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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-02-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,961
Posted By dpi7800
So here is my thought as someone who has a 2015,...

So here is my thought as someone who has a 2015, 2500, 6.4 tradesman, I wish I would have got a one tone diesel.

Here are the reasons why; diesel has a engine break, which would have been real...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-23-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,877
Posted By dpi7800
I have 3 different versions of the Streamlight...

I have 3 different versions of the Streamlight SL20 a rechargeable flash light. The first one I purchase some 15 years ago was a incadesont bulb, the 2nd about, 7 years ago was a dual switch and had...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-03-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,671
Posted By dpi7800
I've been running this...

I've been running this https://www.amazon.com/Air-Armor-M240-Portable-Compressor/dp/B00VROSSKM

Little on the pricey side, but I like that it is in the ammo can which makes it almost bomb proof. i...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-01-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,908
Posted By dpi7800
As far as warranty, it does not matter where you...

As far as warranty, it does not matter where you by it, Champion is the one you will deal with. I bought mine a couple of years ago from a online vender and when it arrive the remote start would not...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-30-2017, 11:06 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 255,164
Posted By dpi7800
I don't know much about you and your family of...

I don't know much about you and your family of your life John, all I know is you are one hell of a fabricator.

So I'll only talk about my own life experience. I am on my second career right now....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-14-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,370
Posted By dpi7800
I utilized my dinette and made that my bicke...

I utilized my dinette and made that my bicke rack. I had some old fork locks from one of my old trucks that I installed. I replace the flimsy plywood under the seat, beefed up the support for the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-15-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,408
Posted By dpi7800
Question, do you only set up in designated RV...

Question, do you only set up in designated RV sites or do you also boondock? I do 50/50, so having concerns for ripping off one of the auto level jacks when on a non maintained forest/BLM road, I...
Forum: Campfire Chat 02-14-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10,400
Views: 1,175,695
Posted By dpi7800
Changed out the faucet on the outside sink to a...

Changed out the faucet on the outside sink to a Dalta 2131, it gives more room to use the sink and now I can swing it out and attach a hose to it for a quick wash of kids, equipment, game etc.
...
Forum: Jayco Mods 02-07-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 20,251
Posted By dpi7800
As a somebody that was a plumber for 17 years the...

As a somebody that was a plumber for 17 years the only real problem with the brass into the aluminum , especially with teflon tape is easily over tightening and splitting the aluminum. I would...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-09-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,694
Posted By dpi7800
Good thing the driver of vehicle 1 was not...

Good thing the driver of vehicle 1 was not texting and driving other wise it could have been worse......Oh wait, that was probably the cause of it to begin with. Glad you are ok.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-21-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,863
Posted By dpi7800
Before you make a final decision on an auto slide...

Before you make a final decision on an auto slide vs. sidewinder I have one question, how often if ever do you use your truck to haul things? I use my truck all the time for picking up a load of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-06-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,629
Posted By dpi7800
That is what I would like to have done, but the...

That is what I would like to have done, but the 2.5gal pancake compressor won't fit under the backseat of my truck.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-06-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,629
Posted By dpi7800
Air Armor's M240 has a operating pressure of...

Air Armor's M240 has a operating pressure of 120psi. They are on the pricy side, but it is in a nice self contained kit and works very well for the size. I haven't used mine for a anything big yet...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 09-04-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,146
Posted By dpi7800
Easy to do, Dicor even has some videos showing...

Easy to do, Dicor even has some videos showing how. They say there is no need to remove the old just properly clean and apply. Not bad to do at all I just did mine yesterday took about an hour to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-13-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,997
Posted By dpi7800
I have been running the Camp Chef 90Pro for about...

I have been running the Camp Chef 90Pro for about 9 years and love the performance of it. I use their 2 burner delux grill box and the 2 burner griddle and the covers all my cooking needs from doing...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-09-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,299
Posted By dpi7800
Yup, that is the one draw back of the HT line....

Yup, that is the one draw back of the HT line. Moving everything down on the bracket will help some but won't fix it totally. Somebody here went all out and had a sub frame built to get the trailer...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-09-2016, 09:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,965
Posted By dpi7800
My pre-wired solar is wired to the battery but...

My pre-wired solar is wired to the battery but does not have a charge controller wired inline. So I have a charge control that the panels plug into and then the charger plugs into the pre-wire port....
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-03-2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,878
Posted By dpi7800
I to did a mod to utilize my dinette as a bike...

I to did a mod to utilize my dinette as a bike rack. I went about it a little differently. I up graded the plywood under the seat cushions and also added a little more bracing to the frame work...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-15-2016, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,826
Posted By dpi7800
First I am sorry to hear that the OP had the...

First I am sorry to hear that the OP had the medical emergency, it is always exceptionally stressful for most people to deal with when it the involved is a loved one.

What I find interesting is...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-01-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,325
Posted By dpi7800
Wow! You got one of those Willie Wonka hands that...

Wow! You got one of those Willie Wonka hands that atomaticly takes your hat and coat off for you! I want one, and I want it now.

Sorry couldn't resist.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-06-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,821
Posted By dpi7800
In regards to LP tanks size, depends on your...

In regards to LP tanks size, depends on your style and length of RV use. If you are in parks with shore power the majority of the time 20's will be more than enough. But, if you are like me and will...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-03-2016, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,012
Posted By dpi7800
As far as tire wear. I have not noticed anything...

As far as tire wear. I have not noticed anything yet. But I've probably only pulled the trailer 6k miles so far, and the majority of that was pulling it from the dealer in Indiana to Arizona.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-03-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,012
Posted By dpi7800
Sorry should have done a re-read prior to hitting...

Sorry should have done a re-read prior to hitting the post button. There is no Sprite gas. It was suppose to read have the "leaf springs" lowered / moved to the lowest position.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-02-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,012
Posted By dpi7800
So it looks like you have found the answers to...

So it looks like you have found the answers to the majority of your questions. To start out no my hitch is not a slider.

I will tell you as of now my 5er does ride nose high. I am gong to have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-05-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By dpi7800
I run one without any complaints. But perhaps my...

I run one without any complaints. But perhaps my hearing is not as astute as yours or mybe I just have the radio turned up t where I don't notice the noise from the hitch.
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