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Forum: Classifieds Archives 09-09-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,783
Posted By J.Lockhart
I hope to have them installed soon John. I'm just...

I hope to have them installed soon John. I'm just trying to finalize what I want to use as the support pole.


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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-30-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,094
Posted By J.Lockhart
Shaking while parked

I've used BAL strong arms ... and the JT strong arms ... in my opinion neither is as well made or as good as STEADYFAST.

https://www.steadyfast.com

I have STEADYFAST on my 365BHS and it is as...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,565
Posted By J.Lockhart
Friendly reminder / regular inspection

Check your A/C bolts...

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Forum: Campfire Chat 08-23-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,422
Posted By J.Lockhart
Just be careful in that the RV interest deduction...

Just be careful in that the RV interest deduction is viable using the "second home" deduction. However, if you are already using the second home deduction on a vacation/weekend property... you cannot...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-20-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,389
Posted By J.Lockhart
You're lucky. I wasn't when the tread let go on...

You're lucky. I wasn't when the tread let go on my OEM Marathons. $5k in damage when it was all done. Thank God for insurance....

G614s on now... with TST monitoring system.
...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-16-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,639
Posted By J.Lockhart
They are three primary enemies to every RV......

They are three primary enemies to every RV... sun, rain/snow, and road vibration/bounce.

Anything you can do to minimize any or all of them - to any degree - prolongs the life of your unit.

...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-13-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By J.Lockhart
A better - albeit more depressing - picture... ...

A better - albeit more depressing - picture...

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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,171
Posted By J.Lockhart
LT265/75R20 Load Range E Sent from my...

LT265/75R20 Load Range E


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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,171
Posted By J.Lockhart
LOL... great minds think alike. I've never...

LOL... great minds think alike.

I've never weighed my setup.
Tires are still the OEMs .... 48k miles.


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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,171
Posted By J.Lockhart
The 614s are the only tire where Goodyear will...

The 614s are the only tire where Goodyear will pay for some of the damage in the event of a blowout.

Just save the carcass.

A friend on another forum got $2k from Goodyear after he had a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,171
Posted By J.Lockhart
fifthwheel tires

No clearance issue at all...
TV is a 2012 F250 diesel... running 50lb of air pressure in Firestone Ride Rite air bags.

Pullrite Superglide hitch

Pulls like a dream!


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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-09-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,101
Posted By J.Lockhart
I added a return air vent above the bunkhouse...

I added a return air vent above the bunkhouse door. I simply cut between the wall studs and screwed on the cover.

Made a HUGE difference in allowing the hot air to vent out of the room....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,171
Posted By J.Lockhart
I am. I have a 2011 365BHS. I had one of...

I am.

I have a 2011 365BHS.
I had one of the OEM Marathons throw a tread that caused about 6k in damage. Thank god for insurance....

Replaced the Tredit T03 wheels with Tredit T02 wheels and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-29-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,695
Posted By J.Lockhart
On my old TT I ran a piece if 6" PVC along the...

On my old TT I ran a piece if 6" PVC along the frame. On my current Eagle 5'er I ran 6" PVC just behind the rear leveling jacks. Works great!!
...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-27-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,249
Posted By J.Lockhart
After Market Step Brace

I've never seen anyone use that to "pull their weight up the stairs" ... all I have ever seen anyone use it for is a handrail to assist in balance.

But... whatever works for you....
Drill through...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-27-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,998
Posted By J.Lockhart
Found it... One of the best mods I've ever done. ...

Found it... One of the best mods I've ever done.

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Forum: Jayco Mods 07-27-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,998
Posted By J.Lockhart
I put shelves in half the basement area of our...

I put shelves in half the basement area of our 365BHS. I'll get a picture tomorrow...


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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-27-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,249
Posted By J.Lockhart
My brother did this. He used lag screws and a...

My brother did this. He used lag screws and a full coating of 3M fast cure marine adhesive. You'll delaminate and tear the fiberglass before you break the adhesive.

Since you're not pulling on it...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 07-27-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,573
Posted By J.Lockhart
Our current Eagle 5'er.... ...

Our current Eagle 5'er....

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Forum: Classifieds Archives 07-25-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,783
Posted By J.Lockhart
PM enroute John... Sent from my iPad...

PM enroute John...


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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-23-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By J.Lockhart
Before the install... make sure the PEX has a...

Before the install... make sure the PEX has a good 90 degree cut ... and no burrs.

Other than that --- piece of cake.


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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-23-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By J.Lockhart
You could use a Shark Fitting. Simple push on...

You could use a Shark Fitting. Simple push on install.

Ball valve...
SharkBite 22222-0000LF Ball Valve SB 1/2"LL
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-20-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,048
Posted By J.Lockhart
Topper Awnings Pool water when it rains

Carefree used to make an auto tenting arm that would automatically deploy when you ran out the slide. It would give the slide cover a slight apex and prevent water from ever pooling.

I had them on...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-17-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,689
Posted By J.Lockhart
I would call the Mfg and ask. The system is too...

I would call the Mfg and ask. The system is too good to make an assumption about it not fitting.

Good luck.


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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-16-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,689
Posted By J.Lockhart
Install a STEADYFAST system. Far better than any...

Install a STEADYFAST system. Far better than any tripod. My 40' Eagle doesn't move at all once I tighten up the STEADYFAST bars after parking.


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