Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 25 of 52
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: RedWingsFan
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-11-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,411
Posted By RedWingsFan
Hi Eric009, congratulations on the 17Z. We...

Hi Eric009, congratulations on the 17Z. We bought a 17Z last year and are really enjoying it. One tip I have for you, and I know it's too late for the dealer to show you, but when it comes to...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-22-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,174
Posted By RedWingsFan
I agree. Not only does Jayco not tell you about...

I agree. Not only does Jayco not tell you about the pump and hose under the dinette the manual states that you should hook a hose to the city water connection and put the other end in the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-20-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 203,937
Posted By RedWingsFan
Jayco website will email manuals

You can request a manual from Jayco customer service at the Jayco website. They ask for the VIN and sned you a .pdf quickly via email. I asked for one before I took delivery on my hybrid Jayco and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-22-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,798
Posted By RedWingsFan
I also store my RV on a family farm. With the...

I also store my RV on a family farm. With the popup I never worried much about mice and never had a problem. Now that I made the investment in a new RV I am concerned. I'm hopeful that no problems...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-22-2010, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,406
Posted By RedWingsFan
Thanks for the help. It was frustrating but it's...

Thanks for the help. It was frustrating but it's done now. Armed with the proper information it really is quite simple. I am concerned about the HWT. I bypassed it, pulled the drain plug and...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-22-2010, 06:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,474
Posted By RedWingsFan
Thanks for all of the responses. I knew I would...

Thanks for all of the responses. I knew I would get the help from the group. I finally did find the problem. The owners manual was just about useless as far as this process goes. Using the phrase...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-20-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,406
Posted By RedWingsFan
OK. After digging further into the site here I...

OK. After digging further into the site here I found some clues and I think I have it figured out. THe manual says nothing about finding the pump (buried under an access panel under a dinette...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-20-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,474
Posted By RedWingsFan
I'm struggling with winterizing right now. I'm...

I'm struggling with winterizing right now. I'm trying to pump the anti-freeze into the lines but it's not going. Do you always just use air? Obviously you have not had any problems or you would...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-20-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,406
Posted By RedWingsFan
HELP with winterizing

Made out last trip of the year last weekend to East Tawas State Park on the east coast of MI. Getting ready to put the 17Z to bed for the winter. Everything is ready to go execept the RV...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-08-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,338
Posted By RedWingsFan
Hey Smoker Bill, like the music choice, nothing...

Hey Smoker Bill, like the music choice, nothing like a little Deadly Tedly to get you going. Whitetail bow season is in full swing up here in Michigan and the rock stations are starting to play Fred...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-06-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,090
Posted By RedWingsFan
Followed Seann's instructions and the battery is...

Followed Seann's instructions and the battery is back. Bought a "Battery Tender" brand battery charger/tender. It took three days to charge but it finally made it. Water in the battery was still...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-28-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,090
Posted By RedWingsFan
Thanks Seann. I'll have to buy a...

Thanks Seann. I'll have to buy a charger/maintainer to get this thing going. I remember them telling me in my walk through to disconnect the battery when putting the unit in storage. I thought...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-27-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,090
Posted By RedWingsFan
Battery Charging / Tending

I left my 17Z in storage since August, checked the other day and the battery is dead. Two questions: 1 Will the battery recharge when I plug in the shore power cord before our next trip in October...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-21-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,590
Posted By RedWingsFan
Great looking scenery, I hope that's the view...

Great looking scenery, I hope that's the view from your house. Camping rig looks great too. I was looking at a bunch of used Trail-Cruisers before buying the 17Z. Congrats on the new camper.
Forum: Tech Talk 09-17-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,337
Posted By RedWingsFan
Thanks for the replies. Boom box is not out of...

Thanks for the replies. Boom box is not out of the question, that's what my wife wants me to do. I have looked into the under belly option since I do not want to cut into the trailer. We've got a...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-16-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,337
Posted By RedWingsFan
Thanks rbrumfield. I'm looking into some...

Thanks rbrumfield. I'm looking into some options. I will probably wait until next year. This way I can overthink it all winter and be really disappointed with the results. :)
Forum: Tech Talk 09-15-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,337
Posted By RedWingsFan
Add Outdoor Speakers

Has anybody added outdoor speakers to their trailers? Our 17Z came with speakers in the ceiling but I'd like to add some to the exterior. Not being familiar with trailer construction I'm not sure...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-14-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,874
Posted By RedWingsFan
That is a nice looking camper. I did not know an...

That is a nice looking camper. I did not know an 18D it existed. I've seen the side bunk in some other brands but did not know Jayco made one. I agree with using the dinette, it is like an air...
Forum: Campfire Chat 09-13-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,918
Posted By RedWingsFan
Looks like you had fun on Mackinac Island. The...

Looks like you had fun on Mackinac Island. The island is much better than the city, although they have definately improved the city in the last 10 years by adding the large shopping court. We try...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-10-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,360
Posted By RedWingsFan
The coupler on our 17Z is finicky as well. ...

The coupler on our 17Z is finicky as well. Usually easing the tow vehicle a bit forward or back works. The coupler is different than most I have seen, it's not your standard up and down handle...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-09-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,921
Posted By RedWingsFan
I went with the Equal-i-zer hitch. It is weight...

I went with the Equal-i-zer hitch. It is weight distribution and 4 point sway control all in one. Bought it through RV wholesalers.com for about $450 delivered to my house. Easy to setup although...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-08-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,921
Posted By RedWingsFan
Hey rip-cord, when I was researching the 17Z I...

Hey rip-cord, when I was researching the 17Z I got an online quote from rvdirect.com . They offered several pickup and delivery options including two in NY, Buffalo and Albany. They had good...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-07-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,921
Posted By RedWingsFan
Hi rip-cord welcome to the forum. I purchased a...

Hi rip-cord welcome to the forum. I purchased a 2011 Export 17Z in late July. We love the camper, moving up to it from a popup. We still get the popup feel without all of the hassle. Plus, unlike...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-07-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,282
Posted By RedWingsFan
Congratualtions

Congratulations Sabina on the purchase! I second Healthi on the furnace burn off. I read that tip somewhere else on this site just after I picked my 17Z up. When I actually did it the fumes and...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-01-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,870
Posted By RedWingsFan
If you're in a real hurry you can go to the Jayco...

If you're in a real hurry you can go to the Jayco website and request a .pdf manual from customer service. It's an online form you fill out with your trailer VIN number. I did this about a week...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 52

 
Forum Jump
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.