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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-19-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,711
Posted By brucef15
Richard, I replaced the plastic PEX TEE with...

Richard,
I replaced the plastic PEX TEE with a barbed brass TEE. I feel better using a metal TEE especially close to the water heater. I pressure tested the plumbing for several hours then put...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-15-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,526
Posted By brucef15
If your seven pin connector on the tow vehicle...

If your seven pin connector on the tow vehicle has the 12v , 40A connection to the tow vehicle then you will have up to +14.6 vdc at the RV battery while in transit. This condition could reduce the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-27-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,079
Posted By brucef15
Make sure you pay attention to the screw length...

Make sure you pay attention to the screw length you use. Find the thin studs in the wall and don't put a long screw through thr siding of the trailer!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-27-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,711
Posted By brucef15
PEX Plastic water fittings.

After 7000 miles of trailer use, a PEX Tee fitting sheared clean off by the water heater. A major flood ensued when we hooked up to the city water supply via a pressure regulator and hose. Has...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-28-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,870
Posted By brucef15
184BH Maiden Trip

We didn't get a chance for a quick trial run with our 184BH. The maiden trip was a 2500 mile trip to Winter Haven, Florida this month! I was amazed at how stable and easy the Jayco pulled. I used...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-28-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,127
Posted By brucef15
Another newbee question.

Terry, Lee,
If I use an air compressor and blow out the water lines, plus drain the water heater, do I need to put antifreeze into the pipes? I know I should put some in the sink p trap, but if...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-17-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By brucef15
Squeaky floor.

It's a trailer, why wouldn't it squeak? :shocked:
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-17-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,508
Posted By brucef15
Undercarrage clearance.

Terry,
Thanks for the tip using a string to check valve clearance, I will check it tomorrow. I am very happy with the 184BH. I am a retired Aerospace design engineer and get caught up with...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-17-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,508
Posted By brucef15
184BH Undercarrage thoughts.

We just bought a 2012 Jayco 184BH last week and after a carefull inspection of the bottom a few items bother me.
A. The sensor wires comming off the black and grey tanks can easily be ripped off the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-13-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,549
Posted By brucef15
Insurance cost

We have GEICO and our 2012 Jayco 184BH insurance is $212 a year.
Bruce
:D
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-13-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By brucef15
Bad tee harness on Tow Vehicle.

The problem turned out to be an after market tee harness on the TV which went bad after many years. Jayco 184BH is perfect and we love it!
Bruce
New RV guy
Nissan Frontier TV
:D
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-12-2011, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By brucef15
Stop light issue.

It looks like Bob is correct. I checked my vehicle 7 pin connector with a volt meter and no lamp voltage on right side blade connector when brake peddle pushed down, even though tow vehicle brake...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-11-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By brucef15
Thanks for the quick replies Manny and Terry. ...

Thanks for the quick replies Manny and Terry. The TV is a Nissan Frontier 4wd and I don't think it has separate fuses for trailer lights. I added an after market wire harness to the TV for the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-11-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,242
Posted By brucef15
Jayco Swift 184BH Stop Lights

Can anyone tell me how to access the wiring for the tail lights on a Jayco 184BH SLX? My passengers side stop light has no voltage on the wire for the stop light. The bulbs were swapped and are...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-27-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 29,426
Posted By brucef15
Talking Waiting for delivery!

2012 Jayco Swift 184BH. Some where between the factory and dealership, but hope to take delivery soon! Just getting into RV after retiring.


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