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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-24-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,043
Posted By Texas Sam
Be aware that fresh water siphons out of some...

Be aware that fresh water siphons out of some Jayco TT fresh water tanks. We had a 2007 and a 2010 that lost water during towing due to wind blowing across the overflow hoses on the fresh water...
Forum: Campfire Chat 02-13-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,881
Posted By Texas Sam
Bill, If you decide to head over to Big Bend...

Bill,

If you decide to head over to Big Bend National Park, consider staying at Davis Mountains State Park near Fort Davis, Texas. Great campground, near McDonald Observatory (tours of the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-19-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,042
Posted By Texas Sam
You might consider using one of the soap and...

You might consider using one of the soap and shampoo holders made to slip over household shower pipes (the pipe that comes out of the wall and to which the shower head is attached. The narrow...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-19-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,630
Posted By Texas Sam
Good work, Robert. I especially like the turns...

Good work, Robert. I especially like the turns on the handles--do you have a wood lathe or did you filch the handles off something else?

Now you should make some weiner/marshmallow roasters using...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-29-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,326
Posted By Texas Sam
Wink That is a COOL boom box, Texas A&M, but how could...

That is a COOL boom box, Texas A&M, but how could a Texas Aggie settle for Blue and White? If you build a bigger one make sure it is Maroon. Or, if you want a really, really cool color just make it...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-10-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,090
Posted By Texas Sam
Papajack, Sounds like you have probably...

Papajack,

Sounds like you have probably found the problem. If you can determine the manufacturer of the circuit board you should be able to find a replacement on the internet. Here is a link to...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-10-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By Texas Sam
Welcome to the Forum, Jack and Sue. Several...

Welcome to the Forum, Jack and Sue. Several regular posters are retired and some are snow birds, too. If you ever tire of the Florida connection there are other winter destinations all along the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-08-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,705
Posted By Texas Sam
Where you plan to tow the tt makes a difference,...

Where you plan to tow the tt makes a difference, too. For each 1,000 ft in elevation above sea level you travel the efficiency of a gasoline engine decreases by 3%. Thus if you plan to tow in...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-07-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,534
Posted By Texas Sam
Surging/bouncing are not normal. Sounds like you...

Surging/bouncing are not normal. Sounds like you may need to adjust the chains on your weight distribution hitch. With your trailer unhitched and level, measure the distance from the ground to the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-05-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,534
Posted By Texas Sam
Congratulations on the new trailer! Bug screens...

Congratulations on the new trailer! Bug screens are good--and you can move them from trailer to trailer if you ever change trailers. Run your heater during your first dry run because it produces a...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 11-05-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,015
Posted By Texas Sam
And only a short drive to Yellowstone National...

And only a short drive to Yellowstone National Park. We stayed at Jackson Lake Lodge a few years ago and watched moose from the terrace. Took a float trip down the Snake River that afforded us a...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 11-05-2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,158
Posted By Texas Sam
Ah, for the days of a compact, lightweight unit! ...

Ah, for the days of a compact, lightweight unit! Looks good and definitely costs less to pull than our last tt--a 2010 Jayco G2 29RLS. Congratulations on the new rig.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-05-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,069
Posted By Texas Sam
Have you looked under the bathroom sink? How...

Have you looked under the bathroom sink? How about in the bottom of a clothes wardrobe? If no one else has your model, contact either a Jayco dealership's service department or contact the Jayco...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-02-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,190
Posted By Texas Sam
Just a reminder to everyone that the second...

Just a reminder to everyone that the second installment of Oprah's camping adventures will be broadcast tomorrow.
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-02-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,561
Posted By Texas Sam
Welcome Aboard, stvrs1! Keep us posted on your...

Welcome Aboard, stvrs1! Keep us posted on your new Jayco; upload photos when you can. And ask as many questions as you want--someone will have an answer.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-01-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,190
Posted By Texas Sam
Another thought about national parks. Ken Burns...

Another thought about national parks. Ken Burns has made a fabulous documentary on our national parks for NPR. It is available for sale on-line at NPR.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-01-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,190
Posted By Texas Sam
Talking Oprah Winfrey pop-up camping at Yosimite NP

FYI, everyone. On Friday of this past week the Oprah Winfrey show featured Oprah and her best friend Gayle camping in a pop-up at Yosemite NP. It was a hoot. The final installment will be this...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-01-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 20,747
Posted By Texas Sam
Mustang, Sounds like you may be facing the...

Mustang,

Sounds like you may be facing the same problem Healthi and her husband faced--defective brakes from the manufacturer (Dexter). Their dealer spoke with Dexter and afterward replaced the...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-27-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,463
Posted By Texas Sam
Derek, The large bubble in your roof...

Derek,

The large bubble in your roof material is definitely a warranty problem you will want to have corrected as soon as possible. Make sure you ask the dealership to explain how the repair will...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-26-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,443
Posted By Texas Sam
Don't recall ever having that issue with the...

Don't recall ever having that issue with the three Jayco tts we have owned. Sounds like a dealer issue to me.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-26-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,608
Posted By Texas Sam
Goodbye Jayco, Hello Miata convertible

Well, we finally did it. Sold our 2010 Jayco G2 29RLS and tow vehicle. Replaced them with a Mazda Miata convertible with a power retractable hard top.

Due to some health issues (none life...
Forum: Campfire Chat 10-01-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,331
Posted By Texas Sam
SmokerBill, Thanks for the pictures and the...

SmokerBill,

Thanks for the pictures and the commentary. I have a suggestion about your door that seems a little off at the bottom. Try adjusting the stabilizer jacks at the front and back of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-30-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,198
Posted By Texas Sam
Ideas for other trailer names: HAPPY TRAILS,...

Ideas for other trailer names: HAPPY TRAILS, CLEAN LIVIN', ROCKIN' & ROLLIN', HOME SWEET HOME, HOME ON THE RANGE. . . .
Forum: Tech Talk 09-29-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,780
Posted By Texas Sam
Aw shucks, we wuz just kiddin'.:o

Aw shucks, we wuz just kiddin'.:o
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-29-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,639
Posted By Texas Sam
Ahhh, now with that additional information I have...

Ahhh, now with that additional information I have another suggestion. At least two forum members have posted about trailer brake problems with new Jayco trailers. Healthi posted that their trailer...
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