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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-09-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,342
Posted By Panhead
You could make a portable bucket air conditioner...

You could make a portable bucket air conditioner that could be run with a 12 volt fan. See the video below. There are lots of other examples on Youtube.
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Forum: Jayco Mods 07-05-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,752
Posted By Panhead
I used some spring loaded cabinet hinges in white...

I used some spring loaded cabinet hinges in white powder coat. Got them at Lowes. Used pop rivets to fasten to fence post and in over 3 years of use they have held up fine. I suggest the ones with...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-07-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 25,029
Posted By Panhead
Another example of that famous "Fine Amish...

Another example of that famous "Fine Amish Craftsmanship" at work.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-07-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,292
Posted By Panhead
Yet another vote for air bags. I have them on my...

Yet another vote for air bags. I have them on my 07 F250 and they work great and when I'm done towing I can dump the air to about 5psi and they don't have an effect the ride. With the on-board air...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-12-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,110
Posted By Panhead
These are what I have Peter, hope this helps. ...

These are what I have Peter, hope this helps.

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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-04-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,245
Posted By Panhead
Yes, in order to perform some types of repair...

Yes, in order to perform some types of repair they most often will raise the cab. It really is no big deal and only adds about an hour and a half of labor. The other side of that added labor is that...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-27-2015, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,848
Posted By Panhead
Arco station in Lodi Calif has been at $2.49 for...

Arco station in Lodi Calif has been at $2.49 for the last couple of weeks. The market will find its own level eventually and I think prices will settle in around $3.00 in time.

Steve
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-16-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,679
Posted By Panhead
I've seen these out there and seems like a much...

I've seen these out there and seems like a much less intrusive system that aparently works. Looks much better than hanging that big boxy trailer tail off the back of the unit.
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-15-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,679
Posted By Panhead
From the title of your thread I thought this was...

From the title of your thread I thought this was going to be a whole different conversation.:facepalm:
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 11-27-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,343
Posted By Panhead
Didn't care to much for Fishing Bridge CG. Units...

Didn't care to much for Fishing Bridge CG. Units are stuffed in there like cord wood. I would look into some of the other CGs in the park, there are several, not with hookups but much more roomy...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 11-27-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,965
Posted By Panhead
When one pays some where in the neighborhood of...

When one pays some where in the neighborhood of $200,000 for an RV they should not be plagued with a litany of problems that are common to the entry level units out there. Every unit should be...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-13-2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Panhead
99 south is good road but 5 would be quicker. 58...

99 south is good road but 5 would be quicker. 58 East out of Bakersfield is a major east/west route that is a good ride. You will climb the Tehachapi Mts but it is an easy pull. I drove that...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-11-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
Posted By Panhead
If you do as the instructions state you will pump...

If you do as the instructions state you will pump a full tube of grease through each hub by the time you see the new grease come out the front of the wheel. I wouldn't do it more than every couple...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-10-2014, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Panhead
No matter what route you take, they all can get...

No matter what route you take, they all can get pounded by a winter storm this time of year. Just take your time and if you stay on the major highways they usually get more attention for maint and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-10-2014, 07:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,323
Posted By Panhead
Any dealer who says they can't compete is full of...

Any dealer who says they can't compete is full of crap! The so called "online" dealers have the same overhead issues as the local dealer. They have a brick and mortar location and maintain repair...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-30-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By Panhead
Perhaps you could buy the covers pre-made from...

Perhaps you could buy the covers pre-made from Jayco?? Might be worth the call to find out.

Or..... If you have the talent, you could remove the old cover, remove all the stitching and use the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-30-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,603
Posted By Panhead
Between the factory tank and the Transfer Flow in...

Between the factory tank and the Transfer Flow in the bed we carry 67 gallons and it is sure nice to pick and choose where to buy fuel and not be stopping so often for fuel. A quick potty stop at a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-30-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,085
Posted By Panhead
Well I'm 65 and DW is 68, yea that's right I...

Well I'm 65 and DW is 68, yea that's right I married a Cougar :-) I admire those who have the spirit and adventure to sell it all and go full time, though I think it would be fun I don't have the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-20-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By Panhead
Were you referring to my post? If so, there is...

Were you referring to my post? If so, there is tons of room in the front basement. I will have to make some adjustments to the way the partitions are configured and make provisions to vent the gasses...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,444
Posted By Panhead
Insufficient gas flow to stay lit? Maybe the...

Insufficient gas flow to stay lit? Maybe the burner is not sufficiently warm to stay lit, like on a home water heater, in order to light it off you have to keep your pilot button pushed in for a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-20-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By Panhead
I have a 31.5RLTS Eagle Superlite and installed 2...

I have a 31.5RLTS Eagle Superlite and installed 2 Interstate 6V batteries when I bought the trailer new almost 3 years ago. It is a tight fit but have noticed no issues with them as yet. When the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-20-2014, 08:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,630
Posted By Panhead
What I learned while on a tour of the Jayco plant...

What I learned while on a tour of the Jayco plant was that they don't build "inventory". EVERY trailer and MH they build was sold before it went on the assembly line. Not only that but they don't...
Forum: Classifieds Archives 10-09-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,474
Posted By Panhead
Wow, wish I were closer. Why selling? Didn't like...

Wow, wish I were closer. Why selling? Didn't like it?

Steve
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 10-09-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,038
Posted By Panhead
I drove for a living (18 Wheeler) for 30 years,...

I drove for a living (18 Wheeler) for 30 years, many of those years between LA and Seattle. If it snowing in the mountain passes you would be better off to wait it out but at least have "drag...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-09-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,319
Posted By Panhead
I have the Ground Control system with the...

I have the Ground Control system with the Steadyfast stabilizers and have no problems at all. You just have to make sure to remember to undo the wing nuts prior to operating the legs. WE have a 4...
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