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Forum: Jayco Mods Yesterday, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By RogerR
Mine looks like that but no longer works well...

Mine looks like that but no longer works well becuase I changed to a memory foam mattress that is heavier. Now I am looking at an electric lift to help to air lifts do the job. And because I don't...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-24-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 141
Posted By RogerR
If you don't have any test tools you can plug...

If you don't have any test tools you can plug something into that socket to see if it is getting power. Could be the built in thermostat isn't working or the heating element is broken.

Did it...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-24-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 134
Posted By RogerR
I try to keep weight off the tongue as it already...

I try to keep weight off the tongue as it already heavy enough. The harbor freight box is 46 poinds vs. aluminum boxes for maybe 18 pounds and no rust. Just a thought!
Plus I did not get a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-24-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By RogerR
You don't have to replace the underbelly. Just...

You don't have to replace the underbelly. Just find where it is attached to a cross member and on the sides and cut it there. Then when you are done go back and add more screws with big washers to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-23-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By RogerR
mkren and I and a host of other agree that...

mkren and I and a host of other agree that Lithium is so much better than lead batteries. I suspect you agree that lighter in weight by close to 50%, 100% of charge is usable without damage, no water...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-22-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By RogerR
Looking for a tongue box myself to store slinky,...

Looking for a tongue box myself to store slinky, etc. Saw an Ebay site ssnpower718 showing a lot of boxes for what looks good pricewise. Anyone buy from them and how are the boxes quality??
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-22-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By RogerR
I googled the part name and number and got...

I googled the part name and number and got several rv parts outlets and Amazon popped up. Amazon does say it has stuff and then tries to list something close but I bet one of them can put it on a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-21-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By RogerR
Not an electrician but your intermittent problem...

Not an electrician but your intermittent problem sounds like a wiring problem. I would inspect every connection I could find between the post and the hvac to see if there was a loose, corroded or...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-21-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 189
Posted By RogerR
Those LP fridges are touchy. Open up the back...

Those LP fridges are touchy. Open up the back and do a thorough inspection and cleaning. Watch for spider webs or dust in the burner area including the pilot light tube. Clean it with compressed...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-20-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 342
Posted By RogerR
Not an engineer but my questions would be are the...

Not an engineer but my questions would be are the roof to MPPT wires big enough?? Adding a second run vs. buying new panels a better idea than a second run?

Is the 40 amp MPPT big enough to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-20-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 374
Posted By RogerR
As long as the forecast doesn't call for under 32...

As long as the forecast doesn't call for under 32 degrees for several hours why not. It takes a while to freeze and low temps to do it.

But alternatively, a sudden change and all you would need...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-19-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By RogerR
I don't trust Jayco or any other mfg. for the...

I don't trust Jayco or any other mfg. for the simple reason that they do it as cheaply as possible. For that reason while I was filling all the holes mice could get I inspected my tank straps. On...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 04-18-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 393
Posted By RogerR
Simple test is to turn off fridge and any other...

Simple test is to turn off fridge and any other draws and test the voltage at the battery. Lead batteries should show over 13 volts when charging, lithium a bit more if your charger is lithium...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-17-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 382
Posted By RogerR
Instead of relying on calculations why not weight...

Instead of relying on calculations why not weight the rig including axle only, total weight of axle and tongue off vehicle to find where you really are.

You didn't post your tow vehicle or what...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-17-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,359
Posted By RogerR
Saw this request for advice on a specific model...

Saw this request for advice on a specific model and the next was similar.

I would suggest you both start a new thread with your question in the title. Much more likely to get a response from a...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-16-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By RogerR
As noted above we need a lot more info such as...

As noted above we need a lot more info such as make, model and year of your RV. What your power needs and camping type is. What your converter is to help you find if a lithium can be fully charged,...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By RogerR
Mine is a 2017 and there is a aluminum bar behind...

Mine is a 2017 and there is a aluminum bar behind the converter with all the grounds going to it and then a single wire running through the floor to a screw going into the frame. Many have reported...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-15-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,143
Posted By RogerR
I have 200 watts of solar and 100 amp lithium...

I have 200 watts of solar and 100 amp lithium from Renogy. My last real use was for several days in Great Sand Dunes. Snow and freezing at night but sunny warm daytime. Only 12 volt use was...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-14-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,552
Posted By RogerR
I am another ZeroG guy. Drinking water safe and...

I am another ZeroG guy. Drinking water safe and easy to just cram into whatever bucket or box you have . No kink, no cold problems, solid fittings.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By RogerR
I had intermittent problems that I traced to a...

I had intermittent problems that I traced to a bad ground. Most of your 12 volt items get positive from the battery via a wire and ground to frame. If the frame ground or the ground bar or the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-10-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By RogerR
Take a look at toggle clamps. They use a small...

Take a look at toggle clamps. They use a small hook like part screwed to wall or floor and a snap over loop that engages to hold in place. Pretty simple, only a couple screws. Look on Amazon ...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-10-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 231
Posted By RogerR
Can you locate the tank and see a way to post...

Can you locate the tank and see a way to post some pictures. On my current 195rb the tank is under the bed. Replacement would be to remove the screws holding the bed plywood and then removing and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-09-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By RogerR
Just a suggestion, add your make model and year...

Just a suggestion, add your make model and year to your signature.
ALWAYS include the brand, model number and possibly pictures of any item you need help with.

Without those you are fishing...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-09-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 270
Posted By RogerR
Could be as simple as a bad/corroded/loose...

Could be as simple as a bad/corroded/loose connection at the battery, fuze, or anywhere along the line. Did you check the voltage at the battery posts. Should be above 12 volts with a multimeter....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-08-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By RogerR
As above the first outlet in a chain is the GFCI....

As above the first outlet in a chain is the GFCI. Then the wire runs from the back of the GFCI to the next outlet. The fault could be a loose, broken or badly connected wire either at the outlet...
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