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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-25-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,873
Posted By SomersIsles
Didn't think about treating the black in advance,...

Didn't think about treating the black in advance, DEFINITELY glad you mentioned it because that will be much preferred for pit stops. Thanks!



Thanks for the 50mile tip. Never knew that,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-14-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,873
Posted By SomersIsles
Great tips!! I’ll search the Flying J info right...

Great tips!! I’ll search the Flying J info right now. Thanks!
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-14-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,873
Posted By SomersIsles
lol that will be tricky. I have seen some tips to...

lol that will be tricky. I have seen some tips to avoid busy areas between NY and DC.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-14-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,873
Posted By SomersIsles
Tips, tricks, hacks for LONG road trip?

We are planning to drive from New England (Massachusetts to be exact) all the way down to Orlando next summer (just under 1300 miles). And of course we’ll be towing our camper (either our 07 23b...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-16-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,433
Posted By SomersIsles
Thanks for the tips everyone!

Thanks for the tips everyone!
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-02-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,433
Posted By SomersIsles
In lieu of a Jayco?

I love Jayco’s because they seem like they are built better and their quality is better ... but I want to browse other brands because of our tow capacity.

If you didn’t have a Jayco, what would...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-01-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By SomersIsles
Will my current Tow Vehicle work with these specs?

Travel trailer details (224bhs)
Unloaded vehicle weight = 5635
Gross vehicle weight rating = 6750

Tow Vehicle (2007 Range Rover supercharged)
Curb weight = 5842
Gross weight = 6834
Maximum...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-30-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,702
Posted By SomersIsles
Sorry for the delay! Busy week! Well we...

Sorry for the delay! Busy week!

Well we thought we fixed it and then we were maybe wrong?

We ended up pulling the battery out and hooking that up to a trickle charger. The next morning,...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-19-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,702
Posted By SomersIsles
I checked and I did notice that the water heat...

I checked and I did notice that the water heat and pump switch were on... so I thought maybe it was an easy fix and I turned those off. But the problem continues. The AC is switched to off and the...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-19-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,702
Posted By SomersIsles
No code. As soon as it hits 128 seconds I hear a...

No code. As soon as it hits 128 seconds I hear a loud click and it trips the outlet in the house and then the SurgeGuard just shuts off as if I had unplugged it.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-19-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,702
Posted By SomersIsles
Not yet. About to try that now. So far whenever...

Not yet. About to try that now. So far whenever I plug the RV in, it trips the house circuit. I've tried 3 different outlets in my house (one is a GFI) and it has tripped every single one as soon...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-19-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,702
Posted By SomersIsles
Surge Guard Keeps Shutting Off? .. edit... RV tripping house outlets...?

(Edit to add.... tried connecting the RV to the house without the Surge Guard and it tripped the house outlet instantly. Made sure everything inside the RV (AC, water pump, water heater, lights,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-03-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,702
Posted By SomersIsles
Thanks for the insight! I definitely plan on...

Thanks for the insight! I definitely plan on digging further.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-28-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By SomersIsles
Trailer King C Class tires ok?

Need to replace our tires so I called the local Town Fair Tire and they only ones they had in stock were the C Class Trailer Kings (185 80 r13)

We will be towing a 2007 23b.

Would you go with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-27-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,702
Posted By SomersIsles
Thanks for the insight! Looks like we are...

Thanks for the insight!

Looks like we are stuck with our hybrid TT until we get a different TV
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-17-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,702
Posted By SomersIsles
GVWR = 6750... TV Max towing capacity = 7716. Good to go?

We are looking at the 2018 Jayfeather 25BH. According to the website the GVWR is 6750. According to google, our tow vehicle (2008 Range Rover supercharged) has a max towing capacity of 7716.

Sooo...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-04-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By SomersIsles
Fridge warm... freezer cold??

2007 23b hybrid. I've been running the fridge at home for a couple days to pre-chill it. Thermometer inside read 38 so I loaded it up with already cold food.

Drove 40 min to campsite. Back on...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-15-2017, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,718
Posted By SomersIsles
Thanks for the tips! Off to do more research! ...

Thanks for the tips! Off to do more research!


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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-13-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,718
Posted By SomersIsles
How heavy should I go?

My current tow vehicle has a 7,700lb towing capacity. I know I shouldn't shop around for a camper that clocks in at 7,699...

In general, how heavy would you go? We're thinking of upgrading to a...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-12-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,666
Posted By SomersIsles
Prevent 2 piece mattress from separating?

My hybrid (2007 23b) has a 2 piece mattress for both bunks. I'm not sure if that's the case for most hybrids. Even with a fitted sheet, the mattress will spread apart during the night and it is...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-13-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,575
Posted By SomersIsles
So I think I've solved the ant problem ... I've...

So I think I've solved the ant problem ... I've been checking daily and I haven't seen any for a few days. I used boric acid/sugar water on cotton balls and kept replacing daily. The first day I...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-26-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,575
Posted By SomersIsles
A leak + a hundred (+) carpenter ants!!

Opened our 2007 23b camper for the first time this season... noticed a pool of water on the canvas as I lowered the front bunk. It's been raining all day... thought, uh oh, but as long as I'm careful...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-14-2017, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,650
Posted By SomersIsles
Do oil heaters use less electricity? We've had...

Do oil heaters use less electricity? We've had issues with the ceramic blower causing us to lose power if I had it on too high during the cold fall nights (New England... low 40s....)


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Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-14-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,650
Posted By SomersIsles
Does this use less power than a ceramic heater? I...

Does this use less power than a ceramic heater? I had issues with some fall camping (New England... low 40s at night), staying warm, and not losing electricity....


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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-13-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,826
Posted By SomersIsles
Thanks for the tips everyone! Sent from...

Thanks for the tips everyone!


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