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05-18-2019, 08:29 AM
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Dangerously Low Plumbing
Sent this picture to my dealer to send to Jayco with the question: "Is this normal?" At only 6.5" off the ground, I think a disaster is awaiting. Some of the dips I've seen on the interstates while resurfacing could make it a close call. Anyone have their sewer pipe hanging this low?
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05-18-2019, 03:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Sent this picture to my dealer to send to Jayco with the question: "Is this normal?" At only 6.5" off the ground, I think a disaster is awaiting. Some of the dips I've seen on the interstates while resurfacing could make it a close call. Anyone have their sewer pipe hanging this low?
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That is very low. I have that problem on my 355; however, it's the rear two jacks, not the sewer pipe. I didn't want to put my last two snap pads on the back two legs cuz they're so low, about 7" from the ground. I've already heard them scraping near our house heading to the storage area and so afraid they're gonna break off. Your situation could possibly be even worse!
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05-18-2019, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rkymntsno
That is very low. I have that problem on my 355; however, it's the rear two jacks, not the sewer pipe. I didn't want to put my last two snap pads on the back two legs cuz they're so low, about 7" from the ground. I've already heard them scraping near our house heading to the storage area and so afraid they're gonna break off. Your situation could possibly be even worse!
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The axles on the Pinnacle are on top of the springs which I think makes the body lower to the ground. I also have a macerator which would also be wiped out with the plumbing. We'll see what Jayco has to say.
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2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
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05-19-2019, 07:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
The axles on the Pinnacle are on top of the springs which I think makes the body lower to the ground. I also have a macerator which would also be wiped out with the plumbing. We'll see what Jayco has to say.
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Yikes, mine’s 11 inches! Sewer connection ground clearance, that is. That’s parked leveled and un hitched. It’ll be be 10 days before I can check travel clearance when we leave Jekyll Island. -Angus
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05-19-2019, 07:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Sent this picture to my dealer to send to Jayco with the question: "Is this normal?" At only 6.5" off the ground, I think a disaster is awaiting. Some of the dips I've seen on the interstates while resurfacing could make it a close call. Anyone have their sewer pipe hanging this low?
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Al on my 2016 Pinnacle, it's about 12" to bottom of cap.
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05-19-2019, 07:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan617
Yikes, mine’s 11 inches! Sewer connection ground clearance, that is. That’s parked leveled and un hitched. It’ll be be 10 days before I can check travel clearance when we leave Jekyll Island. -Angus
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Angus, do you have the Sanicon System? I'm thinking that with that system, the plumbing will be slightly lower but not 6.5". I had the Sanicon System on my North Point and the plumbing was much higher.
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05-19-2019, 07:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jasum
Al on my 2016 Pinnacle, it's about 12" to bottom of cap.
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Yes Jack, I think they need to do some alterations for sure.
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05-19-2019, 01:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Angus, do you have the Sanicon System? I'm thinking that with that system, the plumbing will be slightly lower but not 6.5". I had the Sanicon System on my North Point and the plumbing was much higher.
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No the only accessory we have is the black water flush system but I think they all have that(?).
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05-19-2019, 01:40 PM
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I have a 2017 Pinnacle and mine are also that low.....I had the same concerns!
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05-21-2019, 05:31 PM
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Here’s my obvious question.
What the heck is your trailer on ?!!!!
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05-22-2019, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by klassic
Here’s my obvious question.
What the heck is your trailer on ?!!!!
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It was on a giant lift having shocks installed by our local RV Shop.
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05-22-2019, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Sent this picture to my dealer to send to Jayco with the question: "Is this normal?" At only 6.5" off the ground, I think a disaster is awaiting. Some of the dips I've seen on the interstates while resurfacing could make it a close call. Anyone have their sewer pipe hanging this low?
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This is the response the dealer received from Jayco:
"This is how they are mounted. On the macerator, there is a bracket that is adjustable. You might want to see if they able to move this up some and adjust the plumbing strap."
Obviously they are not very concerned about it being so low to the ground. Lifting the macerator is going to put some stress on the rigid plumbing. Oh well we bring it in on June 4th to see what they can do. At least it's documented with Jayco.
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2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
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05-22-2019, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
This is the response the dealer received from Jayco:
"This is how they are mounted. On the macerator, there is a bracket that is adjustable. You might want to see if they able to move this up some and adjust the plumbing strap."
Obviously they are not very concerned about it being so low to the ground. Lifting the macerator is going to put some stress on the rigid plumbing. Oh well we bring it in on June 4th to see what they can do. At least it's documented with Jayco.
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Non committal answer if ever saw one.
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05-22-2019, 04:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jxfire
I have a 2017 Pinnacle and mine are also that low.....I had the same concerns!
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Jxfire, so you have the Sanicon System?
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2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
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05-22-2019, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dargo
Non committal answer if ever saw one.
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I think I'm going to ask Jayco if I rip the plumbing off while cruising down the freeway will they replace it............I think I know their answer 
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2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
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05-22-2019, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
I think I'm going to ask Jayco if I rip the plumbing off while cruising down the freeway will they replace it............I think I know their answer |
I bet I know the answer also. I am going out on my maiden voyage tomorrow night, I have a different rig but I will measure it to see how much clearance I have. Regular sewer hose connection on mine, no Sanicon or macerator.
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05-22-2019, 04:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dargo
I bet I know the answer also. I am going out on my maiden voyage tomorrow night, I have a different rig but I will measure it to see how much clearance I have. Regular sewer hose connection on mine, no Sanicon or macerator.
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Dargo, are you rear leveling jacks low to the ground? You have the 357, I have the 355 and my rear two jacks are about 6" from the ground. The sewer connection is higher.
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05-22-2019, 04:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rkymntsno
Dargo, are you rear leveling jacks low to the ground? You have the 357, I have the 355 and my rear two jacks are about 6" from the ground. The sewer connection is higher.
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I want to say from memory that they are higher, but I never measured them. I will also measure these for you tomorrow.
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05-22-2019, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rkymntsno
Dargo, are you rear leveling jacks low to the ground? You have the 357, I have the 355 and my rear two jacks are about 6" from the ground. The sewer connection is higher.
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Actually from this picture the back and middle ones look rather low. Lower than the center of the axle.
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05-22-2019, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Dargo
Attachment 49966
Actually from this picture the back and middle ones look rather low. Lower than the center of the axle.
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My jacks are considerably higher than the plumbing!
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