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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-11-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,882
Posted By jamesj
My opinion: Any TV can tow any TT, the question...

My opinion: Any TV can tow any TT, the question is how well?

My 2cents: I think it would be okay, on flat lands, but if you have a nice steep grade, like going up the Zilwaukee bridge going up...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-10-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,467
Posted By jamesj
Jammer, Hate to bug you, but can you post a...

Jammer,

Hate to bug you, but can you post a couple photo's of the brackets at the top bunk and the bottom/storage area?

Going to get supplies now... :-)

Thanks!
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-03-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,467
Posted By jamesj
Jammer, Can you provide some more...

Jammer,

Can you provide some more dimensions? Width of the ladder, and from floor up where you placed the rungs. I really like what you did and want to make one too.

Thanks!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-31-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 49,868
Posted By jamesj
FYI - I believe the newer Jeep Grand Cherokee's...

FYI - I believe the newer Jeep Grand Cherokee's and Dodge Durango's (one time the Chrysler Aspen) are made on the exact same assembly line down at "Dodge Main" in Detroit. I think they have been...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-31-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By jamesj
Vic, The PDF I noted was straight off of the...

Vic,

The PDF I noted was straight off of the Good Year page. As always, updated info is generally better. You'd think that GY would update their web site.

I noticed this verbiage in the PDF...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-30-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By jamesj
Here's a couple good links from Good Year. ...

Here's a couple good links from Good Year.

TT Tires are LT rated and designed for 65Mph speeds : https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf

Motor Home tires are rated at higher...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-30-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 49,868
Posted By jamesj
I went from an '97 Tahoe 5.7L V8, to an '06...

I went from an '97 Tahoe 5.7L V8, to an '06 Durango 5.7L HEMI V8 and now to a RAM with a 5.7L V8.

I agree that wheelbase is a big thing when towing. All three TV pulled our Palomino, and the two...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-30-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By jamesj
Speed is probably the BIGGEST factor. Trailer...

Speed is probably the BIGGEST factor. Trailer tires are only rated for 60-65 Mph.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-30-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By jamesj
This is a good question. I had went though new...

This is a good question. I had went though new tires a couple years ago after the cheap "Made in China" tires failed due to massive side wall cracking.

My 2cents:
1) Buy "Made in the USA"...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-28-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,261
Posted By jamesj
We added in the egg-crate mattress pads to the...

We added in the egg-crate mattress pads to the bunk beds. However we only have a 7yr, 4yr, and 3yr old sleeping on them.

My wife bought a "Memory Foam" topper for the master bed, and boy did it...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-28-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,993
Posted By jamesj
Check to make sure that the outside shower is...

Check to make sure that the outside shower is not turned on.. The Hot and Cold valves can be on, but the knob on the wand can be turned off. This can causing a 'mixing bowl' too.
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-28-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 66,545
Posted By jamesj
Can you make a sketch of your design with...

Can you make a sketch of your design with dimensions?

I like this idea, as I can only take 2 bikes on the ladder on our 28DSBH.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-28-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,970
Posted By jamesj
Be careful on tires. Most of the newer RAM's...

Be careful on tires. Most of the newer RAM's (2009+) come with TPMS sensors. You cannot put LT tires and fill air to the MAX tire pressure, you'll blow the TPMS sensors out and the computer can go...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-24-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By jamesj
I purchased a set of 5 in July 2011, and they...

I purchased a set of 5 in July 2011, and they were one of the last Trailer Tires still manufactured in the States. Weather or not they still are, is another story.

It's a requirement to print the...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 04-24-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By jamesj
A little tip that I was taught on backing...

A little tip that I was taught on backing trailers.

1) Place your had on the bottom of the steering wheel.
2) move your hand to the left (turn right) to make the trailer go left.
3) move...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-24-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,407
Posted By jamesj
Raguustin, Here is probably the suggested...

Raguustin,

Here is probably the suggested process:

Install Air Springs keeping each side independent, do not "T" the fill lines to a single fill nozzle. Air Lift told me that this will provide...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-24-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By jamesj
My 2cents - Make sure you tires are "Made in the...

My 2cents - Make sure you tires are "Made in the U.S.A."

On my last TT, I replaced the tires 2 times (3 sets of tires). The original tires (Chinese manufactured) had massive side wall cracking...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-20-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,954
Posted By jamesj
Pauley_b Thanks for the info. I started to...

Pauley_b

Thanks for the info. I started to sanitize the fresh water system today, so this will get me finished up.

I already knew about the hot water cut-off system. My 21RGS had the same...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-17-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,407
Posted By jamesj
I've had an AirLift Ride Control system in my '97...

I've had an AirLift Ride Control system in my '97 Tahoe with Leaf Springs and loved it. When I got my RAM, I decided to put in the AirLift 1000 into it, however what I found out is the heavier duty...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-17-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,518
Posted By jamesj
My thought is: "Any vehicle can tow anything. The...

My thought is: "Any vehicle can tow anything. The question is how well can it tow?"

I've had several Tow Vehicles over the years.
1990 Chevy Blazer (2dr) 4.3L v6 High Performance Multi-Port FI...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-16-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,467
Posted By jamesj
We just took delivery of our 28 DSBH and my son...

We just took delivery of our 28 DSBH and my son use the door knob too. That was stopped right away.

We took a 60" ladder from the parts dept. shelve to the coach to see, and 60" is too tall!
...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-16-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By jamesj
I've been purchasing from them for years. ...

I've been purchasing from them for years.

Overall, I have been happy with the prices, shipping costs, and delivery time.

I had one minor issue with regards with them honoring a Manufacturer...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-16-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,954
Posted By jamesj
2013 Jayco White Hawk 28 DSBH

Hello,

After camping for several years in a 'Convertible' travel trailer, my wife and I decided it was time to expand, as our family recently with a Foster Child.

We traded in our Palomino...
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