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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-06-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,358
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Slow slide on battery

Hi
So what size and type of battery or batteries do you have?
We are running qty 2 105 amp/hr RV AGM lead acid batteries
Tried to use a single 85 amp/hr and the slide would struggle like yours...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-04-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By RoadrunnerII
More than likely you have a screen plugged with...

More than likely you have a screen plugged with sediment. Look inside the water inlet for the screen. You can usually pick it out with a small screwdriver. I carry spare screens. Most hardware stores...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-03-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Our 2017 had a small leak in the sealant at the...

Our 2017 had a small leak in the sealant at the cap. Almost like a bird poked holes in it. It was still warranty but I fixed it myself. I did a coat of dicor self leveling then used Eternabond tape 5...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-29-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,177
Posted By RoadrunnerII
I did the same thing hooking up to head south in...

I did the same thing hooking up to head south in January 4 years ago. I got lucky. Didn't punch it thru.
Local body shop fixed it up for minimal $$.

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-29-2023, 06:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,585
Posted By RoadrunnerII
To us it's a night and day difference The truck...

To us it's a night and day difference
The truck and trailer actually can stop faster then just the truck or a least feels like it. Now that's brakes that work

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-25-2023, 07:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,692
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Nice truck! Enjoy the new ride! RoadrunnerII

Nice truck! Enjoy the new ride!

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Tech Talk 10-19-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Do you have a softstartrv on the air conditioner?...

Do you have a softstartrv on the air conditioner? Probably not.
So when that air conditioner starts there are 2 motors A low amp draw fan to push the air around and the compressor. The fan might...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Would be best to send a picture and make model of...

Would be best to send a picture and make model of rig. There are multiple dimmer switches out there

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Tech Talk 10-17-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 727
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Gotta make sure the rims are rated for the load...

Gotta make sure the rims are rated for the load as well
RoadrunnerII
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-17-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,729
Posted By RoadrunnerII
We put airlift bags on our f250. I run the bags...

We put airlift bags on our f250. I run the bags between 50-70psi depending on the roads and what we have loaded. Run with the bags empty when not hitched up.
Gets you off the rear helper springs...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-10-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,997
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Well the shop we are headed to is 40 minutes away...

Well the shop we are headed to is 40 minutes away and he is booking November.
At Canadian prices it's cheaper to recover. A recpro theater seat delivered to our home is more than all 3 pieces...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-10-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,997
Posted By RoadrunnerII
We are in the same situation. Headed to a...

We are in the same situation. Headed to a furniture upholstery place today.
Better foam, better coverings
Still it's enough for 2 recliners and the trifold couch..... $3000 cdn. 800 each chair...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-09-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,979
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Seeing more and more private campgrounds with no...

Seeing more and more private campgrounds with no wood campfires
Propane firepits are fine but no wood

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-29-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Problem with covers is they move in the breeze....

Problem with covers is they move in the breeze. They can rub the finish off.
Snow on a trailer cover puts weight on the AC cover.
If you can find cheap indoor storage is best. Locally our fair...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Normally AC unit does not have a sealant around...

Normally AC unit does not have a sealant around it. They use a foam gasket under the unit
As for other items on roof you can remove the self levelling lumpy stuff but myself I just went right over...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By RoadrunnerII
What Grumpy said! Eternabond is the best...

What Grumpy said!
Eternabond is the best solution. That self leveling stuff needs regular redo's.
Eternabond once and done!

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-28-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 567
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Did you call Jayco or trying to do it via email? ...

Did you call Jayco or trying to do it via email?
It takes at least 40 minutes on phone and you have to be persistent. Don't like their answer ask for their supervisor. Keep it up until you get...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-28-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Glad to help! I'm retired and got bored last...

Glad to help!
I'm retired and got bored last spring so I took the courses on the swinteck slides, the rack & pinion slides and one control.
Just so I can fix my own trailer.

RoadrunnerII
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-28-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Hi Sounds like the slide is racking ie crooked...

Hi
Sounds like the slide is racking ie crooked in the hole.
If it is a swinteck there is a controller usually in the basement.
There is a process to resync the motors
Always always hold the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-26-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By RoadrunnerII
You either have a bad battery or bad connections...

You either have a bad battery or bad connections somewhere.
I'm betting on a bad battery.
I would pull the batteries and have them load tested would be my first move before letting an rv shop...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-25-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By RoadrunnerII
The factory 12 volt disconnect Does Not remove...

The factory 12 volt disconnect Does Not remove all items from the battery. The Propane Carbon Monoxide sensor is still live. It alone will discharge your battery in a couple weeks
For winter storage...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-25-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,818
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Just to add to this thread some info So our...

Just to add to this thread some info
So our trailer gross weight is 12700
About 2500 on pin. So 10,200 on the springs
Lippert stated right on their website Do Not load springs more than 80% of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-25-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,818
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Hey Klassic Check your springs. I replaced mine...

Hey Klassic Check your springs.
I replaced mine on our 2017 after 3 years. They undersized the springs for the weight to road conditions.
I went from 4 leaf 3000lb to 6 leaf 3500 lb
Lippert has a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-25-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By RoadrunnerII
Yes many have swapped the shackles and put in wet...

Yes many have swapped the shackles and put in wet bolts. Make sure you position the bolts so the grease outlet is not on the spring pressure point when the weight is on the springs
It's in the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-03-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 819
Posted By RoadrunnerII
That is the one control wifi ssid You can use...

That is the one control wifi ssid
You can use the One Control app on your phone or tablet to control some of the items on your trailer like your slides, levelling, awning and awning light.
Inside...
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