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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-29-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By dmward
You can either fill your fresh water tank before...

You can either fill your fresh water tank before you leave or (better) see if the park has a full station and fill when you get there. Usually there is a dump station there is also a place to fill...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-24-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Posted By dmward
I have a 2014 28DSBH and have never had a concern...

I have a 2014 28DSBH and have never had a concern with the axles or springs, or anything else on the chassis. I have the axles and brakes serviced regularly and they've never needed anything more...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 05-24-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By dmward
that's not on the list... :D

that's not on the list... :D
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-16-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,772
Posted By dmward
All closed, except I may leave the bathroom gray...

All closed, except I may leave the bathroom gray tank open for showers.

I want as much water as possible to flush out black and kitchen gray when dumping.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-07-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By dmward
Answered my own question after I drllled out the...

Answered my own question after I drllled out the old rivets. Not really clean enough for screws at this point. Hopefully, I can get fire some larger rivets in there.

Why didn't they just use...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-07-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By dmward
Thanks, Roger. I’ll try that today. I was...

Thanks, Roger. I’ll try that today. I was thinking that I could use sheet metal screws instead of rivets to replace the latch. Can you think of a reason why I shouldn’t?

Thanks
Derek
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-06-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By dmward
Broken Door Catch (Holder)

Hello, everyone! The receiving part of the door catch recently broke on my slam latch storage door. As you can see by the photo, it's looks like it was attached with rivets or something??

Before I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-24-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,090
Posted By dmward
43443 Had to split the uprights here...

43443

Had to split the uprights here (similar birch on other side of trailer). It was in a busy campground too and had to ask my neighbor to move his truck.

Really nice spot right on beach....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-23-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By dmward
We use them and definitely notice a difference....

We use them and definitely notice a difference. I’d recommend them.

Not sure about cross supports.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-30-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,734
Posted By dmward
I’ll usually fill 5-10 gallons for longer road...

I’ll usually fill 5-10 gallons for longer road trips. For pit stops with the bathroom!

I wouldn’t go with a full tank. Too much extra weight and you probably don’t need it since you can fill at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-28-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,639
Posted By dmward
Finally replaced that hunk o’ junk factory...

Finally replaced that hunk o’ junk factory kitchen faucet! It’s been my nemesis since day one, with the sprayer spraying me in the face and the tap leaking under the sink.

Have a nice chrome Moen...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-26-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By dmward
We stayed at the KOA in St Mary on the east side...

We stayed at the KOA in St Mary on the east side of the park. It was really nice and can accommodate all sizes.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-25-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,857
Posted By dmward
Stripped Screw Holes / Wood

Hey everyone. I’m looking to see what you do to fix stripped screw holes in wood, especially on cabinet door hinges. I’m experiencing this problem in several spots.

Most fixes I see on the web...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-25-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,430
Posted By dmward
I had this with my F150 last summer, towing thru...

I had this with my F150 last summer, towing thru hilly Northern Ontario (yikes). I cleaned the connections thoroughly with a screwdriver and WD40 until they were shiny, but the probably still popped...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-25-2018, 08:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,599
Posted By dmward
Always tow/haul mode when cruise on. My truck...

Always tow/haul mode when cruise on. My truck handles the shifting just fine. I won’t even lock out 6th gear since the truck will never shift to 6 unless it’s very flat for a good distance.

I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-12-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,672
Posted By dmward
Anything that you wouldn't want in the TT (bikes,...

Anything that you wouldn't want in the TT (bikes, BBQ, Rhino stinky slinkies, some firewood, etc.) goes in the truck bed. None of this stuff is super heavy to take up payload. Bikes just take a lot...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-04-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,747
Posted By dmward
31 days. Pretty much over July-August when the...

31 days. Pretty much over July-August when the kids are off school. Includes 3 nights for May long weekend.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-08-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,370
Posted By dmward
My wife watches my "blind side". So, if I am...

My wife watches my "blind side". So, if I am backing into a spot, with the trailer turning to the driver side, I can't see the passenger side of the TT in my mirrors. She is responsible for making...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-23-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,955
Posted By dmward
2' level on the tongue for side-to-side, then on...

2' level on the tongue for side-to-side, then on the door step for back-to-front.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-23-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,512
Posted By dmward
There's a lot distance between my propane tanks &...

There's a lot distance between my propane tanks & fridge, so I find that if I bleed the air out of the line by lighting the stove top (beside the fridge), then the fridge will start up on gas with no...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-19-2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 23,597
Posted By dmward
We always use ours when we are camping near a...

We always use ours when we are camping near a beach. Kids can hose off the sand there.

I find it handy for washing too when we have a campsite with water, but no sewer.
Forum: Tech Talk 08-14-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By dmward
Great podcast! Lots of good information on the...

Great podcast! Lots of good information on the industry and general tips for all types of RVs.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-14-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,144
Posted By dmward
If you also have a water filter then I would...

If you also have a water filter then I would remove the regulator.

I find that using a regulator depends on the campground. I always use one for a new campground to start with but there are some...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-13-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,191,453
Posted By dmward
Yup they are adjustable for wide doors.

Yup they are adjustable for wide doors.
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-12-2016, 11:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,583
Posted By dmward
I agree. DW says white doesn't match fridge...

I agree. DW says white doesn't match fridge [emoji3]
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