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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-16-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Polk
we have thought about getting newer truck. I like...

we have thought about getting newer truck. I like the 2012 f350 srw king ranch golden bronze metallic. My 99 is in great shape with 180000 miles on it but I am getting tired of shifting a 6sp and my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-16-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Polk
1999 f250 7.3

I am looking to get a used 5th wheel. I really like the 36regs and the 361 reqs but not sure if its to much for my truck. 1999 f250 7.3 with air bags.
what do you think? maybe I should stick with...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,433
Posted By Polk
Thanks for that advice. I jacked it back up and...

Thanks for that advice. I jacked it back up and could feel a slight twitch, so I tightened the nut a little( I thought dexter video seemed strange only finger tight). Turned the controller all the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,663
Posted By Polk
I feel I got the grease in the bearings very...

I feel I got the grease in the bearings very good. I did tighten while turning hub and then backed the nut off and finger tight. I controller is set to strong and will turn it down. How do you test...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,433
Posted By Polk
Yes I preloaded by turning hub and loosing nut...

Yes I preloaded by turning hub and loosing nut and then finger tight.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,663
Posted By Polk
Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. My breaks...

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. My breaks are set to strong and it was hottest when I got home with a lot of breaking.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,433
Posted By Polk
your right. I did notice that my breaks are...

your right. I did notice that my breaks are strong. Ill turn down the controller and keep feeling. It also did seem hottest the closer I got to the hub area with the breaks.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,433
Posted By Polk
My question is where do you take your temperature...

My question is where do you take your temperature measurements from?...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,433
Posted By Polk
laser thermometer

I just changed the wheel bearings and drove it about 5 miles down the road. stopped and felt the hubs and they felt warm. Drove home and parked it and felt the hubs and they seemed hot. I put my...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,663
Posted By Polk
i have a question. I just replaced all bearings...

i have a question. I just replaced all bearings today. Took it for a test drive about 5 miles and stopped and felt the hubs, they were warm. drove back home and parked it and felt the hubs again and...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-06-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By Polk
wheel bearing brand

Im going to replace my bearings and curious what brand do you suggest. Im sure I can order from dexter but I would think I can go to oreillys and get them and the seals? Might be cheaper.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,801
Posted By Polk
leather seats

Not really designed for such big tears but I did it anyway. Nice seats covers are from $200-$350 and replacing the leather is about $800 a seat, I did this for about $75. Not perfect but not tearing...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-31-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,092
Posted By Polk
Maybe people need to post more pictures on the...

Maybe people need to post more pictures on the forum?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-27-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,801
Posted By Polk
leather seats torn

My leather seats are torn and have holes. I thought I would try and repair them the best I could before I spent 300.00 on decent covers. I don't care that much how they turn out as long as they don't...
Forum: Boondocking 03-15-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Polk
Just got to thinking, ill probably never use...

Just got to thinking, ill probably never use those 12v fans again.
Do you know of any camp grounds around Lake City, AR. We would pull in around 11 at night and up and going by 6 or 7.
Forum: Boondocking 03-15-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Polk
Thanks yall, looks like Ill be getting a couple...

Thanks yall, looks like Ill be getting a couple of 12v fans.
Forum: Boondocking 03-15-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Polk
boondock for one night

heading to gulfshores in june. goal is to make it to s.e. Arkansas and spend one night at wm parking lot. worried it might be a little warm out.
Can I run a couple of 110 fans on a portable...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-24-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,000
Posted By Polk
They take vary little air, so yes a portable air...

They take vary little air, so yes a portable air tank will do. I have done it several times.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-19-2016, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,464
Posted By Polk
We had the same problem. I took a old broken...

We had the same problem. I took a old broken folding chair and used one of the legs, hammered the two ends flat at the right angle and used the screws under the table and at the window. Works great....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-09-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,533
Posted By Polk
Fairenatic, If you ever change your factory tires...

Fairenatic, If you ever change your factory tires I think you said this backwards?
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-05-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,017
Posted By Polk
Mothernaturesson. Thanks for the reply. Loved the...

Mothernaturesson. Thanks for the reply. Loved the pictures in your album. We are planning to stay at the state park, it looks like the best anywhere around. Your camp site looked awesome. What number...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-05-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,045
Posted By Polk
In the bath room? Are you including the ipod's in...

In the bath room? Are you including the ipod's in the inches. lol
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-04-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,456
Posted By Polk
Wow that thing looks nice in the video. We have...

Wow that thing looks nice in the video. We have an 06 jayco 29bhs with the same floor plan. things we like. The couch and dinette are across from each other, Kitchen in the corner gives a little...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-31-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,415
Posted By Polk
I thought the same thing after I hit send. Oops. ...

I thought the same thing after I hit send. Oops.
I might see you soon to give you some tire shades to try out.
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-31-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,415
Posted By Polk
I have a gift card for cabelas to get the...

I have a gift card for cabelas to get the curtain.
You must not have seen my wife if you think I need a curtain. Lol��
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