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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-08-2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By jpeake
Bunk vs Queen mattresses

I hate the mattress that's on our queen bed. It appears to be a spring mattress and is too soft/saggy. The bunks in the rear are actually a lot more comfortable. What type of mattresses come on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-08-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,927
Posted By jpeake
Got it

Tried the coat hanger, but no way to pull the cord through. Too heavy of a cord to bend and fit.

Ended up removing the plastic cup and that gave me a lot more room. I was able to reach it after...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-07-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,927
Posted By jpeake
Angry Lost my power cord. Help

I accidentally pushed the 30 amp cord all the way into the hole , plug and all. I cannot see the plug. I had my 6 year old reach his hand in but he cant feel the plug end. Any idea how to get at it...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-14-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
that's cool! what batteries are they?

that's cool! what batteries are they?
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-13-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
I've had that thread bookmarked already....

I've had that thread bookmarked already. Excellent write up and will be my reference when I take the plunge. Were you the guy that did the bogart monitoring system also? That is a pretty slick...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-13-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Dry camped this weekend with my crappy Interstate...

Dry camped this weekend with my crappy Interstate HD24-DP (37Ah) and all LED lights in the trailer. It was cold at night, in the 40's so we ran the furnace at 65 degrees both nights. Battery made...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-13-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
The 42 LED bulbs are about $5/each and the 25 LED...

The 42 LED bulbs are about $5/each and the 25 LED bulbs are $3 from ebay seller "dl-autotech". He has a good stock, ships super fast and shipping is free

I would go with the 42 LED version for...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-09-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Jbwjbw- did you get your 42's?

Jbwjbw- did you get your 42's?
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-09-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Final order came in, my trailer is now all LED....

Final order came in, my trailer is now all LED. Did a current test with 20 bulbs on, I draw 2.02 amps total. Awesome. With a single 921 I draw 1.54.

Dry camping this weekend, and will report...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-06-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Yeah, unless my multi meter is screwed up. I...

Yeah, unless my multi meter is screwed up. I measured 0.16 amps with everything off. With a double fixture of the 25s i got 0.40 amps. With a double fixture of the 42s I got a reading of 0.31 amps....
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-06-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
This is even more strange. I did power readings...

This is even more strange. I did power readings on the 25 vs 42 led bulbs. The 42 LEDs draw .075 amps at 12.65 volts and the 25 led bulbs are showing .12 amps at 12.65v.

So the 42's are putting...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-06-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
I ordered a dozen more of the 25 led ones today....

I ordered a dozen more of the 25 led ones today. Gonna switch the rest of the trailer out. $36 for the dozen. Total for all 20 that I have ordered is under $70. With all LEDs in the main living area...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-05-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Interesting. They don't seem much brighter at...

Interesting. They don't seem much brighter at all. Maybe 10% if anything. But they are whiter except one of the 4 is a little bluer.
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-05-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Just got home from camping and a 4 pack of the 42...

Just got home from camping and a 4 pack of the 42 led version was in my mailbox. Installed them and they look brighter but it's hard to tell in full daylight. Anxiously waiting for the sun to set....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,351
Posted By jpeake
My roof (Alpha Systems) says you can treat it and...

My roof (Alpha Systems) says you can treat it and specifically names 303 and Protect-All as recommended treatments.

It does say you can clean it with Ajax.... That will save a lot of money versus...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-31-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Will do. I just ordered a 4 pack of them ($21). ...

Will do. I just ordered a 4 pack of them ($21). Gotta love that pricing
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-30-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
They are probably 75% as bright is the 921 bulbs...

They are probably 75% as bright is the 921 bulbs I pulled out. I just went out and looked at them again now thats it dark here and they are more blue than I would like. But not terrible. they could...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-30-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
Just got the bulbs I ordered. They are fairly...

Just got the bulbs I ordered. They are fairly blue. But current is awesome. My meter shows 0.19 amps with everything off. With one fixture (2 bulbs) running I was up to 2.88 amps. Popped in the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-26-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,517
Posted By jpeake
Both are good. I was about to order the dual...

Both are good. I was about to order the dual cam, but found a 1200# equallizer locally for $300 so I went that way. 50MPH gusts on the way home with our 28BHS last Sunday and it worked like a champ.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-25-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,092
Posted By jpeake
current draw when idle

I am looking to optimize my 12V battery usage, and found that my trailer is drawing 0.2 amps at rest. Doesn't sound like much, but 4.8Ah/day adds up.

I see the Jensen stereo (clock and backlight)...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-24-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 35,055
Posted By jpeake
I just ordered a 4 pack of these "4X SUPER WHITE...

I just ordered a 4 pack of these "4X SUPER WHITE T10 WEDGE LED LIGHT BULBS 1206 SMD 25LED" (ebay 330566778509) for $13/free shipping

Will see how they perform when they arrive.

The seller...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-24-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Posted By jpeake
Hmmmm - called local Sam's and they have...

Hmmmm - called local Sam's and they have Energizer 6V golf cart batteries for $78.88

That might be the way to go.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-23-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Posted By jpeake
would it be better to install an A/B switch and...

would it be better to install an A/B switch and switch between the two batteries manually?

I am looking for the best way to push 4 days of juice with cost as a constraint.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-23-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Posted By jpeake
upgrade 12v battery

took our maiden voyage last weekend, had a great time. We were at a state park with no electric and the weakness of the dealer supplied battery (Interstate HD24-DP) was sad. Got about a day and a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-19-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,170
Posted By jpeake
you can fill the fresh water tank using the water...

you can fill the fresh water tank using the water pump, if I read the manual correctly.

1) Connect a hose to the city water connection.
2) other end of hose goes in your fresh water container
3)...
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