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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-06-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,470
Posted By Matt Chapter
I would say they aren't supposed to be twisted. ...

I would say they aren't supposed to be twisted. I suspect the cables have been moved or part of the system repaired at some point. The roof not being level also indicates a repair has occurred. I...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-06-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,042
Posted By Matt Chapter
Ideally you would always remember to open all the...

Ideally you would always remember to open all the latches, but there are other situations that can cause similar problems. (Trailer not fully level is one...) When you're in there, look at what you...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-06-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,505
Posted By Matt Chapter
If it was me, I'd convert to electric brakes. ...

If it was me, I'd convert to electric brakes. I'm fed up with the surge brake lock out and my trailer coupler already needs to be rebuilt or replaced. I've already got a brake controller on my tow...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 06-03-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,447
Posted By Matt Chapter
If it has brakes, they would be surge brakes. ...

If it has brakes, they would be surge brakes. Surge brakes require a master cylinder on the tongue to operate, so if there isn't one, it may not have any brakes at all. It sounds pretty small so...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-24-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,781
Posted By Matt Chapter
If you've done a fair bit of towing, you can...

If you've done a fair bit of towing, you can sorta feel if your trailer needs brakes or not. (Leaving aside the discussion of the emergency break away situation.) I.E. if when you're coming to a...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 09-01-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,619
Posted By Matt Chapter
I've left chemical in mine for at least a week...

I've left chemical in mine for at least a week (prepped it, went camping, didn't use it, went again next weekend). My advice is to use Aqua Chem. It's way better than the West Marine store brand,...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 05-18-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,999
Posted By Matt Chapter
I'll tackle a couple of your questions. ...

I'll tackle a couple of your questions.

Firstly, regarding swaying / bouncing / ball height, etc. Yes you'll want to get your hitch height as correct as possible. To do so, measure the height of...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 05-13-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 23,153
Posted By Matt Chapter
It's interesting to note that the propane...

It's interesting to note that the propane detector has the same behavior. I don't have a CO detector in my camper, but low battery has triggered the propane detector several times! As others have...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 04-07-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,485
Posted By Matt Chapter
I've also noticed that the roof height can have...

I've also noticed that the roof height can have an effect on attaching the canvas correctly as well, i.e. if the roof is too high, the canvas won't attach correctly.
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 03-30-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,209
Posted By Matt Chapter
I believe a battery is not necessary to run the...

I believe a battery is not necessary to run the fridge on propane.

I have found that using a match to light the burner is much easier than using the igniter. Also, I'm almost certain that there...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 03-23-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,302
Posted By Matt Chapter
Wiring problems are often frustrating but with...

Wiring problems are often frustrating but with patience they can be solved. First you need to understand what your goal is. In this case, you want to use the trailer brake lights. Given that the...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 02-12-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,486
Posted By Matt Chapter
As maromeo says, is the correct procedure, and...

As maromeo says, is the correct procedure, and here is why: there are brackets on the dinette wall that hold the bed rails up when the beds are slid in. Try to put the dinette in second and the...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 02-09-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,662
Posted By Matt Chapter
I'm a DIY kind of guy, and I recently had some...

I'm a DIY kind of guy, and I recently had some trouble with my fridge not cooling. I ended up taking the burner and piping out and apart, and cleaning the burner. When taking the tubing apart,...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 01-22-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,249
Posted By Matt Chapter
Stove cleaning / improvement?

I have a 3 burner stove that I use outside of the camper, it's the stock stove the slides onto the rail on the side of the camper.

I've been camping quite a few times at the beach and had to clean...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 12-09-2014, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
Posted By Matt Chapter
The gas alarm won't work without a battery...

The gas alarm won't work without a battery connected.

This has happened to me a couple times, when the battery gets low the alarm goes off. I either disconnect the battery if I'm going camping...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 11-25-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,357
Posted By Matt Chapter
These 12v water pumps can be "particular" about...

These 12v water pumps can be "particular" about their usage. If you've changed nothing and it's still under warranty I would take it back.

If you've changed any connections, I would check to make...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 11-03-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,691
Posted By Matt Chapter
i replaced one recently, i visually compared and...

i replaced one recently, i visually compared and i think i bought a jayco specific one.. install was a breeze. Found it online at some rv parts place, don't remember the site though. Was about 15$...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 11-03-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,017
Posted By Matt Chapter
You may not even have a broken cable, but just a...

You may not even have a broken cable, but just a bent hook that the cable goes onto. I've replaced a couple hooks myself, and now I know not to lift the lid by hand while lowering. Try to find a...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 11-03-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,831
Posted By Matt Chapter
For camping, if you're on the grid, you do not...

For camping, if you're on the grid, you do not need a battery. The places I like to camp don't usually have grid access, but a state park is a good place for a shakedown trip.

If you have...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-31-2014, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,321
Posted By Matt Chapter
Sounds like there may be two liquids in question...

Sounds like there may be two liquids in question here, the "flush" liquid and the liquid that goes in the cassette to aid in breakdown and odor reduction.

The best way to know for sure is to...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-21-2014, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,108
Posted By Matt Chapter
Not sure about your specific model, but my couch...

Not sure about your specific model, but my couch cushions do seem to have removable covers. That said, last time I got back from the beach (imagine the sand _everywhere_), I just leaned them against...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-21-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,031
Posted By Matt Chapter
You may have a bypass valve already installed, in...

You may have a bypass valve already installed, in which case it's just a matter of turning the valve.

If not I'd recommend installing one.. I don't have a picture to hand but it should be easy to...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-21-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By Matt Chapter
They don't call it "wingless flight of the snow...

They don't call it "wingless flight of the snow birds" for nothing. Around here the campgrounds finally start having some availability after being packed all summer.

I guess the downside is the...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-20-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By Matt Chapter
Not to brag or anything, but I just got back from...

Not to brag or anything, but I just got back from an overnighter at Pace Bend Park just west of town... highs in the mid 80s(F), lows in the 60s, plenty of sunshine so we did some canoeing and...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-07-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,164
Posted By Matt Chapter
I wish that were true; alas my camper still has...

I wish that were true; alas my camper still has the hydraulic system it came with.

I even wired a brake controller before I purchased in case I found a camper with an electric system.
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