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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-08-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,444
Posted By Tom Copeland
On our 2011 we also added a 2nd coach battery. I...

On our 2011 we also added a 2nd coach battery. I added Steer-Safe to the front. Sure helped with steering on long runs. Putting MaxAir Fan Mates on right now.
We also lost the little magnet on the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-31-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,250
Posted By Tom Copeland
Run our genset if stopping for lunch break or...

Run our genset if stopping for lunch break or rest stop. Turn on AC and electric refer. If the refer needs to be on while underway, we turn on prophane. Don't run the genset while underway. Found if...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-29-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Posted By Tom Copeland
Have a 29D. Have camped with additional adults in...

Have a 29D. Have camped with additional adults in the camper. Sofa can do 6' adult (one). Dinette can do an adult if under 6' but it's tight.
We currently do not have a toad but are working that...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-24-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,830
Posted By Tom Copeland
Need to drain water and run RV/Marine antifreeze...

Need to drain water and run RV/Marine antifreeze into the system. Can get at MalMart. It's simple to do.
I also change the oil in the genset. Remove "all" food stocks. Check all slide & window...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-24-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,411
Posted By Tom Copeland
I removed the filter under the sink (alway seems...

I removed the filter under the sink (alway seems to be leaking) and use a good filter outside on the inlet hose so all the water in the mh is filtered. Change every 6 months although it calls for...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-23-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,026
Posted By Tom Copeland
Have 29D. We use the grill all the time. I've...

Have 29D. We use the grill all the time. I've heard others say they are afraid of cooking the paint on the side of the RV. Have not had a heat issue (yet).
Grill does not fit in the compartment it...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-16-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,596
Posted By Tom Copeland
I have a 2011 29D Melbourne. Did a 3,500 mile...

I have a 2011 29D Melbourne. Did a 3,500 mile last summer and was worn out after each days driving. This year I had Steer-Safe installed before a 4,300 mile trip. Driving was a breeze. Did not kick...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-16-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,123
Posted By Tom Copeland
I have a 2011 29D Melbourne. I've never seen a...

I have a 2011 29D Melbourne. I've never seen a switch by the water heater. Were might that be?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-16-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,444
Posted By Tom Copeland
Have a 2011 29D. Coach is right for the two of...

Have a 2011 29D. Coach is right for the two of us. E450 preforms well.
Have made two long trips (4,000 miles +) with no issues.
Biggest issue I have is with the quality of the inside woodwork....
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 08-06-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,090
Posted By Tom Copeland
Don't feel bad. Just beturned from a 3,600 mile...

Don't feel bad. Just beturned from a 3,600 mile trip out west. Had no issues with the RV or any driving mishapes.
Next day we were washing the RV and had to back up about 3 feet. Nocked/broke the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,467
Posted By Tom Copeland
Mine is powered by both. 2011 Melbourne

Mine is powered by both.
2011 Melbourne
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,499
Posted By Tom Copeland
Done it both on and off although driving with a...

Done it both on and off although driving with a flame behind me does make me a little nervous.
I have turned the ref off and drove for eight hours. Was still cold when I turned it back on.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-15-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,635
Posted By Tom Copeland
Summer trip out west

Leaving on our summer trip June 30th. Headed from the east coast to Rushmore/Glasier NP/Banff (maybe)/Cody/Yellowstone/Jackson Hole area then heading back east.
First time in this area. No time...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,382
Posted By Tom Copeland
Beer cans............. that's about all it's good...

Beer cans............. that's about all it's good for. Like you I hate wasted space.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,376
Posted By Tom Copeland
We have a 2011 29D that came with bars. We used...

We have a 2011 29D that came with bars. We used them when traveling. They fall out if you don't have the tight.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-23-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By Tom Copeland
Don't have that issue with our 29D. Only problem...

Don't have that issue with our 29D. Only problem we have is fueling. Takes forever shutting off with back pressure. Have checked all lines. Found nothing.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-13-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,708
Posted By Tom Copeland
2nd house battery

Thinking of adding a 2nd house battery to our Melbourne. Tray has space for it. Anything special I need to lookout for?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-02-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,253
Posted By Tom Copeland
I have them on our Melbourne. I find that I rely...

I have them on our Melbourne. I find that I rely on the mirrows more than the cameras. Use your $ for more worthwhile options.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-24-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,911
Posted By Tom Copeland
Thanks What year is your Jeep?

Thanks
What year is your Jeep?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-22-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,118
Posted By Tom Copeland
Thanks Read them all. Believe I'm going for the...

Thanks
Read them all. Believe I'm going for the Steer-Safe for now and up-grade shocks when the time comes.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-22-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,242
Posted By Tom Copeland
Decor wheel covers

OK, another newbee questions: What's the best way to remove the rear decor wheel covers on the MH. Have a Melbourne with F450 super duty.
Nothing in the Jayco owners' manual or the Ford manual.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-21-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,666
Posted By Tom Copeland
Seem that someone from Jayco would review this...

Seem that someone from Jayco would review this site. Might save them some headaches in the long run.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-21-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,911
Posted By Tom Copeland
Thanking of getting the same. What's the crub...

Thanking of getting the same. What's the crub weight on your jeep?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-11-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,266
Posted By Tom Copeland
Sorry to see you go. There's so few Melbourne...

Sorry to see you go. There's so few Melbourne owners on this site. Hard to get any ideas for us newbees.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-11-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,116
Posted By Tom Copeland
Have done our 29D twice since winter. Had an...

Have done our 29D twice since winter. Had an issue first time but found I did not have the line to the fitting tight at the fresh water inlet.
On the first try also forgot to close the by-pass vales...
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