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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-09-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 51,450
Posted By Bucko06
Please send the amazon link for the thermostat ...

Please send the amazon link for the thermostat

Oh yeah, enjoy the Blackstone!!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-22-2017, 10:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,199
Posted By Bucko06
I live about 1 mike from fretz so I guess I am...

I live about 1 mike from fretz so I guess I am spoiled. But, I have nothing but good to say about them. One story sticks in my mind. I had a furnace go out the day before a weekend trip in the cold....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-20-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,433
Posted By Bucko06
I tow full (80 gals) often. I have documented...

I tow full (80 gals) often. I have documented about a 1 mike per gallon penalty in hilly terrain. I definitely notice a difference when stopping and starting. Otherwise I don’t perceive a big...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-15-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,092
Posted By Bucko06
My fresh water tanks are mounted just ahead of...

My fresh water tanks are mounted just ahead of the axles underneath. Regarding the gray, I am guess it was the water in the drain pipe that froze. But I have no way to know. The furnace did a great...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-14-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,092
Posted By Bucko06
I was surprised too. The heat was certainly...

I was surprised too. The heat was certainly running full bore. I suspect if I took down the Coroplast I would find a less than ideal insulation situation.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-14-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,092
Posted By Bucko06
I found it - jayflight thermal package limit

This weekend, I made a strategic decision. Nature showed me that this was a bad decision. I have a 2014 jayflight with the thermal package. We camped in sub freezing temps (15 F as the low at night,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-26-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,218
Posted By Bucko06
I get cold shivers from this question. We have...

I get cold shivers from this question. We have been going to Myrtle for 10+ years from the Philadelphia area. Like mentioned, we have done 81 to 64 and then 95. From there we take 795 to 40 to 17...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-29-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By Bucko06
From the trailers perspective, I think you will...

From the trailers perspective, I think you will struggle to have too much tongue weight. The limitation is on the payload capacity of the truck. As mentioned, 10% minimum.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-24-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,012
Posted By Bucko06
Be sure to use the same type (for example...

Be sure to use the same type (for example lithium) and NLGI grade. Also use the amount recommended. More is not better. otherwise, you risk compatibility issues.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By Bucko06
Can you manually open them? I know some travel...

Can you manually open them? I know some travel trailers have that capability. That would at least help rule out some things.
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-31-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,115
Posted By Bucko06
I have had good success with mattress...

I have had good success with mattress insider.com. They seem to have a wide selection of sizes and types.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-30-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,897
Posted By Bucko06
Get up early and do the most touristy things like...

Get up early and do the most touristy things like maid of the mist or cave of the winds. The lines get ridiculous fast.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-25-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,049
Posted By Bucko06
I recently had something similar. I always drain...

I recently had something similar. I always drain water heater. So, in my case I concluded that it was the water in the lines. I can't confirm if it was hot water or cold water lines. I can confirm...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-09-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,288
Posted By Bucko06
I level first because my slide covers my tires,...

I level first because my slide covers my tires, making it difficult to put blocks under if slide is out. However, I know the slides do take it off level a bit. So my initial level set is purposely...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-09-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,498
Posted By Bucko06
I will make the following assumptions: you will...

I will make the following assumptions: you will load the trailer close to the gross weight rating of 12k. You will follow the 20-25% guidelines for king pin weight resulting in 2400 to 3000 lbs of...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-29-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,920
Posted By Bucko06
That is an interesting thought. As an engineer, I...

That is an interesting thought. As an engineer, I appreciate that. Nice work.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-29-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 345,401
Posted By Bucko06
Koa near state college ,Pa. visiting penns caves...

Koa near state college ,Pa. visiting penns caves and then the nations best fireworks at penn state university. Hopefully lots of campground time, campfire and the worlds finest brew (Miller lite in...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-29-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,920
Posted By Bucko06
Can you comment or show a picture of your safety...

Can you comment or show a picture of your safety chains and their tightness (or sag)? I am curious if they may be tight enough that they pull against the pin while turning.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-28-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,977
Posted By Bucko06
2012 f250 with 6.7 and 3:55. Rarely shifts out of...

2012 f250 with 6.7 and 3:55. Rarely shifts out of 6th gear when towing in Pennsylvania and south. 9000lbs loaded.

My opinion is that any trailer within the payload specs of a single rear wheel...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,639
Posted By Bucko06
I echo the comments about reading owners manual....

I echo the comments about reading owners manual. Also, if you had a dealer or other service location do the work in the past I suggest rebuilding/replacing the bearings and starting with fresh...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-27-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,252
Posted By Bucko06
I have been in engineering for bearings and...

I have been in engineering for bearings and bushings my whole life. Trust me, they fail.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-26-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By Bucko06
I noticed the "dealer stock only". That run...

I noticed the "dealer stock only". That run didn't last long. Do we any insight if a high end replacement will be in the jayco line up or have they given up on that niche.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-25-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,969
Posted By Bucko06
I keep a manual log. On the same sheet, I log and...

I keep a manual log. On the same sheet, I log and track maintenance.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-21-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,125
Posted By Bucko06
Can I install full motion tv mount

I have a jay flight which has the tv mounted in a console between the living room and bedroom. It uses a flat mount to attach the tv to a rotary shelf which can be spun to watch in bedroom or living...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-20-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,447
Posted By Bucko06
I am interested in your opinion: do you think an...

I am interested in your opinion: do you think an Rv manufacturer could build an affordable vehicle for the masses if they switched to a lower turnover compensation scheme and business culture.
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