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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-06-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,083
Posted By Jake
I have a 2012 185RB and we mounted a small TV on...

I have a 2012 185RB and we mounted a small TV on the wall between the last kitchen upper cabinet and the airconditioner , that made it only a couple feet away from the Coaxial plug above the kitchen...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-02-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,805
Posted By Jake
Good question , I would like to know myself,...

Good question , I would like to know myself, because bumping up to a "d" only adds maybe 300 lbs to overall weight capacity on a single axle trailer. I see from google search "d" is available for my...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-31-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,805
Posted By Jake
I have only used my 2012 SLX 185RB for short...

I have only used my 2012 SLX 185RB for short distances (two hours one way) but if I were to go further I would change my tires to a higher load range , the ones the put on it at factory are barely...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-01-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jake
Well you convinced me Camper Bob , with your...

Well you convinced me Camper Bob , with your statement that 20 to 25% is on the pin, that is new to me and that explains it all. I will slink away and look for a wider and slightly longer Travel...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-01-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jake
Thanks everyone , and in particular BobX2, As I...

Thanks everyone , and in particular BobX2, As I stated I know the weight is the critical key but now with BobX2's post I see that if I look at Models like the 245 (26 ft) there might be the odd one...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-31-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,273
Posted By Jake
How long can I go

My wife and I presently have a 195RB jayco trailer (20 ft travel trailer)
But we find it too small for the two of us because the odd time we want to bring two young grand children . So we only...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-17-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,309
Posted By Jake
I got the idea here and my Grand children love it...

I got the idea here and my Grand children love it too because they love her singing.........."Trailer Swift" has stuck.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,492
Posted By Jake
Your talking about the height from the tread face...

Your talking about the height from the tread face to the rim being not as much as your Jeep. Unfortunately more and more vehicles are going for bigger rims while still keeping the height overall the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-12-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 9,880
Posted By Jake
First Car was a used 1970 VW Bug……….it lasted two...

First Car was a used 1970 VW Bug……….it lasted two years of College and on the final two hour commute trip home it required more oil than gas to get me to within towing distance of home. (Dad towed me...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-12-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,160
Posted By Jake
TV Talk ?

So my wife and I have decided next summer we will bring a TV(television) with us for camping. We saw how our purchased used Jayco trailer 2012 model comes with a crank up Antennae and a cable...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-07-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,855
Posted By Jake
Yes but I try to avoid big fingers like that on...

Yes but I try to avoid big fingers like that on the highway :) ..........and besides towing with a Mustang is like asking a professional tennis player to play pong . ;)
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-22-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,000
Posted By Jake
Some people are located where they have all the...

Some people are located where they have all the choices in the world , or the time to wait, others don't , either way the original poster had a very valid point that the number of windows has gone...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-22-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,000
Posted By Jake
In other words because you have more windows ,...

In other words because you have more windows , you don't need AC ,..... and so for those that at times use camper in bush with no electricity, having more windows than 3 is a major advantage ! Thanks...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-21-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,000
Posted By Jake
I agree with you REWCamper (and others) my wife...

I agree with you REWCamper (and others) my wife and I stayed in an older trailer this summer , that is permanently in a camp road (instead of us risking getting our camper in and out that bush road)...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-23-2016, 05:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
Thanks most everyone, it took awhile on this...

Thanks most everyone, it took awhile on this thread, but eventually I got the great help that is typical on this Jaycoowners site ...much appreciated !
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
Thanks Mike, I have completely rewired a couple...

Thanks Mike, I have completely rewired a couple of trailers (the boat and a old utility trailer) so basics I know, but impact of all this in series had me worried on impact of fuses or lack thereof...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
So someone from one of the 30 or more states...

So someone from one of the 30 or more states where it is legal and that frequents this site must have done some wiring that worked well....that is all I am asking. Or my next step is to befriend a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
Well Charles Please only reply to my inquiries if...

Well Charles Please only reply to my inquiries if you have an answer or if you know the laws that apply outside your state. I was not the one who started the name calling and request that you...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
No need for name calling loosenuts..........I am...

No need for name calling loosenuts..........I am just asking a question , to those that may have a helpful answer, for those of us that take their rigs deep off the beaten path and love fishing.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
Live in Canada (Ontario) and see many campers...

Live in Canada (Ontario) and see many campers towing additional boat trailers (including those with USA plates) ...........so thanks for the motherly advice , but asking for wiring advice from those...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,925
Posted By Jake
Trailer wiring for boat trailer behind camper ?

I am planning on trailering my small 16 ft aluminum boat and 9 hp merc behind my camper trailer, and have already welded a robust enough hitch to bumper (and frame of trailer)
But now I need to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-03-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By Jake
Thanks everyone, looks like I can wait on making...

Thanks everyone, looks like I can wait on making the long trip to get a spare pump.
And yes Jaygiven , I will check to see if 12 volt system is correct re the battery. (it might of been quieter...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-02-2016, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,273
Posted By Jake
Stupid Mistake now is Pump trusted?

I made stupid mistake this weekend as I rushed to pack up trailer and leave. I didn't want to haul extra fresh water in tank so I opened the drain valve under the camper while I was hooking up to my...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-07-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,953
Posted By Jake
For first time definitely start in 4wd , you do...

For first time definitely start in 4wd , you do not want to test the slippage by being in two wheel drive and having to shift it at awkward moment. (you have it use it) I too would suggest low 4wd...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-05-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,686
Posted By Jake
Question on floor plan changes

I am hoping original poster REWCAMPER... or someone else that has tried some significant modifications can give me advice.
I have a 2013 SLX 185RB model it has all sorts of storage but a very...
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