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Posted By Jorgen

Well, the new portable solar charging situation...

Well, the new portable solar charging situation worked great but I'm concerned there might be something wrong with my batteries (2 Trojan T-105's 3 years old). Having gone out boondocking a couple...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-26-2018, 01:06 PM

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Posted By Jorgen

That looks so complicated Mustang65 but I like a...

That looks so complicated Mustang65 but I like a good challenge! I suspect we'll be in touch when I start digging into it. I want to, and should, work to understand my TT electrical system better.

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-25-2018, 11:14 AM

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Posted By Jorgen

I went with ACOPOWER 120W Portable Solar Panel,...

I went with ACOPOWER 120W Portable Solar Panel, 12V Foldable Solar Charger with 10A LCD Charge Controller in Suitcase. I need it for use this weekend so opted not to bother with having to find time...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-25-2018, 10:00 AM

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Posted By Jorgen

Could I use the Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt...

Could I use the Renogy 200 Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Starter Kit with Wanderer as a semi-portable solution? I'm playing with the idea of installing the charge controller inside my TT and...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-25-2018, 08:32 AM

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Posted By Jorgen

My camper isn't pre-wired. Is the concern I'd...

My camper isn't pre-wired. Is the concern I'd need to mess with the wiring at my batteries? I did successfully install the two Trojan T-105s a couple years ago but you're right about being hesitant...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-25-2018, 06:59 AM

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Best places to boondock in the Porcupine mountains area of Michigan's UP

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Posted By Jorgen

Portable Solar Suggestions

Hello, I'd like to get a portable solar set-up to charge our 2016 X213 and am posting this for suggestions. We boondock mostly so would like to use the system to top off the batteries (two Trogan...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

07-10-2017, 07:44 PM

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Opinions on x213

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Posted By Jorgen

As I've already indicated, I have a 2016 X213 and...

As I've already indicated, I have a 2016 X213 and am very happy. But, just to put it out there, you may want to look at the Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 too. My brother-in-law got one and the thing I do...

Forum: General Jayco RV Chat

07-09-2017, 12:46 PM

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Posted By Jorgen

Best places to boondock in the Porcupine mountains area of Michigan's UP

I'm meeting some friends this coming weekend near the Porcupine mountains (small 'm') in the UP of Michigan and am looking for a beautiful and remote place to boondock in the Ottawa National Forest....

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

07-09-2017, 08:30 AM

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Opinions on x213

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Posted By Jorgen

I have a 2016 X213 and have camped in it on 13...

I have a 2016 X213 and have camped in it on 13 separate trips for nearly 45 nights. The issues I've had (blown fuses mostly) aren't unique to the X213. I was totally new to having a TT so had to get...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

07-07-2017, 07:14 PM

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Solar Ready trailer, what sort of solar panel do we need?

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Posted By Jorgen

Check out this area of the forum for SOLAR...

Check out this area of the forum for SOLAR https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/groups/44-rving+with+solar.html

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

07-07-2017, 08:11 AM

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Basic electric question

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Posted By Jorgen

Basic electric question

I have a basic TT electrical question - when plugged in to shore power, are the batteries being charged? Last year I installed two 6V batteries and included a shut-off between the batteries and panel...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

07-07-2017, 07:12 AM

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Atwood Furnace - X213 - 'Pop/backfire' when furnace starts

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Posted By Jorgen

By compressed air you mean to dry off those...

By compressed air you mean to dry off those parts? Not sure I understand the issue so wanted to ask a clarifying question.

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-28-2017, 08:35 PM

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Leaking water valve

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Posted By Jorgen

'jcoyle' you were correct, the pex and fittings...

'jcoyle' you were correct, the pex and fittings are 1/2". I also determined the crimp rings are "shark bite" stainless steel (not copper) so got one of their crimp removal tools and replaced the...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-27-2017, 12:11 PM

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2017 X213 slide issue

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Posted By Jorgen

I'm not exactly sure what the issue is but I have...

I'm not exactly sure what the issue is but I have a 2016 X213 and have popped the 30amp fuse due to a low battery. A low battery means higher amps so if the trailers battery is low I've blown the...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-27-2017, 08:36 AM

Replies: 25

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Posted By Jorgen

I use an independent friction sway control bar...

I use an independent friction sway control bar and tighten it with only one finger so I don't give it too much mustard.

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-27-2017, 07:44 AM

Replies: 25

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Posted By Jorgen

Please forgive me, I'm new to grease... when I...

Please forgive me, I'm new to grease... when I search "zerk grease" on amazon I get a variety of grease guns to choose from - none of them 'zerk'. Could folks suggest a gun and, is the grease come in...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-27-2017, 07:38 AM

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Posted By Jorgen

I haven't greased the ball. I've only used WD-40...

I haven't greased the ball. I've only used WD-40 which I realize isn't what you're suggesting and that hasn't worked. This would be my first foray into grease :)

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-27-2017, 07:22 AM

Replies: 25

Views: 5,210

Posted By Jorgen

Creaky hitch - is it a problem?

I tow my 2016 X213 TT with a Curt round bar weight distribution hitch. When I first get going it's very creaky so wanted to ask forum folks if this is normal. It's been this way since I got it and...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

06-27-2017, 07:16 AM

Replies: 4

Leaking water valve

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Posted By Jorgen

Leaking water valve

One of the three water valves near my water heater has sprung a leak. It's not the by-pass valve but one of the other two. When the water pump pressurizes the system a small but steady stream of...

Forum: Tech Talk

04-19-2017, 11:57 AM

Replies: 11

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Posted By Jorgen

Yeah, not my best moment and I was a bit...

Yeah, not my best moment and I was a bit distracted by my sprained ankle but I will never again travel without a battery in a container and tied down. Luckily they were in the bed of my truck which...

Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers

04-19-2017, 08:41 AM

Replies: 41

First Time RV purchase!

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Posted By Jorgen

Welcome MichiganRVMom! I bought a Jayco X213 a...

Welcome MichiganRVMom! I bought a Jayco X213 a year ago and had never spent one night in a TT - ever - and my wife, kids and I had so much fun last summer exploring our shared state of Michigan. I'd...

Forum: Tech Talk

04-19-2017, 08:03 AM

Replies: 11

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Posted By Jorgen

I did this last November - the same day I...

I did this last November - the same day I sprained an ankle so bad it needed surgery so the batteries sat with little to no acid in them the last nearly 6 months so success wasn't a sure thing IMO.

Forum: Tech Talk

04-19-2017, 07:50 AM

Replies: 11

Views: 1,494

Posted By Jorgen

The battery store I bought my batteries from went...

The battery store I bought my batteries from went out of business so I brought the batteries to a local golf cart shop who suggested I go to an auto parts store and buy sulfuric acid which I did for...

Forum: Tech Talk

11-02-2016, 09:41 AM

Replies: 11