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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-18-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,753
Posted By 255eagle
So, I brought my Fluke home from work and did...

So, I brought my Fluke home from work and did some testing...
I plugged in the trailer with battery disconnected, there is a rock steady 13.5 volts at the battery wire. I replace the fuse holder and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-14-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,753
Posted By 255eagle
Battery overcharging???

I have a '98 Jayco Eagle and a few weeks ago I had the camper plugged in at my house. When I unplugged the trailer to go camping I noticed I had no power inside the camper. I checked the fuse at the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-12-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By 255eagle
Odor from water system

As the title says, I am getting a rather unpleasant odor from my water. seems to be more from the hot water side than the cold.

is there a way to clean the hot water tank? or should I just hook up...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-08-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,018
Posted By 255eagle
Bath tub

I have a 1998 Jayco 255BH, I was finally de-winterizing it yesterday and I noticed the bath tub is taking a long time to drain. Should I try a plunger or is there a trap I can get to?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-26-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 931
Posted By 255eagle
Adding a power landing gear motor

I was wondering how hard it would be to install a power landing gear motor to my camper?

I can clearly see where the motor would mount, is there a kit I can buy or do I have to source all the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-30-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,813
Posted By 255eagle
No ladder.

No ladder.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-30-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,813
Posted By 255eagle
Can I walk on the roof?

As the title says... can I walk on the roof of my 5er? the vent over the bedroom seems to be cracked, had a heavy rainfall last night and there was the odd drip coming from the roof vent.

Can I...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-30-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,348
Posted By 255eagle
I just got home from a 5 day camping trip and I...

I just got home from a 5 day camping trip and I checked the gas detector while I was at the campground and the expiry date was illegible, but the manufacture date was still there... May 1998, safe to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-19-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,348
Posted By 255eagle
I didn't know those had expiry dates on them......

I didn't know those had expiry dates on them... I'll have to take a look, but since my trailer is a 1998 I would assume I'm well past the due date.
I do know that raid will set it off, as well as...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-15-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,348
Posted By 255eagle
LP gas alarm going off

Anyone ever had a problem with the LP gas alarm going off? I was camping last weekend and even with the propane tanks turned off my gas alarm went off in the middle of the night both nights.

And...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-30-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,656
Posted By 255eagle
So where is this check valve? I looked the other...

So where is this check valve? I looked the other day and can't see where it is unless it's in the pump.
It buzzes every time I hook up the water hose, at home or at any campground.
I was going to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-22-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,656
Posted By 255eagle
I haven't taken a close look, but it seems to be...

I haven't taken a close look, but it seems to be right from where the hose hooks up.
when I de-winterize I will take a closer look... or listen.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-21-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,656
Posted By 255eagle
Buzzing from plumbing when using shore water

I have noticed that when I'm using the water hose hooked to shore water there is a buzzing from the water when opening a tap. it is quiet when using the pump.
Is there a filter or something in there...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-02-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,554
Posted By 255eagle
I'm a Chevy guy so there's no other choice then a...

I'm a Chevy guy so there's no other choice then a Duramax and an Allison auto... but you may also want to look into when your area has for vehicle safety standards. Where I live anything with a GVW...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-27-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By 255eagle
I guess I have a little different perspective...

I guess I have a little different perspective from my end... I have so much snow on my 5th that I can't even see the air conditioner any more, and the snow on the ground is almost up to the rear...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-04-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,333
Posted By 255eagle
You must have a very high truck, or a very low...

You must have a very high truck, or a very low trailer...

I have a 03 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 with a Jayco 255 and I did an axle flip on it but I also had to lower the hitch in my truck as the bottom of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-01-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,243
Posted By 255eagle
I've done the towing a 5th wheel with a half ton...

I've done the towing a 5th wheel with a half ton and never again... pushed me all over the place and it was only a 22 foot, and my trailer was level.
Weak transmissions, not enough brakes and lots...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-16-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,403
Posted By 255eagle
Access is fairly open, the fresh water tank drain...

Access is fairly open, the fresh water tank drain and low point drain are under the couch. Bit of a tight squeeze but not bad, just removing them is the mystery as they have some kind of crimp style...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-16-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,403
Posted By 255eagle
Drain valve

I have noticed that the water system on my camper doesn't seem to hold pressure, if I go in the trailer and turn the pump on it cycles on to pressurize the system even if it's only been an hour.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-02-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,395
Posted By 255eagle
Power jack install

I have been thinking about installing a power jack motor on my camper... mainly because I'm lazy, but the hand crank is a really slow.

I see where the motor goes, but about wiring and switches? Do...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-02-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,445
Posted By 255eagle
Well, I'll be darned... the outside outlet is...

Well, I'll be darned... the outside outlet is hooked up through the bathroom GFI, and it was tripped. We have only had the trailer for 3 weeks so I would assume that when it was at the dealer there...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-01-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,445
Posted By 255eagle
Thanks Bill... I now feel like a bit of an idiot....

Thanks Bill... I now feel like a bit of an idiot.
I went out to the trailer armed with a small screw driver and a pen light, after looking the panel over I decided that there was a little tab on the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-30-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,445
Posted By 255eagle
Tank level/Battery indicator

From what I read the indicator on the wall for the 3 holding tanks and the battery indicator is very erratic, however mine doesn't work and that drives me nuts...

The water heater switch and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-26-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,336
Posted By 255eagle
Actually the job went quite smooth, the only...

Actually the job went quite smooth, the only issue I had was a seized u-bolt. 3 foot johnson bar took care of that... and new u-bolts.

Just got home from the first camping trip with it and my...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-26-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,050
Posted By 255eagle
Actually it only has a two step... it was to high...

Actually it only has a two step... it was to high off the ground before I raised the trailer 4 inches. I'm thinking a triple step would work, now to find a used one.
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