Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
02-02-2012, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 10,866
Water heater ;oug
All aluminum water heaters require plastic plugs and no anode rods. Atwood uses aluminum. Get 2 plugs when you buy one because it is always a good idea to have a spare because it is easy to ruin...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
02-01-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,217
Caulking for sides
ProFlex RV is the best for vertical surfaces. It really sticks so do not get on anything you don't want it on. It will not hold up very long in the tube when you store it because it is so...
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Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds
12-19-2011, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,861
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Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds
12-18-2011, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,861
If you are full timing and will be in freezing...
If you are full timing and will be in freezing temps quite often you might want to check out the heated water hose (www.pirit.com). It is not cheap but I bought one and plan to use it so I don't...
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Forum: Campfire Chat
12-18-2011, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,554
Many campgrounds overcharge because they can. ...
Many campgrounds overcharge because they can. Find a U-haul or if on the road Flying Js fills propane at reasonable cost and if you join their frequent fueler program, you get 10 cent per gallon...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
12-18-2011, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Tom. It goes on the bottom of the screen door...
Tom. It goes on the bottom of the screen door opposite the sensor on the door frame. It was probably a peel-and-stick item. Use some double faced tape to put back on or glue that will work on...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
12-18-2011, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,000
Jayco Diesel
Jayco Melbourne 29D only comes with V10. No Jayco Melbourne model has diesel option. In fact very few RV manufacturers, if any, offers diesel on that ford chassis. If you want diesel and you...
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
12-13-2011, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 15,869
Pinnacle
I believe the Jayco Pinnacle is what they are manufacturing after Jayco bought out Travel Supreme. We owned a Travel Supreme (36ft) 5th wheel for three years and loved it. If Jayco is making them...
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
12-10-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,560
Tire Upgrade
It is very common for an RV manufacturer to put on tires that are rated for the EMPTY weight of the RV. We had problem and had a blow out and replaced tire with next up rated tire. If I had known...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
11-16-2011, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 14,455
Fuel Filling and Gas Mileage
Have not problem filling our 2012 Melbourne 29d with gas and on a trip from Illinois to Colorado, towing a Chevy Equinox, averaged 9mpg.:D
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
11-12-2011, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,090
Anode Rod
Tom, the Jayco Melbourne has an aluminum Atwood tank and does not need an anode rod. It is a good idea to carry an extra plastic plug because it is very easy to mess up the treads on the plug...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
11-09-2011, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,111
Winterize
Took my Melbourne to the dealer today and together we got it winterized. They were not sure what the problem was either. Well anyway it is set till we go to Florida for 3 months then I will worry...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
11-08-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 18,111
Winterize
Just tried to winterize our Melbourne 29d following the procedures in the book (valve in 2-4 position,etc.) but 12v pump would not pull in the antifreeze. Tried multiple things with no luck. Taking...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
10-27-2011, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,810
Jayco Melbourne 29D
We have a 2012 Jayco Melbourne 29D. Have had for about 2 months. Made 1,900 mile trip to Golden, CO last week and had no problems with motorhome. Jayco needs to put a better (Heavier duty)...
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
09-27-2011, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,049
I have a 2012 Jayco Melbourne 29D and there is...
I have a 2012 Jayco Melbourne 29D and there is room between the two frame members in the back (under the motorhome) in front of the hitch receiver but you would have to get someone to make a cross...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-15-2011, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,641
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-02-2011, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 979
Had a similar problem with an RV. The wind...
Had a similar problem with an RV. The wind entering the outside of the ventilation louvers on back of fridge. Had to put some wire mesh on inside and duct tape it to stay. However, you cannot...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-21-2011, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,397
With every new RV I have had, the first thing I...
With every new RV I have had, the first thing I do is to find every possible place anything could get in the trailer and close it with silicone, wire mesh, etc. When RV sits for awhile, I put sticky...
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Forum: Tech Talk
08-21-2011, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes
08-16-2011, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,924
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
08-11-2011, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,001
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
08-04-2011, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,639
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
08-03-2011, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,639
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
08-03-2011, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,352
It may depend on whether your RV is one or two...
It may depend on whether your RV is one or two axel. I would put jack with a thick piece of flat metal at least 4" square (hydrolic bottle jack) under the axel nearest the wheel you plan to remove. ...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-02-2011, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,016
I did not think I needed to spend the money to...
I did not think I needed to spend the money to install the air pump. I put the air valves someplace easy to access and simply use an air pump. Have to add air before RV is hooked up. Simply let...
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