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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-24-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By John K.
RV insurance

I'm not paying for full timer insurance. As it happens, both $200 quotes were from State Farm and Progressive. We were so shocked to see such a huge difference in price compared to what we have now...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-24-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By John K.
RV premiums falling?

I'm comparing travel trailer insurance premiums and found two places charging less than $200 for collision/$500 deductible per year on a 2012 Jayco, while my current insurer is charging $606! Have...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-21-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,166
Posted By John K.
Trailer dolly follow up

To 2-yota, Jacjayco, Tunce the Traveler and others: I've been researching dollies and they all seem to have some defect that makes me want to avoid them. Jacjayco: did you end up using/buying a...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-14-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
Thanks everyone for comments. They sure have...

Thanks everyone for comments. They sure have helped in directing me to find the best unit for us.
Forum: Tech Talk 09-04-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
Wow, this is great. My questions are answered...

Wow, this is great. My questions are answered about the GPS, and I'm at the point where I just need to order the equipment I want. Thanks to everyone who responded; this is a great place to get good...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-04-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
Thanks for the details on the traffic aspect of...

Thanks for the details on the traffic aspect of the GPS. I guess that means I'd need a Smartphone for restaurants, gas stations, camp grounds, weather, etc.?
Forum: Tech Talk 09-04-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
I've asked about a multi-use plug (12v, 120v and...

I've asked about a multi-use plug (12v, 120v and USB) because I've got a back-up camera and (to be purchased) GPS needing 12v, plus 3 other people in the car have power, charging and other needs that...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-04-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
So as I continue researching this GPS thing, it...

So as I continue researching this GPS thing, it looks like I might need an adapter that plugs into a car's 12v cigarette lighter that has AT LEAST: one 3-prong outlet (120v), two 12v outlets & two...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-02-2018, 07:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
I'm considering the Garmin 660, but now I see...

I'm considering the Garmin 660, but now I see there's another issue. I already use the 12v plug for a camera that is mounted on the back of our travel trailer so that I can see what's behind me while...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-01-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
Yes, the 660 or 770 seem to be well received. I'm...

Yes, the 660 or 770 seem to be well received. I'm concerned that one of the postings said, "Tie it to the app on your phone for weather and traffic alerts." I use my Smart Phone, which cost about...
Forum: Tech Talk 09-01-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,364
Posted By John K.
The last post on this subject was almost 2 years...

The last post on this subject was almost 2 years ago. I'm now researching a GPS for my Chevy Suburban and travel trailer. Has anyone used more modern equipment? If so, can you give a review? I'm...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-26-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,070
Posted By John K.
Thanks again, everyone, for the help!

Thanks again, everyone, for the help!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-23-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,070
Posted By John K.
I don't think my camera will be able to...

I don't think my camera will be able to photograph the cut in the valve thread because it is so small. I've never liked using the nylon plug because it is so pliable and it's always difficult to turn...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-23-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,070
Posted By John K.
I looked at the new drain plug and found its...

I looked at the new drain plug and found its first thread has a tiny divot and short length of a rough edge. Is this cross-thread evidence?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-23-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,070
Posted By John K.
At first, it stopped dead and wouldn't budge. I...

At first, it stopped dead and wouldn't budge. I just tried it again, and I can get it to turn slightly if I give it all I've got (I'm hand tightening). Thanks.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-23-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,070
Posted By John K.
new water heater drain plug won't close

I have a 2012 Jayco JayFeather Ultralite travel trailer with an Atwood water heater that came with a plastic drain valve. I bought a new Camco half inch brass valve but it won't screw in more than...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-28-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By John K.
Battery cable connector corrosion

I have a Jayco travel trailer with a marine battery. Last year, I noticed green corrosion on the connector of the battery's negative cable. I asked the local RV repair shop to replace the connector,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-14-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By John K.
Friends who've RVed for decades have talked about...

Friends who've RVed for decades have talked about camping when forecasts were for below freezing temps at night. They were the only ones in the campground who took precautions, and they paid off...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-11-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,171
Posted By John K.
Sounds cool!

Sounds cool!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-11-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,171
Posted By John K.
What's a Peavies?? You mean Peeves? And what's...

What's a Peavies?? You mean Peeves? And what's the tie b/w washing a Cummings and a pet peeve?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-24-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,042
Posted By John K.
I bought an RV swivel stick that you put down the...

I bought an RV swivel stick that you put down the toilet and, when it's connected to water and you open the stick valve, water gushes out from a rotating head to wash down the sides of the tank. I've...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-21-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,149
Posted By John K.
Pconroy: The NWS archives show the coldest...

Pconroy: The NWS archives show the coldest temperatures (not wind chill) in any January were -24 in 1982, and -26 in both 1985 and 1994, in Beloit, WI. I remember the 1994 assault: here in Kenosha,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-21-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,149
Posted By John K.
A few weeks ago, when we'd had several days of...

A few weeks ago, when we'd had several days of single-digit high temperatures, I checked our travel trailer (in storage outdoors) and found the anti-freeze in the toilet had frozen solid -- not...
Forum: Campfire Chat 01-09-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,540
Posted By John K.
As for the RVing life, I foresee campgrounds even...

As for the RVing life, I foresee campgrounds even more crowded than they are now as a result of recent record RV sales -- weekdays at campgrounds will have more activity and weekends will be...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-08-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By John K.
Just checked my trailer in storage and found the...

Just checked my trailer in storage and found the antifreeze that's in the toilet has frozen -- not slushy, but a solid block. I checked the antifreeze bottle and it claims to be good down to minus...
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