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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-31-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,233
Posted By Homersimpson
Single axle

I switched to Goodyear Endurance load range D, also one size wider, on my single axle if not the spare. I also added a second spare tire holder and carry an extra for longer trips. Kept one of the...
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-08-2019, 04:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,568
Posted By Homersimpson
Westerns

Blazing Saddles, Cat Ballou, and Paint Your Wagon are great western-like. Otherwise, McLintock or anything Wayne, Eastwood spaghetti westerns, Sellick In Louis L’amour, or the Magnificent Seven(s). ...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-08-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,954
Posted By Homersimpson
Ch751

I didn’t care for the fact that everyone has a CH751 and could get into my stuff. So I ordered new locks to match the one on my entry door. Order by the cut number which is stamped on the key. Now...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-08-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,666
Posted By Homersimpson
Two gray tanks?

At least you have two gray tanks. On our smaller TT, we have one, and a smallish one at that. We can last about 1-2 days with 2 showers, then need to dump.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-06-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
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Views: 1,206
Posted By Homersimpson
Global link locks

Does everyone know that the universal storage compartment locks can be replaced with Global Link locks to match your door. Just order by the key number stamped on your current key. Better than...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-06-2019, 05:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,681
Posted By Homersimpson
Residential mattress

We have a 7’ wide trailer that came with a short queen “mattress”. It was thin and hard, as all have said. But it was also tight to get get around in the trailer. We wanted the comfort of a...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-26-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 345,643
Posted By Homersimpson
Nowhere. It has rained all Memorial Day weekend....

Nowhere. It has rained all Memorial Day weekend. And the truck broke down returning from the last weekend trip. Two good reasons.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-26-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,655
Posted By Homersimpson
I have seen some use the built-in oven only for...

I have seen some use the built-in oven only for storing pots and pans. But other cooks I know would hate to lose it, however, if only because they “might want to use it” someday.
We solved that by...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-22-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,122
Posted By Homersimpson
All good advice. When we bought our first TT, we...

All good advice. When we bought our first TT, we were inexperienced and intentionally started small, a SLX 145RB just for weekend trips. In the season that followed, we learned to love it, but...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,950
Posted By Homersimpson
Bought a WDH and started to install. I intend to...

Bought a WDH and started to install. I intend to drive around locally while I fine tune it. Then lube the wheel bearings. First trip is near end of month, and inside of TT is ready to go.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-13-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,219
Posted By Homersimpson
FWIW, I have a 3500# TT towed by a light truck...

FWIW, I have a 3500# TT towed by a light truck with 4000# towing capacity. While this was interesting research, I am buying the Anderson for the light weight.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-30-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,555
Posted By Homersimpson
Dokio folding solar panel and controller Camco...

Dokio folding solar panel and controller
Camco portable stepping stones
Shurflo pump silencer hose kit
Extra lithium batteries for my impact driver (If you don’t see how batteries are for the...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-13-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 48,215
Posted By Homersimpson
Favorite mod

DW constantly thanks me for adding a grab handle between the front of the shower and the doorframe, something to steady us getting in/out of the bath. Cheap insurance.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-11-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,891
Posted By Homersimpson
Towing with the toad

Four years ago, we bought a used Chevy Colorado 4x4 with really low miles on it. Seems that the first owner had used it as a toad behind a big Class A, four down with a brake buddy and the transfer...
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-21-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 218,611
Posted By Homersimpson
Mistakenly thinking my first trailer would be my...

Mistakenly thinking my first trailer would be my last. DW will always want more room for stuff.
Forum: Campfire Chat 08-21-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,936
Posted By Homersimpson
Diet Dr. Pepper. I was upset when McDonalds...

Diet Dr. Pepper. I was upset when McDonalds dropped it and now carries only Diet Coke.
At least I know that Taco Bell will not switch to Diet Coke, since they are owned by Pepsico.
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-19-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By Homersimpson
I also owned a 145rb with a solid front window. ...

I also owned a 145rb with a solid front window. If your solid window leaks, imagine what might happen to a moveable window at 65 mph!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-18-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By Homersimpson
Our first trailer was a SLX 145rb. A great...

Our first trailer was a SLX 145rb. A great starter camper, and everything worked as designed. It was great, but we needed more space.
That 184bh should serve you well while you learn more about what...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,693
Posted By Homersimpson
Tow/Haul

And what if your older, underpowered 2006 truck doesn't have a tow/haul setting or overdrive lockout, only D-3-2-1? So far, I have learned not to use the cruise control to prevent it searching for...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-20-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,062
Posted By Homersimpson
WayneG, you just got a much stronger tire. The...

WayneG, you just got a much stronger tire. The old tires were likely rated for 1819# each, but your new ones are good for 2149# each when inflated to 65 psi*. Even if you don't need the extra...
Forum: Jayco Mods 05-12-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,303
Posted By Homersimpson
Wire Help

Have you seen this table? And you don't need to be an Electrical Engineer to read it!
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 05-01-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 45,036
Posted By Homersimpson
Why retire?

I turned 66 and I am still working. I am at the subject matter expert in my department, and I am appreciated by my managers. I enjoy my work and my coworkers, who are protective of my...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-17-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,644
Posted By Homersimpson
Tongue weight will depend on added weight and...

Tongue weight will depend on added weight and distribution, but based on my 145rb, you should not have a problem. Just weigh it, loaded, to be sure.

My TT had a 4,000# limit with 400# tongue...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-23-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,213
Posted By Homersimpson
If that is a Zamp plug-in, there are two things...

If that is a Zamp plug-in, there are two things to know. First, Zamp solar units come with a built-in controller, so none is needed in the trailer. Second, Zamp uses reverse polarity, so you should...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-04-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,485
Posted By Homersimpson
Mesh screens often come in set of 3, one each for...

Mesh screens often come in set of 3, one each for shower drain and 2 sinks.
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