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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-22-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,893
Posted By Riptorn
I went the 12V route in the water closet with a...

I went the 12V route in the water closet with a thermostat and small heater. Works great at keeping the temperature above freezing in the coldest of temperatures here in the great white north. While...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-12-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By Riptorn
Be aware the charging profile for AGM is...

Be aware the charging profile for AGM is different from flooded. Make sure your charger has the capacity to switch between the different types.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-05-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By Riptorn
The logistics of buying and packing everything...

The logistics of buying and packing everything you are going to need for such a trip seems extremely complicated without having an RV to pack it in to ahead of time. We bought in Canada and spent two...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-05-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,555
Posted By Riptorn
Did something similar in my water compartment...

Did something similar in my water compartment using the items shown. Amazon has all the items. It is 12v and controlled by the thermostat to only come on when the temperature approaches freezing....
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 12-30-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By Riptorn
Not familiar with your rig set up, but my unit...

Not familiar with your rig set up, but my unit has a water filter canister right after the water hook up in the wet bay. Did you empty that canister and then fill it with antifreeze after removing...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 06-04-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 618
Posted By Riptorn
A few things come to mind. House batteries...

A few things come to mind.

House batteries charged (when in storage was it plugged in?).

Master power switch on.

Transmission in park and emergency brake on.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 11-10-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,938
Posted By Riptorn
Agree with ceasare. We do a winter departure each...

Agree with ceasare. We do a winter departure each year and simply elect to leave our Precept winterized until we reach favorable temperatures. When it's freezing cold outside the last thing you will...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-17-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,560
Posted By Riptorn
This is definitely a tough one, and we struggled...

This is definitely a tough one, and we struggled in making our decision. Ultimately we chose to sell the house and store all our furniture and belongings in a cargo container. And glad we did. Being...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 11-28-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,165
Posted By Riptorn
We too are one of those enjoying the positive...

We too are one of those enjoying the positive experiences with our Jayco. Having logged 15,000 miles in our unit over the last nine months, we have found the motorhome to be reliable and the...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 11-13-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By Riptorn
We just drove I-10 from Baton Rouge to Houston...

We just drove I-10 from Baton Rouge to Houston and have decided we will never drive that road again until we hear it has been total replaced. The washboard is still there, and the bridge construction...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,805
Posted By Riptorn
I had the same problem, the TV volume was poor....

I had the same problem, the TV volume was poor. Oddly enough, when I unplugged the audio cable from the TV (the one that goes to the dashboard radio) the TV volume increased substantially. Don't ask...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-16-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,424
Posted By Riptorn
Kelly, a quick follow up to clarify where we stow...

Kelly, a quick follow up to clarify where we stow it. The great thing about this table is it can be raised and lowered. With the tabletop lowered the table simply slides in on the seat of the...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-15-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,424
Posted By Riptorn
Hi Kelly, we inquired about the one from Jayco...

Hi Kelly, we inquired about the one from Jayco also and we're quoted a sizable amount. That table is from Ikea.
(SVARTÅSEN Laptop stand, black - 23 5/8x19 5/8 " - IKEA...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-15-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,424
Posted By Riptorn
Sherm and Terry, you should be able to access the...

Sherm and Terry, you should be able to access the blog at
https://gordthorne.blogspot.ca

Let me know if it doesn't work for you.

Cheers,

Gord
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-09-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,424
Posted By Riptorn
1st Year of Ownership

Just closed the loop on our first year of ownership of our Precept 35S which coincided with closing the loop on our first trip. We logged 8,016 miles through 15 states and 5 provinces over a period...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-13-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,579
Posted By Riptorn
Richie T, it is not recommended that you leave...

Richie T, it is not recommended that you leave the levellers down. Largely because this exposes the internal piston shafts to the elements and they can start to corrode or rust.

With regards to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-30-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,328
Posted By Riptorn
Totally agree with Steve's comments. The sanicon...

Totally agree with Steve's comments. The sanicon system, without a doubt, is one of the best additions and simplifications to emptying tanks. Makes the process quick, clean and super easy compared to...
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