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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-25-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,121
Posted By jmj49
You may find times when a 4 wheel drive will get...

You may find times when a 4 wheel drive will get you out of difficult situations even though you may never off road. This has been my experience.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-15-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,140
Posted By jmj49
The person that you responded to did not suggest...

The person that you responded to did not suggest anything illegal. They suggested, correctly in most cases, that if you report the bird nest it may result in a bureaucratic mess. Nobody counseled...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-15-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,140
Posted By jmj49
Well it is no joke. For most active bird nests...

Well it is no joke. For most active bird nests there are local and federal laws that can result in thousands of dollars in fines for destroying active birds nests. The Federal Migratiry Bird Treaty...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-13-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,450
Posted By jmj49
The only Goodyear trailer tire manufactured in th...

The only Goodyear trailer tire manufactured in th USA is the “Endurance” line that was introduced in 2017, last year. They were having their tires made in China like everyone else. The manufacturers...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-13-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,450
Posted By jmj49
Agreed

In the 70’s through 90’s never had a blowout or flat. In the last 7 years I’ve hadn’t least 10. Went to LT tires 3 year ago and have had no problem. Jayco knows they put underrated crap tires on....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-11-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,778
Posted By jmj49
The only real difference is a spring leaf, I...

The only real difference is a spring leaf, I believe. Under weight the F250 will sink down a bit more than the 350. Other than that no real difference. If you have a 2009 you have the same engine...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-11-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 21,778
Posted By jmj49
I haul a similar unit. First with a F350 (crew...

I haul a similar unit. First with a F350 (crew Cab, diesel). It was a 2010 brand new when I bought it. After 8 years of hauling, first a light pull behind and then the monster fifth the truck just...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-28-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,450
Posted By jmj49
I have had way too many. And I drive at the...

I have had way too many. And I drive at the recommended speed and weight and check pressure the morning of every travel day. On my 43’ Jayco 5er ( 375 Bhfs) the first trip 2 blow outs. Second trip a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-28-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,469
Posted By jmj49
I also have the GMC Denali. Mine is 2018 Dually....

I also have the GMC Denali. Mine is 2018 Dually. It’s towing ability is excellent. (Jayco 375BhFS). Before that I had a 2010 Ford F-250 SIngle Rear Wheel. The engine went on that @79000 miles. (The...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-25-2018, 12:42 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,517
Posted By jmj49
I bought a 375BHFS in Florida. It was on the lot...

I bought a 375BHFS in Florida. It was on the lot and I needed it in a hurry to take my grandkids on a trip.

The unit came with a fireplace. The fireplace would be nice when traveling to cooler...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-14-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,750
Posted By jmj49
I have been camping and RVing for over 50 years....

I have been camping and RVing for over 50 years. Overall I don’t think thing are really worse. It seems to be dependent on a number of factors such as location, is it a holiday and just plain luck of...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-07-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,197
Posted By jmj49
Tire Problems

I hear so much about tires and I really think there is a manufacturing issue. I keep my tires inflated at the exact reccomendec PSI. I never exceed the max speed yet I have had many blow outs....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-01-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,424
Posted By jmj49
I have a trailer receiver on the back of my 5er....

I have a trailer receiver on the back of my 5er. I have a plastic box mounted on the receiver. I have 2 sewer connections so I need a Y connector and various lengths of sewer lines. I keep it all in...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-01-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,469
Posted By jmj49
I have a 375bhfs. I pulled it for a couple of...

I have a 375bhfs. I pulled it for a couple of years with f250. Engine, catalytic converter and turbo all went down at 80,000 miles.

Got a new truck. Mine is a GMC. What I strongly recommend is a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-10-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,166
Posted By jmj49
Comparing apple to oranges

I have 2 utility trailers and a boat trailer and never had a flat. Never had a flat with my Viking pop up, never had a flat with my first hard side that was heavy and traveled from coast to coast on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-10-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,166
Posted By jmj49
Tire Issues

I find it rather annoying that people want to blame the end user for tire issues. I carry a compressor and always have the pressure set as called for. I check pressure at every morning before...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 23,603
Posted By jmj49
Cleaning products

We only use a soft clothe and warm water as per Jayco recommendations.

The thing about problems or issues is that they are often not universal. Because one person has never had an issue perhaps...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 23,603
Posted By jmj49
To ALJO

ALJO,
There are being smug again. I've been hauling a travel trailer for 45 years, never hit an overhanging branch until I got the 5th wheel.. Notice you pull a little rig, you won't have the same...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 23,603
Posted By jmj49
Jaycos have lots of issues

Two years ago I bought a new Jayco 375BHF. There were dozens of warren tee issues. The dealer I purchased from (RV ONE) in Orlando was pathetically unresponsive. I found a dealer in Ocala (Trade...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2018, 02:41 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 23,603
Posted By jmj49
You make a buying decision based on the knowledge...

You make a buying decision based on the knowledge available to you. Further all available knowledge is dated as soon as it is posted. There are plenty out there with issues who have not joined or...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-16-2017, 06:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,166
Posted By jmj49
So true. I keep speed to 55 and check pressure...

So true. I keep speed to 55 and check pressure every travel day. four years ago I changed out my tires even though they looked good, but were 4 or five years old. Brand new tires, one blew at 65...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-16-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,166
Posted By jmj49
Amazing, do you use it. I mean seriously do you...

Amazing, do you use it. I mean seriously do you like drive 50 miles for a trip?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-16-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,166
Posted By jmj49
You can do everything by the book and they still...

You can do everything by the book and they still bubble blow and leak. 30 years ago my tires lasted for years (back and forth the USA every summer 10-12,000 miles). In the last seven years, every...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-07-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,729
Posted By jmj49
63, two weeks in Florida Keys and seven weeks...

63, two weeks in Florida Keys and seven weeks traveling with grandkids.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-11-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,253
Posted By jmj49
Finish is garbage

My unit 375bhfs is less than a year old and the top front is a nightmare. Just finished the first leg (1200Miles) of a 2 month trip and was doing a wash and wax when I got up on the roof and saw it I...
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