Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
09-24-2018, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,855
auto leveling
We have just traded in our 2013 Eagle 28.5RLS for a 2019 Eagle HT 27.5RLTS and the reason for moving up was the auto leveling feature. I take possession of it next spring. Auto leveling has been on...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-24-2018, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,668
Overloading
Check out this web site:
Fifth Wheel Weight Calculator (https://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-fw.shtml)
Take into account all the variables and look at the Gross Combined Weight...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
10-03-2016, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,874
4 x 4 when needed, 4 x 2 most of the time
Something not mentioned, I have 4 x 4, but most of the time I run in 4 x 2, I have a GMC 2500 HD with the diesel. My truck is 7 years old and I get 12 mpg towing my 5th. On the open highway...
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Forum: Tech Talk
09-02-2015, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,789
wires
In the unlikely event of the trailer completely disconnecting from the tow vehicle, either the wires will strip out of the connector or strip out of the trailer. I saw a trailer where this happened a...
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Forum: Tech Talk
09-02-2015, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 989
A/B Switch for Shaw Direct
I have a Wineguard trav'ler automatic Shaw Direct satellite antenna on the roof of my 5th. I also have a portable sat dish on a tripod on the ground when the roof mounted dish can't get a signal...
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Forum: Tech Talk
07-03-2015, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,003
Shaw Direct Satellite
I dry camp using a generator for power. Generator is shut down overnight. When doing the handshake with the receiver (600) it sometimes tells me to refresh. No cell coverage in area so can't phone...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-19-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,172
Try this site for your calculations. Changing...
Try this site for your calculations. Changing Gears https://changingears.com/index.shtml Put in your numbers into the trailer calculator and it will give you a reading based on a 20% safety margin...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-19-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,792
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-10-2013, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,882
Read this about the Ecoboost problems ...
Read this about the Ecoboost problems https://blogs.automotive.com/recall-alert-ford-f-150-ecoboost-engine-under-investigation-for-losing-power-during-acceleration-139609.html
And this one in more...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-09-2013, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,882
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-04-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
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Forum: Tech Talk
06-02-2013, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-02-2013, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,979
I had a friction sway bar on my tent trailer. ...
I had a friction sway bar on my tent trailer. The dealer told me to always remove it when maneuvering into position in a campground or backing up my driveway to put it away. If it shrieks when...
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Forum: Tech Talk
06-01-2013, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,094
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-01-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 15,979
My Dad towed a trailer back in the 80's with...
My Dad towed a trailer back in the 80's with torsion bars on the hitch, and he was told that the noise is normal for that type of towing. He had the type where the bar sat in a depression on the...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-01-2013, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,536
If you are serious about trying to increase hp...
If you are serious about trying to increase hp out of your truck, you could try one of the K & N Filters for your truck. Since you are not running a turbo, you can't do any damage to your engine. I...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
05-28-2013, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,912
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
05-28-2013, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,912
I tried that first, they still don't work. I...
I tried that first, they still don't work. I have noticed that the 921 has 2 wires, one on either side of the spade connector of the bulb for the LED, but if you take a close look at the 12V...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
05-27-2013, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,912
Overhead lights
I have just replaced most of the 12V lights in my trailer to LED's. I have mostly the 921 light bulbs. The bulbs work in some of the fixtures, but not in others. I read somewhere that sometimes...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
05-27-2013, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
Creaking floor in 28.5 RLS 5th wheel
Just took delivery of a 2013 Jayco Eagle model 28.5 RLS 5th wheel. We agreed to split the difference with the dealer 50/50 to have all the carpet removed from the trailer. The dealer did a...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
05-25-2013, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 909
New Jayco owner
We just traded in our 2010 Forest River Rockwood 5th wheel and bought a 2013 Jayco Eagle model 28.5 RLS 5th wheel. Friends of ours bought a new trailer and suggested that we should look around while...
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