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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-04-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,373
Posted By Swampy
I have a 2014 Jayflight 287 BHBE and it has an...

I have a 2014 Jayflight 287 BHBE and it has an Atwood CO/LPG 3 wire detector on board. It started intermittently beeping, but would clear with the reset button. Now it will not reset any more. I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-05-2020, 11:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,892
Posted By Swampy
Both ends of the rope go to a stake in the ground...

Both ends of the rope go to a stake in the ground on either side of the slideout. It doesn't have to be a stake, just some hard to move object that can keep some tension on the rope if the wind tries...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-05-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,892
Posted By Swampy
I installed my slide cover (Dometic) by myself...

I installed my slide cover (Dometic) by myself and it was a half day task. I have not had issues with it flapping in the wind, however I understand that by simply throwing a rope over the approximate...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-10-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,694
Posted By Swampy
arizona_traveler, I believe the circle is the OFF...

arizona_traveler, I believe the circle is the OFF position. My Norcold fridge has a different display. If my fridge is off, it is normal for it to take a day or two to get down to operating...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-20-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,650
Posted By Swampy
I'll assume you have an Atwood WH since it has a...

I'll assume you have an Atwood WH since it has a plastic Plug? If so, the plug is 1/2" NPT, so your pex fitting should be the same to screw into the tank. I have a 6 gal. G/E Atwood in my TT and I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-17-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,650
Posted By Swampy
Chris, If you have an Atwood water heater you...

Chris, If you have an Atwood water heater you don't need the anode due to the aluminum tank (it won't corrode). If you have a Suburban water heater, you need the anode rod due to the steel tank and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-17-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,358
Posted By Swampy
In reading my reply post, I read it as I...

In reading my reply post, I read it as I miss-stated what I bought ... I purchased a single pack of 20 for around $20 at Walmart.com (Probably straight off the boat from China.) Those flat style...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-16-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,358
Posted By Swampy
I have a 2014 Jayflight 287BHBE same as a 28BHBE...

I have a 2014 Jayflight 287BHBE same as a 28BHBE but with less options. I bought 20 packs of LED's from Walmart for around $20 ea and have replaced all interior incandescent bulbs. Biggest...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-02-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,262
Posted By Swampy
If you bypass the WH, it will make no difference...

If you bypass the WH, it will make no difference to the water pump. If you intend to remove the WH, I would suggest you make sure the breaker is off going to the WH before you start, and the propane...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-02-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,262
Posted By Swampy
Skwidward, When you crack the valve open with the...

Skwidward, When you crack the valve open with the supply water off and de-pressurized, you will just release the captive hot water in the tank above the PT valve. So, yes expect it to drain some hot...
Forum: Tech Talk 04-28-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 31,216
Posted By Swampy
Rebecca; I had a similar problem on my 2014...

Rebecca;
I had a similar problem on my 2014 287BHBE when it was a few months old. I did some troubleshooting and found that rainwater had been seeping into the control housing at the top of the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-05-2019, 03:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,535
Posted By Swampy
Aggiedoc47, I have a 2014 287BHBE which is very...

Aggiedoc47, I have a 2014 287BHBE which is very similar to your 28BHBE. City water usually does not fill the fresh tank unless the check valve on the water pump is not seating properly.
The 2 drains...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-03-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,892
Posted By Swampy
Aggie79, I think your microwave is adjacent...

Aggie79,

I think your microwave is adjacent to the refrigerator? If it is, you could install a duct from the rear of the microwave compartment into the roof or upper wall vent for the fridge....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-20-2019, 12:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,491
Posted By Swampy
Kbarb, You do not want to connect a pressurized...

Kbarb,
You do not want to connect a pressurized water line to that water inlet ... you will rupture the storage tank. It is meant for a gravity fill only. You can use the Camco filler adapter on the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-19-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,691
Posted By Swampy
I think that the general idea is to have an...

I think that the general idea is to have an external propane supply so that you don't use up the house supply. He may be planning to set up the rv in one place and want to attach a 100 gallon or...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-19-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,497
Posted By Swampy
I added one on my Jayco 287BHBE, 2 years ago. IT...

I added one on my Jayco 287BHBE, 2 years ago. IT IS A 14 FT. SLIDEI installed the unit by myself, but it would have been easier with 2 people. It does a great job at keeping tree debris off the slide...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-19-2019, 12:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,691
Posted By Swampy
I checked out the link on Amazon, read the Q&A...

I checked out the link on Amazon, read the Q&A and decided to review Youtube for videos. From all appearances, you will have to modify one of the ports on the "T" to accept a second hose, and you...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-18-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 767
Posted By Swampy
memphis02, The inner workings of a regulator...

memphis02,

The inner workings of a regulator are nothing more than a rubber diaphragm and a few springs, and a couple of valves. In my opinion, I would surmise that the principle cause of failure...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-18-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,691
Posted By Swampy
cm2785, From the reading that I have done...

cm2785,
From the reading that I have done online, I see where this is a 3 or 4 way high pressure fitting and hose assembly which allows you to tie in an external propane tank to the normal RV tanks,...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-18-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,143
Posted By Swampy
Meadows11, I assume you have a one piece cord...

Meadows11,
I assume you have a one piece cord that is permanently attached to the RV or a separate cord with a power inlet on the RV. Is the cord itself melted or literally burned at some point? Or...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-13-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,409
Posted By Swampy
tmclaren, My preference is the portable...

tmclaren,
My preference is the portable PI-EMS. It has worked perfectly for low Voltage at the CG and probably saved my A/C unit when the power flickered off and on. It is no big deal to secure it...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-13-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,017
Posted By Swampy
mrlarson59, I use the most secure cable...

mrlarson59,
I use the most secure cable (bicycle) lock that I could find at Walmart with a 6 foot high strength cable. The pin end barely fit through the hole in the metal security plate that came...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 01-13-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,571
Posted By Swampy
Gunfighter, While I am not familiar with the...

Gunfighter,
While I am not familiar with the electrical wiring routing in your model, in my 287BHBE, the GFCI is located on the bathroom wall near the lavatory. Look for an outlet that has the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-05-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By Swampy
Wild Critters

3fivers,
I have had problems with those cute little squirrels climbing under the hood of my truck and munching all the hoses and vacuum lines. I had thought it was mice or rats coming out of the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 12-20-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10,400
Views: 1,175,695
Posted By Swampy
I winterized the plumbing, replaced a halogen...

I winterized the plumbing, replaced a halogen light bulb in the kitchen with a LED type, I replaced 2 - 1156 light bulbs in fixture over the table with LED's, I replaced the selector switch in the...
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