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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-01-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Posted By CharlieD
What separates people that "fix things" from...

What separates people that "fix things" from those that, "pay to have it replaced", fear and knowledge. the blade is not available, to do the replace the blade you have to order a updated new motor,...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-29-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Posted By CharlieD
fantastic fan mods

I deleted the gearbox operation from the thermostat, too noisy, woke me up when it opened and closed, removed the ckt board, rewired the fan so it comes on with the cover open goes off with it...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-29-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 949
Posted By CharlieD
coil went out in the relay

replaced it with a battery isolator so the house battery will charge off the engine.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-27-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,603
Posted By CharlieD
I suppose all manufacturers have problems, to...

I suppose all manufacturers have problems, to hide the vac. accumulator inside a unassessable fender is stupid, plastic breaks/rots and lines split.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-27-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,603
Posted By CharlieD
What I've learned from owning a 1999 E450 V10

This is all related to a Jayco Eagle 283G on a e450 v10 chassis.
Use 5-20w oil or the engine will have timing knock and use oil. Low tension rings is the reason the oil weight has to be kept low....
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-11-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,214
Posted By CharlieD
drafted 69 - 4F at physical, leg scars from...

drafted 69 - 4F at physical, leg scars from compound fracture @ 13
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,664
Posted By CharlieD
Atwood manual, All atwood products

https://manuals.adventurerv.net/Atwood-Mobile-Service-Training-Manuals-2007.pdf
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,664
Posted By CharlieD
mine works the same as yours

I'm a ac/heating person also. I think the orifice size is too large for the air over the heat exchanger. Maybe with no duct there would be enough air flow across is to keep it from getting too hot...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-03-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,090
Posted By CharlieD
You can't hurt the pump by running it dry.

You can't hurt the pump by running it dry.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-03-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,243
Posted By CharlieD
Add water through the commode and add whatever...

Add water through the commode and add whatever you use if anything in the black water tank for smell reduction. I don't think you can ever truly sanitize a black water tank.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-03-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By CharlieD
tighten allen head screws

I have them so tight I was afraid they would break. I didn't think it made the arm joint any stiffer. There is a black plastic U piece the arm is held by, I think they may have shrunk over time and...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-01-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By CharlieD
arm folds in. 65 and up it happens, No, I don't...

arm folds in. 65 and up it happens, No, I don't want to be that person everyone has to go around.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-01-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By CharlieD
road wind pushes Mirrors in, help

This is on a 99 Jayco class C 28' eagle, E450 chassis. as We drive, the air pressure pushes the mirrors in to the point their of no use. Is there a fix for...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-03-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,025
Posted By CharlieD
try one of these, made a difference on mine ...

try one of these, made a difference on mine https://www.amazon.com/ADCO-2405-Polar-White-Windshield/dp/B0002F68IQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1470278916&sr=8-5&keywords=rv+windshield+cover+class+c
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-02-2016, 11:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 911
Posted By CharlieD
99 E450 v10 28.3 Eagle I'm mystified

I bought it back in Dec. 2015. It had 32,000 miles on it. It had some startup noise in the engine, not leaking plugs or exhaust, A cold cast piston or timing chain rattle that went away after a few...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-27-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,163
Posted By CharlieD
Finding a refrigerant leak

One of the most common places to look is the discharge hose from the compressor, it is very hot from the heat of compression and this sometimes causes it to deteriorate first in some systems. Look...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-17-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By CharlieD
I looked at my base again, it looks like you...

I looked at my base again, it looks like you could weld pieces on the bottom of the base at the base bolt tabs and move the whole base back with different holes in the pieces I welded on. It would...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By CharlieD
are all Jayco pumps located like this one?

This is my first Jayco, it's a 99 class C 28.3' on a E4540 chassis, honestly, you can't see where the lines leave the pump and they go straight into the unit floor.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By CharlieD
Yes.marked 5/8 od

I have never worked with pex, the 1/2 id is 5/8 od, I figured it all out. Ace sells the pex tool for $120.00 and they have a very liberal return policy. 10 crimps, 4 90's and 2 adapters got it all...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 873
Posted By CharlieD
adapting water pressure accumulator to 5/8 tube?

I bought a accumulator for rv's with 1/2 " fittings, I know I can install it anywhere in the pressure side of my system. All my tubing is 5/8", what do I need to splice it in?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-27-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,039
Posted By CharlieD
not arguing either John, Just discussing

I'm also a ac contractor ( 24 years here in Texas) all the RV ac units I have worked on with manual controls in the overhead section have no low voltage power. Most have a 2 speed fan motor also....
Forum: Tech Talk 05-27-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,282
Posted By CharlieD
I used to think the same thing with SD, with HD I...

I used to think the same thing with SD, with HD I found it was easier for me to buy a tailgater setup. https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/king-quest-automatic-satellite-for-directv/84186 or...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-27-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,005
Posted By CharlieD
Well done, I guess you found the hole the mud...

Well done, I guess you found the hole the mud dobbers were coming in. they will also try to get in around the water heater vent outlet if the screen has any openings. At the lake house we had to put...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-27-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,039
Posted By CharlieD
it becomes a hazard

With a 120V coil powering the relay, I doubt you would find anyone willing to do that.
Forum: Tech Talk 05-23-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,005
Posted By CharlieD
knock off all that dirt and see what the...

knock off all that dirt and see what the capacitor connections and if the capacitors look like and are swelled any at all
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