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Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 01-20-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By AncasterDuo
Those cables are out-dated but lots of them are...

Those cables are out-dated but lots of them are around. FB Marketplace; Amazon; yard sales; your local electronics shops. Or, upgrade to something that uses bluetooth/HDMI.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-20-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,456
Posted By AncasterDuo
Back in my pop-up days, I had enough tire...

Back in my pop-up days, I had enough tire troubles to really appreciate having the spare (and jack, and wrench).

Check your wrenches, not only for nut size but to make sure the socket will fit...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-27-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,588
Posted By AncasterDuo
We use thin air pads (a pair) on top of the OEM...

We use thin air pads (a pair) on top of the OEM mattress. We have these anyway, as we also tent-camp. We want to keep weight down and avoid a "thicker" solution, as our beds fold in.
The result is,...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-30-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 218,172
Posted By AncasterDuo
@MidnightMoon: Sounds like you need some pool...

@MidnightMoon: Sounds like you need some pool noodles and cable ties, a) to make it more visible, b) to soften the blow.
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-16-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,194
Posted By AncasterDuo
Welcome (from Hamilton Ontario). Great times...

Welcome (from Hamilton Ontario). Great times ahead!
We bent one of our awning arms on our first TT. The part came in from Carefree to our dealer, pricey for a piece of aluminum but it fit and all...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-31-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,987
Posted By AncasterDuo
My x17z has the in-line fuse holder located...

My x17z has the in-line fuse holder located behind the spare tire, out of sight and inaccessible. Hope yours is easier to access!
Because of that, my x17z now has a battery disconnect switch,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-25-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,179
Posted By AncasterDuo
Not directly pertinent to your question... Quebec...

Not directly pertinent to your question... Quebec is very camping-friendly, with many, many excellent campgrounds. Some are a bit cramped though, so make sure your space is big enough for your rig. ...
Forum: Tech Talk 01-18-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,726
Posted By AncasterDuo
Sadly, a number of scouting trailers have been...

Sadly, a number of scouting trailers have been stolen near us (southern Ontario). Our group lost one, and now is using the devices you mentioned including a tracker. I think police would never advise...
Forum: Jayco Mods 11-09-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By AncasterDuo
I used the brass drain valve from our RV dealer....

I used the brass drain valve from our RV dealer. I went to plumbing supplier (our Home Depot has a guy that I consider knowledgeable) and asked about brass & aluminum together; he sold me some pipe...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-19-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,237
Posted By AncasterDuo
We had a 154BH, a 2012. When we traded, the...

We had a 154BH, a 2012. When we traded, the dealer's inspector went right to the bathroom floor and said "floor's soft here", and we took a beating on the trade. Back in 2016 when we bought it, we...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-07-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,488
Posted By AncasterDuo
I have a similar trailer (2017) and a similar SUV...

I have a similar trailer (2017) and a similar SUV (2019 Explorer, 5,000LB nominal tow rating). WDH is essential; you will see the rear bumper drop 2 to 3 in on tongue weight alone, before setting the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-03-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 779
Posted By AncasterDuo
We just traded our 2012 Swift, and were told the...

We just traded our 2012 Swift, and were told the floor is soft (to the point where the dealer discounted our trade rather harshly). The floor is OSB, not plywood and not foam. It is topped with vinyl...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-24-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,348
Posted By AncasterDuo
That looks like the negative connection to...

That looks like the negative connection to chassis. The fuse is likely in the positive wire from battery, and should be very close to your battery (so that it protects the entire system, starting...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-10-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 81,345
Views: 3,722,886
Posted By AncasterDuo
oil squeak

oil squeak
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-20-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,237
Posted By AncasterDuo
[QUOTE=Jagiven;864699]Make sure there isn't...

[QUOTE=Jagiven;864699]Make sure there isn't anything left in the wash pan. Someone on the forum, dumped a spoon down the toilet a few years back. Took about a year or more to retrieve it.

I dump...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-20-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,237
Posted By AncasterDuo
To avoid leaving/losing things like the hose...

To avoid leaving/losing things like the hose adapter, chocks, blocks, hold down pegs... I put a little yellow spray paint on everything. I do this on my tools too; if I lend a tool it's easy for the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-28-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 81,345
Views: 3,722,886
Posted By AncasterDuo
Disney movie

Disney movie
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-28-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,955
Posted By AncasterDuo
I don't have a big RV, I'm just a structural...

I don't have a big RV, I'm just a structural engineer. Agree with making sure the structural details (foundation depth, wind resistance etc.) are addressed BEFORE construction, BEFORE applying for...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-16-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 761
Posted By AncasterDuo
Welcome, from Hamilton ON!

Welcome, from Hamilton ON!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-14-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,277
Posted By AncasterDuo
Very helpful thread, thanks folks. Here I sit in...

Very helpful thread, thanks folks. Here I sit in a campground with a valve (supply to water heater) that broke off at the stem. Thankfully not leaking, but DW is disappointed at having no hot water....
Forum: News and Blogs 07-08-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,456
Posted By AncasterDuo
Check your height!

Don't be this guy...
https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/8729190-camper-trailer-crumples-after-being-towed-into-too-low-oakville-underpass/
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-05-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,188
Posted By AncasterDuo
We had this exact problem. We had left water in...

We had this exact problem. We had left water in the hot water tank, and parked a few weeks longer than we planned. Once we flushed the HWT, the smell went away. Concluded it was some combination of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-13-2017, 06:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 28,893
Posted By AncasterDuo
Lots of good comments! Here is my $0.03: If...

Lots of good comments! Here is my $0.03:
If you aren't comfortable with electrical jobs, then it's not DIY.
If you are often using the extension cord, and now have to replace the hard-wired...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-25-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By AncasterDuo
Welcome neighbour! Nice rig, you'll enjoy it.

Welcome neighbour! Nice rig, you'll enjoy it.
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-24-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 47,847
Views: 3,134,537
Posted By AncasterDuo
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