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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-10-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,023
Posted By Darren
I would agree. By definition I would say camping...

I would agree. By definition I would say camping is getting away from all of the things of civilization including light pollution. I guess I'm alone in thinking that camping means quiet and darkness...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-09-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Darren
Ok, on to plan B. What you guys said! I’ve got...

Ok, on to plan B. What you guys said! I’ve got the first access cut so I’ll be running wire tomorrow. I really wish Jayco would be neater when they wire the power center! There’s a real rats nest...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-06-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Darren
I’ve seen those replies. Since I was able to...

I’ve seen those replies. Since I was able to remove the fasteners I’m going to try and keep the paneling whole if I can. I have an aversion to cutting when I can’t see the other side.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-06-2022, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 777
Posted By Darren
Removing 29RKS Underbelly

I’m upgrading to full solar and I’m at the point of needing to run Romex and 4 gauge from the inverters and DC-DC Converters under the bed back to the power center. After a week of trying to figure...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-20-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By Darren
Dometic Propane/Electric Water Heater won’t heat after draining for descaling.

This is a 2019 29RKS. After draining the water heater for descaling and refilling it with vinegar I can’t get it to light. Just that morning it was working fine. When I turn the switch on for...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-24-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 812
Posted By Darren
Two good options!

Both are good ideas. I'll see if the extra heat helps. We had 70 degrees here in Oklahoma yesterday and I'd hoped that might do the trick. I'll get a hand to pull and rotate the fridge if plan A...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-24-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 812
Posted By Darren
-13 temps killed Norcold NA8LX

I've got a Norcold NA8LX refrigerator/freezer unit in my 2020 29RKS. This cold snap we had totally killed it. With -13 overnight temps it just stopped cooling top and bottom. I've turned it off...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-30-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By Darren
As it turns out the problem was one leg of the 50...

As it turns out the problem was one leg of the 50 amp service at the pedestal was dead. It's going to be a rewiring job for the park but the unit is fine thank goodness! I appreciate all the good...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-25-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By Darren
I appreciate it wabirch. that was actually the...

I appreciate it wabirch. that was actually the first thing the CSR did was send me electrical system diagrams. :-)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-24-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By Darren
Going into the breaker panel will be the next...

Going into the breaker panel will be the next step after the holiday. I can't believe I didn't think about that myself.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-20-2019, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By Darren
I have power from the pedestal. The issue is...

I have power from the pedestal. The issue is definitely in the unit. Additional info, the microwave went out when I was just starting to heat something. I started the cycle and it went out...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-19-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By Darren
Only the bathroom outlet has GFI. The 4 in the...

Only the bathroom outlet has GFI. The 4 in the living room and kitchen area do not. We are 50 amp though the pedastal I'm on has separate always on 30 and 50 amp connections.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-19-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,199
Posted By Darren
2019 29RKS multiple failures

Ok Jayco fam. Here's what we have. The vent hood fan won't come on. The electrical outlets on the right side of the the unit are de-energized in the kitchen and living room area. Additionally the...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-31-2019, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,571
Posted By Darren
Yep. 250 gallon tank. After further investigation...

Yep. 250 gallon tank. After further investigation I suspect the sail switch. Unfortunately in this unit I can’t access it from the outside and I’m not wanting to move the entire furnace myself so...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-31-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,571
Posted By Darren
2019 29 RKS w/Dometic DFMD 30121 Furnace blows but won't light

I just brought home a 29 RKS with the Dometic furnace about 3 weeks ago. Yesterday it stopped working. It'll come on for the purge cycle for 15 seconds and then never light off. I've shut it all...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-24-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,518
Posted By Darren
I don't know if you made the buy yet but here are...

I don't know if you made the buy yet but here are my two cents. My first purchase was an unmitigated disaster for the sole reason that I did not do a proper pre-delivery inspection. I had gotchas...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-27-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,458
Posted By Darren
35lbs a day

I've had this one for the last two years and it's a thing of beauty! 35 lbs of ice a day!
Ice Maker - Stainless Steel - Chard International IM-12SS - Ice Makers - Camping World...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-27-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 134,542
Posted By Darren
Knowledge is half of the battle!

I think this list is going to be very helpful Friday when I pick up my Jay Flight SLX 245 RLSW. When I bouth my first camper, a Jay Flight 185RB I didn't have a clue! I just followed along behind...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-27-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,088
Posted By Darren
You're correct! I was trying to go from memory...

You're correct! I was trying to go from memory as I updated my sig but got that detail wrong! Good catch!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-26-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,088
Posted By Darren
I'd say it depends on how far you're planning on...

I'd say it depends on how far you're planning on going. I pulled my Jayco 185RB with my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 5 Speed and it was rough. I spent more time in 3rd and 4th gear and almost none in...
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-26-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 251,406
Posted By Darren
U.S. Army 83-95 Parachute Rigger/Aerial...

U.S. Army
83-95
Parachute Rigger/Aerial Delivery Specialist
"I Will Be Sure Always!
Svc. Co. 12th SFGA(Airborne)
E. Co. 407th S&T Bn./782nd MSB Bn. 82nd Airborne Division...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-13-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By Darren
Unfortunately according to what I've been able to...

Unfortunately according to what I've been able to find so far the Robert Shaw type unit that I have no longer has an adjustable pilot. It appears that I will have to either find a way to increase the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-13-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,891
Posted By Darren
I had similar issues with my 185RB. I wasn't...

I had similar issues with my 185RB. I wasn't given the Propane hose when I left the dealership and strangely no one could figure out what kind of hose it used. I ended up talking to Jayco customer...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-13-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By Darren
Jayco 185RB WH Pilot Light

I'm loving my Jayco except for one little glitch. :help: The pilot light on the water heater is so small. I'll light it manually after heating the thermocouple and I'll have hot water. But it will...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-09-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,204
Posted By Darren
Thanks to all for the warm welcome! I...

Thanks to all for the warm welcome! I appreciate it!
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