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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-02-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,655
Posted By VicS1950
My take on not shutting off your propane...

My take on not shutting off your propane appliances before you approach a fueling station is that in keeping them on you are most likely violating local fire regulations/ordinance/laws. Remember that...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-25-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,586
Posted By VicS1950
We had record snow last year. Last February my...

We had record snow last year. Last February my sailboat was so socked in by snow that we needed to use a Come-Along to slowly bring the boat out. I used the truck sideways as a dead man with the...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-25-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,065
Posted By VicS1950
Most hybrids I've noticed don't extend past the...

Most hybrids I've noticed don't extend past the hitch when tipped out. That means that your only addition to length is the rear tip out, and side tip out for width if you tip out that way. If making...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-24-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,065
Posted By VicS1950
I always call my 2001 23b Kiwi hybrid a travel...

I always call my 2001 23b Kiwi hybrid a travel trailer when making reservations. When they ask for the length I tell them, or list 23 feet, but add that it is about 28 feet with the tent ends out....
Forum: Tech Talk 01-24-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,438
Posted By VicS1950
That's my plan for my 2001 23b Kiwi. In my...

That's my plan for my 2001 23b Kiwi. In my opinion the options vs price are much better for vehicle units vs RV specific units. An adapter plate is not expensive. Someone who is handy can even DIY...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-23-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,245
Posted By VicS1950
Not that you asked... I've heard more than...

Not that you asked...

I've heard more than one story about stopping on the road and finding the freezer/refrigerator not working. If medication temperature is your concern there are specific tools...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-23-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,245
Posted By VicS1950
For general information. While traveling...

For general information.

While traveling through most tunnels it is illegal to have the propane tank valve open, let alone have appliances operating. There are usually large warning signs posted....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-23-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,586
Posted By VicS1950
We're scheduled to head south to Florida this...

We're scheduled to head south to Florida this coming Thursday. The weather window then is looking ok. That also depends upon whether everything is dug out, but that *should* be no problem by...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-14-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,299
Posted By VicS1950
Her firm defended the manufacturers. Did they...

Her firm defended the manufacturers. Did they win?

Your post makes it sound that by walking by someone working on fiberglass you will get cancer and die. That is just not true.

There are...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-14-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,403
Posted By VicS1950
WIFI boosters are not necessarily great at...

WIFI boosters are not necessarily great at bringing in weak signals. The intention is to extend an in-house system by being placed where the signal is strong enough and then rebroadcasting to extend...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-14-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,256
Posted By VicS1950
Is keeping cost down important? There are RV...

Is keeping cost down important? There are RV salvage yards. Many RV mattresses don't get enough use to wear out. Try an internet search for the locations. Maybe plan one of your trips to include a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-14-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,299
Posted By VicS1950
That information is extremely inaccurate. ...

That information is extremely inaccurate.

Silicosis is a disease associated with the lungs. It has been suggested that it can lead to cancer. It is not cancer as such.

Cured fiberglass has not...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-11-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,415
Posted By VicS1950
That was my thought too. :Beerchug: ...

That was my thought too. :Beerchug:




Maybe not just corn. Back in the days that I was involved with biological waste water treatment systems and environmental site cleanup I learned to look...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-11-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,194
Posted By VicS1950
What is the ambient temperature? Was the RV...

What is the ambient temperature?

Was the RV in storage or did it happen while parked and connected?

Good comments so far.

My 2 cents.

If frozen, it is likely pipes as has been mentioned....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-10-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,830
Posted By VicS1950
Dimensional limber is also a good solution. A...

Dimensional limber is also a good solution. A couple 1 x 4 or 1 x 6 laid flat rails will also work to distribute the loads for a battery.

Given the flat surfaces of 2 x 4's or 1 x ? dimensional...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 25,567
Posted By VicS1950
At one time I wouldn't believe that to be. Then I...

At one time I wouldn't believe that to be. Then I encountered it in real life.

An R&D facility I worked in developed a proprietary process for applying a nickel finish. We worked with a...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-09-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,830
Posted By VicS1950
I can't answer your question. I can say that...

I can't answer your question.

I can say that it is not likely the total weight, but more the weight being concentrated in a rather small area.

Off the top of my head, a piece of aluminum...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 25,567
Posted By VicS1950
Sounds good! :Beerchug: (Where's the " 2 Thumbs...

Sounds good! :Beerchug: (Where's the " 2 Thumbs up"?)

vic
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 25,567
Posted By VicS1950
Good to hear that this is turning out so well. ...

Good to hear that this is turning out so well.

What does Flex Armor recommend as to what maintenance is required by the owner?

vic
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-09-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,602
Posted By VicS1950
As nobody with more experience has answered... ...

As nobody with more experience has answered...

I had a similar situation. The dealer didn't lie, but they did let me think that the ceiling and wall water damage was what I needed to repair. I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-09-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,346
Posted By VicS1950
Tracking down the point(s) of entry. I have...

Tracking down the point(s) of entry.

I have no idea if this will work.

There are RV facilities who offer a service to help locate water leaks. Basically the RV is sealed and pressurized. It may...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-05-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,098
Posted By VicS1950
Yep. A couple reasons that I see for keeping...

Yep.

A couple reasons that I see for keeping the original trailer documentation readily available in the tow vehicle.

* No need to aggravate an officer of the law while you bumble around.

*...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-03-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,424
Posted By VicS1950
Not the same at all. Plugging a 30 amp...

Not the same at all.

Plugging a 30 amp Travel Trailer into a 50 amp supply is safe. The modern TT power panel has a 30 amp main breaker. That means that the 30 amp cord to the TT can never be...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-02-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,424
Posted By VicS1950
Is the intention to power more than 30 amps total...

Is the intention to power more than 30 amps total by using the added extension cord? If yes, then you will still be limited to 30 amps even if you manage to procure an adapter as described in the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-01-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,773
Posted By VicS1950
I was thinking the same thing. Ford Transit...

I was thinking the same thing.

Ford Transit Van or Wagon = Full sized rear wheel drive van.

Ford Transit Connect = Small(er) sized front wheel drive van.

For a while I was thinking about...
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