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Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-23-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 244
Posted By spoon059
Meh, an 8 year old trailer might not be wet...

Meh, an 8 year old trailer might not be wet anymore. Soft spot usually means a leak. It might be an old leak that was fixed, it might not be. If it's not a leak, it's some other failure of the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-23-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 268
Posted By spoon059
I've got a foam cannon for washing at home. ...

I've got a foam cannon for washing at home. Spray on the foam, let it slowly work on dirt/bugs/grease on the side of the camper. Wash the ROOF first. Wash your gutters too, get all the dirt out of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-22-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By spoon059
You can't just back the trailer into your back...

You can't just back the trailer into your back yard?
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 04-21-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 649
Posted By spoon059
OP, I appreciate you opening your property for...

OP, I appreciate you opening your property for other's to use to camp. However, when you live in a city, they are able to establish rules. I'm sure there are specific concerns that have led them to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-19-2024, 06:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 805
Posted By spoon059
I'd be willing to bet that when your oven dial...

I'd be willing to bet that when your oven dial reads 400 degrees, it's not actually 400 degrees. We bought a little oven thermometer so I can read the ACTUAL temp, not what the dial says. We use...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-15-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,833
Posted By spoon059
I'd like to think that it's to deter people from...

I'd like to think that it's to deter people from sitting at the dump station for an hour with a line backing up throughout the park as one guy tries to polish the inside of his black tank before they...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-14-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 677
Posted By spoon059
Check your fuses and your breaker.

Check your fuses and your breaker.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-13-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,662
Posted By spoon059
And a lot of states or HOAs consider a 1 ton a...

And a lot of states or HOAs consider a 1 ton a "Commercial" vehicle, whereas a 3/4 ton is a "private" vehicle. Very little physical difference between most 3/4 and 1 ton trucks (assuming 18" wheels...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-13-2024, 05:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,662
Posted By spoon059
:campfire:

:campfire:
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-12-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,662
Posted By spoon059
This is a great first post. It's DUALLY, by...

This is a great first post.

It's DUALLY, by the way.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-06-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By spoon059
For what it's worth, I rarely use propane heat. ...

For what it's worth, I rarely use propane heat. If you've got electricity, try a small 1500 watt electric space heater.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-05-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By spoon059
I've been researching Goosebox and Gen Y for my...

I've been researching Goosebox and Gen Y for my upcoming 5th wheel purchase. A cool tip that I saw was a guy that had hooks on both sides of his chain. That way he could leave the chains attached...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 03-31-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
Posted By spoon059
JKyle, you are correct that those connections are...

JKyle, you are correct that those connections are not ideal. I'm fairly certain that you are not supposed to use those Pex crimp connections on the braided line... but most RV manufacturers do use...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-25-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,781
Posted By spoon059
Jay FEATHER. It's a light weight model. I don't...

Jay FEATHER. It's a light weight model. I don't know about your roof, but my Jayflight has handled my 250 lbs just fine. I was recently up there cleaning and recaulking without issue. When you...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-23-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,540
Posted By spoon059
Doing 55 on a 70 mph highway wouldn't be relaxing...

Doing 55 on a 70 mph highway wouldn't be relaxing to me. As cars zoom past you doing 25 mph faster, you are at much higher risk of getting into an accident as people are trying to pass you (on...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-23-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By spoon059
It is night and day moving up to a HD pickup. ...

It is night and day moving up to a HD pickup. For all the advertising dollars and claims they make about half tons, they are ultimately designed to be a comfortable ride, mostly commuter vehicle...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 197
Posted By spoon059
Worst case scenario, take one set of bearings out...

Worst case scenario, take one set of bearings out and go to a Napa or similar auto store.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-20-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,351
Posted By spoon059
New diesel engines are incredible. Tons of...

New diesel engines are incredible. Tons of power, good fuel economy. New diesel emissions are a pain in the neck.

Personally, I'd spend some money fixing up the Ex and keep on humming with it.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-19-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,940
Posted By spoon059
Read a LOT of reviews before buying a radio. I...

Read a LOT of reviews before buying a radio. I bought an Alpine for my 2015 Ram, specifically for the Android Auto. It worked great, briefly. Now it will usually get to right before I need to make...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-18-2024, 05:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 319
Posted By spoon059
I'm guessing that's the underside of the camper...

I'm guessing that's the underside of the camper and a drain for the freshwater tank...?

If so, self leveling would likely drip off. I would use any outdoor rated, UV stable non silicone caulk. ...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,940
Posted By spoon059
I think that's an intelligent choice. I think I...

I think that's an intelligent choice. I think I read that you also want a gas truck, correct?

Ford has the 6.2 and 7.3 gas engine, I believe both come with a 10 speed transmission. I've talked...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,540
Posted By spoon059
On the highway I set my cruise at 68 mph. I have...

On the highway I set my cruise at 68 mph. I have GY Endurance E rated tires. I have TPMS that also monitors heat. I follow that up with an infrared temp gun at fuel stops. My tires are usually...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-11-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,797
Posted By spoon059
CAG, congrats on the vacation home. The bride...

CAG, congrats on the vacation home. The bride and I sometimes talk about what we might do when we decide we're tired of driving our vacation home everywhere. Thankfully we are nowhere near that...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-09-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 597
Posted By spoon059
There aren't any, really. Black tanks will have...

There aren't any, really. Black tanks will have toilet paper and other solids that get caught up on the sensors. They will only be "accurate" once or twice. To try to keep it clean, on occasion...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-18-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,062
Posted By spoon059
I came from Maryland, so I already had winter...

I came from Maryland, so I already had winter blend fuel. The fuel we got was in Southern Va and Florence SC. I would guess they are winter blend too... but not sure why they would give me worse...
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