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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-05-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,209
Posted By RACarvalho
If that leveler is screwed I see two things that...

If that leveler is screwed I see two things that can happen:
1 - It was not sealed properly and the water is getting into
2 - Even sealed properly, the difference in expansion/contraction of the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-29-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 20,087
Posted By RACarvalho
Since you are at it, you may consider the tech....

Since you are at it, you may consider the tech. advice on this article.
https://www.rvhotlinecanada.com/dealer/can-am-rv-centre/4430/news/hitch-hints-understanding-ball-mount-angle/169/
...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-21-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By RACarvalho
Jayco 264BHW

Hello and happy spring !
We are about to bite the bullet on a TT , probably 264BHW, but a huge question is bugging us: We ride a lot, can it survive?
We traveled 5K miles in the last 4 months tent...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-12-2016, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,297
Posted By RACarvalho
ShawR, when you set the bars up, did you measure...

ShawR, when you set the bars up, did you measure the fenders again to see if they were lower than the unloaded vehicle? Is it possible that you had to do that because the bars were new and gave up a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-12-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By RACarvalho
A problem is only a big problem until a bigger...

A problem is only a big problem until a bigger one arises.... hahahaha
Nice price increase approach... No complains..... hahahaha
Just kidding....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-11-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,297
Posted By RACarvalho
The reason I asked for the study is that I have...

The reason I asked for the study is that I have the impression that a SUV set up should be different than a truck and I like to know the theory behind the things.
I find interesting CamAm reports...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-11-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,297
Posted By RACarvalho
Thanks need-a-vacation ! Do you have the link...

Thanks need-a-vacation !
Do you have the link for the studies that changed the mindset on this?

Tks,
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-10-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,297
Posted By RACarvalho
Bankr63, does the Traverse manual has the Chevy...

Bankr63,
does the Traverse manual has the Chevy recommendation for the front high under towing?

Tks,
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-10-2016, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,297
Posted By RACarvalho
Weight Distribution Setup

I'm reading about this for one year now and I have a question:
Most of the instructions and videos I found says that you should set up your bars tension in a such way that the front of the car would...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-09-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,261
Posted By RACarvalho
Contact, contact, contact. EMS will not catch a...

Contact, contact, contact.
EMS will not catch a bad contact between the leads....
What happens is that a bad contact is a reduced area for the current to go through.
Depending on how big the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-04-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,393
Posted By RACarvalho
Grumpy, Can you comment on the subtle...

Grumpy,
Can you comment on the subtle differences?
Anything that would affect quality?
I also liked the wall construction system on Starcraft but I have not found anyone with experience with...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-04-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,393
Posted By RACarvalho
Hello all, Great Information but I'm now having...

Hello all,
Great Information but I'm now having the same questions about the same floorplans (Jayco 26BHSW x Starcraft 26BHS).
We like the bigger (not cut) double bunks and the separated bathroom...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-04-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,952
Posted By RACarvalho
A WDH will not help if the hitch is flexing when...

A WDH will not help if the hitch is flexing when pressure is loaded on the spring bars...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-03-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,952
Posted By RACarvalho
For towing with cars I have the impression we...

For towing with cars I have the impression we (owners) need to know a little more on how the WDH works.
On the link below is a really nice article about the importance of ball mount angle.
Go to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-01-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By RACarvalho
Bookemdanno, We will be there in March and...

Bookemdanno,
We will be there in March and October....
We just love it.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-01-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By RACarvalho
TopsailHill State Park in Florida... Have being...

TopsailHill State Park in Florida... Have being there 4 weeks in the last year...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-01-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,322
Posted By RACarvalho
If you are a family of 4 and think you need a...

If you are a family of 4 and think you need a 4000 sqr ft house then go with 287, if you have a family of 6 and live with comfort on a 2200 sqr ft house, then the 264 will be fine for you... How...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-31-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,354
Posted By RACarvalho
I have one of this on my boat. It's not precise...

I have one of this on my boat.
It's not precise for it measures volt but it helps to have an idea of battery state of charge.
It's cheap and easy to install and have settings for different types of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,195
Posted By RACarvalho
"How is that not saying it's "OK"?" That is...

"How is that not saying it's "OK"?"
That is not to say you are ok to drive over the limits.

That is to say you are ok to drive close (but under) the limits.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,195
Posted By RACarvalho
Another engineering solution: ...

Another engineering solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF_o__RV5kE
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,195
Posted By RACarvalho
First a disclaimer: I'll NEVER recommend anyone...

First a disclaimer: I'll NEVER recommend anyone to ride above the stated limits, I don't want that liability.
That being said, I'm not being speculative when I say twice for I have witnessed a SUV...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,057
Posted By RACarvalho
"Stable ride on windy days" means you have swing...

"Stable ride on windy days" means you have swing problems in wind days (assuming you have a swing control hitch not a swing elimination hitch).
While a bigger truck may be the right solution for...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 02:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,195
Posted By RACarvalho
My 2c: Being a mechanical Engineer that has...

My 2c:

Being a mechanical Engineer that has being working on the automotive industry the past 18 years, I learned that for every problem there are always a great number of technical solutions......
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,057
Posted By RACarvalho
What do you mean with capable and desirable? ...

What do you mean with capable and desirable?
What do you want to solve? Swing? Speed going up the hill?
As per the producer I understand that both are capable of towing your rig..

Just trying to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,195
Posted By RACarvalho
Before thinking on changing the truck, I would...

Before thinking on changing the truck, I would buy a 3P propride or Hensley hitch. It may be that it's all you need to tow with comfort.
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