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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-17-2016, 05:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,231
Posted By TwinCommander
I use 4WD when i am parking my trailer, but after...

I use 4WD when i am parking my trailer, but after im able to basically maintain a straight path. I have to push it up a slight incline, and it wrecks the transmission in 2WD.

Unless you are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-26-2016, 04:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,899
Posted By TwinCommander
That much torque demand for a long time, the...

That much torque demand for a long time, the batteries will not survive 2 miles.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-16-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,899
Posted By TwinCommander
I have no dog in this fight, as I tow with an...

I have no dog in this fight, as I tow with an older gas engine...

I make 7.3, 6.0, 6.4, most 6.6, and 5.9 diesel owners cry when they learn i can out tow them.

I put minimal investment into it...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-10-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Luck of the draw. I was completely clueless...

Luck of the draw.

I was completely clueless when i bought this thing. What i know now, i would have never bought this. There is alot of learning to be done with owning a RV, and if there is a next...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 04-01-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
With the awesome weather we've started to get,...

With the awesome weather we've started to get, and the wife wanting her freezer space back... i coated the slideout roof and most of the forward section of the unit with a second coat of Pro Guard...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-30-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
I hope some people learn from my thread. These...

I hope some people learn from my thread. These units are in no way built to last. If the construction techniques have changed since 1995, they may be a little better built. but they are not meant to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-30-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Got more of the bedroom back together. Now its...

Got more of the bedroom back together. Now its mostly habitable. I'll start installing some finish trim and then probably do some touch up painting. Also got the stair threshold trimmed up...
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-20-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Spent the last couple of days trying, (key word)...

Spent the last couple of days trying, (key word) to get the nose cap sealed up. Applied some good sealant, cleaned up with mineral spirits, and also got the vinyl strips replaced.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-19-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Thanks. It has been a hard lesson. but...

Thanks.

It has been a hard lesson. but hopefully it will be nice for awhile once its done.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-16-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
So far i only NEED to pull one window. So i want...

So far i only NEED to pull one window. So i want to see how that goes before i tackle the rest. Right now, they aren't a priority for me, but will be part of the ongoing work i need to do.

I've...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-15-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Another update... Just finished with the floor....

Another update... Just finished with the floor. $.69 a tile at home depot. Don't need no stinkin' high end stuff here, this is a Jayco, not a DRV...
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-15-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Paint has begun... Can't really say this is...

Paint has begun...

Can't really say this is the best idea I've had... but with kilz primer and a mildew resistant paint, i should be ok as long as i don't have major leaks again. We have had...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-10-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,284
Posted By TwinCommander
Ain't that the truth. Autos are made by the...

Ain't that the truth.

Autos are made by the hundreds of thousands.

Jayco's are made by the hundreds of a common denominator...

I would like to think though, that if they slowed down their...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-10-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By TwinCommander
They need to properly prep the panels with an...

They need to properly prep the panels with an etch solution, then a good primer. We used car paint alot on aircraft... made no difference. Dodge has aluminum body panels... no paint issues since 2004.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-09-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Thanks for the words so far everyone... this...

Thanks for the words so far everyone... this project is not was i was planning on when i bought it. I'm missing out on a camping trip in April because of this crap! (Unless i can get it done...)
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-08-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
There's a member on here who bought a new Jayco,...

There's a member on here who bought a new Jayco, and the first thing he did was get the roof re-coated. Literally took it from the dealer to the coating place. When i get a new unit, i will probably...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-08-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Update With pictures! Here is the newly...

Update With pictures!

Here is the newly repaired bottom side. With a bajillion screws, and fresh wood. Its SOLID. We temp sealed it with butyl tape. Ill beautify it later.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-06-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
Another no picture update: We re-secured the...

Another no picture update: We re-secured the front lower hitch area. I replaced all of the OSB wood spacers with new, installed better insulation, and secured the living crap out of the sheet metal....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-01-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,444
Posted By TwinCommander
Check this out... gives a good idea about what...

Check this out... gives a good idea about what they have to offer now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv8CvvcxYuM
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-27-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
No pictures this posting, but reports from the...

No pictures this posting, but reports from the front lines are that there are 0 leaks from the roof!

I will be partying tonight.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-25-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By TwinCommander
Should have linked it. Starts at Page 4 for the...

Should have linked it. Starts at Page 4 for the roof...

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f6/the-joys-of-buying-a-third-hand-unit-32874.html
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-25-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By TwinCommander
I just did the ProGuard EPDM coatings system....

I just did the ProGuard EPDM coatings system. Total time on the roof from cleaning to application was 5 to 6 hours. The "skin" has set, and im waiting for the first rain on it tomorrow to test for...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-25-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
If I had my way i would be making $200 a month...

If I had my way i would be making $200 a month payments right now...

The wife said no, so i have to fix it to save it... Motivation has not much to do with this. :/
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-25-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
My plan is to get it fixed up and usable, but I...

My plan is to get it fixed up and usable, but I do plan on moving into a unit with bunkhouse. Hopefully my work bears fruit and a dealer will give me what I want on it...

Anyway, the coating is...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-24-2016, 12:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,758
Posted By TwinCommander
https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/photobucket...

https://www.jaycoowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_379883_0_1119897c517940bb2f60eae2082b8580.jpg...
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