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Forum: Welcome Mat 03-04-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 788
Posted By FashaPa
Welcome

Welcome from Eastern Pa
Forum: Jokes and Humor 03-01-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,699
Posted By FashaPa
Smile We tried radios......

God bless my DW, we tried radios and they just made things worse. It seems the wife got confused working the radio. Now we call one another's phone. Not a perfect solution, but it prevented me from...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 10-26-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,526
Posted By FashaPa
2 ways to check shocks. 1 is look for oil stains...

2 ways to check shocks. 1 is look for oil stains on body of shock, a dead giveaway. The second is after driving check the shocks for heat. A shock damps the action of a spring by turning it into heat...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-17-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,273
Posted By FashaPa
Be careful with Shock Surplus, they are not a...

Be careful with Shock Surplus, they are not a distributor, they are more of a distressed inventory buyer. If you have an issue, they will not support you. I was both a Monroe and Rancho factory rep....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-06-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,418
Posted By FashaPa
Ev toad

That would have been a great picture......
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,590
Posted By FashaPa
Air bags do nothing to control bounce, if...

Air bags do nothing to control bounce, if anything to add to bounce. Shocks control springs, both mechanical and air springs. A larger piston shock or a new pair of shocks should make a world of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,590
Posted By FashaPa
Go to a heavier shock absorber. They are the only...

Go to a heavier shock absorber. They are the only things to control bounce. Adding air bags can make it worse
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 06-18-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,868
Posted By FashaPa
It will be interesting to see how full now that...

It will be interesting to see how full now that school is out. I'm in Maine all summer and finding it all over the board.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-15-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,076
Posted By FashaPa
Blue ox here as well. Reason, because you don't...

Blue ox here as well. Reason, because you don't have to remove bars when backing up.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-12-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,561
Posted By FashaPa
Sumo Springs

First of all, if you want to reduce bounce the only thing that will control it is a heavier shock. Springs only carry load. IMO both Timbren and Sumo produce a very harsh ride. They are basically...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 05-25-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,480
Posted By FashaPa
Rserendipity, where in Maine do you go? We are...

Rserendipity, where in Maine do you go? We are originally from Maine exiled in PA. We are leaving next week to stay in Maine all summer.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-22-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,026
Posted By FashaPa
Just getting around to maintenance from over...

Just getting around to maintenance from over winter. On the list.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-21-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,026
Posted By FashaPa
EzStorHitch I bought from factory. It is also...

EzStorHitch
I bought from factory. It is also on Amazon. $179

https://ezstorhitch.com/
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-21-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,026
Posted By FashaPa
Hitch Head Storage

Like many other I have been beating the storage door when putting hitch head away. The older I get the more difficult to lift it into cubby. I found this frame mounted storage and I am very pleased....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-18-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,164
Posted By FashaPa
Blue Ox Ball Angle

The Blue Ox ball comes with a pre-angled ball. There is no need to change the angle or is there any adjustment. Just change your ball hight and check your chains
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-17-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,164
Posted By FashaPa
I have the Blue Ox setup as well. It looks like...

I have the Blue Ox setup as well. It looks like your ball height is to high I'd also go to the blue ox web site. I believe they say it is typically 9 links.
...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-26-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,565
Posted By FashaPa
DieselDog As a retired filter manufacturer rep...

DieselDog
As a retired filter manufacturer rep I agree with your initial response. Buy the best oil and the best filter you can afford. When a warehouse buys filters for $.85 each you are not...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-20-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,771
Posted By FashaPa
I had an unusual situation this past weekend. I...

I had an unusual situation this past weekend. I was flushing the black tank with valve open. Initially I had a flow of water out of drain, then suddenly I had water coming from slide out. After...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-06-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By FashaPa
Trailer Break Away Switch

I had an interesting thing happen this weekend on the way to the campground. When I arrived I could smell something like rubber or plastic burning or melting. When I went inside camper the control...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-08-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,167
Posted By FashaPa
You can pull the board and see if it is scorched....

You can pull the board and see if it is scorched. My brother had the same issue on another brand camper. My son, and electronics tech, pulled the board and it was scorched where it shorted out. Just...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-06-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,228
Posted By FashaPa
I use the same one. Very simple and accurate

I use the same one. Very simple and accurate
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-06-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,228
Posted By FashaPa
Good morning Fellow Pennsylvanian. Isa your...

Good morning Fellow Pennsylvanian. Isa your picture from Slocum State PArk?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-11-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,163
Posted By FashaPa
Keep in mind that you will also lose a couple of...

Keep in mind that you will also lose a couple of inches on each side to accommodate the rails. I use a Torza Top tri fold. It is easy on and easy off. It takes 20 mins to install.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-22-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,633
Posted By FashaPa
US Manufactured vehicles only use mileage to...

US Manufactured vehicles only use mileage to calculate oil life. The only vehicles that measure contaminant and viscosity are high end German cars. Change your oil according to the vehicle...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-17-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,714
Posted By FashaPa
Both Timbrens and SUMO will have a tendency for...

Both Timbrens and SUMO will have a tendency for harsh ride. All they are is extended bump stops that have contact with the axle while loaded. Air springs and a properly loaded trailer are the best...
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