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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-22-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,524
Posted By Spike99
For general public RVs, it seems to be the new...

For general public RVs, it seems to be the new pattern of making trailers with LESS features, don't tell buyers and getting RV Parts stores / RV Service shops to add things afterward "at extra cost"....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-16-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,955
Posted By Spike99
. For my 2006 at seasonal site, NO more...

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For my 2006 at seasonal site, NO more planned upgrades.

Been doing mods since 2008.

Finally got the TT the way I want it.

Finally, no more mods.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-11-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,514
Posted By Spike99
In the old day and first learning, I used to tow...

In the old day and first learning, I used to tow a smaller size TT with a mini-van. Like many, I "beefed up" its rear suspension with Timbren SES units, bought/used WDH System (with properly sized...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-31-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,529
Posted By Spike99
. If into only soft material slide covers /...

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If into only soft material slide covers / slide topper (for portable RVs), surf:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-qWz-nDIM

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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-31-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,529
Posted By Spike99
. At my seasonal site…. Before Slide...

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At my seasonal site….

Before Slide cover: https://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w251/Spike99-Pictures/Seasonal%20Camp%20Site/100_0358.jpg

In above picture, notice the crud, notice the water...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-01-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,347
Posted By Spike99
> do i really need a WDH? For your Dodge 150...

> do i really need a WDH?

For your Dodge 150 (with soft factory suspension) towing a 23ft TT, I would get a WDH System with properly sized spring bars. And, get sway bar for it as well. Money...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-30-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,347
Posted By Spike99
With NO trailer connected, load up the rear of...

With NO trailer connected, load up the rear of your vehicle and drive around. Does the rear of your vehicle feel like mush? re: Too soft. If yes, get HD shocks installed in the rear of your...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-29-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,470
Posted By Spike99
. Every spring (after winter storage), I...

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Every spring (after winter storage), I unhook my Jayco's LP gas line, un-screen heater from its floor, unscrew its dual flow intake/exhaust pipe and remove the furnace unit from its under...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-29-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,094
Posted By Spike99
Ouch!!! Reminds me of the time I bought...

Ouch!!!

Reminds me of the time I bought fake rubber rat and at night time, I positioned it behind our stick home's coffee pot. Next morning, wife comes down stairs, turns on coffee pot and...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-24-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,624
Posted By Spike99
Check if existing axle has brake flange (which is...

Check if existing axle has brake flange (which is a steel mounting plate). If missing, one can buy the steel flange and get a certified welding shop to weld it on. Many welding shops (even...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-24-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 20,183
Posted By Spike99
. Been at seasonal site for 7+ years. ...

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Been at seasonal site for 7+ years. Based on my experience:

- Slide OUT from May to Sept (during summer camping months).
- Slide IN from Sept to May (during winter storage months).
-...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,585
Posted By Spike99
Suggest visiting a few RV Parts stores in your...

Suggest visiting a few RV Parts stores in your region. They often show books and books of special order items - like vent crank parts. Once you get the part number and their selling price, you can...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-18-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,955
Posted By Spike99
Yes. Vent covers work. And, work great. ...

Yes. Vent covers work. And, work great. Suggest installing white over bathroom and living areas. And, install black over bedroom areas. Especially if you like to sleep in (and hate morning...
Forum: Tech Talk 11-17-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,266
Posted By Spike99
I remove our TV, DVD/CD Player and remove our...

I remove our TV, DVD/CD Player and remove our media player as well. We also remove the battery, remove LP tanks (and store within its locked shed) and we remove its many other "able to walk away"...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-29-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By Spike99
. Been at seasonal site for 7 years. In...

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Been at seasonal site for 7 years. In spring, the slide goes out and stays out (until fall). In fall, the slide goes in and stays in - for winter storage months. When slide is in our...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-05-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,920
Posted By Spike99
bottom line…. My mini-van has a rear cargo...

bottom line….

My mini-van has a rear cargo capacity of 1,500 lbs. My mini-van has a max towing power of 3,200 lbs. Both numbers are for different areas. My local law states any trailer...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-05-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,624
Posted By Spike99
+2. CSA certification folks tend to over study...

+2. CSA certification folks tend to over study things to death. This takes both time and money - the product seller must endure. For some things, it simply isn't worth it.


Next time...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-15-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,286
Posted By Spike99
Because trailer brakes really is safer and less...

Because trailer brakes really is safer and less "stress" on the Tow Vehicle brakes.

For my Tow Vehicle, it has a rear cargo capacity of 1,500 lbs. If I remember correctly, a Z71 Pickup has a...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-11-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,286
Posted By Spike99
. Each regional has different trailer brake...

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Each regional has different trailer brake laws. Some regions use 1,500, some use 2,000 and some use 3,000 lbs law. Each region is different.

If wondering, my region uses 3,000 lbs rule....
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-11-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,286
Posted By Spike99
If it were my PUP and just bought, I would pull...

If it were my PUP and just bought, I would pull the hubs, inspect, remove an rust, check remaining brake pad thickness, etc. etc. I would then adjust the front cylinder. Lots of Y-Tube videos on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-02-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,603
Posted By Spike99
. Many mini-vans (like Kia, GMs, Dodge,...

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Many mini-vans (like Kia, GMs, Dodge, Honda, etc. etc.) are FWD and rated to max 3,500 lbs trailer. This assume single 150 lbs driver and no other stuff inside the vehicle. And, the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-31-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,925
Posted By Spike99
After taking another look at the attachments, I...

After taking another look at the attachments, I really like this idea.

Very easy, very simply and very clean looking. I really like it.

Thanks for sharing your pictures (that can be...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-10-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,437
Posted By Spike99
. Yes. Very good write up / using...

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Yes. Very good write up / using supporting pictures as well.

Good You-Tube video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cotw1F8Ww as well...

Instead of using a caulking bead at top of...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-10-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,925
Posted By Spike99
Like many, I tinted my RV/TT windows as well. ...

Like many, I tinted my RV/TT windows as well. Simple parts from auto parts store and "take it slow". Applied limo dark tint film to the kid's bedroom windows. Now, they sleep in longer (which is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-01-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,633
Posted By Spike99
Each regional has different CG Rates. They have...

Each regional has different CG Rates. They have different time intervals and some include electricity and some don't. re: Some has a meter at their electrical plug-in. For some CGs in a...
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