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Forum: Tech Talk 05-08-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,245
Posted By RossCecil
No war, never! Unfortunately the Norcold model we...

No war, never! Unfortunately the Norcold model we have does not have an 'automatic' setting. I've been over the manual, circuit diagrams, etc. and ours is built without the 12 Vdc heater circuit. If...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-08-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,245
Posted By RossCecil
We've travelled long distances with the propane...

We've travelled long distances with the propane on for the refrigerator. Our SLX 185 RB has a small Norcold that only runs with gas or 120 VAC. (If it died I would get one of the Norcolds that holds...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-17-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,383
Posted By RossCecil
Noisy Water Pump

We've got a 2014 SLX 185 RB (which we love) that has a very noisy water pump. The pump works great - good flow and pressure - but the wife jumps every time it starts. And heaven help me if I flush...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-03-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,388
Posted By RossCecil
Touchup Paint for 185RB

I got a little close to a post with my 185RB and left some paint on the post. I would like to touch up the spots where the paint is missing. I would really appreciate any tips on where to get the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-15-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,533
Posted By RossCecil
Glad most things went well and you had a good...

Glad most things went well and you had a good time. I pull a 185RB with a 2012 Escape V6 AWD. On a recent trip of 600 miles each all went well. I didn't use cruise at all and let tranny put itself...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-04-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By RossCecil
I haven't driven I-40 west to Ashville but I know...

I haven't driven I-40 west to Ashville but I know I-64 through West Virginia well. On that road I think the Escape with a 165 might do OK. Just put it in the right lane (with the semi's) and turn...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-03-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By RossCecil
Tugboat - I haven't had the chance to test the...

Tugboat - I haven't had the chance to test the Escape and 185RB in the kinds of conditions you describe. Caution is good thing. On our trip north, the elevations were all under 1000 feet and the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-24-2014, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By RossCecil
Brett, I should have been clearer in the use of...

Brett, I should have been clearer in the use of the black water tank. Of course, we used the campground facilities when possible. Our experience is that the toilet (black) water tank holds 20-25...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-22-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,685
Posted By RossCecil
1000 Miles in 185RB/2012 Escape

We just got back from a 1000 mile trip with the 185RB and our 2012 Ford Escape. I thought folks might be interested in the very positive experiences we had on our six day trip.

First, the 2012...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-19-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,401
Posted By RossCecil
humbleguru & IsSmith - I'm pulling a 185RB with a...

humbleguru & IsSmith - I'm pulling a 185RB with a 2012 Escape, V6 AWD, without problem but them I'm at low altitude and not handling mountains. I'd probably have a different attitude if I was in...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-15-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,205
Posted By RossCecil
As a recent TT buyer I would prefer to have a...

As a recent TT buyer I would prefer to have a nice looking, small patch that's watertight. One way to do that is to combine several of the suggestions.
1. Use a filled epoxy such as J-B Weld to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,205
Posted By RossCecil
Well, this is actually aluminum tread plate not...

Well, this is actually aluminum tread plate not plastic. (Tread plate isn't a particularly tough grade of aluminum but it is tougher than that used for trailer sides.) I like the idea of pop...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-14-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,578
Posted By RossCecil
Unfortunately, you are not done yet. Even with...

Unfortunately, you are not done yet. Even with an open ground you should not have been shocked. Nope, all the current should have been returned via the neutral conductor. The ground connection is...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 05-14-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,430
Posted By RossCecil
Yep - looks like mine. That's very normal. I...

Yep - looks like mine. That's very normal. I apply a coating of a good lithium based axle grease before each trip. It's cheap, you don't need a lot, and it does a nice job of making towing...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-12-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,578
Posted By RossCecil
Whatever you do - be careful. It doesn't take...

Whatever you do - be careful. It doesn't take much current to stop the heart. If you are not experienced in electrical troubleshooting please seek help of an experienced person. If you have a...
Forum: Tech Talk 05-12-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,578
Posted By RossCecil
I STRONGLY recommend that you check the garage...

I STRONGLY recommend that you check the garage power. RoyBraddy's suggestion to use the continuity/polarity tester is a great suggestion. Next, I would put the tester in an outlet on the trailer. ...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-05-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,891
Posted By RossCecil
All good advice! While not Dave Ramsey followers,...

All good advice! While not Dave Ramsey followers, the wife and I really respect him and what he advises. When buying our first TT and TV this year we waited until we had cash (our position is that...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-05-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,182
Posted By RossCecil
I've been monitoring our 185RB in the public...

I've been monitoring our 185RB in the public storage facility to make sure things stay on it. We happen to live in a meth hotspot and I was a bit worried. No problems so far. We did have the day...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-01-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,733
Posted By RossCecil
The key thing to know about TV capacities is that...

The key thing to know about TV capacities is that main TV manufacturer's do not currently use the SAE towing capacity standard; they all say they will in the next few years. That means it's really...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-01-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,412
Posted By RossCecil
As a newbie, I appreciate the good suggestions on...

As a newbie, I appreciate the good suggestions on how to check the level (yea, flashlight!) and not rely on a marginal sensor. It took us about an hour to realize that the sensor wasn't going to do...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-30-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,038
Posted By RossCecil
We don't have dogs but we do like them - and at a...

We don't have dogs but we do like them - and at a recent CG there were lots of dogs. Almost everyone followed the good tips in this thread. There was one TT where the folks put two beagles and two...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-29-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,733
Posted By RossCecil
The 185RB mattress is 58.5 inches wide and 78.25...

The 185RB mattress is 58.5 inches wide and 78.25 inches long. A "standard" queen size mattress is 60 by 80 and it will fit. We tried a memory foam mattress pad - probably not way well go long term....
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-28-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,351
Posted By RossCecil
Compared to where we came from, the 185 has got...

Compared to where we came from, the 185 has got ROOM TO SPARE! I mean, it's got heat and a toilet!:D
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-28-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,351
Posted By RossCecil
First Trip in Our 185RB - and thanks to YOU

We did our first outing the our (new to us) 2014 185RB. It's an essentially new - made in April '13 - and unmodified. I want to thank all of you who post in this forum for all of the tips,...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-25-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,190
Posted By RossCecil
I thought it was a specially fitted Swede....

I thought it was a specially fitted Swede....
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