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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-21-2014, 04:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,337
Posted By velorandy
Two years ago when we were looking at Travel...

Two years ago when we were looking at Travel Trailers, I had owned a 2011 Tacoma with the 4.0L V6 (tow package). We decided on the 184BH, but really we wanted the 26BH. So now every time we're on a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-19-2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,231
Posted By velorandy
That's the model we wish we had purchased 2 years...

That's the model we wish we had purchased 2 years ago. Great layout, not too heavy & the price is right. We regretfully bought the smaller 184BH, just too cramped for 4. We hope to make the leap to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-19-2014, 05:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,523
Posted By velorandy
Put the monthly cost of an extended warranty into...

Put the monthly cost of an extended warranty into a separate savings account, in 2 years when the Jayco warranty is up.... you'll be self insured against any problems if they were to arise, and if...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-18-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,441
Posted By velorandy
We had looked at the 26BH last year, but passed...

We had looked at the 26BH last year, but passed on it because at that time we owned a Tacoma 4.0L.... and thought we would be right at the limit or beyond. Instead we settled on a Swift SLX 184BH (a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-17-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By velorandy
Refrigerator won't work in AC mode?

This past Sunday while prepping our Swift SLX 184BH for it's first trip of the year (to the Outer Banks, NC), I noticed the refrigerator would not come on in the AC mode while connected to the house...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-27-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,076
Posted By velorandy
We are staying at Pirateland in mid July, what...

We are staying at Pirateland in mid July, what did you think of the property?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-27-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,076
Posted By velorandy
We've been enjoying a 4 day weekend on Hatteras...

We've been enjoying a 4 day weekend on Hatteras Island, Waves, NC (Ocean Waves Campground). Beautiful clear sunny skies, a bit cool the first day (upper 60's) but milder the last 3 (low-mid 70's)...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-27-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 97,451
Posted By velorandy
Here is a picture of the table support dowel I...

Here is a picture of the table support dowel I referred to in an earlier post. This really helps with lowering & raising the table when the dinette is being used as a bed.
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-26-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 97,451
Posted By velorandy
I also had a big leaking AC issue which didn't...

I also had a big leaking AC issue which didn't rear it's ugly head until our 3rd trip out last summer. Our AC was leaking down the inside wall in 2 spots and in between the interior & exterior walls...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-26-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 97,451
Posted By velorandy
Relocated electric outlet.

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I relocated the outlet from under the dinette to under the couch. I replaced it with a combo USB outlet and disconnected the one under the dinette as its difficult to use anyway.

I also...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-08-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,870
Posted By velorandy
Well tilting my trailer 2 inches higher to one...

Well tilting my trailer 2 inches higher to one side did absolutely nothing.... which is really strange? It would seem gravity would take over and get the water flowing out the vent holes, but it's...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-08-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,870
Posted By velorandy
On my 3rd trip with our Swift SLX 184BH, mine too...

On my 3rd trip with our Swift SLX 184BH, mine too for the first time has begun dripping/leaking water between the exterior-interior walls. My storage compartment this morning had a flood in it, with...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-01-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,999
Posted By velorandy
Wow, that did it! Thanks so much! The trials &...

Wow, that did it! Thanks so much! The trials & errors of being a newbie.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-01-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,999
Posted By velorandy
2013 Swift SLX 184BH water heater- Help!

Hello All,

I'm currently on my 2nd trip out with our new Swift SLX 184BH, and our water heater will not stay lit. The water heater worked fine the first night, but now after lighting the pilot...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-26-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
Dealer is making it right and ordering the...

Dealer is making it right and ordering the correct hitch shank. I will be making sure its right though with all of my newly acquired research.

Thank you all for your comments, observations &...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-25-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
I completely agree Smoothy. Last night I...

I completely agree Smoothy. Last night I downloaded all the PDF's from the manufacturers web site, and feel confident in setting up my TV/TT properly. As my RV dealer is over 25 miles away, I may...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-24-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
My tow vehicle and trailer were both pretty much...

My tow vehicle and trailer were both pretty much void of any extra weight at time of dealer set up.

This weekend we used it, but we were pretty much minimalist for such a short trip.... so not...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-24-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
I'm actually using Camco 48051 Eaz-Lift Elite...

I'm actually using Camco 48051 Eaz-Lift Elite Weight Distributing Hitch Bent Bar 600 Lb max vert wt / 10,000 max gross wt.

See pic attached....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-24-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
I should add, I can't lower the ball down any...

I should add, I can't lower the ball down any further.... I would need a longer/lower weight distribution shank....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-24-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
I agree that it's not too radical and if I had a...

I agree that it's not too radical and if I had a couple hundred pounds in the truck bed & our two kids, perhaps it would be even a bit lower..... and I'm guessing that's what the dealer was thinking....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-24-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By velorandy
Maiden voyage, hitch question....

Just took our new 2013 Jayco Swift SLX 184BH on its maiden voyage, and everything went perfectly. I did notice though our Jayco rode a little nose high. From my own personal research, I've read it's...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-03-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,452
Posted By velorandy
No driveway sleepovers yet healthi, but once...

No driveway sleepovers yet healthi, but once schools out..... I'm sure that'll be happening. What kind of Mods have you done bayleightucker?
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-03-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,452
Posted By velorandy
New owner - 2013 Swift SLX 184BH

We are the new owners of a 2013 Swift SLX 184BH, and are very much looking forward to our maiden voyage in 2 weeks. We thought this would be the perfect "starter" travel trailer for our family of 4....
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