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Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-18-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,717
Posted By BobK
Dumping at home or Rest Area

At home I have a septic tank that I can carry a partially full 5-gallon bucket of waste to. Unfortunately we cannot drive the RV close to the septic tank.
A couple of times when away from home and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-04-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,385
Posted By BobK
We have Progressive (recommended by USAA) and...

We have Progressive (recommended by USAA) and they did help when the awning frame was ruined by a sudden, unexpected wind gust. We also counted on Progressive roadside assistance when we ran over...
Forum: Product Reviews and Evaluations 03-02-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,550
Posted By BobK
By the way, Good Sam's Roadside Assistance can be...

By the way, Good Sam's Roadside Assistance can be a bit slow to respond but provides great service. I tried Progressive Insurance Roadside Assistance and it was worthless. If you have a spare and a...
Forum: Product Reviews and Evaluations 03-02-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,550
Posted By BobK
We are lifetime members of Good Sam's and so get...

We are lifetime members of Good Sam's and so get a lot of contact from Camping World. We ordered a pull-on RV cover based on the salesman's recommendation based on our RV, including length. We picked...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 01-12-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,769
Posted By BobK
I've asked Jayco support on the locations in the...

I've asked Jayco support on the locations in the roof, walls or floor of things like electrical lines or floor support beams and gotten either no information or bad information for both my...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-08-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,111
Posted By BobK
We got a 5 cents per gallon discount with the...

We got a 5 cents per gallon discount with the Good Sam card. As for shopping at Camping World. I very rarely go there anymore. Their prices are high and I have bought merchandise that turned out to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-08-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,111
Posted By BobK
We had Good Sam Roadside Assistance (GSRA) and...

We had Good Sam Roadside Assistance (GSRA) and had to use it three times. The tire replacement was excellent, but GSRA has contracts with specific vendors. I know that sounds obvious but please read...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-27-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,794
Posted By BobK
I generally do not trust RV salesmen.

I generally do not trust RV salesmen.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-27-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobK
Converter Location

I have a Jayco Greyhawk 31FK so have some experience with Jayco. A friend just bought a very used 2003 Jayco 5th Wheel that has lots of problems. The thing was essentially parked/abandoned for...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 12-15-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,130
Posted By BobK
Coach battery wiring

My Greyhawk 31FK needs a new and larger coach battery so that I don't have to run the generator so much while boondocking. A larger or additional battery will not fit in the original Jayco location...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-26-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,756
Posted By BobK
I use the miles driven since the last Fillup...

I use the miles driven since the last Fillup divided by the gallons taken to fillup. I realize that this method has error related to whether the tank is filled to the same level each time and whether...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-25-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By BobK
No, I have not contacted the manufacturer but a...

No, I have not contacted the manufacturer but a search on the internet revealed that LOTS of people have problems with Magnadyne radios. I thought that asking people who also have Jayco motorhomes...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-25-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,756
Posted By BobK
When running without the toad we were driving at...

When running without the toad we were driving at 65 to 70 mph. Now we run at 58-60 mph to save gas. Mileage was about 7 or so. So yes, the toad takes off a bit of the mpg but not a whole lot. It...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-25-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By BobK
We have a Magnadyne radio/cd/dvd/gps system and...

We have a Magnadyne radio/cd/dvd/gps system and it is a mess. Sometimes the gps works and sometimes it does not. Sometimes the cd/dvd works and sometimes (most of the time) it does not, the dim...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-25-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,756
Posted By BobK
OK, I seem to have a bit of a problem. Our 2011...

OK, I seem to have a bit of a problem. Our 2011 Greyhawk 31 FK gets about 6.5 to 7.0 mpg at 60 mph pulling a Nissan Frontier pickup. Why am I getting lower mileage than everyone else?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-21-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By BobK
120 volt outlets on slide

Thanks to all for the replies. It's time to contact Jayco.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-20-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By BobK
120 volt outlets on slideout

On our Greyhawk 31 FK there are no 120 volt outlets in the dining table and futon area that is part of the slideout. There are 12 lights above both the table and the futon so there is apparently no...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-20-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,549
Posted By BobK
In our Greyhawk 31 FK the Xantrex inverter and...

In our Greyhawk 31 FK the Xantrex inverter and the converter in addition to the transfer switch and the breakers are all located under the foot of the bed. To access this you have to lift the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-08-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By BobK
Thanks for the answer Grumpy. I think that I'll...

Thanks for the answer Grumpy. I think that I'll do it without conduit. This will simplify things a bit.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-08-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By BobK
I'm wondering. Does the heavy wire from the solar...

I'm wondering. Does the heavy wire from the solar panels on the roof need to be housed in conduit in the wall? The combiner box (from AM Solar) has a 1x3 inch opening in the bottom that the wire...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-07-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By BobK
I looked at running the wire down the same hole...

I looked at running the wire down the same hole that the black water vent uses, but I'm not sure how to secure the wire without damaging the vent pipe cap. Large wire will not slip through the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-07-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,689
Posted By BobK
I have four panels that are 158 watts each for a...

I have four panels that are 158 watts each for a total of 632 watts. If I remember right the voltage calculator indicated that 4 gauge would be sufficient.
I also have a Tristar 60 charge...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-31-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,693
Posted By BobK
Interior Wall Composition

I have a Greyhawk 31FK and need to run solar panel cables down from the roof to the charge controller. The wall between the toilet and the bedroom already have the black water vent pipe running up...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-31-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,060
Posted By BobK
You seem to be saying that if a switch is on in...

You seem to be saying that if a switch is on in one place, then you can turn it off at the control panel by the entry door. That did not work for me. I had to trace down the switch that had last...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-23-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,060
Posted By BobK
When you close the outdoor shower cover the...

When you close the outdoor shower cover the shower head tubing has to be wrapped around the water control knobs. That puts the tubes right over the switch and potentially flips the switch to the on...
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