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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-24-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
Well sad to say, it's been over a month and I...

Well sad to say, it's been over a month and I haven't touched the trailer.... and I don't really feel the motivation to do so. :D :facepalm: It'll probably make a good winter project, but we've been...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
Well, she made the 40+ mile trip to the new place...

Well, she made the 40+ mile trip to the new place just fine. Or at least it seems that it did. :rolleyes: We're gonna be unpacking and getting the house squared away for a bit, so the trailer project...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
OH... but I still have to figure out this awning...

OH... but I still have to figure out this awning mount. I'm not sure the support will sit properly if I lower the mount, but I'm not too keen on the idea of reinstalling those lag bolts like they...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
OK... new decking and insulation down on both...

OK... new decking and insulation down on both sides in the back. Walls once again secured to the deck (better than they were), and the siding and access hatch are back on. Need to finish installing...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-15-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,290
Posted By Girth
How do you know my wife? :D My personal...

How do you know my wife? :D


My personal favorite is the pained/frightened look, and the hand over her mouth, like I'm about to hit something but she refuses to tell me to stop. :rolleyes: That's...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
A bit more than 3200 views on this thread......

A bit more than 3200 views on this thread... :eek: If anyone is lurking and has a question/suggestion, please feel free to chime in. It's a learning experience for me, so speak up and we can learn...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-13-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,943
Posted By Girth
I haven't followed the diesel world much since I...

I haven't followed the diesel world much since I sold off my old 7.3 :( I know the newer trucks have some better systems, but on that truck, the water sensor was in the fuel bowl up top. By the time...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-12-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,943
Posted By Girth
I would be concerned about the pump on the...

I would be concerned about the pump on the Cummins too. I seem to recall they do not like eating water, so make sure your mech knows what they're doing. Maybe the newer pumps are less finicky though?...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
I just found your "Totaled" thread. Not sure if I...

I just found your "Totaled" thread. Not sure if I should say sorry, or congratulation on the new TT. :D Looks like you were supposed to pick it up today?


I will say... if I were to do it all...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
With some clear weather around for a short while,...

With some clear weather around for a short while, I'm diving in again. Put a coat of some marine pentrating epoxy on the floor supports, peeled a skin panel off the outside on one side, and heading...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
Not that I'd wish ill towards anyone.... but the...

Not that I'd wish ill towards anyone.... but the more I take things apart, the more I feel confident that water WILL get in somewhere. Might not be much, and might take years and years for the damage...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-29-2018, 01:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
:mad: Type out a long reply, and logged out again...

:mad: Type out a long reply, and logged out again when it went to post.

Long story short.... not much forward movement yet. Still drying it out. Mold seems limited to the OSB, but wood framing...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-19-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,889
Posted By Girth
I was reminded of this thread yesterday....

I was reminded of this thread yesterday. Apparently my uncle was out with his new Airstream just this last weekend..... and someone in the CG flooded their brand new trailer, by mistakenly hooking up...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-19-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,218
Posted By Girth
If I'm seeing that picture correctly, hard to...

If I'm seeing that picture correctly, hard to tell for certain with the shadow, but I wouldn't say your other tire is "fine". It looks like it has a lot more tread wear on the inside edge. You said...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-16-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,218
Posted By Girth
Can you post a picture? Of one showing the tread...

Can you post a picture? Of one showing the tread profile, and one of the crack you mentioned? Maybe look between the tread blocks on the edges, for other cracks or bulging? I'm wondering if you had a...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 09-14-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,464
Posted By Girth
Valves are traditionally oriented like that, so...

Valves are traditionally oriented like that, so any wheel could be used on the inner, and not interfere with brakes and such. Also, some run "extenders" mounted between the wheels/"behind" the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
Weekly update for those following.... nothing...

Weekly update for those following.... nothing groundbreaking to report. Still waiting for all the "lumber" in the back to dry to my satisfaction. Heater and fan are running, bucket-o-desiccant back...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,000
Posted By Girth
That's the kind of info I was looking for, thank...

That's the kind of info I was looking for, thank you.

Still not sure what I want to do about the insulation, or shower paneling. Shower can wait though, plenty of work to do first.

What's the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,000
Posted By Girth
Any other suggestions/insight? Still drying...

Any other suggestions/insight?

Still drying it out..... :(
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By Girth
You know, I always just figured lugnuts were...

You know, I always just figured lugnuts were lugnuts, but then I've never tried to buy them online. I've always just gone to the local tire shop, and paid their premium.

You never know with...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,000
Posted By Girth
Suggested Materials to Rebuild TT Floor?

Rather than the info and questions getting lost in my long thread ( the "soft" floor https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f41/soft-floor-around-toilet-60711.html ) I figured I'd post these specific...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By Girth
Many different cars and trucks, from various...

Many different cars and trucks, from various manufacturers, have used those over the years. I guess its a cost savings measure, but they are junk. Remove them and replace them. Besides becoming...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-10-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,270
Posted By Girth
Kinda looks like rub marks.

Kinda looks like rub marks.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
Kinda what I figured. Probably got past the door...

Kinda what I figured. Probably got past the door frame there, or from the aluminum transition strip. Either way, all that is coming out and getting repaired, resealed, etc.

I guess that's the one...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,544
Posted By Girth
Another day in the saga of "Why did they build it...

Another day in the saga of "Why did they build it like that". Nothing much new. Removed the square drive deck screws that used to hold the old decking down, a BUNCH of long staples, and pulled some...
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