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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-16-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,280
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 71c. I, and others, have posted on...

2008 Jayco 71c. I, and others, have posted on other threads approaches to soft floor problems. One thread is "New Hybrid . .. soft floor .. is this normal?".

Based on my experience I tell people...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-16-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 17c. I've had 3 brands of 13"...

2008 Jayco 17c. I've had 3 brands of 13" wheels/tires. OEMs were bias and replacements replacement radials. I had bias sidewall blowout at 50 mph climbing Arkansas river route in CO. 13" radial...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-16-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,983
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 17c. With the 14" tires & wheels...

2008 Jayco 17c. With the 14" tires & wheels replacing the OEM 13" I was towing yesterday after doing inflation (50#) checks. The camper was very lightly loaded, probably 2,850 lbs, about 100 lbs...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-16-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
For those not worn out with this thread, an...

For those not worn out with this thread, an update.

We are searching our area, Mooresville NC, for the right material. Neither Home Depot or Lowes carries what our testing says we need. 1/2" 7...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-16-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,174
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 17c. I moved our spare from the...

2008 Jayco 17c. I moved our spare from the bracket that holds it under the hitch into the back of our towing pick up while at Mexican Hat. It is a low point that dragged sometimes. Mexican Hat was...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-09-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,983
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 17c ex-port. For me there is...

2008 Jayco 17c ex-port. For me there is significant camper usefulness. The OEM tires, ST185/80/D13 are legal and fine if they last a lifetime. If I recall, they are rated at 1,660 lbs. x2=3,320 with...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-09-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,983
Posted By Frank Rader
Lots of asking about, measuring and reading told...

Lots of asking about, measuring and reading told me that the added width of the wheel for the 14" tire was all outboard so clearance toward the wheel well would be about the same. Likewise, reading,...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-08-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By Frank Rader
A thing we learned as we through off tread was to...

A thing we learned as we through off tread was to inspect our tires every stop using a heavy gloved hand trying to keep broken steel wires from poking into hand. We caught tires twice in the process...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,545
Posted By Frank Rader
The real, "3 am" bathroom was key for us. I'd not...

The real, "3 am" bathroom was key for us. I'd not buy the one I own now, knowing then what i know now, because of floor construction. If I'm able to overcome my soft floor the way I'm attempting,...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
Thanks for the comment and you are not a stick in...

Thanks for the comment and you are not a stick in the mud. Every comment helps, though what I've learned is more doing, less typing, so I got a 2' x 4" piece of 1/2 inch hardwood plywood at Home...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,983
Posted By Frank Rader
I did my wheel and tire switch at Discount Tire....

I did my wheel and tire switch at Discount Tire. They had what I needed, and specified, in stock and once tires were mounted allowed me to use my wrench to loosen lug nuts. When I change a tire I...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,545
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 17c ex-port, 3,500 gross. It was the...

2008 Jayco 17c ex-port, 3,500 gross.
It was the smallest camper we found with a 3 am bathroom. As campers get larger there is more to wash/wax and more tires.

We like the foldout staterooms...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,138
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 Jayco 17c ex-port, gross 3,500 lb. I tow...

2008 Jayco 17c ex-port, gross 3,500 lb. I tow with sway and stabilizing bars. We routinely carry one bike in the camper and have carried 4 bikes over 1,000 miles with no issues other than putting...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,735
Posted By Frank Rader
In the Grand Cherokee line, look at the diesel...

In the Grand Cherokee line, look at the diesel options. I'm told they pull much better and get much better milage. When poking about for a Jeep for our 2008 17c, Gross 3,500, the Cherokee #'s came in...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,983
Posted By Frank Rader
2008 17c, here. I added about 1/2", maybe, by...

2008 17c, here. I added about 1/2", maybe, by going to 14" tires from the 13" factory tires but that was not the reason for changing wheels and tires. I believe there is space I could have gone to...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,606
Posted By Frank Rader
We have a 2008 Jayco 17c ex-port Gross 3,500...

We have a 2008 Jayco 17c ex-port Gross 3,500 single axle. Except for model year and interior layout, reads like you have same. We tow with 2002 Dodge Dakota SLX with crew cab and 5'5" bed and factory...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,019
Posted By Frank Rader
Agree with Chuck. We've done both. Cutting board...

Agree with Chuck. We've done both. Cutting board is wonderful because it adds quick counter space.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-08-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
So I opened a new thread and cannot find it now. ...

So I opened a new thread and cannot find it now.

Short answer to problem is simple. I plan to get two sheets of 4x8 hardwood plywood, preferably the baltic birch for strength and looks. I'll...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-08-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By Frank Rader
I have 2008 Jayco17c ex-port that came with ST185...

I have 2008 Jayco17c ex-port that came with ST185 13 D tires. I replaced them with ST205 14 R tires with a 1740 lb rating. The 185 13 D tire did not exist at any dealer and had to be ordered if...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 03-23-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
At this point in planning I am not planning much,...

At this point in planning I am not planning much, maybe no, glue. We shall see. Thanks for the point.

I'm leaving this thread to begin a new thread "DIY soft sandwich floor fix"
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-23-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 24,266
Posted By Frank Rader
I dropped into an new to me dealer to look at new...

I dropped into an new to me dealer to look at new camper alternatives. A salesman told me sandwich construction is no long used and smooth sided campers have joist floors. I was looking at 2015...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 03-21-2015, 05:03 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
And the plan is to stop typing and get cutting. ....

And the plan is to stop typing and get cutting. . . . . .

Weigh Camper, maybe.
Go under the camper to see what we can see and what we might do. Maybe an aluminum brace or two.
Take out...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 03-21-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
Internet searching yielded > Baltic Birch (BB)...

Internet searching yielded
> Baltic Birch (BB) 4x8 1/4 5 ply weighs 21 lbs. 3/8 7 ply 32 lbs. 4x8 sheets use Exterior grade wide temp glue (Phenol). 5x5 sheet use interior glue (Urea).

>...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 03-19-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
About buying new, I bought used but still under...

About buying new, I bought used but still under warranty. The warranty handled fixing our pop out tents. I was happy Jayco and the dealer were so responsive.

If I have to replace we'll start by...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 03-19-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 47,441
Posted By Frank Rader
I'm to the point of going under to see what I...

I'm to the point of going under to see what I have. I have light rain all day so maybe tomorrow will jack up and roll under and take pictures. With pictures we can keep this tread going another week!...
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