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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-10-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By Diesel Donnie
we are full timers- we have been on the road...

we are full timers- we have been on the road since 1999- we have always had GS coverage- we have had our share of misfortune but have always been satisfied with our choice of insurers- GS has an...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-24-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,178
Posted By Diesel Donnie
i carry a small 3 blade jackknife that i...

i carry a small 3 blade jackknife that i inherited from my grandfather- it is an american made knife probably more than 70 years old- my son is in line to inherit- dd
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-19-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,688
Posted By Diesel Donnie
I carry 2 flashlites- I place them on the ground...

I carry 2 flashlites- I place them on the ground on each side of the campsite where I want the rear of the trailer to be and just back in keeping at least one of the lites in my sight- A little...
Forum: Tech Talk 08-02-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By Diesel Donnie
drawer problem

we have an 07 eagle 341lrqs- I can't get any of the kitchen drawers out- something has fallen behind the drawer and I can't get the drawer out so I can retrieve one of my other halfs kitchen tools-...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-18-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By Diesel Donnie
There is only 1 switch but it controls the vanity...

There is only 1 switch but it controls the vanity lights and the overhead light outside the throne room- I use that overhead light when I shower late at night- Of course, my wife uses the vanity...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-17-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 40,822
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Some of the many competing companies acquired by...

Some of the many competing companies acquired by Thor have had some quality problems of their own [ Montana for example] JMHO- DD
Forum: Tech Talk 07-17-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Upstairs light switches

The switch on the wall by the bathroom sink seems to be malfunctioning- It will work with the overhead fixture outside the throne room but will not turn the vanity lights on now- I think there is...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-08-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Fresh water volume

We have an 07 Eagle 341RLQS- The water pressure varies from faucet to faucet regardless if we are on the pump or an outside outlet- I wonder if there is something I can do to increase the flow? All...
Forum: Campfire Chat 05-22-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10,400
Views: 1,175,444
Posted By Diesel Donnie
I mounted a Winegard tv antennae on the ladder-...

I mounted a Winegard tv antennae on the ladder- Now our dish is up in the air for easier reception and increased safety from theft- DD
Forum: Tech Talk 05-22-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Mounted satelite tv antennae ladder mount

We just mounted our Winegard satellite antennae mount on the ladder- The literature says it is permissible to leave the dish mounted while in transit but I am leery of this arrangement for obvious...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-13-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Coolant leak

Our 05 Duramax has been losing coolant on a daily basis while towing on our way north for the summer- There is a definite smell under the hood when we stop for fuel, etc.- However, there is no sign...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-07-2016, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 464,994
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Maintenence

My 05 Duramax posted a "low coolant" message on the screen- It developed a coolant leak while towing- We got to our campground ok and took "Ally" to the local GM dealer to have repairs made- The...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-10-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10,400
Views: 1,175,444
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Preventive Maintenance

I had a tech replace all 4 backing plate assemblies, all 8 wheel bearings and all 4 hubs- It turned out that the maintenance was very much needed- The brake linings were toast, the magnets were still...
Forum: Tech Talk 02-23-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,093
Posted By Diesel Donnie
I have a friend in the hvac business- I bit the...

I have a friend in the hvac business- I bit the bullet and bought an expensive 50 amp cord that is much smaller in diameter and very flexible , even in very cold weather- I also bought the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-30-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By Diesel Donnie
To me, it would have to be inside the park- I...

To me, it would have to be inside the park- I wouldn't want to miss the up close meetings with the wildlife- We have parked in Cody, Wy. and in the park at Fishing Bridge and some other campground on...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-15-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By Diesel Donnie
rayzar automatic hd antenna

We are interested in any info regarding the new rayzar antenna- The ota antenna in our Eagle is difficult to reach and operate because it is located over the bed- We would be interested in the...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-11-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Installing new tv

Our existing tv broke loose and was hanging by some of the wiring when we stopped for the nite- I am in need of some info from those who have mounted one of the new thin tvs in the cavity left empty...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-17-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,335
Posted By Diesel Donnie
I upgraded the LT215/85R16s on the GMC cc dually...

I upgraded the LT215/85R16s on the GMC cc dually to LT235/85R16s - Now I have the same size on truck and fiver- I have been using TransForce HT design for 10 plus years without a failure- JMHO- DD
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-10-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 464,994
Posted By Diesel Donnie
At last, I got rid of the tube steps and had the...

At last, I got rid of the tube steps and had the original design Dee Zee running boards installed- They are beautiful and very comfortable and safe to step on- As always, I hated to spend the money...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-03-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,023
Posted By Diesel Donnie
I spent 35 plus years in the tire business [ I am...

I spent 35 plus years in the tire business [ I am a Firestone retiree ]- Initially, when radial tires were in their infancy, the above was true- That is no longer the recommended procedure- I rotate...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-31-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,680
Posted By Diesel Donnie
If you are referring to the Montana line of rvs,...

If you are referring to the Montana line of rvs, I recommend you visit the MOC [Montana Owners Club] site before you make that move- I am a former Montana owner and feel my current Eagle is superior...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-21-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,037
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Sounds like a warranty issue to me- I would GUESS...

Sounds like a warranty issue to me- I would GUESS that the slide needs to be adjusted or has a broken gear- I would not take this problem lightly as outside repairs will be costly IMHO- DD
Forum: Tech Talk 07-01-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 849
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Rear wall on my Eagle

The rear wall has loosened in the lower right corner- I can see the end of the right side wall- Is this possibly a dyi repair? Has anyone on this forum done this repair? It appears that the retaining...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-19-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By Diesel Donnie
Black tank flusher

Our flusher is plugged- I tried blowing it open with my air compressor set at 50#- I was not successful- Do I dare increase the air pressure? I do have the old standby through the stool flusher but...
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-05-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By Diesel Donnie
We use "scootgard" and I staple it in place-...

We use "scootgard" and I staple it in place- JMHO- DD
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