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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-07-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,117
Posted By jim44646
From what I'm seeing your lucky for it to last...

From what I'm seeing your lucky for it to last untill it's paid off.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-07-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,087
Posted By jim44646
A tire sitting ages faster than a tire in use....

A tire sitting ages faster than a tire in use. Sounds strange but a tire that is used is constantly lubricated by fluids used in the rubber.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-19-2021, 03:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
Posted By jim44646
Invest in a pinless moisture meter. Then go...

Invest in a pinless moisture meter. Then go around inside of trailer with it. Checking where sidewalls meet the roof and under the windows and corners.
That will give you a true story of where...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-28-2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 831
Posted By jim44646
My main advise is get a $40.00 moisture meter....

My main advise is get a $40.00 moisture meter. Looking a a camper can't tell you if there is a water leak. A small leak can cause serious unseen rot. Take meter and scan around ALL seams where...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-22-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,340
Posted By jim44646
Put it this way. I didn't start towing a camper...

Put it this way. I didn't start towing a camper until after I got married and I've been married over 50 years.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,246
Posted By jim44646
Haven't seen it mentioned. Truck stops like Pilot...

Haven't seen it mentioned. Truck stops like Pilot have dump stations for a fee
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-18-2020, 04:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,342
Posted By jim44646
Number 1. The owner of the dog that bit yours...

Number 1. The owner of the dog that bit yours should be responsible for the vet bills.
Number 2. I've had couple harbor freight meters . While the meters are ok the wire leads are junk, ends break...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-16-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,257
Posted By jim44646
That's why they are called rv's. Repair...

That's why they are called rv's.
Repair vehicles
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,318
Posted By jim44646
I have to laugh at all this talk about bearings....

I have to laugh at all this talk about bearings. How often do you change or grease bearings in your car? Every year or only when you change break shoes? Junk yards are full of perfect bearings. A...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-22-2019, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,839
Posted By jim44646
Camping world big mistake. They can mess up an...

Camping world big mistake. They can mess up an easy repair.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 12-22-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,661
Posted By jim44646
One thing I use is a nonpenitrating moisture...

One thing I use is a nonpenitrating moisture meter. Checking along where the roof meets sidewalls, along floor where it meets sidewalls, and under windows. Good detection method where moisture might...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-16-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,056
Posted By jim44646
I haven't seen it mentioned but Pilot, Loves and...

I haven't seen it mentioned but Pilot, Loves and other truck stops do have dumping for a fee but usually waved of you by gas.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-14-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,680
Posted By jim44646
How about coming back to the boat ramp and find...

How about coming back to the boat ramp and find your trailer tires GONE
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-23-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By jim44646
I use a wireless duel thermometer. One sending...

I use a wireless duel thermometer. One sending unit in freezer and one sending unit in refrigerator. I set the monitor on counter. That way I can keep track of the refrigerator temperatures.
You...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-15-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By jim44646
YouSilicone will not hold that well on abs.

YouSilicone will not hold that well on abs.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-15-2018, 04:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By jim44646
I had a large hole at the black tank outlet I...

I had a large hole at the black tank outlet I used Plasti-Mend black large repair kit. That was 5 years ago and it is still holding well. ...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-21-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,093
Posted By jim44646
You can't tell if a connection is bad by just...

You can't tell if a connection is bad by just looking. Get in there and physically take connections apart and check for corrosion and looseness.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-20-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By jim44646
A couple 12v computer fans under roof vent work...

A couple 12v computer fans under roof vent work great. Cheaper
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-17-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,953
Posted By jim44646
They make silicone Plummers grease for o rings....

They make silicone Plummers grease for o rings. Can be found at any big box stores.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-17-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,989
Posted By jim44646
One thing I would suggest. Measure your tongue...

One thing I would suggest. Measure your tongue weight. A trailer can weigh within limits and be out of balance. loaded to heavy in front adds tongue weight and add weight to the rear of your truck,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-15-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,097
Posted By jim44646
I made one from cold roll steel I bought at Home...

I made one from cold roll steel I bought at Home Depot. Stuck it in vice got it red with propane torch and bent into J. When it cooled I cut it to the length I wanted. Worked good.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By jim44646
Canned dust remover works great, Not as force...

Canned dust remover works great, Not as force full as air compresser to harm jet.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-06-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,610
Posted By jim44646
Well that's todays business philosophy. Do more...

Well that's todays business philosophy. Do more with less people. Quantity over quality
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,013
Posted By jim44646
i had an older 3 way and had to light it manualy....

i had an older 3 way and had to light it manualy. Also It had sat unused for a few years a the rust particals from the flew had fallen into the burner and clog it. I took the burner out and cleaned...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-12-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,477
Posted By jim44646
I use two twist in dog tie outs and two ratchet...

I use two twist in dog tie outs and two ratchet straps to hold my awning. Also use deflappers
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