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05-11-2016, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: SW Washington
Posts: 1,024
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Originally Posted by ladamski
Spent 8hrs on Saturday cleaning roof and applying protectant, washing the awning, and wash and wax the exterior. Ready for 6000 miles of bugs and dirt.
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Looks like brand new!
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2009 F350 CC LB 4WD
2017 Jayco 355MBQS
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05-11-2016, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: West Texas
Posts: 2,114
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Began Phase II of the dewinterizing/servicing/cleaning tasks. Got it out of storage, got a State inspection, parked it in my driveway and just sat in it trying to decide what Phase III will be tomorrow. The DW came in and told me that it looked like the outside was fading (its not, it's just dirty and needs a coat of wax after a bath) so now I guess I know what Phase III will be....thanks, Dear.
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2016 Chevy LTZ - Duramax/Allison
2008 Eagle 30.5BHS
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05-11-2016, 09:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Idaho
Posts: 113
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BAL stabilizers
The SLX series, like my 145RB, comes with only one pair of jacks in the rear, so I had my dealer install another set in the front before delivery, last year. However, the trailer still moves a little, so I bought some BAL lock-arm stabilizing bars from Amazon ($73.87 with free shipping) to install on the front jacks. Cannot use on the rear jacks because the drain piping is in the way. They arrived today while I was working, so I installed them right after dinner. Installation proved to be easier for me than getting up from lying on the driveway at my age and shape.
I didn't flush the antifreeze from the pipes yet because we had a another hard freeze last night. Still, our first outing of the season will be coming soon.
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05-12-2016, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 5,195
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Yesterday I ran all the gas out of my old Honda generator, drained the bowl, and squirted some oil into the the combustion chamber. It's good for storage for years now.
Today I removed both of my T105 batteries, washed them off with Dawn detergent, then baking soda/water. Dried them out, reconditioned them with my Xantrex charger, reinstalled into the box, cleaned all connectors and posts, attached the wiring and coated with battery terminal protective spray.
Water level was still good, and it's been 6 months since I've added any. These Trojan batteries don't lose much water.
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Bill
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI Quad Cab
2011 Jay Flight 26BH
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05-12-2016, 08:03 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Wilton Manors
Posts: 62
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Installed my new Adco Delux Windshield Screen on the Redhawk today. Ordered on Monday from Amazon and it arrived yesterday. Need to wash the MH and prep it for a long migration north to Cape Cod next week.
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Moe
2016 Redhawk 26X1
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05-12-2016, 09:05 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Vacaville
Posts: 23
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Installed a Lend A Hand hand rail today on my 2016 X213
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05-13-2016, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: MD
Posts: 3,856
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Didn't do anything to our Jayco, but found out today that our new camper has been built. Very excited. Now just waiting for it to be delivered to the dealer. So I'll be ordering some stuff for it (EMS and WDH).
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2017 JayFlight 28BHBE
2014 JayFlight Swift 264BH (Sold)
2007 GMC 2500 Sierra Classic Crew Cab LBZ Duramax / 6spd Allison
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05-13-2016, 08:28 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Wilton Manors
Posts: 62
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Washed it today to remove all the bugs from the trip last week. Got my portable DirecTV satellite dish and assembled it. Going to try it out tomorrow and see if I can't get a signal before heading out next week.
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Moe
2016 Redhawk 26X1
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05-13-2016, 08:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Pawleys Island
Posts: 72
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Door Bumper
Added a small rubber bumper to wall behind the bathroom door to prevent wall damage Tomorrow is waxing and beer day!
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2016 Redhawk 23XM
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05-14-2016, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 5,195
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Topped off the air pressure in my Maxxis tires when they were cool yesterday morning. They were all at 63#- brought them up to 66#.
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Bill
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI Quad Cab
2011 Jay Flight 26BH
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05-14-2016, 02:32 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 70
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Scrapped all the rust from the frame (all I could reach anyway), scuffed with scotch-brite, and applied a coat of rustoleum. If the rust comes back, its being scheduled for warranty. It should not be this bad after only a year and I don't live in a salty state.
Took off the JT Strong arm stabilizers, added X-choks to limit weight. We will see if it makes any difference, if not I know what I will be doing next weekend.
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2015 JayFlight SLX 264BHW
2005 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7 V8 trans cooler, elect fans, auto rear leveling system (bags) towing package. Rated to pull (according to dealer) 6700lbs.
