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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-06-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,834
Posted By jsallman1
Please keep us posted. Unfortunate situation,...

Please keep us posted. Unfortunate situation, but it looks like in normal fashion the customer service was there from Sean. Definitely interested if they do any modification.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-18-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,964
Posted By jsallman1
So I have done this, and went about it a little...

So I have done this, and went about it a little different way, I emailed Jayco my serial number and asked them what the maximum PSI my rims were rated at (I have the boring old standard white rims). ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-14-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,958
Posted By jsallman1
Love mine, its so easy and out of the way when...

Love mine, its so easy and out of the way when not towing. Just had to update to the longer one when I put on my ProPride.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-05-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,088
Posted By jsallman1
For what it’s worth, My 3/4 ton calls for 80. My...

For what it’s worth, My 3/4 ton calls for 80. My understanding however TPMS systems however are required on a 3/4 ton and below, including passenger cars. A 1 ton the idiot light doesn’t have to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-05-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,484
Posted By jsallman1
Bouncing on the freeway

Shocks on the trailer and upgraded shocks on the truck made it significantly better, but not eliminated for us. Change from a 1/2 to 3/4 TV did not solve it either. As others have said, changing...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-26-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,368
Posted By jsallman1
Few more pictures tonight after getting it out. ...

Few more pictures tonight after getting it out. Pardon the dirt, I ended up in 4WD slewing mud onto the trailer to get it up to the road from the winter storage shed.

Towed it about 30 miles,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-26-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,368
Posted By jsallman1
Thank you, it was very helpful. I actually...

Thank you, it was very helpful. I actually noticed you used the top holes on your jacks, and I ended up having to do the same to get the hitch to angle correctly and referred to it just this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-19-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,368
Posted By jsallman1
X2, Adjustability was a big item for me, I also...

X2, Adjustability was a big item for me, I also liked the no drill install on the propride, but both seem like good hitches.

Mostly I liked Sean’s Customer and sales approach better than...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-18-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,368
Posted By jsallman1
Shipping weight was 208LBS (per fedex details),...

Shipping weight was 208LBS (per fedex details), it came in 4 boxes. Most of that weight however is permanently mounted, the stinger weighs less than the equalizer 1400 hitch hitch bar did for sure. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-18-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,368
Posted By jsallman1
ProPride 3P Install

Took 2 Men about 3.5 hours to install a new ProPride this afternoon. Looking forward to the first tow in a few weeks with it.

Equipment is in my signature below.

Only problems we ran into...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-17-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,564
Posted By jsallman1
X2, look at your current yellow sticker which...

X2, look at your current yellow sticker which you know the experience with , then if possible look at the new yellow sticker to make sure it’s the same or more. Different trim levels can make large...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-17-2018, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By jsallman1
Looks like the Sway Command was an option on that...

Looks like the Sway Command was an option on that year/model, and I believe that was recalled and removed from most Jayco models. I wonder if this unit either was prewired but not installed, or had...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-17-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,961
Posted By jsallman1
Had something similar happen, door has popped...

Had something similar happen, door has popped open and caught the edge of our kitchen (schwintek style) slide. It bent the hinge and actually stopped the slide, fortunate thats all that happened.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-16-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By jsallman1
That is also what equalizer told me, they...

That is also what equalizer told me, they actually upgraded me after a problem with the 1200, i got new stickers for my bars (its the same bar) and a noticeably beefier hitch head.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-07-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,664
Posted By jsallman1
Looking at the same tires, I emailed Jayco last...

Looking at the same tires, I emailed Jayco last night with my serial number, they got right back to me today and advised mine would go to 80 per Tredit. I didnt even know what brand wheel I had, so...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-06-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,168
Posted By jsallman1
Sorry for the lengthy post. If you are only...

Sorry for the lengthy post.

If you are only considering Gassers, the payload on your 250/2500 series will be higher than the diesels in the same truck and probably plenty to handle most mid sized...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-13-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By jsallman1
X2, push not pull the tabs toward the trailer...

X2, push not pull the tabs toward the trailer and down and hard is how mine works


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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-17-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,777
Posted By jsallman1
I have a friend who did this, modified the TV...

I have a friend who did this, modified the TV cabinet, used an aftermarket insert as others are describing. They did tap into the existing circuit, it does work but they do blow it occasionally if...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-01-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,451
Posted By jsallman1
I noticed a positive difference installing RAS on...

I noticed a positive difference installing RAS on my '13 F150. I felt much more in control cornering faster, for instance on clover leaf high speed interstate interchanges, it did not lean side to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-19-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 20,277
Posted By jsallman1
Glad you pointed out, its not just the RV...

Glad you pointed out, its not just the RV Dealers, the Car/Truck dealers don't know what they are selling either (or don't care). When I traded my F150 in and mentioned the available payload...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-19-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,881
Posted By jsallman1
2016 29BHDS, no ladder either. Used the...

2016 29BHDS, no ladder either. Used the Stromberg-Carlson solution referenced above. Very easy to remove and throw on the bunk or under the couch if your not using that bed, and out of the way...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-12-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,691
Posted By jsallman1
Out of curiosity, I was just glancing at the RAM...

Out of curiosity, I was just glancing at the RAM page, puzzled why the promaster 2500/3500s still quote 5100lbs tow capacity "when properly configured" with such large payloads. Are they front wheel...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-12-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By jsallman1
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Equ...

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Equal-i-zer/EQ90-02-4900.html has worked well for me, very bottom hole, but the stock 29BHDS sits slightly nose down. I too changed from half to 3/4...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-12-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,691
Posted By jsallman1
I think the tow capacity has really gone down...

I think the tow capacity has really gone down when you compare transits to old E series. A few posts on here about that. Believe the transit is unibody as well. A nice later model E series would...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-04-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By jsallman1
If it would fold up from the edge I actually...

If it would fold up from the edge I actually think it would be Better, it more catches and “tents” if you will rather than the edge folding up. Edge stays on the floor, it lifts 2-3” back from the...
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