Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
12-29-2018, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,930
I concur
I also got my canvas from Bearcreek, and installed it myself. I thought it was time consuming but fairly easy. I replaced all the fasteners with stainless.
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Forum: Tech Talk
06-12-2018, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 55,250
sealing shower
I have an older MH, and I was similarly concerned. I examined the outer wall, which was laminated as part of the shower wall, so no air movement is possible. The foam insulation should mitigate...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
06-06-2018, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 12,246
travelling fridge
I recently read an article that asserted that a propane fridge while driving is a fire hazard. Anyone heard anything about that?
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Forum: Boondocking
08-24-2017, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,903
Champion inverter
I am quite pleased with mine. I do not use it often enough to justify spending the extra for a Honda. I charged my battery at an idle, so noise was not an issue. We were camping with friends, and...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
08-08-2017, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Converter
Think of the 30 amp breaker like a main breaker in an electrical panel. All of the subordinate circuits use the hot bus that is powered by back feeding the power through the 30 amp, and travel...
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Forum: Jayco Mods
06-10-2017, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,928
DIY conversion
I got the plug and socket as a kit, with no adapter plates. I made an adapter plate out of stainless, and covered it with Everlast. It looks good and is absolutely water tight.
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-05-2017, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,923
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Forum: Boondocking
05-31-2017, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,857
auxiliary water tank
I bought a 30 gallon water tank, on demand pump, and battery and mounted it all in a movable box that fits in the back of my truck. I can set up my pup, and drive to get water, or bring water with...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
05-31-2017, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,725
electric toilet
I had to replace my pump motor when I first bought my used pup. It was fairly easy, and the pump was available on Amazon and Ebay for a reasonable price. Every spring, when starting out the camping...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
05-31-2017, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,639
I use my 2004 Dodge Dakota to tow my pup. The...
I use my 2004 Dodge Dakota to tow my pup. The engine never overheats, but the temp gauge goes from low acceptable to high acceptable when towing up hill. I checked, and the fan clutch is operating...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
05-20-2017, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
RV converter charger
I replaced my WFCO 35 with a Progressive Dynamics 60 as I wanted more charge capability for a larger battery. It was an easy process and increased both my 12v and 110v capacity. Circuits transferred...
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Forum: Campfire Chat
03-27-2017, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 263
Views: 219,528
Scouting
I have matured to a pup. As a scout, I camped in every kind of weather. One time, it rained so hard that my air mattress, with me on top, floated out of the tent. I awoke soaking wet. Another...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
03-25-2017, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
evasive odor
Thanks Bankr63. On my trailer, the battery is mounted outside, so there is little chance of battery off gassing. Also, I have an AGM battery, which minimizes the off gassing.
Killerisme: thanks...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-21-2017, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 19,421
Self inflicted injury
I had a slit in my roof about 12" in length. I filled it with M-1 sealant and covered it with Eternabond. I learned this all from this forum. The repair is perfect and never leaked. It is a DIY...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
03-21-2017, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
Aav
Good question. I have no AAV anywhere in the system. The sink goes straight to a 1 1/2" ABS line to a gate valve. The shower goes through a traditional trap into a grey water tank. I have...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
03-17-2017, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
odor problem
Well, it is definitely not mercaptan. I also do not believe it to be mice. I have experience with both of these. It smells like sewer.
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Forum: Jayco Mods
03-14-2017, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,585
secure storage
I became concerned about the power cord giving access to insects and mice, so I replaced the cord with a locking plug at the trailer (as others have described in this forum). I was trying to figure...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
03-14-2017, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
odor issue
I have been chasing a transient odor in my 2008 14HW Baja. I really thought it was a grey or black water issue. However, I have finally located a more precise location of the source. It appears to...
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Forum: Boondocking
03-13-2017, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,558
Propane usage
I owned my older Starcraft for three years and never had to change the propane tank. I used the heater occasionally, the refrigerator often, and the cooktop regularly. I was amazed at how little...
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Forum: Boondocking
03-13-2017, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
on board converter/charger
My onboard WFCO is rated at 35 amps. Would there be any value in replacing my converter with something rated at higher amperage? Would this improve the converter's ability to charge the batteries?
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Forum: Tech Talk
02-12-2017, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,980
waterproof heat shrink
You probably already know that you can get heat shrink that is waterproof. You can actually get by cheaper, and easier, with a hot melt glue gun. Put some hot melt glue outboard of the connector. ...
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Forum: Jayco Mods
02-08-2017, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,767
water line
I cut the line that goes from the tank to the pump, and installed a tee. Then I ran a line to the outer edge of the trailer, and installed a ball valve. I mounted this on a bracket, which make this...
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Forum: Jayco Mods
02-08-2017, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,160
low point drain
my low point drain is on the tank, and way underneath the trailer near a cross member. I found the line from the tank to the pump and put in a tee. I then ran a line over close to the outer frame and...
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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers
01-26-2017, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 28,918
replacement canvas
I had great luck with Bear Creek. Since my pup was older, I had to remove the existing canvas and send it to them. They returned a great replacement.
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Forum: Tech Talk
01-23-2017, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 17,718
low voltage disconnect
I was considering the low voltage disconnect just to protect my battery. I looked at one rated for 30 amps. So, if I had my heater on at night, and the battery hit my selected safe voltage, the...
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