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Posted By TravelinMan

So after a great year of camping in the...

So after a great year of camping in the delaminated Jayco, I went ahead and purchased a 35' Rockwood Signature Ultralight. I am selling the Jayco, and they have lost a customer for life. I am,...

Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels

07-06-2016, 01:27 AM

Replies: 9

Random questions on our first big trip

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Posted By TravelinMan

Well the OP isn't the only newbie because I...

Well the OP isn't the only newbie because I really didn't know people left them on while driving. I was having trouble with my propane alarm going off on my first trip from WA to TX, and a veteran...

Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels

07-05-2016, 09:16 PM

Replies: 9

Random questions on our first big trip

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Posted By TravelinMan

If you are trying to run the fridge with propane...

If you are trying to run the fridge with propane while driving, it will trip a cutoff as a safety measure while driving if you aren't completely level. There is no real way to run your fridge while...

Forum: Jayco Mods

06-30-2016, 10:47 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By TravelinMan

The flag buddy seems like a good product, but...

The flag buddy seems like a good product, but I'll pocket the $150 I saved and stick to my flag pole holder for less than $10. I guess to be fair, it was $30 will the flag pole.

Forum: Jayco Mods

06-28-2016, 04:40 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By TravelinMan

Much appreciated. I'll be spending the weekend in...

Much appreciated. I'll be spending the weekend in Long Beach, WA. We'll see how the Velcro holds under the ocean breeze. Hope everyone has a safe holiday.

Forum: Jayco Mods

06-28-2016, 12:28 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 2,288

Posted By TravelinMan

25175 Cut a piece of weather strip to fit...

25175
Cut a piece of weather strip to fit between the cut and the top of the pipe.

25176
Glue the strip to the actuall flag staff ensuring you compensate for the portion that will slide below...

Forum: Jayco Mods

06-28-2016, 11:34 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 2,288

Posted By TravelinMan

Easy Flag Pole Holder

I try to avoid drilling or nailing anything into my TT when possible, so I took an hour or so to rig a flag holder in preparation for Independence Day. Nothing great, but thought I'd share it anyway....

06-27-2016, 02:04 PM

Replies: 6

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Posted By TravelinMan

Repair complete, but I really wanted to ensure...

Repair complete, but I really wanted to ensure this does not happen again. The dinette back is prone to weight from leaning and pulling, so I was not confident my bracket and screws woud hold...

06-27-2016, 01:52 PM

Replies: 6

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Posted By TravelinMan

25116 After clamping, I used some 1" wood...

25116
After clamping, I used some 1" wood screws to join to frames, careful not to place a screw where I cut the staples.

25115
After removing the clamps, I placed the l bracket in the corner...

06-27-2016, 01:44 PM

Replies: 6

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Posted By TravelinMan

Repair: 25108 First I removed this screw,...

Repair:

25108
First I removed this screw, dipped it in some wood filler, and screwed it back into the wall. With the back panel removed, the dinette frame can be shifted easily until it's flush...

06-27-2016, 01:10 PM

Replies: 6

Views: 8,439

Posted By TravelinMan

Removal Time: 25102 I removed the two...

Removal Time:

25102
I removed the two screws attaching the dinette back to the wall and tapped the back until all the remaining staples came loose.

25103
I didn't feel like detaching the...

06-27-2016, 12:57 PM

Replies: 6

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Posted By TravelinMan

Reinforce the dinette

Though I'm still loathing Jayco for the poor quality craftsmanship leading to my current delamination issues, I continue to work on repairs and reinforcements between camping trips. I just knocked...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

05-03-2016, 04:49 PM

Replies: 24

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Posted By TravelinMan

Thanks. It's a lot of money, but I'm glad to know...

Thanks. It's a lot of money, but I'm glad to know we are in the ballpark. The guy pulled the weather stripping along the front edge as soon as I arrived, pointed at the screws that went in non flush,...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

05-03-2016, 12:01 PM

Replies: 39

CO monitor keeps going off

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Posted By TravelinMan

I had this issue on my first trip as well....

I had this issue on my first trip as well. Happened at night multiple times. We had stopped at a rest stop for the night with no hookups and I turned the propane on to run the heat. The batteries got...

Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers

05-03-2016, 11:50 AM

Replies: 2

Protective coating on roof?

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Posted By TravelinMan

I used to perform auto detail work at a paint...

I used to perform auto detail work at a paint shop and we would use dawn liquid dish soap to wash the vehicles prior to removing swirls and scratches. Dawn removes wax and surface contaminants,...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

05-03-2016, 11:44 AM

Replies: 24

Views: 12,326

Posted By TravelinMan

Just wanted to give a quick update. Jayco would...

Just wanted to give a quick update. Jayco would not cover the damage because I am not the original owner of the TT. Less than a year old but rules are rules. Anyway, I elected to take the TT in for...

04-19-2016, 05:06 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By TravelinMan

Good point. I really regret not reading the...

Good point. I really regret not reading the warranty better before hand. I assumed it was like a vehicle with a warranty based on time. I tried to save a few bucks by buying slightly used and I'm...

04-19-2016, 10:51 AM

Replies: 16

Views: 7,589

Posted By TravelinMan

I'd be lying if I said it hadn't crossed my mind...

I'd be lying if I said it hadn't crossed my mind to do so, but I just can't do it. At 15 years in the Army, I've been brainwashed into believing that I simply can't compromise my integrity. All these...

04-08-2016, 02:13 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By TravelinMan

I'm hoping Jayco helps me out, I already have an...

I'm hoping Jayco helps me out, I already have an appointment to get it in the dealership it came from. I'm guessing they won't though because I am not the original owner. My neighbor bought it in...

04-08-2016, 09:31 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By TravelinMan

I'm learning that a brand new TT needs a lot of...

I'm learning that a brand new TT needs a lot of preemptive work immediately after purchase. When I tell people about the delamination they immediately say I should have caulked the seams and resealed...

04-08-2016, 09:21 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By TravelinMan

I'm living the same nightmare with my 2015 Travel...

I'm living the same nightmare with my 2015 Travel trailer also bought in July. My list of current issues:
-USB charger does not work, replaced twice (wires hot, not sure what's going on here)...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

04-06-2016, 03:47 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 12,326

Posted By TravelinMan

I'm not really concerned with the video's...

I'm not really concerned with the video's positive or negative intent, only thought it was interesting. I'm not even implying that I wouldn't buy a Jayco after watching it, only that it raises...

Forum: Jayco Mods

04-06-2016, 11:43 AM

Replies: 4

Pet screen

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Posted By TravelinMan

Pet screen

My dad showed me his makeshift wooden door guard he built to keep his dog from scratching through the screen in his TT. It was functional, but heavy. Ironically, as he was showing me the mod, my...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

04-06-2016, 11:37 AM

Replies: 24

Views: 12,326

Posted By TravelinMan

I'm attaching the link to this video in case...

I'm attaching the link to this video in case you've never seen the speed associated with the construction of our Jayco TTs. I'm sure it's the same with various brands, but I sure wish they would...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

04-06-2016, 11:34 AM

Replies: 24