Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
10-04-2019, 08:51 AM
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The cooling capacity test was the most...
The cooling capacity test was the most interesting. I'm not sure I would want to try that on my 9 year old truck that has 100,000 miles on it.
also:
- trailer was just loaded for weight, not set...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
09-06-2019, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,896
The nut on your ball shank is loose? (no pun...
The nut on your ball shank is loose? (no pun intended)
drive your vehicle with the ball mount down to your local U-haul or tool rental center. Ask them if they wouldn't mind torquing down that nut...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-28-2019, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,957
winterize with compressed air.
Your city water inlet line has a check valve installed (this prevents your water pump from pumping water out your city water connection when you are dry-camping). Therefore your valve stem core is...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
07-16-2019, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,404
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
07-15-2019, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 622
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
07-15-2019, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 622
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-09-2019, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,436
IMHO, a Nissan or Toyota is just a 1/2 ton at...
IMHO, a Nissan or Toyota is just a 1/2 ton at best. And maybe less so than a ford or chevy 1/2 ton. At 5500lbs you are near your max with a 1/2 ton truck - especially a 4 door model that has less...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
03-01-2019, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,522
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
02-01-2019, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,829
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
12-11-2018, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,663
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
12-07-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 138
Views: 79,151
I have found this thread both interesting and...
I have found this thread both interesting and puzzling at the same time.
Only one or two times in my towing life has my hitch failed to release from my truck. And these times were solely due to my...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
12-04-2018, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 14,533
This response has prompted me to comment on the...
This response has prompted me to comment on the procedure I use (compared to other folks I've seen) when hooking up my trailer and WDB.
after lining up, I drop the TT hitch onto the ball. Once the...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
11-09-2018, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
I recommend resetting your WDH. New springs...
I recommend resetting your WDH. New springs probably make your rear end sit higher and different rear spring rate would affect rear end squat when hitched up.
- adjust hitch head ball 1 - 1.5"...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
10-26-2018, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 12,340
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
10-26-2018, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,455
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
10-16-2018, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,005
Truck GVWR is regulatory based on truck class...
Truck GVWR is regulatory based on truck class (not engineering design)
1/2 ton = ~7000#
3/4 ton = ~10,000#
1 ton SRW = ~12,000#
1 ton DRW = ~14,000#
the amount of weight your rear axle can...
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
10-11-2018, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
10-11-2018, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
10-11-2018, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,121
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Forum: Tech Talk
10-10-2018, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,082
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
10-03-2018, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,297
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
10-03-2018, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,297
my $0.02.
All of the "big three" trucks have...
my $0.02.
All of the "big three" trucks have towing capacities north of 10,000#, mostly due to new SAE J2807 toiwng standard. However, most all of these trucks will be limited by US and Canadian...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
10-02-2018, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,283
I have a DSI propane/electric hotwater heater,...
I have a DSI propane/electric hotwater heater, frig and standing pilot light oven.
Quite a number of times, the HWH wouldn't light resulting in a fault after 3 attempts. Additionally, I could light...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
10-02-2018, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,529
Keep them closed unless dumping.
Solids do end...
Keep them closed unless dumping.
Solids do end up in your GW tank (food particles, dirt, soap, etc). By leaving the GW valve open, those solids will accumulated on the bottom of the tank. Waiting...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
10-01-2018, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 22,632
in my 26 BHS, the outdoor shower, WH and LP...
in my 26 BHS, the outdoor shower, WH and LP drains are all in the back.
- I drain the FW, GW and BW tanks.
- I remove the shower wands from both the tub and outdoor shower and lay those in the...
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