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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-10-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
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Posted By finally03gt
I would say ignorant is a more appropriate...

I would say ignorant is a more appropriate adjective. The guys at the front desk of the RV park suggested using the water tank. They probably assumed, like I did, that they belly had some...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-10-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
Sorry for the delayed reply guys. I appreciate...

Sorry for the delayed reply guys. I appreciate all the input. I was not receiving my emails letting me know there were replies, and I got a tad busy. But again, thanks for all the info.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-10-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
70mph did not happen until I was 300-400 miles in...

70mph did not happen until I was 300-400 miles in and getting a feel of the pull, and during daylight hours with a good view of the road ahead. I've pulled plenty of heavier trailers, just not with...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-08-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
I've done the roughing it thing since I was a...

I've done the roughing it thing since I was a teenager. Dragging 5 girls into the west Texas summers, nearing 100, tent camping for a week at a time with water only sites at a state park.


We...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-08-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
We were on hook ups for a couple of days. We...

We were on hook ups for a couple of days. We actually had a small electric heater that probably did about 80% of the heating, even in that climate. We were hooking up the water hose in the mornings...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-08-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
That is some good info. Thanks

That is some good info. Thanks
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-07-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
Yes, it is an absorption type rv fridge. The...

Yes, it is an absorption type rv fridge. The fridge and freezer both got warm. From what I understand they relay on liquid to gas exchange of a chemical (amonia??) To cool. I thought maybe if the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-06-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,137
Posted By finally03gt
First Big trip - sub 0F

We took our 26BH out for the first big trip last week. We pulled from Houston to Abilene, thru Lubbock to Amarillo, then on to Angel Fire, NM. We left headed right into the winter storm blowing in....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-23-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By finally03gt
We will overnight in Abiline, then in Carlsbad. ...

We will overnight in Abiline, then in Carlsbad. From there (Wednesday when we leave Carlsbad). Up 285/84 to Las Vegas, pick I-25 and go through Cimmarron (58?) To Eagle Nest to Angle Fire. I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-23-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By finally03gt
Thanks for the replies. We will not actually be...

Thanks for the replies. We will not actually be heading up to Angelfire until Tuesday. The point is to find snow, we're going on a ski trip. My wife already has most of the trip planned out. I think...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 12-23-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,016
Posted By finally03gt
Anyone familiar with New Mexico?

We are taking the travel trailer to New Mexico. Being from Houston I have limited experience on snow/ice. We will spend the night in Carlsbad, then on to Angel Fire or Alamagorda (still...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-27-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,435
Posted By finally03gt
I've only pulled our 26 BH within about 30 miles...

I've only pulled our 26 BH within about 30 miles so far. That includes Houston freeways, neighborhood streets, and a couple of hilly, winding narrow 2 lane black tops. But I will say, and I did have...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-24-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
Well, I got some 3 point mirrors today. Been...

Well, I got some 3 point mirrors today. Been driving it all over and it's running good. Maybe I'm over the hump.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-24-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By finally03gt
I guess that goes to demonstrate, who matters as...

I guess that goes to demonstrate, who matters as much as where?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-23-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
WOW, I sound grumpy..haha. I've been under the...

WOW, I sound grumpy..haha. I've been under the hood of this thing for a week. Thought I had it licked, and had to chase a fuse to the GP relay blowing this morning to start it. Maybe I'll be...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-22-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
I daily drive a Shelby, so the PSD isn't the...

I daily drive a Shelby, so the PSD isn't the quickest thing I've driven..haha, but I'm betting it will pull the TT alright. Honestly my Explorer Sport had more pep with the TT behind it, than the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-20-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
Mine is a Baldwin PA 2818?? huge filter and no...

Mine is a Baldwin PA 2818?? huge filter and no box. So far so good.



Thats what I'm hearing.



Torque can do trans, but it takes a custom PID. As I understand it the problem with K&N is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-19-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
What's that trailer weigh? My temp gauge moves,...

What's that trailer weigh?
My temp gauge moves, but stays on the cool side. Seems to be common with the 195* T-stat. I put in an EGT gauge, the others I plan to monitor with Torque (when I can get...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
I think its common on the E4OD transmission. I...

I think its common on the E4OD transmission. I plan to use an app called Torque Pro to monitor temps, IF I can get my OBD port working...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
Thats what this is, only SRW. I just replaced...

Thats what this is, only SRW. I just replaced the UVCH and soldered in a newer model connector to replace my melted one. I also replaced the O-rings on the HPOP. It idles uneven when it starts...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
I'm a tad anxious. First trip with the F-350,...

I'm a tad anxious. First trip with the F-350, and alot of unknowns for me there. Oh and recently discovered it has an open rear diff.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,790
Posted By finally03gt
Gearing up for the first "Big trip"

Been under the hood of my TV, 1996 F350 for 2 days..haha. In late December we are dragging the TT from Houston to central NM for a winter trip. This should be interesting.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,640
Posted By finally03gt
I'm going a slightly different direction. We...

I'm going a slightly different direction. We looked at an SLX model in the same floor plan as ours, for about $1500 less. But there are a few nice little extras with the Flight. I don't know if...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-16-2015, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By finally03gt
Lone Star RV - Houston - Great Service

We bought our 26BH at Lone Star a couple months back. Our salesman, Curtis, was a pleasure to deal with. We negotiated aluminum wheels into the deal, but they would have to be ordered. Our PDI was...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-13-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,758
Posted By finally03gt
ahh, i was thinking the OBS trucks. 3.73 wasn't...

ahh, i was thinking the OBS trucks. 3.73 wasn't an option prior to 99 I don't think.

Speaking of, I discovered today, that I have an open diff, really! Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over.
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