Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
04-21-2024, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 205
Lithium solar question
Hi. I am just beginning to investigate switching from 2 lead acid to 200 amp hours lithium. Question. My only solar right now is a 100W solar suitcase. In peak sun it puts out maybe 6.5 amps. I...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
07-26-2022, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,077
Can I get septic truck in Chicago?
Hi friends,
I will be dry camping in downtown Chicago. Does anyone know a septic service that will come and drain my tanks? No dump stations nearby.
Thanks.
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Forum: Boondocking
05-19-2022, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 239
Views: 94,603
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
03-09-2022, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,186
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
03-08-2022, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,186
Is there a new RV bust coming?
With the cost of fuel, coupled with the insane price of new trailers, and everything else, my view is that the boom to buy new and big is probably over. Thoughts?
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
12-30-2021, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,696
Blue Ox vs. Reese Dual Cam
My 2013 32bhds, which was stolen, had the Reese Dual Cam. Verry good anti-sway. My newer 32 Bhds trailer(2016) came with the Blue Ox. I find there is way more sway, no matter how many links I try. ...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
08-12-2021, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,040
My Jayco 32bhds was stolen
Yes, very painful and shocking. It was parked on a farm, but in view of the highway. Someone drove up, hitched up, and there you go. Lost a lot of stuff on the trailer too, as you can imagine.
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Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions
07-16-2019, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
06-23-2019, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 884
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
06-23-2019, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 884
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
06-23-2019, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 884
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
06-21-2019, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
06-21-2019, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 826
New problem - axel and spindle need advice
Hi,
My dealer just phoned. I had noticed the cover over one wheel bearing was off.
Long story short, they say I need a new axel, spindle and tire. 1500 bucks. I can pay that, but they say...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
06-21-2019, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Need help - stupid water disinfecting mistake
Ok, I added some cheap dollar store bleach to my system to clean it out. I added way too much and and who knows what was in it.
Anyway, I have filled and drained my fresh water tank three times...
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Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions
10-17-2018, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,740
My thoughts on packed campgrounds
This summer we did a 2 week trip to Yellowstone, very busy park, with a big rig, and not a single reservation. Worked out very well, and cheap. This is how I did it. (Forgive the cut and paste):
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Forum: Pics of your Jayco
09-28-2018, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,695
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Forum: Pics of your Jayco
09-28-2018, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,695
This picture is from just outside Badlands...
This picture is from just outside Badlands National Park, in South Dakota. We were there at the beginning of August. It is public land and free. Amazing place. Google "Nomad View" if you want...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
08-18-2018, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,342
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
12-06-2017, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,739
This is the solution that works for me.
We...
This is the solution that works for me.
We call it the red dot. It speaks to my ipad via bluetooth. I have downloaded all the maps I need to my ipad so it does not use my dataplan while on the...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
11-23-2017, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,914
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
11-02-2017, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,669
Outside kitchen door - gas strut replacement
The struts on my outside kitchen need replacing. My dealer wanted to order from Jayco, at 60 bucks (Cdn) each. Seemed expensive as I see there are many struts available on amazon for 20. Does...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
10-24-2017, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,816
The most I have ever done in one day is 350...
The most I have ever done in one day is 350 miles, and that is a long day.
We don't do over 55, have a cat and kids, have to stop for lunch, breaks, etc.
A "good" day for us is 250 - 300.
I...
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
10-21-2017, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,977
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-30-2017, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,849
Boondock!
Yes, lots of people buying Rv's. They fill up full service campgrounds like crazy.
But there are options for those who can live off the grid for a few days.
Case in point. We camped at the...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-07-2017, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 727
Voltage loss - think I figured it out
I just came back from a 5 week trip. I put in two new group 24 batteries just before leaving.
Throughout the five weeks I was getting a voltage loss. Inside the trailer my voltmeter, at times...
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