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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-06-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,637
Posted By On The Lam
I use the Equalizer on our JayFlight with...

I use the Equalizer on our JayFlight with undermount coupler with no issues. Coming from a top mounted coupler, I had to turn one side of the L bracket upside down so I could drop the bracket low...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-20-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,648
Posted By On The Lam
If the receiver is an option for your model, the...

If the receiver is an option for your model, the frame will have the brackets regardless if you have the receiver or not. When we ordered our 2016 33RBTS, I didn't originally order the receiver. I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-06-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,652
Posted By On The Lam
4 keys on our 2016 33RBTS: - 1 for entry door ...

4 keys on our 2016 33RBTS:
- 1 for entry door
- 1 for outside kitchen door
- 1 for storage hatch
- 1 for outside shower
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-27-2016, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,056
Posted By On The Lam
I use the one at my local feed mill. Also, it's...

I use the one at my local feed mill. Also, it's probably best to call ahead and find out what times are best to avoid any issues with their "regular business use".
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-15-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,410
Posted By On The Lam
On mine, sometimes the latch won't seat until I...

On mine, sometimes the latch won't seat until I pull forward just a touch to pull the ball forward inside the coupler, allowing the latch to close. When I hitch up, I try to line up just a hair in...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-14-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,528
Posted By On The Lam
We traveled out there a few years ago and were...

We traveled out there a few years ago and were disappointed in Deadwood, it's more of a casino town now than an "old West" family-vacation stop as it was many years ago. For example, the location of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-10-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
Posted By On The Lam
Bottle jack is simple to use, and fits any...

Bottle jack is simple to use, and fits any trailer. My tire changing kit: Bottle jack, and scraps of 2x6 for blocking, or jacking up on soft ground. Cordless impact for lug nuts, hand cleaner and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-07-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,127
Posted By On The Lam
I went from a 7.3 to a 6.4. Quite frankly, Ford's...

I went from a 7.3 to a 6.4. Quite frankly, Ford's 6.4 is a strong motor, and there's enough user feedback on the 6.4 now to suggest it's a good motor if you:


Remove/disable/"delete" the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-07-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,210
Posted By On The Lam
About 2.5 gallons for our 33RBTS. Plus a little...

About 2.5 gallons for our 33RBTS. Plus a little more poured into the P-traps.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-18-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,092
Posted By On The Lam
This is the remote that operates the slides,...

This is the remote that operates the slides, awning, awning light, etc? We got the option included as part of the Elite package and I have to say I never use it. It is marginally useful to put...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-16-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,327
Posted By On The Lam
I have a short list of things somewhat similar to...

I have a short list of things somewhat similar to yours that has occurred over the course of our first summer using our new trailer. I have no problem tapping a loose piece of interior trim back...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-12-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,467
Posted By On The Lam
We have a 2016 33RBTS and bought it specifically...

We have a 2016 33RBTS and bought it specifically for the island and layout. Yes, the kitchen slide does protrude into the awning space a little bit, but the slide is shorter than the opposing slides...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-06-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,497
Posted By On The Lam
Someone started a thread about "the sound of the...

Someone started a thread about "the sound of the door slamming" or something similar, that reminded them of camping. In that vein, I guess I always equated the various noises of setting up/tearing...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-06-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,844
Posted By On The Lam
Remember too, that bearings on axles with brakes...

Remember too, that bearings on axles with brakes will run slightly warmer than the free axle. Personally, I don't mind packing bearings. It's a cheap, easy task and a satisfying way spend an...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-10-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,408
Posted By On The Lam
Have you sat down with the dealer and showed him...

Have you sat down with the dealer and showed him this list? Individually, some of the minor things, like a lens cover coming off, are probably not worth a warranty claim. Cumulatively, however,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-09-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,354
Posted By On The Lam
I cut the bottom off an old 1-gallon oil jug and...

I cut the bottom off an old 1-gallon oil jug and use that as a cover. It's rectangular in size and fits snugly enough to not come off during travel. I also have enough room to wedge my 7-way...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-08-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By On The Lam
Using my WDH, the tailgate on my Super Duty...

Using my WDH, the tailgate on my Super Duty clears no problem. However, I occasionally just drop the trailer on a normal ball for short, slow moves around town. When I use the "normal hitch", it...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-03-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,548
Posted By On The Lam
BigJohn's suggestion is probably what I would do....

BigJohn's suggestion is probably what I would do. If you simply use bigger screws to replace the stripped out holes, those are likely to strip out/not hold, either. There is a product called...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-28-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,923
Posted By On The Lam
I used to know a single guy who lived in his...

I used to know a single guy who lived in his trailer most of the time for work, he just moved it from location to location. He was a welder on various energy pipelines around the country. I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-28-2016, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,317
Posted By On The Lam
Perhaps not an "official" answer, but that is the...

Perhaps not an "official" answer, but that is the same basic understanding my local Jayco dealer gave me...if you do not purchase the unit from them, they are not obligated to perform warranty work,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-17-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,890
Posted By On The Lam
Good suggestions above. I'd add a LED headlamp.

Good suggestions above. I'd add a LED headlamp.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-15-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,596
Posted By On The Lam
How about the 33RBTS floorplan? Fits our family...

How about the 33RBTS floorplan? Fits our family of 6 plus two dogs. No issues with the size of the front bedroom, and the bathroom is a good size as well.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-14-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Posted By On The Lam
For the travel trailer, I inspect/grease annually...

For the travel trailer, I inspect/grease annually and re-pack every other year. It's an easy, inexpensive job, and not an unpleasant way to spend a Sat afternoon. We trailer 3k-4k miles/year. I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-02-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By On The Lam
For us, the difference in money between local...

For us, the difference in money between local dealer and remote dealer shrank pretty fast when we factored in fuel to go pick it up, a night or two in a hotel, meals, time away from work, etc. We...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-29-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,077
Posted By On The Lam
I use this one for refilling my fresh water tank...

I use this one for refilling my fresh water tank if I don't have water at the site. I use a clean 5 gallon bucket. It will lift water high enough that you can just leave it sitting on the ground. ...
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