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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-16-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By Mach1tosh
Any way to adjust the hitch/ride height to change...

Any way to adjust the hitch/ride height to change the trailer towing characteristics with regard to center of mass?
Just my $.02...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 11-03-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,129
Posted By Mach1tosh
Haven't met the Mrs.? Makes me look like a...

Haven't met the Mrs.?
Makes me look like a pirate, eh?:cool:
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 11-02-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,129
Posted By Mach1tosh
Thanks, I'll come by and lurk once in a while.

Thanks, I'll come by and lurk once in a while.
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 11-01-2023, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,129
Posted By Mach1tosh
Vaya con dios, it's been great!

We are moving back to a motorhome, found a 26' B+ with a 15' slide out the left side with walk around queen and U-dinette.
2016 E-450 chassis with 42,500 miles for $37,500 US. Taking a road trip...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-28-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,422
Posted By Mach1tosh
There's your problem...:facepalm: I had the pin...

There's your problem...:facepalm:
I had the pin pull out making a relatively tight turn from our driveway. Fortunately I realised right away, pulled over and replaced it. Apparently the wire got...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 10-20-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By Mach1tosh
Karma's a b!+ch...

Karma's a b!+ch...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-13-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 421
Posted By Mach1tosh
Question Melbourne 26A, reviews, opinions, be aware of...

The Mrs. & I are looking to move back to a C class from our TT.
I have found a 2010 Melbourne 26A with about 14K miles on it. I know right!!
Apparently it spends the season at a site and current...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-17-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 955
Posted By Mach1tosh
Downshift to get the revs up. The overhead...

Downshift to get the revs up.
The overhead cam V-10 has a pretty tall power band, as most OHC engines do. Max torque 420 @ 3,250 RPM and Max HP 305 @ 4,250 RPM, unlike the pushrod engines that...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-09-2023, 12:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By Mach1tosh
We put a "smart" smoke detector in our TT last...

We put a "smart" smoke detector in our TT last year. I've been really good in the past at using the fantastic fan in the bath to exhaust bacon fumes fast enough to virtually eliminate the smoke...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-20-2023, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,184
Posted By Mach1tosh
Take a few minutes and go here; ...

Take a few minutes and go here;
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/menu-eng.html
Have a nice visit :D
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-30-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Mach1tosh
Welcome from the Great White North. Do you have...

Welcome from the Great White North.
Do you have power from the new battery or from the 110 hookup?
Our trailer has an inline spade fuse on the lead from the battery to the trailer. Took a little...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-10-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,709
Posted By Mach1tosh
So a 4200+lb (empty) trailer on 3 wheels being...

So a 4200+lb (empty) trailer on 3 wheels being towed by 3500 lb weight limit TV...:facepalm: with no signals, brakes or any idea what the #*%? he's doing.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-10-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,474
Posted By Mach1tosh
We keep a trap under the kitchen sink, and while...

We keep a trap under the kitchen sink, and while camping our 25 lb 1/2 Maine Coon fur baby tends to keep them away. Since we got him 3 years ago we've had no mouse issues while camping.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-10-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,248
Posted By Mach1tosh
We are in our 8th season with our 2004 21FB. The...

We are in our 8th season with our 2004 21FB. The tank holds about 300 lbs of fresh water, so not a huge load to carry and is pretty close to centred.
We camp off grid almost exclusively, having had...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-13-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,305
Posted By Mach1tosh
Fastway Weight Distribution Hitch Shank - 8"...

Fastway Weight Distribution Hitch Shank - 8" Drop; 12" Shank - Fastway 92-02-4315

Get your hitch down to where it won't be an issue.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-16-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,393
Posted By Mach1tosh
Like he said...

Jagiven hit the nail on the head.
We use foot long sections of 2x12 under the trailers jacks for more stable footing, and the spin up jacks under the frame on both sides about 1/3 of the way from...
Forum: Product Reviews and Evaluations 07-16-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,763
Posted By Mach1tosh
30 Second cleaner WOW!!

I wish I'd taken pictures.
The '04 21FB was looking a little "green", we're in our 8th year with it and it's been a really good unit for us.
We mostly camp off grid in the Pacific Northwest (read...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-09-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,375
Posted By Mach1tosh
I saw the 60 V sawzall and figured I could...

I saw the 60 V sawzall and figured I could probably ditch my chain saw ;)
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 12-05-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,120
Posted By Mach1tosh
This was a very strange year indeed. The Mrs....

This was a very strange year indeed.
The Mrs. and I went to Mexico in February when all this was just emerging.
On returning we continued working, she in health care and me at the Home Depot.
I...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,372
Posted By Mach1tosh
Holy Crap! That's some winter project. Really...

Holy Crap!
That's some winter project. Really a shame that you got such a raw deal.
Thanking my lucky stars, our 2004 Jay Flight seems to have avoided such issues.
No ripples or sags in the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-17-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,192,237
Posted By Mach1tosh
new flooring

Found these 1/2" thick 2X2 jigsaw type floor mats.
The carpet and vinyl were looking a little dingy, being 16 years old they were in pretty good shape.
Removed the old carpet, no signs of any water...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-17-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By Mach1tosh
If you want to restaple, see if you can find...

If you want to restaple, see if you can find divergent staples. the points spread out and give better resistance to pulling out.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-18-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,757
Posted By Mach1tosh
One could alternatively turn off the power to the...

One could alternatively turn off the power to the pump when not in use.
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-19-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 767
Posted By Mach1tosh
Condensation consternation

I work at Home Depot. Living in the Pacific Northwest, temperate rain forest we get a lot of precipitation, fog and the like so it's most always damp.
Had a couple yesterday looking for solutions...
Forum: Forum Admin and Announcements 11-07-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,443
Posted By Mach1tosh
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