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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-19-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By goldenroads
AGM Battery Spacing

Finally did it and added solar to my Seismic fifth wheel. Went from 2x 6v GC batteries, to 2x 12v AGMs in parallel. After first use, all went well, but if we are going to be out for extended periods...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-10-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,286
Posted By goldenroads
Never will I ever buy another Jayco

Soooo ticked off. It was not the gasket!

The roof is sagging — apparently the trailer mechanics say this is pretty common as they have been skimping on the roof materials for years. There is not...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-29-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,286
Posted By goldenroads
Question Would it maybe just have needed tightening??

Found the hidden bolts and got it off. A/C pulled up and off from above -no problem. But.... I don’t see any problem woth the gasket. Looks brand new still.

Does it maybe just need to have the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,286
Posted By goldenroads
hmmm - I pulled the bolts and there are 3 still...

hmmm - I pulled the bolts and there are 3 still connected. I wish I took a pic, I will do so as soon as it stops raining and I can remove the tarps! LOL
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,286
Posted By goldenroads
Question Replace A/C Gasket From Above?

My 2015 Seismic toy hauler leaks when it rains or when snow melts and that sounds like a gasket replacement (versus drop tray which would only happen when the AC is running.)

Every youtube...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-17-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By goldenroads
Yeah, I figured as much. The manual is useless...

Yeah, I figured as much. The manual is useless and I can’t find ANY articles, posts or videos about these ducted systems leaking. I’m just lucky I guess.

So frustrating -can’t find any info at...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-17-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,508
Posted By goldenroads
Does this fix (tightening 4 bolts) apply to...

Does this fix (tightening 4 bolts) apply to ducted A/C units? I have a leak in the middle of my kitchen in our 3210 toy hauler.

I can’t find any pictures here but on the internet everything I...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-13-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,756
Posted By goldenroads
You're correct. To get this to work, I killed the...

You're correct. To get this to work, I killed the circuit that the house/onboard charger ran on and ran the 50A charger on its own. It put a lot more current in than the one that came with my Jayco....
Forum: Tech Talk 06-12-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,756
Posted By goldenroads
Anyone have any input on this? Or did I post to...

Anyone have any input on this? Or did I post to the wrong category maybe?
Forum: Tech Talk 06-05-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,756
Posted By goldenroads
Need More Power: Double up or start over?

Our 2015 Seismic 3210 spends a couple weeks at a time at dry camping areas with no services. Last year, even just running the fantastic fans during the day was enough to run us down to where we need...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-10-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,174
Posted By goldenroads
LOVE IT! I need to do that! I just have been...

LOVE IT! I need to do that! I just have been shoving it under my 5th wheel when not in use -that is so much more secure and efficient!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-03-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,174
Posted By goldenroads
You won't regret it. Nothing is as strong as...

You won't regret it. Nothing is as strong as this, nothing pulls as smoothly as this. It just plain works.... Love it. And so does my friend that just tossed out their conventional 5th wheel hitch...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-03-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,174
Posted By goldenroads
oh - and I went to the local Andersen authorized...

oh - and I went to the local Andersen authorized dealer. they put in the Curt reversible ball and sold me the hitch. Jayco dealer put it on for me when I picked up the trailer. Don't know about...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-03-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,174
Posted By goldenroads
Andersen 5th Hitch pics

good timing -just installed the hitch again yesterday and hooked up this morning to hit the highway again. here you go:

Hitch from the back:

https://i.imgur.com/cjSSX4g.jpg

From the front:...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
So I drained the gas, refueled with Shell Gold...

So I drained the gas, refueled with Shell Gold gas and it now seems to be running fine. I hit it with the A/C and the electric water heater for loading, figured that was a pretty decent test.

20...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
anything is possible. do you know of a reasonable...

anything is possible. do you know of a reasonable way to empty and reload? there is about 20 gallons in the generator fuel tank now. other than running the generator, which is the problem, I don't...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
THAT would be an easy fix! any reasonable way to...

THAT would be an easy fix! any reasonable way to do that? It has about 20 gallons in there now. if that's all it is, great. just not sure how to do it, other than running the generator, which is the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
Is that the spray stuff? I just pull the air...

Is that the spray stuff? I just pull the air filter with the generator running and spray it in???
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
No - I just read that now in the service notes. ...

No - I just read that now in the service notes. Wish I had known! Will give that a try tomorrow! Have also heard good things about the 4C spray from Cummins
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
fuel pump > overheat

ok - I can't say I am surprised, based on what I have read online. I just am so confused as to how the fuel pump causes the overheating.

Is it something along the lines of it malfunctioning and...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,109
Posted By goldenroads
Lightbulb Range Hood Fan -> Instant Blown Fuse

Apparently the hood fan and the undercounted lighting is on the same fuse -we noticed it was dead last weekend while dry camping. Changed the fuse - instant blow when the fan itself was turned on. ...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,238
Posted By goldenroads
Question Onan 5500 generator: Surging + Overheat

Last weekend we heard our toy hauler's generator start to run funny -it was throttling up and down A LOT, with no changes in load. Looked it up, that's called surging apparently. I ran the generator...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-21-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,021
Posted By goldenroads
I did the level kit and 20" 55-series tires. ...

I did the level kit and 20" 55-series tires. Very happy with the outcome! I looked at the 22" wheels - couldn't justify that bump in cost.... ;)

These stick out about 3" past the fender...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-21-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,658
Posted By goldenroads
that was my day today too! Just had to renew my...

that was my day today too! Just had to renew my license for the truck, my wife's van, and 3 quads that require plates and insurance because we use them in provincial parks.... $250 for just the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-20-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,658
Posted By goldenroads
I freaking LOVE that truck!!! Thank you!

I freaking LOVE that truck!!!
Thank you!
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