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Forum: Classifieds Archives 09-16-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By Tim L
Please delete. Unit Sold. I have NO Delete...

Please delete. Unit Sold. I have NO Delete button...
Forum: Classifieds Archives 09-15-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By Tim L
2015 JayFlight 26RKS Elite.

2015 Jayco JayFlight 26RKS Elite. Ordered new, took delivery 15 months ago. Used three times. Always garaged. MSRP was just over $33,000. Elite package includes: MOR/ryde CRE/3000 suspension, 32”...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-15-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,694
Posted By Tim L
My Jayco is the 4th trailer with Dexter EZ lubes,...

My Jayco is the 4th trailer with Dexter EZ lubes, and I always use them. Never had a problem. You do need to know HOW to use them, and how NOT to use them. Slow, and no high pressure air lubers,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-08-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 199
Sticky: Poll: Initial quality poll
Views: 115,836
Posted By Tim L
QC VERY Lax!!

Gave it a five. Trailer will be fine, but QC at Jayco is NOT fine! Wires laying behind power center not even stripped. Pex cut at angle and consequently not clamped properly, resulting in water...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-21-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,231
Posted By Tim L
Unhappy If your trailer is NOT level, or nearly level,...

If your trailer is NOT level, or nearly level, you NEED to do something to correct that situation. I cringe every time I see a TT going down the road with 12 or 18" difference front to back. Most...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-21-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,121
Posted By Tim L
Ditto the valves, or I T'd the two lines...

Ditto the valves, or I T'd the two lines together, and then ran a single 1/2" line to the back of the trailer, and up the ladder to about 6" above the floor level (6" above tank tops) That way I...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-10-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,865
Posted By Tim L
Deep Cycle and Marine are NOT the same. Marine...

Deep Cycle and Marine are NOT the same. Marine is a compromise, as it is a starting battery also. Walmart does have pure deep cycles. Look for the letters "DC" in the name, as in 24DC, or 29DC, etc.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-08-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,099
Posted By Tim L
So, in summary, when my fresh tanks are full, I...

So, in summary, when my fresh tanks are full, I have 3 vents pushing out water. 1 at the gravity fill, and 2 stubbed out under the trailer.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-08-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,099
Posted By Tim L
Mine is easy to access, and it IS hooked up. ...

Mine is easy to access, and it IS hooked up. There is a 1/2" clear vinyl tube run from the vent to the tank, right next to the 1&1/4" fill line. Also, when my fresh water is full, water runs out of...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-06-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,158
Posted By Tim L
Ditto. The fridge is a minute use of propane. ...

Ditto. The fridge is a minute use of propane. The living space heater is a hog. In my toy hauler, we have stayed out dry camping ten days with the fridge and water heater on for showers and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-05-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,597
Posted By Tim L
My dealer was good for the sale, and I can't...

My dealer was good for the sale, and I can't comment on service, as all of my repairs, I have handled. The dealer is about an hour away, and in my experience with vehicle repairs, home repairs, etc,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-05-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,099
Posted By Tim L
90 Day Shakedown List of Defects.

In June, we took delivery of our new '15 JayFlight 26RKS. After 90 days, and a few long weekend trips, I have a list of defects with the unit. I will list in the order they were discovered. The...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-03-2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,022
Posted By Tim L
Absolutely rotate them!!!

Absolutely rotate them!!!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-19-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,664
Posted By Tim L
Jayco site lists the 24FBS as 7000 GVW, and the...

Jayco site lists the 24FBS as 7000 GVW, and the 27RLS as 8750, so you are going up nearly 2000 lbs, and from experience, I can tell you that pulling wind is more detrimental than weight, and the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-18-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,664
Posted By Tim L
Wow, I did see where they include driver for the...

Wow, I did see where they include driver for the towing limit, but, as said above, the payload is GVWR minus Curb Weight, and DOES NOT include driver. I note when they do include driver, it is a 150...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-18-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,173
Posted By Tim L
Neutral and ground are, electrically, the same...

Neutral and ground are, electrically, the same reference point. Your trailer contact with ground, though metal water etc. has, at least partially become the path of least resistance. As others have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-18-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,664
Posted By Tim L
Payload is the problem. If you add a 1200 lb...

Payload is the problem. If you add a 1200 lb tongue weight, You, and all your guests need to total less than 265. For me, that would mean I go alone with 15 lbs to spare...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-18-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,664
Posted By Tim L
Cummins... Now, I'm jealous!! Congrats, you will...

Cummins... Now, I'm jealous!! Congrats, you will nor regret it!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-17-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,497
Posted By Tim L
Take a look at BOTH sides, in between the axles,...

Take a look at BOTH sides, in between the axles, at the shackle links from the springs to the center pivot. They can flip, especially if jacked up improperly. Make sure they are all the same...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-16-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,664
Posted By Tim L
Ha ha!!! Just noticed your login name! Pulling...

Ha ha!!! Just noticed your login name! Pulling up Sunset, and out of Camp Verde, you may want to change that to frustrated Dave, although with the 5.7, you could gear down and pull it fine. Coming...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-16-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,664
Posted By Tim L
Looking up your truck specs, I would say you will...

Looking up your truck specs, I would say you will be beyond your limits. There is MORE than trailer weight to consider, as Scoutr2 pointed out. You are okay, but pushing it, with total trailer...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-12-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,171
Posted By Tim L
Very well said! Also, excellent point with...

Very well said! Also, excellent point with plugging in with breakers on! Most of the times I arrive at a park, ALL of the breakers in the pedestal are ON. I kill them all, plug in, and then switch...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-12-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,171
Posted By Tim L
Wags999, You have a lot of experience, so in your...

Wags999, You have a lot of experience, so in your opinion, what causes all of the bad plugs?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-12-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,171
Posted By Tim L
I personally have not seen one where you could...

I personally have not seen one where you could visually tell it was bad, although I have read quite a few reviews and posts where people have seen them visually burnt/melted. The ones I have...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-12-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,171
Posted By Tim L
Actually, what you posted, Article 551 of the...

Actually, what you posted, Article 551 of the NEC, is requirements for the cord and plug RV manufacturers must use, and the warning they must provide to consumers. It DOES NOT mention the adapter,...
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