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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-17-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,435
Posted By mcole9
Hi Ron, I have done exactly what you are...

Hi Ron,
I have done exactly what you are thinking about. I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 with a 1000watt inverter under the bed. What I did was run an extra line from the inverter to the fridge. It...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-18-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,886
Posted By mcole9
I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1. Just did a 1,600...

I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1. Just did a 1,600 mile trip pulling a toad for the first time. Our toad is a Ford Fiesta with manual and the ecoboost engine. My hook-up consists of a Roadmaster...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-18-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,967
Posted By mcole9
Hi all! Just cleaned my strainer. I have a 2017...

Hi all! Just cleaned my strainer. I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 and the pump is under the fridge. Your comments about Jayco are justified. I couldn't get the strainer off because of the position of...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By mcole9
Don they are AGM's and the rating is 90Ah (20hr)....

Don they are AGM's and the rating is 90Ah (20hr). I added a 2nd battery to double this. They are both new this summer from Cabela's. I think the batteries are good, but the power distribution...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By mcole9
Don, just the standard Norcold fridge that comes...

Don, just the standard Norcold fridge that comes with the RV. If the 1000 watt inverter was used to the max it would pull 113 amps as per the Magnum manual. There is no way the stock 12 volt system...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By mcole9
Don, Yes it is the 12 volt side of things. The...

Don, Yes it is the 12 volt side of things. The 50 amp breaker is the auto-reset type. Momentary trips and resets can happen without you noticing them. I run the fridge off of the inverter...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By mcole9
I think in my model they upgraded the inverter,...

I think in my model they upgraded the inverter, but didn't bother to upgrade any other part of the electrical system.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-13-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,719
Posted By mcole9
House Battery Main Breaker

Hi, I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1. Just started to look at the battery cables and feeds. It looks like the house battery has a 50 amp auto reset circuit breaker. This breaker through the battery...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-29-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 992
Posted By mcole9
I've had a 17 - 26X1 for the past 2 years. No...

I've had a 17 - 26X1 for the past 2 years. No major problems that are any different than any of the other Jayco products. We put new Koni FRS shocks all around and a trak bar to help with the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-24-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,145
Posted By mcole9
Just tape and screws.

Just tape and screws.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-23-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,831
Posted By mcole9
rs3678, You talk about a set of 4 tower jacks. ...

rs3678, You talk about a set of 4 tower jacks. What are they and how do you mount and use them?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-11-2018, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,166
Posted By mcole9
I had a similar problem. Apparently the controls...

I had a similar problem. Apparently the controls for the step motor work on current draw. in other works when the motor stops the power is cut off. sometimes the motor gets jammed and is shut off...
Forum: Classifieds Archives 06-29-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,732
Posted By mcole9
2017 Jayco Redhawk 26X1

This better than new beautiful 2017, Redhawk 26X1 class Cmotor home has 2 slide-outs, manoeuvrability, and is surprisinglyspacious.Â*Â* It is in immaculate conditionand it really can be your home on...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-13-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,640
Posted By mcole9
Both batteries are connected at the same time via...

Both batteries are connected at the same time via the circuit breaker. The breaker is just a safety device. With both batteries connected and both being exactly the same, the charger built into the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-13-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,640
Posted By mcole9
I've got a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 and faced the same...

I've got a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 and faced the same battery issue. I solved it by replacing the stock battery with 2 AGM batteries from Cabelas. I put one the the stock location and fitted the second...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-15-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,461
Posted By mcole9
I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 and no regrets! The...

I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 and no regrets! The filter is in the bathroom cabinet.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-15-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,293
Posted By mcole9
Jopopsy, I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 on the Chev...

Jopopsy, I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1 on the Chev chassis. No problems and the handling is great after a few modifications. You don't have to change brands for a Chev!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-17-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By mcole9
We were at JT last month. Cottonwood is the only...

We were at JT last month. Cottonwood is the only place to go. The others are too crowded and the sites are too small. That's if you can find an empty one.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-29-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,700
Posted By mcole9
We shut our propane off when we are travelling. ...

We shut our propane off when we are travelling. Our 2017 Redhawk came with a 1000 watt inverter from the factory. I just ran a circuit to the fridge from the inverter. When we are on the road the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-22-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,151
Posted By mcole9
Lightbulb 2017 Redhawk Rear Lights

One of my rear stop/turn light bulbs just went out:( After pulling the cover off I found the inside to be wet and a layer of dirt accumulated in the bottom:mad: The light covers were not sealed and...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-19-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,659
Posted By mcole9
Your picture. I didn't put in a shut-off valve....

Your picture. I didn't put in a shut-off valve. I thought it was not a good idea because if you accidentally left it closed when filling up the tank you could blow-up your tank.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-19-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,659
Posted By mcole9
Hi gprapim! I just ran the 3 overflow hoses...

Hi gprapim!
I just ran the 3 overflow hoses into a manifold like the picture above. The overflow hoses are 1/2 inch. My manifold is 1/2 inch threaded CPVC the white stuff. I put a 5/8 hose...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-18-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,659
Posted By mcole9
I had a similar problem with my 2017 Redhawk...

I had a similar problem with my 2017 Redhawk 26X1. Did the manifold thing with the overflow tubes and then ran a vent hose to a marine vent fitting beside the water fill. This gets it to a higher...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-18-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,269
Posted By mcole9
I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1. We replaced the...

I have a 2017 Redhawk 26X1. We replaced the stock shock with Koni FSD's and the difference is amazing. The mechanic said the stock shocks were no better than van shocks. Go with the Koni
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-08-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By mcole9
Yes, they did improve the handling. No bouncing...

Yes, they did improve the handling. No bouncing or porpoising over the large bumps and and smooth over the small bumps. Really good and we noticed the difference right away.

Did you notice the...
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