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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-28-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,811
Posted By DJsFolly
Guess you didn't read the instructions. Bad news...

Guess you didn't read the instructions. Bad news if you if you don't have shear pins for the front jacks, Ground Control can lift the whole 5r/RV off the ground to get it level (the weight of the TV...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-28-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,157
Posted By DJsFolly
With a 5r the frame is much stronger that TT, so...

With a 5r the frame is much stronger that TT, so if all jacks/stabilizers aren't caring their load the 5r has a tends to move a little. Depending on what you're parked on, suggest checking for level...
Forum: News and Blogs 06-12-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,651
Posted By DJsFolly
When Markus said CW didn't need conservites, I...

When Markus said CW didn't need conservites, I started looking at other dealers and the internet, there are better deals and prices - I can do without CW. There is better dealer service with...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-23-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,181
Posted By DJsFolly
We went the opposite got a GD Reflection 29RS 5r,...

We went the opposite got a GD Reflection 29RS 5r, not a problem in 2 1/2 years. Pull with 2011 F150 LB ECOBOOST, HDT 11,200 and HD Payload 2,393 works for us. Before we bought we called GD if there...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-09-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 45,426
Posted By DJsFolly
We have 2011 F150 EB XLT 3.73 4x4 long bed with...

We have 2011 F150 EB XLT 3.73 4x4 long bed with hdt 11,200 and HD payload 2,393. Our ultra lite 5r loaded 9,650, pin 1,920 and hitch 145 just makes/meets factory specs. Two and half years, no...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-31-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,660
Posted By DJsFolly
Typically CW dealer prep, you were lucky, what...

Typically CW dealer prep, you were lucky, what else did the dlr miss. Read the manuals make sure everything works as advertised a lot of dlrs only addresses what you ask about - first time it was...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-11-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,970
Posted By DJsFolly
My 5r Eagle 26BH, rear window no seals whole rear...

My 5r Eagle 26BH, rear window no seals whole rear replacement, stairs crooked, shimmer, no, onda bit of spray foam, red squirrel, chipmunk and many black walnut stains. Took weeks to find and seal...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-08-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,098
Posted By DJsFolly
Schwintek is sensitive to low voltage and amps,...

Schwintek is sensitive to low voltage and amps, electronics sense current turning motors based current, amps drawn. That's why others mentioned holding the switch several seconds after motors stop,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-13-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,704
Posted By DJsFolly
As mentioned earlier, there aren't many honest...

As mentioned earlier, there aren't many honest manufactures, dealers or sales personnel. We finally learned make a list (add items as you shop), get the manufactures sales representative phone and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-17-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,437
Posted By DJsFolly
By reading the notes about the 26.5, I now know...

By reading the notes about the 26.5, I now know that whole line was built for rodents to enjoy. How bad is it when we have to spend days taking a brand new RV apart to seal up rodent holes. Now I...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-13-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,437
Posted By DJsFolly
5rs, start at the front - rodent foam around...

5rs, start at the front - rodent foam around jacks, cut 1/4 screen to fit under battery, same for propane tanks, extend bulkhead between battery/propane compartment, seal 2 inch gap across front...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 03-27-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,479
Posted By DJsFolly
Thanks for the info, I will check local hardware...

Thanks for the info, I will check local hardware stores for varmint spray/liquid with capsacin.
Yes, we knew we left the bubble wrap on the couch.
The stick and brick sounds good. I'm leaning...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-26-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,406
Posted By DJsFolly
What-a-beauty! We got a 2011 SC XLT 3.73, Max...

What-a-beauty!
We got a 2011 SC XLT 3.73, Max Tow, Heavy duty load, #8200 package. We love the ride, is there something back there?
The EcoBoost is a mid weight TT hauler's dream. See you got the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,479
Posted By DJsFolly
Hope you have better luck, ha ,ha than we're...

Hope you have better luck, ha ,ha than we're having the 3rd time around. The sink strainers were flipped out of the kitchen and bathroom sinks, squirrelly dropped black walnuts down both. It didn't...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-25-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10,400
Views: 1,175,631
Posted By DJsFolly
We went to check our 27.5 5er today, waited too...

We went to check our 27.5 5er today, waited too long. A red squirrel and friends took up residence. I foamed/steel wooled and stapled screening all the holes I could find from previous invasion. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-19-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,267
Posted By DJsFolly
Finally read my 2011 F150 Owners Guide, what a...

Finally read my 2011 F150 Owners Guide, what a relief.
The EcoBoost can tow up to 11,200 with weight distributing hitch, 1,120 on hitch, must have Heavy Payload Package, this includes 3.73 rear and...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,209
Posted By DJsFolly
Two Year Warranty

We all don't mind customizing some stuff. When it comes to the structure and structural integrity, you paid too mucm to have to rebuild and if you do screw it up you own it. Your dealer if they are...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-06-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,654
Posted By DJsFolly
Swiss Cheese

I have a 27.5 HT BHS, and a pet black squirrel. Previous comments are right on. Even thought every thing looks sealed, it ain't. Under the kitchen sink, take out the wall(?) toward the back - wow...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-06-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,693
Posted By DJsFolly
Run/Test everything before each trip.

Picked up my Eagle HT 27.5 BHS Oct. 2013, the furnace did not function. We learned as all campers know - have a back up (electric heaters). Factory kinked furnace gas supply hose - dealer repair. ...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-17-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,580
Posted By DJsFolly
Please check your driver door stickers, then go...

Please check your driver door stickers, then go to your Ford Dealer/competent truck salesperson.
I have a 2011 F150 EcoBoost XLT 4 wheel drive, long bed. I anticipated a 5th wheel - 3.73 axle,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-14-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,612
Posted By DJsFolly
Go with what everybody else mentioned. I have a...

Go with what everybody else mentioned.
I have a 2011 F150 EcoBoost 8200# GVWR package 3.73 4 wheel, Max tow (11,200 with trailer brake controller)and HD Payload package (2,393# people and box, 5th...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-12-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Posted By DJsFolly
Electric Hot Water

Why, If your a weekender, the electric is included - why not use it? Same goes for the refrig. Use the gas to heat up fast, then switch.
Forum: Tech Talk 01-07-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,135
Posted By DJsFolly
I'm a day late and an inspection short. New...

I'm a day late and an inspection short. New unit, furnace gas hose kinked, stairs slanted, no evidence of rear window sealant, wall blistered, dealer replaced whole rear wall/end, refrigerator vent...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-07-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,621
Posted By DJsFolly
Certainly looks like one of the other posts hit...

Certainly looks like one of the other posts hit the nail on the head - leaky joint(s). No coating on back and chemical rain - shame on Jayco. Toyoda and Dodge had to clean up the corrosion...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-07-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,407
Posted By DJsFolly
Hope by now you solved your situation. My 2014...

Hope by now you solved your situation. My 2014 Jayco Eagle HT 27.5 BHS had a kinked gas hose, sure gets cold in October. Dealer did onsite repair.
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