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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-05-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,808
Posted By Sledgehammer
They actually arent a bad generator. I didn't...

They actually arent a bad generator. I didn't have high hopes, but i bought a 3500 inverter Predator for use on our Utility Pipeline crew. It runs the majority of the day, and runs and works...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-04-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Posted By Sledgehammer
A lot of people just do it for a hobby. My truck...

A lot of people just do it for a hobby. My truck had plenty of power stock too. I was having some emission issues I got tired of messing with, so that was my main reason for deleting. As of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-04-2017, 03:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Posted By Sledgehammer
Because I dont want too and shouldn't have too...

Because I dont want too and shouldn't have too use the ERS buttons on normal driving. Also have 2 Fords and 3 Chevys and they're always in the right gear on their own, now the Ram is too.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-03-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,902
Posted By Sledgehammer
Ram can supposedly do the same thing, even with...

Ram can supposedly do the same thing, even with tuners like the Edge that modify the signal between the ECM and engine. Somehow they can see past parimeters and tell that its outside the normal...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-15-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,649
Posted By Sledgehammer
How close to level are you, Drtemax? Keep in...

How close to level are you, Drtemax?

Keep in mind the higher you lift it, the higher the steps and outdoor kitchen gets from the ground. The steps isn't a big deal on ours, but the outdoor...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-15-2017, 02:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,649
Posted By Sledgehammer
Going from a 225/75r15 to a 235/85r16 is about a...

Going from a 225/75r15 to a 235/85r16 is about a 2.5" difference....so you'll basically gain half the total difference of about 1 1/4" lift from the tires alone.

Unsure as to what the leave hanger...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-09-2017, 03:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,439
Posted By Sledgehammer
Subscribed! I've wanted to do mine...

Subscribed!

I've wanted to do mine too.....just never have gotten around to looking at it.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-29-2017, 06:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,922
Posted By Sledgehammer
As Dan said, all single wheel diesel 2500 and...

As Dan said, all single wheel diesel 2500 and 3500s will have 3.42 gears. If you go dually you can get 3.42, 3.73, or 4.10.

My 68rfe has performed well for 65k miles, 26k of those are towing...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-29-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,641
Posted By Sledgehammer
Could possibly have something to do with the...

Could possibly have something to do with the frame change. The 3500s got the new frame in 2013 but the 2500s didn't until 2014. I don't remember if the fifth wheel prep was offered back then or not.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-28-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,641
Posted By Sledgehammer
Nice install T! No worries using the Airborne...

Nice install T! No worries using the Airborne Sidewinder now with the puck system! I agree it would take a lot of stress to twist the hex on the companion....but now you dont have to worry at all....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-15-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,377
Posted By Sledgehammer
Your 2011 has rear leaf springs instead of rear...

Your 2011 has rear leaf springs instead of rear coil springs right? I think the leaf to coil change was 13-14. I believe the leaf spring trucks are a shade shorter than the coil springs.

If...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-16-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,667
Posted By Sledgehammer
I dont know that any short beds can do a full 90°...

I dont know that any short beds can do a full 90° with a regular hitch. I couldn't even get close to 90° with my short bed Ford.

Most trailers are roughly 8' wide. The pin is in the center at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-16-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Sledgehammer
The 4r100 isnt terrible, but its not like the...

The 4r100 isnt terrible, but its not like the Ford 5r and current 6r. Mine made it to 170k. Funny part is a bunch of people told me if it made it to 175k i better be planning on a transmission soon...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-16-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Sledgehammer
The 7.3 is about bullet proof. I drive a 01...

The 7.3 is about bullet proof. I drive a 01 everyday with 230k on it, I wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country. Have a 99 7.3 that runs everyday at 440k. While I probably wouldn't cross...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-06-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,901
Posted By Sledgehammer
If the rpms get too high in that situation, it...

If the rpms get too high in that situation, it will upshift automatically to avoid over reving the engine. I've always thought Fords T/H downshifting was a bit too aggressive, but that's the way they...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-05-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,657
Posted By Sledgehammer
https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/photobucket...

https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_472318_0_f284976c365a75b36fa540d390015015.jpg (https://s1096.photobucket.com/user/komatsuvarna/media/IMG_20161128_172255258_zpsvjqpqgpl.jpg.html)...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-20-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,657
Posted By Sledgehammer
My Ram is low miles, but my 01 f250 7.3 has 230k...

My Ram is low miles, but my 01 f250 7.3 has 230k and is driven daily and tows regularly. 10k mile oil changes, fuel filter every 20k. Ford reman HD 4r100 tranny at 170k, motor is all original other...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-16-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,491
Posted By Sledgehammer
Whats wrong with Rotella? I run it in my 01...

Whats wrong with Rotella?

I run it in my 01 7.3 for 230k miles
Run it in a 99 7.3 for 440k miles
Run it in a 04 6.0 for 430k miles
Run it in a 05 6.0 for 270k miles
Run it in various...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-11-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By Sledgehammer
I think he'll like it! I've always been a Ford...

I think he'll like it! I've always been a Ford guy too but I've been very happy with my Ram. He should be very happy as long as he dont expect the 6.4 hemi to have the power of the 6.7...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-07-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,129
Posted By Sledgehammer
DEF injection and Regeneration are 2 seperate...

DEF injection and Regeneration are 2 seperate things. The regen burns the soot out of the DPF. The DEF is injected down stream of the dpf into the SCR to reduce NOx. Every Ram since the swap from...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-10-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By Sledgehammer
Im 30 amp with the upgraded 15k AC. It does fine...

Im 30 amp with the upgraded 15k AC. It does fine on low everywhere we've ever camped except for In the Florida direct sun.....which it done alright then once kicked up to high.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-25-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By Sledgehammer
When I was looking at trucks last year, a SRW...

When I was looking at trucks last year, a SRW f350 was 3" taller at the tailgate than a f250....both had same size wheels and tires. A DRW f350 was a shade shorter than the F250s, about an inch...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-08-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 40,279
Posted By Sledgehammer
Probably depends on location somewhat, but I was...

Probably depends on location somewhat, but I was told 1400.00 for the paint work only. The decals are dealer installed and separate. I'd guess close to 1900.00 said and done is close.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-03-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,486
Posted By Sledgehammer
My trailer has the 15k AC. Its always been...

My trailer has the 15k AC. Its always been plenty camping around Tennessee. We went to Florida about a month ago and the AC ran constant through the day. It did keep it cool enough though.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-31-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 40,279
Posted By Sledgehammer
Got the approval today! It took longer than I...

Got the approval today! It took longer than I thought it would so I was expecting a denied request, but Jayco came through no questions asked.
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