Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 25 of 62
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: rewcamper
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-22-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,998
Posted By rewcamper
yeah thanks ..that's my point , that on the older...

yeah thanks ..that's my point , that on the older smaller models, they added windows, now it's not necessarily so..
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-22-2016, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,998
Posted By rewcamper
thanks to everyone that has responded to my...

thanks to everyone that has responded to my original post....one key point that I didn't really expand on, was that I bought this because it had a bad floor and the people weren't using it. I had...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-20-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,998
Posted By rewcamper
just some window food for thought

maybe not an interesting thread, but just wondering about the lack of windows in most travel trailers. do you think it's structural,economics, or a number of issues.i was spoiled by my first small...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-19-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By rewcamper
I did have to raise parts of the body to get the...

I did have to raise parts of the body to get the floor out.i also removed all the mouldings around the perimeter as they are screwed into the side edges of the floor..and there are screws going up...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-14-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By rewcamper
not hard...it's not too long ago, but I can't...

not hard...it's not too long ago, but I can't remember what sequence it was. I think 1/4 " lauan under the bed. the upholstered piece screwed in through the face, and the frame screwed in to the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-13-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By rewcamper
old photo..i have since added a 12" deep shelf...

old photo..i have since added a 12" deep shelf using the upholstered edge from the bunk to keep things up there
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-13-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By rewcamper
slight bed mod to 165 sport

here's the bed modification I did after completely disassembling the interior, replacing the subfloor and floor, then re assembling. I removed the bunk and cabinet, cut the wall down and back, and re...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-28-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 965
Posted By rewcamper
2005 165 sport window

I wonder why they designed the sliding side of the sliding window front... street side, to be behind the door when the door is open ? it blocks any airflow in an already window lacking area. I was...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 02-29-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,870
Posted By rewcamper
travelling alone

hi, just turned 66 and wondering if anyone has ideas on travelling with others. I'm trying to get from boston, to California this year to see my son. I've completely restored and re invented my 2005...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-22-2016, 11:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By rewcamper
i'll check on that door, but all 4 corners have a...

i'll check on that door, but all 4 corners have a little problem off and on. my thought was exactly that...live where it's dry and I won't have a problem. it may never really be bad anyway. I used...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-21-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By rewcamper
thanks for the interest at 66 I think this is the...

thanks for the interest at 66 I think this is the last project of this size that I attempt to do.....
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-21-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By rewcamper
the bed / bath wall panel that looks bowed is not...

the bed / bath wall panel that looks bowed is not attached
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-21-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,684
Posted By rewcamper
165 floor project update

finally getting closer to the end all new sub floor, vinyl etc. as I've explained. see new pics. I took out the upper bunk and cut the wall to open things up. moved one switch and light that were in...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 01-28-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,774
Posted By rewcamper
thanks to all who are responding to this. I have...

thanks to all who are responding to this. I have replaced every area that it could be, new putty tape all around, screws, screw covers, re sealed all corner mouldings etc. my thought is somehow it's...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 01-28-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,774
Posted By rewcamper
hi, the screws along the edge moulding under the...

hi, the screws along the edge moulding under the screw cover go into the floor plywood edges. screws underneath go through frame and up into sidewall bottom, they're covered with caulking. some were...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-17-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By rewcamper
the leak is between the plywood, the plastic...

the leak is between the plywood, the plastic belly wrap which is wrapped over the plywood, and the sidewall . everything is screwed in from the bottom, the sides, and caulked or putty taped. could...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-17-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By rewcamper
the vinyl is a fairly heavy armstrong covering....

the vinyl is a fairly heavy armstrong covering. better than original, not glued down
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-17-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By rewcamper
165 floor vinyl done !!!!

after months passed and hours of work, the whole subfloor is replaced ( see other posts ) and the new vinyl is down. got it in almost one piece. it's cut in one place under the bed. door side is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-02-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,112
Posted By rewcamper
the hatch is completely dry all the way around,...

the hatch is completely dry all the way around, and under the wall plywood, under the hatch is dry. these leaks are front and rear corners..same side
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-02-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,112
Posted By rewcamper
165 sport WHERE IS THIS WATER COMING FROM ??!!!!

I've had a thread going for a while on my 2005 165 floor repair. I'm about to put the vinyl down so I can re-install the interior. I replaced almost the entire floor. every moulding, putty strip,...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-21-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By rewcamper
it was a good job til I got another leak...very...

it was a good job til I got another leak...very small front right corner after a big rain.and just under the fridge about a foot forward of the wheel well. on the front leak, it's building up inside...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-11-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By rewcamper
NO LEAKS !!!!!!!!!!!. after sealing everything...

NO LEAKS !!!!!!!!!!!. after sealing everything I'm confident I found all of the original problem, before the floor...it definitely was leaks around all the mouldings. I was a bit over zealous though...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-10-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By rewcamper
the pic that looks a little sloppy is the right...

the pic that looks a little sloppy is the right front corner. when I re-installed that horizontal piece I found that the factory metal moulding was about a half inch too short. I extended the screw...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-10-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,395
Posted By rewcamper
2005 165 floor update

the whole floor is replaced, as shown before. now I've replaced all the butyl tape / putty / caulking, and all new screw covers whichever applies, and I'm waiting for rain for the next few days. I...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-03-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,574
Posted By rewcamper
haha not really in the mood for another one EVER...

haha not really in the mood for another one EVER . I think you should check all four corners closely. the floor is in , we had one rainstorm and all 4 corners were wet again ! granted I didn't...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 62

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:07 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.