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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-27-2020, 08:57 AM
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Views: 1,219
Posted By Shakedown St.
Completely worthless too. I do not recommend.

Completely worthless too. I do not recommend.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-01-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,757
Posted By Shakedown St.
Or, you could just easily install a front mount...

Or, you could just easily install a front mount hitch and carry it there. For me, the weight of that tire is better up front on my 31FS. I’ve never had any sort of cooling issues in a variety of...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-27-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
Did you pull the upward mounted bolts out when...

Did you pull the upward mounted bolts out when you removed the old sofa? I just left them there, then drilled holes in their location and dropped my new base right over and used those to secure the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-27-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
Also, I tacked the vinyl down with upholstery...

Also, I tacked the vinyl down with upholstery nails galore, and it still looks great. Yes, I would do the same again!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-27-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
I put the sofa on the new base and found that it...

I put the sofa on the new base and found that it fit fine as is, but when I reclined the sliding part of the frame was bumping the electrical box. My gas line runs through there too, but nothing was...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-27-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
On my FS the gas line was fine, and did not need...

On my FS the gas line was fine, and did not need moved. There was an electrical box (for the microwave I believe), that did need to be moved a few inches left or right for the reclining mechanism to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-24-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,440
Posted By Shakedown St.
I was going to say the same thing regarding AC...

I was going to say the same thing regarding AC draining. Our 31fs drains exactly where the OP is seeing water dripping.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-30-2019, 08:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
Sorry, never saw this reply. See below post. ...

Sorry, never saw this reply. See below post. Just don’t let those bolts fall into the slide!!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-30-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
No changes. I used the existing sofa bolts to...

No changes. I used the existing sofa bolts to secure the plywood base, then bolted the RecPro to the plywood. I covered the plywood with some color matching vinyl fabric. Fairly easy with some...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-30-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,144
Posted By Shakedown St.
Yes. I posted a thread of the finished look back...

Yes. I posted a thread of the finished look back in Sept/Oct if you look back several pages. Huge upgrade!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-29-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,144
Posted By Shakedown St.
I have a ‘15 31 FS and just replaced the sofa, so...

I have a ‘15 31 FS and just replaced the sofa, so ended up removing all of that flimsy garbage. Under mine was a j-box for electrical and a penetration through the slide floor for the oven gas line....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-25-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,531
Posted By Shakedown St.
I’ve had this problem, though I have a ‘15 31FS...

I’ve had this problem, though I have a ‘15 31FS and it happened to my bunkhouse slide. The shear pin broke as it was designed to do. The dealer first said the slide would have to be removed. It...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-19-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By Shakedown St.
I just finished this install recently on my ‘15...

I just finished this install recently on my ‘15 Greyhawk FS. Cut a piece of 1/2” plywood to the dimensions needed and use your existing bolts to secure it to the slide. Secure the sofa frame to the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-25-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
Thanks, it really takes the comfort level up a...

Thanks, it really takes the comfort level up a notch!
We travel with small kids and have a bunkhouse, so plenty of sleeping room. Those jackknife sofas are way too small for an adult sleeping...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-25-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
Yes, ours was absolutely horrible.

Yes, ours was absolutely horrible.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-25-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
This is made for small spaces at 58” wide. There...

This is made for small spaces at 58” wide. There are different configurations depending on your space. They do require some depth (39.5”) which is why I had to mod my slide base. Full specs on the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-24-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,017
Posted By Shakedown St.
Made the switch to Recpro recliners

I know this thread has been covered well, but wanted to share. We suffered long enough with that horrible jackknife sofa Jayco installed. Finally modified the slide base and put the RecPro...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-01-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,123
Posted By Shakedown St.
Yes, I have had this problem on my ‘15 31FS. ...

Yes, I have had this problem on my ‘15 31FS. Lost 3 of them on my bunk slide, and 1-2 on the couch slide. It caused a problem on the bunk slide to where it became out of alignment and would no...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-31-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,199
Posted By Shakedown St.
I have the Tireminder system installed on my 31...

I have the Tireminder system installed on my 31 FS. Easy installation and works well. Do not recommend using with valve extenders....I’ve had much better performance eliminating them. Also, don’t...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,404
Posted By Shakedown St.
Can’t remember exactly at this point as it’s been...

Can’t remember exactly at this point as it’s been awhile. I just measured the approximate square footage and added 20% for extra/mistakes. It applied very well and was easy to cut/work with.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,404
Posted By Shakedown St.
There was no factory backsplash, just stickers to...

There was no factory backsplash, just stickers to look like one. I left it as is in case someone ever wanted to remove my work. I cleaned the wall very well with a water/bleach solution, let it...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-27-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,197
Posted By Shakedown St.
The sticker is correct. The FS’s are heavy and...

The sticker is correct. The FS’s are heavy and offer little in CCC, however you will find there is not much storage to take that kind of cargo/weight anyway. We have a 31FS and travel with two kids...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-18-2018, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,914
Posted By Shakedown St.
I use mine towing or not all the time in the...

I use mine towing or not all the time in the mountains. Minimizes shifting climbing passes and really helps with braking on the downgrades.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,905
Posted By Shakedown St.
You may also have an “open” safety, like a high...

You may also have an “open” safety, like a high limit, sail switch or flame sensor. Your circuit board will throw a code. This will also cause your fan to run continuously.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By Shakedown St.
I’m assuming your Redhawk is similar to my...

I’m assuming your Redhawk is similar to my Greyhawk. My refrigerator runs on 12V propane or shore power, and is in no way connected to the inverter. My inverter, when on, only powers the TV area...
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