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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-05-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,923
Posted By Curious by Nature
I installed an extra outlet under the dinette...

I installed an extra outlet under the dinette table that is inverter output only. Combined with a power bar, this supplies power to TV, computers, and all those electronic toys. Even when plugged in,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-07-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 37,622
Posted By Curious by Nature
Our 2012 28BHS has a wedge on the bottom of the...

Our 2012 28BHS has a wedge on the bottom of the door below the latch. We found that it was to high and was warping the door and not letting the bottom come in fully when closing. Took it off, screwed...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-28-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,514
Posted By Curious by Nature
I did a power audit on our 2010 28BHS, here is...

I did a power audit on our 2010 28BHS, here is the results.


Water Pump 5.0 amp
Furnace 6.0 amp
921 bulb 1.3 amp
Stereo on 0.4 amp
Exhaust fan stove 1.4 amp
Exhaust fan bath 1.25 amp...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-19-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,131
Posted By Curious by Nature
I bought my battery monitor first. The thinking...

I bought my battery monitor first. The thinking behind it was that I needed to know what my power consumption habits were before sizing a system and batteries to match. I bought the Victron 600,...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-18-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,131
Posted By Curious by Nature
A perfect example of this was last Friday, Jan...

A perfect example of this was last Friday, Jan 15. I had to go out to the trailer/ job site, weather was light snow, about 2" covering the panel, overcast skies. Panel voltage 26.3V, battery 13.4V,...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-13-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,131
Posted By Curious by Nature
Well said! X2 Some other areas on the web...

Well said! X2

Some other areas on the web PWM vs MPPT borders on religon, to the point I was reluctant to post here. No flames! Great!
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-13-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,131
Posted By Curious by Nature
Ignorance here so... Why does this matter?...

Ignorance here so...
Why does this matter? Aren't we just wanting to put Amps back into the battery? If the Amps don't change, only wattage, what are we PWM users loosing?
Thanks in advance,...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-13-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,131
Posted By Curious by Nature
There is a good channel on YouTube that answers a...

There is a good channel on YouTube that answers a lot of the questions asked here.

https://www.youtube.com/user/AltEStore

Once you have the knowledge and match the system to your battery...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-11-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 27,131
Posted By Curious by Nature
Bob has a lot of good information, and much of...

Bob has a lot of good information, and much of his overbuilding systems does no harm. BUT, he is an advocate of PWM systems, basically 1970's technology. Yes, it works well, but technology has moved...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-09-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,404
Posted By Curious by Nature
My original locks seized within two years, so I...

My original locks seized within two years, so I took the opportunity to change to a different assembly. Most locksmiths have a wide range of similar locks, just take a sample so you get the correct...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-19-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,216
Posted By Curious by Nature
I've had good luck using baseboard thermostats, a...

I've had good luck using baseboard thermostats, a bit overkill for running a furnace.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-05-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,463
Posted By Curious by Nature
I use dishwasher detergent dissolved in warm...

I use dishwasher detergent dissolved in warm water, it's designed to dissolve stuck-on solids. Do your gray tank as well, you'll be horrified at what comes out the first time you do it! I don't do...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-14-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,966
Posted By Curious by Nature
Great Stuff foam makes an insect and rodent...

Great Stuff foam makes an insect and rodent repelling expanding foam, it's a bit hard to find. Pay attention to where the waterlines enter the interior, Jayco put a 6" hole in the floor in mine and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-24-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,323
Posted By Curious by Nature
I've tried quite a few different chemicals, the...

I've tried quite a few different chemicals, the best results I've had so far is the cheap generic dishwasher powder from Walmart. About 1/4 cup dissolved in hot water in both tanks. You should have...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-24-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 974
Posted By Curious by Nature
I have a 2012 model, the sealing where the outer...

I have a 2012 model, the sealing where the outer wall meets the top of the slide was very poor from brand new. I applied Eternabond tape to the seam, haven't had a problem since. This will be the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-17-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,624
Posted By Curious by Nature
Always had problems with hot spots in the oven,...

Always had problems with hot spots in the oven, bottom of everything ended up burnt. Tried the floor tile, (broke), then baking stone (also broke), then a 12" round aluminum tortilla plate. Heat is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-16-2015, 03:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,275
Posted By Curious by Nature
I use the refill adapter fittings to refill the 1...

I use the refill adapter fittings to refill the 1 lb tanks, never had a problem with them. They don't refill to full, but are within a ounce or so of being full.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-01-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,197
Posted By Curious by Nature
I had a similar problem at our new site. We had a...

I had a similar problem at our new site. We had a permanent service installed with a temporary outlet panel, (we're building our retirement home here), and when I tested the outlets, the tester...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-01-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,394
Posted By Curious by Nature
I had a similar problem with the freshwater tanks...

I had a similar problem with the freshwater tanks on my 2012 28BHS. I believe my unit was towed up in winter on salted roads, just about every one of the self tapping bolts rusted and broke. They...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-27-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,544
Posted By Curious by Nature
I was wondering how these peel and stick tiles...

I was wondering how these peel and stick tiles survive over cold winter storage, any loosening, cracking, coming unstuck or other problems? I live in central Alberta, -30 temperatures aren't uncommon...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-27-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,703
Posted By Curious by Nature
Winter is finally over, got to installing the 30"...

Winter is finally over, got to installing the 30" jacks last weekend. Fairly easy, just transfered the top brackets from the originals to the 30", and bolted them back on. Video here:...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-20-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By Curious by Nature
Check the back of your fridge, there is a small...

Check the back of your fridge, there is a small rubber hose that drains into a condensate pan for evaporation. On mine, it was outside of the pan when I bought the trailer.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-26-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,878
Posted By Curious by Nature
I built some metal frames and raised the arms...

I built some metal frames and raised the arms because of the same complaint.

https://rvhappyhour.com/wp-content/uploads/rtMedia/users/405/2014/06/Couch-Arm-on-Riser.jpg?
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-05-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,046
Posted By Curious by Nature
Sometimes, with a 2000 watt inverter generator,...

Sometimes, with a 2000 watt inverter generator, you can't run the microwave if your batteries are more than 20% discharged, as your converter is pulling to many amps to recharge your batteries....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-15-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,301
Posted By Curious by Nature
I can hear the audio, no video. Try a YouTube...

I can hear the audio, no video. Try a YouTube link to make it more accessible?
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