
Posted By vtdanokim
Oh ok. Funny thing is, our Titan pulls our new...

Oh ok. Funny thing is, our Titan pulls our new to us Whitehawk 29SQB easier than our old 16.5' Roadrunner trailer we had before. Fuel mileage is slightly better towing our 33' whitehawk than it was...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,294
Posted By vtdanokim
GVWR: 6500 lbs Max Gross combined weight...

GVWR: 6500 lbs
Max Gross combined weight rating: 14,800

Curb weight: 5200:
Weight of people: ~ 360 lbs
Tongue weight of trailer: 650 lbs
Trailer weight: 6400 lbs
Weight of gasoline in truck:...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,294
Posted By vtdanokim
I tow my Whitehawk 29 SQB with my half ton...

I tow my Whitehawk 29 SQB with my half ton (Nissan Titan) with no issues. I keep my speeds between 62-67 mph and I've never run into issues. I'm well within my weighed GVW of the truck. Yes a 3/4...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 182,424
Posted By vtdanokim
Amazon.com: Camco 59853 Propane Quick Connect Kit...

Amazon.com: Camco 59853 Propane Quick Connect Kit - Valve & Full Flow Plug: Automotive (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HG7TFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Use the set above...
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