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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-04-2021, 01:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,273
Posted By Russ661
To prevent popping breakers in your rig you...

To prevent popping breakers in your rig you should bring along an extension cord and run it out of the RV thru a slide out seal then plug into the power pedestal provided, of course, the pedestal has...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 12-20-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,863
Posted By Russ661
We replaced our analog control with a Coleman...

We replaced our analog control with a Coleman digital and it works great. The on/off swing on the analog control was easily 10-12 degrees where the digital only allows temp swings of 2-4 degrees....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-22-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,710
Posted By Russ661
We are at Ramblin’ Redwoods north of Crescent...

We are at Ramblin’ Redwoods north of Crescent City CA on the far north Cali coast. This will be our first holiday spent camping and we are heading home right after Thanksgiving. This is also our...
Forum: Jayco Mods 11-15-2020, 12:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,400
Posted By Russ661
I always use the low point drain but I go inside...

I always use the low point drain but I go inside and open all the hot water faucets first. My thought is that by doing so I am not only draining the hwh but the hot water lines inside the coach as...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-17-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,248
Posted By Russ661
One more thing: You do not need your water pump...

One more thing: You do not need your water pump turned on when the trailer is hooked up to city water.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-04-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,529
Posted By Russ661
Thinking of putting ours into a Roth IRA and...

Thinking of putting ours into a Roth IRA and praying for a speedy recovery of the stock market 😉
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 03-22-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 35,107
Posted By Russ661
Next up, reservation hoarding....

Next up, reservation hoarding....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-28-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,992
Posted By Russ661
+1 on the diesel option! We had a 2012 Chevy...

+1 on the diesel option!
We had a 2012 Chevy 1500 that we had purchased specifically to tow with. We bought a 27 foot bumper tow trailer that was rated to 7k pounds. The truck pulled it fine on flat...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,744
Posted By Russ661
A quick search on any of the major search engines...

A quick search on any of the major search engines on line will tell you all you will ever need to know about using Teflon tape. Google is your friend!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-09-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,755
Posted By Russ661
Someone needs to initiate a class action lawsuit...

Someone needs to initiate a class action lawsuit to cover losses incurred during the utility shutdowns. Here in SoCal the outages are supposed to start Thursday night but so far my city has not been...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 07-20-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,894
Posted By Russ661
https://youtu.be/AuMwh4hiL9g Let’s see if this...

https://youtu.be/AuMwh4hiL9g
Let’s see if this link works....yep, works for me!

Regarding the original posters experience, in my Ram diesel with auto trans I can put the vehicle on cruise control...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-04-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,013
Posted By Russ661
Last year someone got into the storage facility...

Last year someone got into the storage facility where we park our Whitehawk and proceeded to break into a dozen or more RV’s including ours. The facility was unwilling to accept responsibility for...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-20-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,431
Posted By Russ661
Haven't made that particular mistake yet but I...

Haven't made that particular mistake yet but I still own my RV so there is still time.......


I empty and flush the black water tank each trip before we leave the campground so the trailer is...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-18-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Russ661
It is getting dark here now but tomorrow I will...

It is getting dark here now but tomorrow I will remove the igniter and adjust the gap. I won't be going anywhere for a while so I won't be able to report back with the results but I am confident it...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-18-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Russ661
Clean what, exactly? The burner works fine...

Clean what, exactly?
The burner works fine and like I said it lights and works fine at lower elevation.
When it wasn't working it would try to light, igniter was sparking, and then it would...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-18-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By Russ661
Fridge Won't Light at High Elevation

Just got back from 2 weeks camping at Medicine Lake in northern California. It's a beautiful little lake with forest service campgrounds. No amenities, no hookups and it is 50 miles to the nearest...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-07-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By Russ661
Wow, scary stuff! The clouds in the third photo...

Wow, scary stuff! The clouds in the third photo are awesome. Was that your rig in photo 2?
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-04-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,115
Posted By Russ661
2015 WH pre-wired for 2nd a/c?

Title pretty much says it all. We have a 2015 Whitehawk 27DSRL with a single a/c unit. That single unit just can't keep the interior cool, especially the bedroom up front. Does anyone know if...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-04-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,408
Posted By Russ661
For sure buy the one you like best but consider...

For sure buy the one you like best but consider this: Dealers are under no obligation to give you preferential treatment for warranty service if you did not buy the rig from them. In other words,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-04-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,482
Posted By Russ661
My Rainier tires lasted 3 years

Tires were OEM on my 2015 27RL tt. Replaced all 5 with Goodyear Endurance load range D. The Rainiers looked worn but fully serviceable with about 4-5000 miles on them. Hope we have as good luck...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-09-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,111
Posted By Russ661
How do you tell what brand slider you have? We...

How do you tell what brand slider you have? We have a 2015 27DSRL and it is normal for us to partially open the slide to gain access to the rear of the coach without having to go outside each time. ...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-06-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,378
Posted By Russ661
↑ this ☻

↑ this ☻
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-03-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,300
Posted By Russ661
You need a electrical schematic of your coach. ...

You need a electrical schematic of your coach. You could also call customer service and ask about it.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-29-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,531
Posted By Russ661
I have had the exact opposite experience but my...

I have had the exact opposite experience but my trailer is a bit smaller/lighter than yours (see my signature). I currently have ~4000 on my tires and they look great, no obvious signs of distress...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-14-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,776
Posted By Russ661
I was in the same boat as the OP and opted to go...

I was in the same boat as the OP and opted to go all in on a new 2500 Ram CTD. We all acknowledge that the Ram with the diesel tows great so I won't belabor that point. I will say that the Ram is,...
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