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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-15-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 346
Posted By JohnWedell
Champion 4500 watt wireless

We use the above generator. We camp for 16 weeks without electric on long island and find it perfect for our needs. You can start and stop it inside the trailer especially during bad summer weather....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-13-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By JohnWedell
I made it 1 inch lower than the step stool. Still...

I made it 1 inch lower than the step stool. Still plenty of ground clearance. DW loves it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-11-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
Posted By JohnWedell
Upgraded step stool to truck step

DW is unable to get into our 3500 dually without a step stool. Because it gets old real fast I built a second step for the Ram.
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 03-04-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By JohnWedell
Fifth Wheel Skirting Warning

If you skirt your fifth wheel do not include the propane tanks inside the skirting. if you ever have a propane leak the bottom of the camper can fill with propane. You know the rest.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-04-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By JohnWedell
Towing North Point With Ram 3500 Short Bed

I would like to trade in my Ram 3500 Dually for a single rear wheel short bed crew cab. I tow from New York to Florida only once a year and take 5 days to do it. I would like to know if anyone tows...
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 07-18-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By JohnWedell
Thanks norty1, we are looking forward to winter...

Thanks norty1, we are looking forward to winter there.
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 07-18-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 763
Posted By JohnWedell
Winter In South Carolina

We want to spend Dec, Jan and Feb in Walterboro South Carolina. Can someone from that area please tell me about the weather ( How Cold It Gets ). Thank You
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-16-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By JohnWedell
If we decide to stay on Long Island for the...

If we decide to stay on Long Island for the winter, we will be unable to install skirting. We Will have to move each week because that’s the only campgrounds available to us here. I have no faith in...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-14-2023, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By JohnWedell
Adding insulation to North Point

We are thinking of spending the winter on Long Island where the temps go below freezing. The RV dealer suggested we have cellulose insulation blown into the belly of the unit to protect the tanks....
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-02-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,238
Posted By JohnWedell
You could use the magnets is a primary way to...

You could use the magnets is a primary way to hold the door open and then put two brass rings or hooks 2/3 of the way up on each side of the door on the trailer and a bungee across it as a secondary...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-27-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By JohnWedell
I know what you mean, I had my Mrs. right for 53...

I know what you mean, I had my Mrs. right for 53 years and the last thing I want to do is disappoint other woman
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-27-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,028
Posted By JohnWedell
Bedroom Mod

I like my Jayco Northpoint and have no intentions of selling it. Since only one person sleeps in the queen bed, I decided to make a modification and give me more room. Below is the result of my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-10-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,541
Posted By JohnWedell
1 the gross vehicle weight of the trailer is the...

1 the gross vehicle weight of the trailer is the pin weight plus the axel weight according to Jayco.The Maximum is 15,250 pounds.
2 cargo Weight for the truck was just to show I didn’t go over the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-10-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,541
Posted By JohnWedell
Over on Trailer GVWR ?

Below is the spreadsheet of the weights of my unit just getting back from Florida. The trailer gross vehicle weight is over by 730 pounds but everything else is well within limits. Wondering what...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-31-2023, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 753
Posted By JohnWedell
yes. i added a gate valve on the outlet. i closed...

yes. i added a gate valve on the outlet. i closed it and opened both grey tanks and it doubled my grey capacity.
Forum: Tech Talk 10-12-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,398
Posted By JohnWedell
As another avenue to try check the voltage at the...

As another avenue to try check the voltage at the blower motor with it running in the trailer a low voltage condition may cause the blower motor to slow down and that might Cause the problem
Forum: Tech Talk 10-11-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,398
Posted By JohnWedell
I would have it removed and run it on a bench. If...

I would have it removed and run it on a bench. If it runs with no problems then it has to be airflow. I had the same problem with a starcraft travel trailer. It ran fine on the bench but would never...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-18-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,235
Posted By JohnWedell
it's working better than i though. i ended...

it's working better than i though. i ended installing a pretty involved system. when we boon dock we average 250 to 300 amp hours at 12 volts each night so the 600 amp hours of batteries works great.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-20-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,947
Posted By JohnWedell
can't wait until they start destroying the...

can't wait until they start destroying the charging stations like they did with pay phones
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-28-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By JohnWedell
I unbolted mine from the floor and put wooden...

I unbolted mine from the floor and put wooden shims in the back to level it that's about the only thing I could think of
Forum: Tech Talk 05-25-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 612
Posted By JohnWedell
Battery Charging Question

I just finished installing 2 -300 ah lifepo4 batteries in parallel in my fiver. I am charging them with a progressive PD9180AL charger. With both batteries connected i can only get 13.6 charging...
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Miscellaneous Classifieds 05-16-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 343
Posted By JohnWedell
4 Trojan T105 Batteries With Watering System - New York

4 Trojan T105 Batteries With Watering System. 1 Month Old Like New . I Upgraded To LIFEPO4 Batteries. Cost 1000.00 All 4 For 500.00





View this ad at Jayco Classifieds - 4 Trojan T105...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-14-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,235
Posted By JohnWedell
I saw this video. Although he said it did not...

I saw this video. Although he said it did not have a low temp sensor i will be mounting them in the heated basement.

https://youtu.be/0YDqFKfm9oA
Forum: Tech Talk 05-14-2022, 04:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,235
Posted By JohnWedell
I ordered two 300 amp hour enjoybot batteries. I...

I ordered two 300 amp hour enjoybot batteries. I seen a tear down of them on the Internet and they look pretty good for the price. I also decided to remove the fuse for the 12 V line in the truck...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-13-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,235
Posted By JohnWedell
Lifepo4 Battery Question

I am in the process of installing 600 amp hours of lithium batteries in my North Point. I have no problem with the installation but i am not sure how it will effect the electrical system of my 2022...
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