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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-10-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,793
Posted By David472
You are interested in gas TV performance with...

You are interested in gas TV performance with your planned 5er. Here is ours which is similar for weight.

Our 2013 Eagle 31.5RLDS is 10,300 lbs loaded with our stuff and about 20 gallons of FW....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-10-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,793
Posted By David472
I think it was the 2016 model year and newer...

I think it was the 2016 model year and newer where the truck makers raised the height by 3 to 4 inches. Although I'm considering a new diesel truck, this height issue has me putting on the brakes for...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,148
Posted By David472
Wind pressure from a passing semi truck on a...

Wind pressure from a passing semi truck on a windy day, has also been known to shatter a tempered glass window.
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 07-10-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,731
Posted By David472
Quite true. Before we tow our trailer toward the...

Quite true. Before we tow our trailer toward the USA, we check the info on this page;

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/agricultural-items

We check this each time, because...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 07-10-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,731
Posted By David472
This link will give you all the info you might...

This link will give you all the info you might need.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) - Home (https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html)
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,103
Posted By David472
Last year, I had an RV shop install the Lippert...

Last year, I had an RV shop install the Lippert "kit" in my 2013 Eagle 5er. Afterward, they told me the Lippert bushings would not fit into the Moride equalizer, so they left that as is. They also...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-29-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,394
Posted By David472
Do you have the Revolution pin box? If so, is the...

Do you have the Revolution pin box? If so, is the wedge too far forward, which would not allow the above procedure to work?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-29-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,394
Posted By David472
I have the same hitch as you - Reese Titan. Here...

I have the same hitch as you - Reese Titan. Here is what you need to do. Chock the trailer wheels, lower the landing gear and take the weight off the kingpin (just). Put your truck in reverse and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-23-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,190
Posted By David472
A comment re: hub centric vs lug centric -- As...

A comment re: hub centric vs lug centric --
As I recall, when watching the Tech in the situation above, the rim was spinning true, but the tread of the ST tire was not. This condition is otherwise...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-23-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,190
Posted By David472
As far as I know, Airstream is the only TT OEM...

As far as I know, Airstream is the only TT OEM which balances the wheels at the factory.
Just sayin'
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-22-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,190
Posted By David472
With our first Jayco TT five years ago, I removed...

With our first Jayco TT five years ago, I removed the wheels and had them balanced by a local shop. The tech shook his head and said, you don't really want to balance those do you? I said why not?...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-13-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By David472
I remember that tune very well. Thanks for...

I remember that tune very well.
Thanks for sharing that and the relationship info. :)
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-10-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By David472
Take Off eh :) ...

Take Off eh :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BFPt001PYU
Seems this video here will only play on a desktop computer.....oh well
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-09-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By David472
Great White North

Bob and Doug McKenzie on SCTV
Like, 1980 eh?
I miss these guys, like Take Off eh?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsgVspgy184
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-09-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,837
Posted By David472
Very good news. Even if there is a little bend in...

Very good news. Even if there is a little bend in the frame-hitch, they can easily straighten that, no sweat.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-09-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,410
Posted By David472
Heading to Neys Provincial Park on the north...

Heading to Neys Provincial Park on the north shore of Lake Superior, late July.
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-08-2015, 07:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,837
Posted By David472
Another rental option -- U-Haul. Last year, our...

Another rental option -- U-Haul.
Last year, our daughter rented a U-Haul cube van to move some stuff. I could not help but notice a 2 inch hitch receiver, clearly marked as 10,000 lb capable. In...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-08-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,837
Posted By David472
This rental place just might let you tow...... ...

This rental place just might let you tow......
Calgary Car rental Canada Vancouver car rental Toronto cheap (https://www.rentawreck.ca/rent.asp)
although it seems they don't have a location in...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 04-07-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,651
Posted By David472
Two more places to consider -- MacGregor Point...

Two more places to consider -- MacGregor Point Provincial Park and Inverhuron Provincial Park.
Inverhuron has the better beach, MacGregor has trails, more space between sites, and a so-so beach,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-07-2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,805
Posted By David472
I don't worry much about lightning. In fact, I...

I don't worry much about lightning. In fact, I enjoy the light show. IMO, your chances of being struck are very small. The more likely risk would be an electrical surge coming thru the electrical...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-07-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,837
Posted By David472
Sorry to hear this news. Something you might look...

Sorry to hear this news. Something you might look into. Four years ago, we hit a deer while towing (another story) but during the repair period, the rental company chosen by insurance, provided me...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By David472
The CG website link says whales may wake you in...

The CG website link says whales may wake you in the night. So, now I'm wondering, is the noise a fog horn or the whales? :)
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By David472
Often, fog horns are directed out over the water,...

Often, fog horns are directed out over the water, which may help. We carry with us, one of these electronic sound machines to help with sleeping where there might be traffic noise or what have you....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-06-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,805
Posted By David472
A thunderstorm in general doesn't bother me, but...

A thunderstorm in general doesn't bother me, but falling trees do, as do tornado winds. If the weather looks iffy, we check with CG staff about if there is a storm shelter either in the CG or in a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,112
Posted By David472
Have a look the buildings around Florida. Most...

Have a look the buildings around Florida. Most have lightning rods. Cell towers and radio towers have static dissipators on them to drain off static charge. Hmmmmm
The reason trees are bad, they are...
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