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05-14-2016, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
Posts: 713
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""Little Can;Not so much today, but over the last several weeks after getting new trailer I Installed holder case for my "Equalizer" bars when not in use""
That's a great idea for storing the bars! Did you make the case yourself or purchase it? I looked on the Equalizer web site and couldn't locate any thing like it. Just curious. TIA
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Diego the German Shepherd & Family
2021 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, 7.3 Gas-10 speed
2006 Toyota Sequoia-Sold
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 23MB Elite
Previous RV's, 1988 33-foot Barth Class A and 1994 Flagstaff Pop-Up
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05-14-2016, 11:04 PM
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#3553
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Idaho
Posts: 113
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I finally flushed the antifreeze from the water pipes, sanitized the water tank, hooked up the propane and tested the water heater.
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05-14-2016, 11:51 PM
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#3554
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PNW
Posts: 5,195
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Scrubbed the dirt off of the roof with Dawn dish detergent, then washed the sides, front and back with Maguire's one step wash and wax. It's been a year or two since my home's been pampered like this.
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2011 Dodge Ram 1500 HEMI Quad Cab
2011 Jay Flight 26BH
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05-15-2016, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
Posts: 1,492
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I hate to post this, but blew the water lines out because it was suppose to get below freezing last night!!! This is garbage!!! Lol
Also bought a set of side shelves for our Camp Chef Explorer 2 burner stove.
Removed my wife's big bag chair from the tt. She hadn't used it at all last year, so it was time to remove it.
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Originally Posted by Lakehound
Scrapped all the rust from the frame (all I could reach anyway), scuffed with scotch-brite, and applied a coat of rustoleum. If the rust comes back, its being scheduled for warranty. It should not be this bad after only a year and I don't live in a salty state.
Took off the JT Strong arm stabilizers, added X-choks to limit weight. We will see if it makes any difference, if not I know what I will be doing next weekend.
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Limit weight? Does that mean a new tv may be in the driveway???
Good luck if so.
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05-15-2016, 06:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
Posts: 1,492
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Originally Posted by BigJohnD
Be careful with the Fastway flip foot. Had a BIG incident that almost caused damage to trailer and daughter. I ditched the thing after that. Just make sure it's 100% locked in. Mine wasn't. Collapsed, X-chocks didn't hold and she rolled about 2 feet almost hitting daughter as she came around the front.
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John,
Glad to hear everyone was ok!!!!
Do you use regular wheel chocks also in addition to the X-chocks? If not, consider doing so. I remember reading the X-chocks "destructions" (I actually did! Lol) and they state the X-chocks shouldn't be used in place of regular wheel chocks. And not to raise or lower the rig with them installed as it can damage them.
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05-15-2016, 07:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,916
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Said "Hi" to it, as I drove past on the way to work. Only 36 degrees here this AM. Still waiting for a warm day to replace the skylight!
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2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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05-15-2016, 07:23 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Wilton Manors
Posts: 62
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Yesterday, I assembled and tested my DirecTV tailgater dish for the Redhawk. Then, waxed and polished the entire exterior of the MH. Rain is forecasted for 3 of the next 4 days, so best get that done while I could.
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Moe
2016 Redhawk 26X1
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05-15-2016, 07:47 AM
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#3559
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: La La Land
Posts: 102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokerBill
Topped off the air pressure in my Maxxis tires when they were cool yesterday morning. They were all at 63#- brought them up to 66#.
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Bill, What is the maximum pressure your Maxxis tires and rims are rated at? What load range are they? Why 66# and finally, are they 15" tires?
I'm just trying to sponge it all in.
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2017 Octane T32C TH (on order as of 04/08/2016)
TV: 2004 Dodge 2500 QC SB 4X4 CTD w/Timbrens
2007 John Deere Gator 850D Diesel UTV w/Cab
(2) Yamaha EF2000is Inverter Generators
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05-15-2016, 10:23 AM
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#3560
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 70
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Quote:
Originally Posted by need-a-vacation
Limit weight? Does that mean a new tv may be in the driveway???
Good luck if so.
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I like to watch the weight capacities. The JT stabilizers weigh in around 42 pounds, the X-chocks are about 15 pounds which are supposed to equate the same result based on my research.
Funny you ask about a tv, I did install a new tv including articulating arm and DVD player (about 10-12 pounds).
Yesterday, I replaced all the exterior marker light bulbs with LED.
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2015 JayFlight SLX 264BHW
2005 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4.7 V8 trans cooler, elect fans, auto rear leveling system (bags) towing package. Rated to pull (according to dealer) 6700lbs.
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