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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-09-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,896
Posted By rsday75
I have 9, 40 amp hour Valence RT Batteries. ...

I have 9, 40 amp hour Valence RT Batteries.
They had been left uncharged and went into self protect mode. They are used to power hospital gear. They were going to be recycled as no one wanted to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-17-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,984
Posted By rsday75
Retrax Pro. Best cover I have ever had. You do...

Retrax Pro. Best cover I have ever had. You do lose a bit of space in the bed for the canister, but that is the only drawback I have found.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-04-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,203
Posted By rsday75
So, this is straight from Lippert. The...

So, this is straight from Lippert.
The engineer said to only do manual mode if this fails.

Ok. I spoke with a Lippert Engineer. Here is how to fix out of sync Schwintek slides.
1. Move the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-06-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,721
Posted By rsday75
Mine did the same thing. Finally found a good...

Mine did the same thing.
Finally found a good shop.
Slide was not completely square in the hole in the RV. They didn’t just replace the mechanics into the same holes. They took much time to make...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-19-2019, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,560
Posted By rsday75
Seal those ceiling vents!! I used aluminum duct...

Seal those ceiling vents!!
I used aluminum duct tape. Seal so the vents send all the cold air into the rig, not into the ceiling cavity.
On my 2016 355MBQS, I can maintain 73 in a sunny site with...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-12-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,097
Posted By rsday75
The Winegard Sensar IV has been tested to be...

The Winegard Sensar IV has been tested to be about the best one going as far as sensitivity. I have one, and can get stations that are 40-60 miles away.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-09-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By rsday75
Have the same vent in our 2016. I made a cover...

Have the same vent in our 2016. I made a cover out of thick vinyl and put velcro all around. Cover in the summer, and open for the winter. Works great.

Made a huge difference.

Also keeps bugs...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-01-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,364
Posted By rsday75
I have the Reese Revolution, (similar pinbox) and...

I have the Reese Revolution, (similar pinbox) and have been pleased.
You get full use of the truck bed as there is no pinbox swing in the bed to have to leave room for.

I have a B&W hitch and am...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-20-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,394
Posted By rsday75
Well, to update, the mobile guy is going to get...

Well, to update, the mobile guy is going to get us fixed up again, hopefully squared up and it will be a permanent fix...


My out of pocket is near $200. Extended doesn't cover part shipping, $50...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-17-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,394
Posted By rsday75
Well, my 2016 had bent outriggers from pretty...

Well, my 2016 had bent outriggers from pretty much day one. Fixed under warranty.
Schwintek system was replaced about 6 months later. Was working fine, and one day while pulling the slide in, it...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By rsday75
Pull and seal every vent and return. The gaps in...

Pull and seal every vent and return. The gaps in mine were crazy bad.
I also sealed the AC duct runs at the ends where they extended past the last vent.

It is amazing how much better the AC works...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-29-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,999
Posted By rsday75
I have a 2016. They have changed a little, but if...

I have a 2016. They have changed a little, but if the soft spot in the floor is between the island and the coat closet, there is nothing that can be done. Mine is the same and there is a water tank...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-20-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,615
Posted By rsday75
If a resync will fix it, here is the procedure: ...

If a resync will fix it, here is the procedure:


I spoke with a Lippert Engineer. Here is how to fix out of sync Shwintec slides.

1. Move the slide all the way out. If one side stops as you...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-26-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,359
Posted By rsday75
One thing to note. I believe you said you have...

One thing to note.
I believe you said you have a 2500 series truck.
The NorthPoint is likely over your payload due to pin weight, and I am 100% sure the Pinnacle would be over weight for your...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-19-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,802
Posted By rsday75
Had Good Sam. They couldn't get someone to...

Had Good Sam.

They couldn't get someone to help with a flat on our TT just outside of Atlanta on a Saturday afternoon.
Switched to Coach Net. Have used a couple of times, and have no issues with...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-10-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,070
Posted By rsday75
Our 2016 came factory with a 2nd awning on the...

Our 2016 came factory with a 2nd awning on the curbside slide, so it can be done.
I would think you would have to contact Jayco for a schematic and to see if the slide was built with a proper header...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-09-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,883
Posted By rsday75
Our 2016 355MBQS is a little different layout,...

Our 2016 355MBQS is a little different layout, but these 2 changes helped greatly:
1. Seal the furnace return vent with a piece of vinyl and some velcro. This lets the heat from the basement...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-03-2018, 08:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,651
Posted By rsday75
Had this on my 2016. Obviously, Lippert knew...

Had this on my 2016.
Obviously, Lippert knew about it as they made the repair kit.
I noticed mine was bent soon after delivery.
Had the repair done to the outriggers. I had 3 bent.
Later that...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-03-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,651
Posted By rsday75
This may be of some help to get the sync issue...

This may be of some help to get the sync issue fixed.

I spoke with a Lippert Engineer. Here is how to fix out of sync Shwintec slides.

1. Move the slide all the way out. If one side stops as...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-02-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,591
Posted By rsday75
In our 355MBQS, this vent is in the bunk room. ...

In our 355MBQS, this vent is in the bunk room.
I use Velcro to put a nice piece of vinyl over the vent during the AC months. Remove when heat is needed.
The hot air and bugs really pour in this...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-21-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,300
Posted By rsday75
Lippert knows about this!!!!! had the same...

Lippert knows about this!!!!!
had the same issue on all 4 wheels on my 2016. Grease was on the wheels, and I noticed almost no braking...took it to my dealer, and Lippert paid for all 4 backer...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-20-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,054
Posted By rsday75
We have a 2016 355MBQS, very similar layout. To...

We have a 2016 355MBQS, very similar layout.
To help with bunkroom cooling, I did two simple mods...


1. The furnace vent is in our bunkroom. I made a vinyl piece with velcro to seal the vent so...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-14-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,054
Posted By rsday75
Yup, pop them out. You will find a plastic collar...

Yup, pop them out. You will find a plastic collar that is supposed to seal things. However, it does not as usually the holes are not cut straight.


I take the aluminum ducting tape, and seal the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-14-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,300
Posted By rsday75
To me, the year/month thing doesn't matter. I...

To me, the year/month thing doesn't matter.
I repack after the first year, just to make sure they were done right at the factory. Most times they were not....
Lucas Red N' Tacky is your friend.......
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-14-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,912
Posted By rsday75
We bought out of state (8 hours away) as the...

We bought out of state (8 hours away) as the local Jayco dealer was $7000 more, and did not want to order a unit with the options we wanted. Really wanted us to pay more for a lot unit that was not...
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