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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-18-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,428
Posted By Bluestreak
Yup, new vehicles are new vehicles. You get to...

Yup, new vehicles are new vehicles. You get to pay for the privilege of that new car smell....:D

You might consider a recent Ford E350 or Chevy Savanna 3500. Once you figure out the various...
Forum: Tech Talk 07-17-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,090
Posted By Bluestreak
In a new trailer, I end up seeing at as fact of...

In a new trailer, I end up seeing at as fact of life. Sometime the amount of "lift" from the corner sab jacks can change things, tweak the chassis a bit and so you might experiment with that.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-17-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,428
Posted By Bluestreak
Glad I could help!:cool:

Glad I could help!:cool:
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-16-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,428
Posted By Bluestreak
Be different, be radical-Consider a full-size...

Be different, be radical-Consider a full-size van! You'll be glad you did!

Lots of space, flat floor, comfortable seats, plenty of windows, short distance from axle to hitch, good strong brakes...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-02-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By Bluestreak
Smile Welcome Dave! California has some great...

Welcome Dave!

California has some great camping available and just about anything from the Mountains, Forest, Desert, Lake or Seashore.

Have fun!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-30-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,658
Posted By Bluestreak
Not much of anything. In the winter (in...

Not much of anything.

In the winter (in California, near the coast) I dump, flush and go.

In the summer, I dump, flush a little, add the non-toxic, biodegradable, no formaldehyde type black...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-27-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,220
Posted By Bluestreak
I have two 6 volt batteries on my rig. I used two...

I have two 6 volt batteries on my rig. I used two Noco group 24 boxes with the "inside" handles cut off. With a hand saw it's really easy to slice them off flush. The lids will not snap down, but...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-23-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,230
Posted By Bluestreak
Brown Shoes don't make it

"...how do you get your water so dark?..."
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-20-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,349
Posted By Bluestreak
I think Brownie's points are very well taken. ...

I think Brownie's points are very well taken.

The TV viewing position & angle is a serious thing, especially if you are old enough to remember black and white TV...It was one of the compelling...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-19-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 16,643
Posted By Bluestreak
Attachements, both graphic and textual

I think we need a way to include textual (.doc & .txt) as well as Acrobat (.pdf) files for attachement and use.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-19-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,242
Posted By Bluestreak
A little light in the loafers, are we?:nodding:

A little light in the loafers, are we?:nodding:
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-19-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,210
Posted By Bluestreak
"Forever" warranties are all the rage now in the...

"Forever" warranties are all the rage now in the RV biz. Several of the RV business forums I scan often have ads and articles about them. The dealers are not going out of business (in general), just...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-18-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,242
Posted By Bluestreak
great...now someone is gonna want to know where...

great...now someone is gonna want to know where he can buy this snake oil stuff....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-18-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By Bluestreak
Not to put too fine a point on it, but how fast...

Not to put too fine a point on it, but how fast your battery runs down depends on the load itsef and the size or capacity of the battery. I run my 32" flat screen from a 150 watt inverter plugged...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-18-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,242
Posted By Bluestreak
Best source of Nitrogen out there! I am with you...

Best source of Nitrogen out there! I am with you Mike!:cool:
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-12-2014, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,099
Posted By Bluestreak
A miniority view, perhaps, but propane/mantle...

A miniority view, perhaps, but propane/mantle lanterns are way too bright (and noisy) for my taste. Like an earlier poster, I have not used my in over 10 years. I have a slick folding LED lamp from...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-11-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,360
Posted By Bluestreak
This is an excellent point...any powder-ish...

This is an excellent point...any powder-ish material can keep the seal from sticking, acting as a lower-friction barrier. Powder will not do anything for the seal itself, will not protect it from UV...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-11-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,360
Posted By Bluestreak
It can also be found at Marine Supply stores like...

It can also be found at Marine Supply stores like West Marine.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-10-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,360
Posted By Bluestreak
ohhh baby powder? is it cornstarch based? ...

ohhh baby powder? is it cornstarch based?

Youtube videos don't lie, but how do you know they are correct?

The seals on our rigs are rubber. That means they could be any variety of 2 or 3 actual...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-09-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,011
Posted By Bluestreak
I Have the Lippert/Stromberg jack and have had...

I Have the Lippert/Stromberg jack and have had water intrusion problems as well. My extend/retract switch failed soon after I got the trailer and when I took the top half of the housing off, I could...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-29-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,238
Posted By Bluestreak
I'm curious, what did you not like about the Mark...

I'm curious, what did you not like about the Mark V?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-29-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,238
Posted By Bluestreak
Norty, you are thinking of what I would call in...

Norty, you are thinking of what I would call in vivo measurements...I am talking about in vitro measurements...;)
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-29-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,238
Posted By Bluestreak
Thanks everyone for their comments. It appears I...

Thanks everyone for their comments. It appears I am not the only one with clearance issues!

Now, just as any other engineer would, I am going to have to make some measurements!

Stay tuned...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-28-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,238
Posted By Bluestreak
Cool it's not the height, it's the clearance!

You are probably right about that and “tall” is what the toilet companies focus on.

What I am referring to here is a much more personal and down-to-earth number, the internal bowl clearance...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-28-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,427
Posted By Bluestreak
Nice work and a great idea, too! Enjoy your...

Nice work and a great idea, too!
Enjoy your trip.
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