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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-14-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,403
Posted By TJEli
That is a 3/4 ton van. What gears are in it?

That is a 3/4 ton van. What gears are in it?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-09-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,647
Posted By TJEli
That's your call. I do not think it is nessicary...

That's your call. I do not think it is nessicary on a 23.5 being towed by a half ton.

-Eli
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-08-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,647
Posted By TJEli
Height will be a non issue on any stock height...

Height will be a non issue on any stock height 1/2 ton truck. For reference.... Here is a pic of that same truck with my 26.5 BHS hooked to it. That truck had a 2" lift in front, 1.75" block in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-07-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,647
Posted By TJEli
Order the camper with the Reese Revolution from...

Order the camper with the Reese Revolution from Jayco. They design the frame differently and it is backed by their 2 year warranty. It is the same as a Sidewinder but it looks and mounts different....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-07-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Posted By TJEli
First trip out towing with the new truck last...

First trip out towing with the new truck last night. 45 minutes from home for the weekend. The truck did great. (as I expected it to) These new HDs are just a pleasure to drive.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-06-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,745
Posted By TJEli
New tow rig in the house

My 2008 Silverado with the Vortec Max package pulled our HT around just fine but it was time to let that truck go in favor of something else.

Here she is.....

2015i Silverado 2500 HD, CC,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-03-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,119
Posted By TJEli
Using a Husky 16KW and I am very pleased with it....

Using a Husky 16KW and I am very pleased with it. I started with a 16KS but due to some of the places I park our camper I needed a true 4 way rocker with a wrap jaw to keep the pin from binding.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-03-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,606
Posted By TJEli
As stated, Honda or Yamaha are industry...

As stated, Honda or Yamaha are industry benchmarks for quiet, reliable, portable power. I chose the Yamaha EP2000iS and have been very pleased with it.

-Eli
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-26-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,586
Posted By TJEli
We have a 2015 and like it a lot. It's just the...

We have a 2015 and like it a lot. It's just the right size for us and a VERY comfortable, high quality smaller 5th wheel.

-Eli
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 06-16-2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
Posted By TJEli
First real trip!

Thought I would post some pics from our first real outing. We are actually still out until Thursday. We are about 40 minutes from home (commuting to work) at a large reservoir. There are several...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-15-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,700
Posted By TJEli
Its an option. -Eli

Its an option.

-Eli
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-24-2015, 02:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,015
Posted By TJEli
It's part of the backup cam pre wiring. It's...

It's part of the backup cam pre wiring. It's doesn't do anything unless you have the camera installed.

-Eli
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-24-2015, 02:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,136
Posted By TJEli
Some of these TVs require that their internal...

Some of these TVs require that their internal speakers be set to off before it will output sound out of the audio outs.

Jayco has been using one cable to hook them up. Yellow is video going to...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-24-2015, 02:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,371
Posted By TJEli
Not ALL dealers. -Eli

Not ALL dealers.

-Eli
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-14-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,058
Posted By TJEli
Have you towed anything with the EcoBoost yet? ...

Have you towed anything with the EcoBoost yet? Better map out where the gas stations are. I would use the F150. Longer wheelbase and leaf springs.


-Eli
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-09-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,940
Posted By TJEli
They had so much fun that it looks like we may be...

They had so much fun that it looks like we may be "camping" again tonight. :)

-Eli
Forum: Boondocking 05-09-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 27,292
Posted By TJEli
Its just a plug wired to the battery. You can...

Its just a plug wired to the battery. You can use any solar panel and charge control. I use a Coleman panel and it has the same plug on it. I mounted the charge control inside the battery box. ...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 05-09-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,533
Posted By TJEli
On the Jensen TVs you have to turn off the...

On the Jensen TVs you have to turn off the internal TV speakers before the audio out will work. This is in the audio menu. In the setup menu you can then select fixed or variable audio out.

...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-09-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,268
Posted By TJEli
If you have automatic open/close vents make sure...

If you have automatic open/close vents make sure you use a cover that is tall enough to let them open fully. I use the smoke Max Airs but I have manual open vents. I wouldn't own a camper without...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-09-2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,940
Posted By TJEli
First night in the new camper!

Well, we made it through the first night at camp "backyard". It was a good shakedown and our girls had fun. Everything worked great and we did simulated dry camping. Our first trip in June will be...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-04-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,808
Posted By TJEli
I am a tent camper at heart but it was going to...

I am a tent camper at heart but it was going to take a little better accommodations to get my 3 women out with me. The first two weeks will be dry camping. We will see how it goes!

-Eli
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-04-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,808
Posted By TJEli
First Timers!

Hi Everyone!

I am a long time lurker but a first time owner. My wife and I actually run a small Jayco dealership (which I am not here to promote) so we do not have much free time during our...
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