Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-26-2020, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Thanks to each of you for taking the time to...
Thanks to each of you for taking the time to assist.
Cavie - I did see and wire the 15 amp to the converter in the new converter. Since it was the same problem with both converters, could it be the...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-25-2020, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Jayco SLX 8 264bhw - AC problem?
I'm not the handiest nor technically savvy RV guy you'll find. The problem, my thermostat won't light/come on to run the AC. This is my last shot before going to a dealer for the fix. Here's a...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
01-21-2018, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,507
Just went through this
Going to be a bit long, apologies. We just bought a Jayco Jay Flight SLX 8 264BH at the Indy RV Show. Just picked it up yesterday. I was satisfied with the deal but am sure I didn't steal it. My...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
04-12-2014, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,189
upgraded to 14"s tires as well
As did Curtis, I also switched to 14" tires on my 2011 X17C and am also running Kumhos - 185R14C. They are radials and rated for 1875 lbs. per. Prior to that I had 2 sets of bias plys. We had put...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
03-23-2014, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,013
Good information
Thanks to all for the information. I can't seem to find the Dexter materials with my camper documentation but I will check online. I will also look into the service of the brakes and bearings. I'm...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
03-21-2014, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,013
Good to hear
Thank you for the peace of mind. I'm curious, does this release when connected to the tow vehicle/brake controller? Almost seems like it would have to or something would get hot.
Thanks again.
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
03-21-2014, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,013
Trailer tires, amount of free spin
I changed my tires today and lubed the bearings. I noticed when spinning the tires it was not a "free" spin on either tire. I could hear some rubbing as I spun the tires and I assume this is the...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
02-25-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
02-25-2014, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
I think I looked at every trailer tire made. ...
I think I looked at every trailer tire made. Pickings are slim in the 13" rim. In truth, they are probably pretty slim in the 14" as well for my purposes. There are many more 14" tire options but...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
02-24-2014, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
I pulled the trigger today on the Kumho 857...
I pulled the trigger today on the Kumho 857 series replacement tires (185/14C). It will be my first time on radials as the previous set were bias plys. It was not a cheap or easy endeavor. The...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
02-21-2014, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
Thank you very much for the feedback. It is a...
Thank you very much for the feedback. It is a huge relief. I've read some places about tires lasting 5 years or 25,000 miles but their circumstances and loads always seemed a bit different. You've...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
02-20-2014, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,735
13" tires for X17C
I have an 2011 X17C that we bought new and love. "Josey" has been our home base over the last 3 years as we've taken in Yellowstone, Yosemite, Big Sur, the Grand Canyon, Arches, Zion, Bryce, Sedona,...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-15-2011, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
I think you'll like it
Shep, we loved that area of South Dakota. We could not have asked for better weather so I think we saw it at its best. It was early June, it had been cool in the weeks preceding our arrival then...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-14-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
One of mine as well
Bob, this is one of my favorites as well. We loved Zion. It seemed like there were photo opps like this at every turn. We did not have time to hit Bryce or Arches but heard fellow campers raving...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-13-2011, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
Answers and a couple more pics
Murphie - It was a grizzly. In the post above I mentioned my blog of the vacation. When the trip started I had all 3 kids blog their perspectives each day. After the trip, as I was typing up my...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-12-2011, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
thanks for your help
Bob, thank you for your help. You provided some good guidance. I don't have a picture of the hitch but will try to get one soon. I'm trying to post a few pictures, hope it works.
Picture 1 -...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-11-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
It was a great trip
I hope you get the chance to do the trip or some semblence of it. I suppose it may have been a bit more amazing to me since I live in the land of corn and bean fields. I love Indiana but am still...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-11-2011, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
X17C serves us well out West
Just a quick note of thanks to those here that offered help and guidance as we prepared for our trip out west. It's been a while since I gathered much needed information but this forum proved to be...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
05-05-2011, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,270
Pathfinder - X17C experience
I have a setup that is close to yours. A 2006 Pathfinder and an X17C. Indiana is mostly flat but I found the Pathfinder to have plenty of towing power. I did tow in 3 and found that to run 55 I...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
04-27-2011, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,153
Reese vs Equalizer
The Equalizer has been around for a long time and is well proven. Interesting that you saw a lot of debate on its capabilities. Almost everything I read was positive. Neither is in the class of...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
04-27-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,153
A little feedback
You'll get better information as others see your question but I'll tell you what I know, most of it from reading. First, you definitely want the sway control. Your TT and TV seem like a good match...
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Forum: Jayco Hybrids
04-22-2011, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,859
I almost got it right
I weighed before getting your note. I only did two trips so I couldn't get the tongue weight. As you will see in the other tread I'm going to have to go through this again and will follow these...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-22-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,069
I will get it
I appreciate the support and guidance. I really didn't mean to come across as defeated. I drove it home 3 hours last week in 25 - 30 mph winds and I'm sold on the Reese. Even with the trailer...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-22-2011, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,069
A little more information after adjustments
First thanks to all those more experienced with their input, it is helpful and appreciated. I made adjustments to the Reese today and it didn't quite go as I'd hoped. I'm on the bottom hole...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-21-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 31,069
Heavy tongue weight
This is an informative thread. It seems I'm always reading about making sure there is enough weight on the tongue. As if not having enough is the more common problem. I understand the 10% - 15%...
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