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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,331
Posted By mitechie
I dropped it off at the dealer today and that was...

I dropped it off at the dealer today and that was their answer. They had some nice sockets and I guess if you know that it'll work you'd be more willing to push onto the decorative cover and compress...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,331
Posted By mitechie
If you can that'd be great. I'm not able to edit...

If you can that'd be great. I'm not able to edit it that I can tell. It looks like there's a limited time when you can edit something you wrote but after a bit it's locked out. I guess I should...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,331
Posted By mitechie
Ding! That's the ticket. I called my RV dealer...

Ding! That's the ticket. I called my RV dealer and after some tossing got a hold of a tech who said "Those are protective covers that look like lugnuts. Just take a screwdriver and mallet and destroy...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,331
Posted By mitechie
The trailer isn't at the tire shop. They didn't...

The trailer isn't at the tire shop. They didn't offer to do anything to it. They're suggestion was that they'd just tack welded the back of the studs on their own. I don't think they're doing...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,331
Posted By mitechie
Thanks. I happened to be getting new tires on the...

Thanks. I happened to be getting new tires on the TV today and talked with the folks at the tire shop. They're saying that it often happens with the alum. rims that the studs will spin like that and...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,331
Posted By mitechie
Learn something about how to remove tires.

I'm trying to get a tire off of the trailer and I must be a moron because I'm not able to figure out how to get these things off. The lugnut covers seem to be a 13/16 socket only they just spin. I've...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 05-25-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Posted By mitechie
That was our first trailer and was such a great...

That was our first trailer and was such a great way to get out and camp. Congrats and look forward to seeing where you take it!

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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-20-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,866
Posted By mitechie
I don't know. folks do it with kids living out of...

I don't know. folks do it with kids living out of RVs. I guess it's interesting because I've got a friend with a house and a dozen acres in NC and he's got two different couples that are building...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-20-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,866
Posted By mitechie
I don't think the mobile bit is the key. They're...

I don't think the mobile bit is the key. They're done on trailers and mobile for tax and legal reasons.

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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-18-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 340,089
Posted By mitechie
Going to head to a state park at the Holly Rec...

Going to head to a state park at the Holly Rec campground for the weekend. Still waiting on some of the local parks to open up for the year.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-24-2017, 06:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,087
Posted By mitechie
Heh, I'm taking my Eagle in under warranty...

Heh, I'm taking my Eagle in under warranty tomorrow morning for this. I tried to just get them to order the part and let me replace it. Reading this thread makes me realize I should just swap out the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-24-2017, 06:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 49,567
Posted By mitechie
Just a couple of recommendations from someone...

Just a couple of recommendations from someone that also has a semi-steep drive. I found that these wheel chocks are great and when I pull in I set them and actually go into neutral to make sure I'm...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-24-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,025
Posted By mitechie
Add me to the list of folks with the ARE topper...

Add me to the list of folks with the ARE topper and use the truck to get the kayaks around.

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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-24-2017, 05:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,878
Posted By mitechie
I roll mine into a milk crate. I try to only...

I roll mine into a milk crate. I try to only unroll out what length I need and in general it keeps things easy enough to store and keep organized.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-02-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,308
Posted By mitechie
The boy is old enough that we're having fun...

The boy is old enough that we're having fun listening to the harry potter books together. Great to see him get into stories.

I've finished up a quick read of "Good clean fun" and am a fan of Nick...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-02-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,251
Posted By mitechie
Sam the Eagle is our trailer and Rudy the Ram is...

Sam the Eagle is our trailer and Rudy the Ram is our TV.

I really want to get a large sticker of Sam the Muppets Eagle with some patriotic message on the back of the trailer one of these days.
...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-02-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,542
Posted By mitechie
Sure, that sounds like fun. I only wish I had it...

Sure, that sounds like fun. I only wish I had it here to take some photos to add to the notes. I leave it in the camper and it's in indoor storage until spring. I'll see what I can write up.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-01-2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,542
Posted By mitechie
Yes, I work from home and I often setup and get...

Yes, I work from home and I often setup and get to our spot during the week and then my wife and son meet me after school on Friday. I use a Verizon mifi device because it has the best coverage...
Forum: Boondocking 09-19-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By mitechie
Hah, good advice. I think there's some truth to...

Hah, good advice. I think there's some truth to that. However, since this boondocking thing is my idea and I think she'll enjoy it once we do it, I'm more worried about trying to lower the learning...
Forum: Boondocking 09-19-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By mitechie
help planning successful first trip in MI

I'm trying to convince my wife to do some boondocking. We upgraded to an eagle 284bhbs trailer (34') this year with larger water tanks and I've gotten 400W of solar on it to help out. I want to take...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-09-2016, 06:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,518
Posted By mitechie
Just want to toss a +1 to this thing. I just love...

Just want to toss a +1 to this thing. I just love that I pull in, head back/forth on the spot looking for a bit of a more level area from the phone while in the truck. Then you get an inch...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 07-14-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By mitechie
Just to say bummer that misty mountain is full....

Just to say bummer that misty mountain is full. We visit relatives down there every year and love that campground. Will look forward to your feedback on heavenly acres.

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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-06-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,754
Posted By mitechie
We go for a range of reasons. We've found that...

We go for a range of reasons. We've found that the trailer is a great way to travel. We take "one big trip" each year and also head down from MI to VA to visit relatives. It's a much nicer way to see...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-23-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,996
Posted By mitechie
I use a Q120. Rather than go the quick connect...

I use a Q120. Rather than go the quick connect path I picked up one of these:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000SKX63U

It's much smaller/lighter and I can still use the grill on its own for car...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-15-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,842
Posted By mitechie
Exactly. Mine are always on and I've not had to...

Exactly. Mine are always on and I've not had to do anything to enable them.
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