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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-21-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,354
Posted By mjgood
about 2000 miles on the new tires... Talked...

about 2000 miles on the new tires...

Talked with one of the tech folks at Jayco, got a 'thank you' for letting us know, wasn't very genuine...
I've owned enough trailers to realize that unless...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-17-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,354
Posted By mjgood
I had the same issue with my Pinnacle, It was...

I had the same issue with my Pinnacle, It was 1100 pounds heavier on the left where the kitchen and bedroom slides are as well as the bathroom... I measured the distance between axles, and that side...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-18-2016, 05:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,575
Posted By mjgood
I have a shortbed truck that had a slider hitch,...

I have a shortbed truck that had a slider hitch, I found I was never using the slider and replaced it with a standard hitch.. with the tailgate down there is just enough room to for me to fit between...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-17-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,363
Posted By mjgood
I cut a length of PVC pipe in half (2" I...

I cut a length of PVC pipe in half (2" I think)... I put the PVC half on top of the hangers and secure it with a few strips of velcro...

Haven't lost any clothes since I've done that.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-16-2016, 05:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,509
Posted By mjgood
my guess would be the sunlight coming through the...

my guess would be the sunlight coming through the fiberglass cap...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-12-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,031
Posted By mjgood
The Rainier tires are absolute junk.. replaced...

The Rainier tires are absolute junk.. replaced mine with the G614's after first blister on the Rainiers...
I had an alignment issue, but it was due to trailer being 900lbs heavier on the left side.....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-06-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,426
Posted By mjgood
Ours (38FLSA) does the exact same... makes loud...

Ours (38FLSA) does the exact same... makes loud noise when extending/retracting and noise like something is knocking on wall when the wind moves it... first time I heard noise from wind was in the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-25-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,526
Posted By mjgood
If you can find something that's above the RV,...

If you can find something that's above the RV, storage unit beam for example, and measure it's height and then measure the gap it will give you an accurate trailer height...eyeballing from the side...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-23-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,519
Posted By mjgood
Fueling while towing has always been a pain in...

Fueling while towing has always been a pain in trying to find a station that I could get in/out easily... ended up putting in a bed tank bringing my total onboard fuel to 86 gallons... now when I...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-14-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,270
Posted By mjgood
Replaced the Rainier tires and wheels on 38FLSA...

Replaced the Rainier tires and wheels on 38FLSA with Goodyear G614 and Sendel wheels (almost identical look to original wheels), all ordered from Amazon..
Started out as a sidewall blister on...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-09-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,135
Posted By mjgood
Guessing he had used the battery disconnect...

Guessing he had used the battery disconnect switch, think only the smoke & propane detectors get power then...

Just came back from a trip where one of the folks converter went out, eventually the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-06-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By mjgood
I was told not to have the full weight of trailer...

I was told not to have the full weight of trailer when using the slider, I had a reese 20k pro slider, I would lower the front jacks and take the weight off for a smoother slide (Pinnacle 38FLSA pin...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-04-2016, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By mjgood
Have a 38FLSA, picked it up in October, probably...

Have a 38FLSA, picked it up in October, probably around 4000 miles on it so far, about 10 trips... very happy with it.. couple minor issues, some fittings behind the water panel weren't tight and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-03-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,076
Posted By mjgood
Look at the outside and see where the awning...

Look at the outside and see where the awning light wires come through the wall into the trailer, they are black and red and about 18 guage, the point they pass through should be behind the awning...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-03-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,076
Posted By mjgood
Have a 38FLSA, same here, front cap and awning...

Have a 38FLSA, same here, front cap and awning lights on at same time... there is a cover between the top of the stairs and the slide where the awning wiring comes in.. the wire going to the front...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-01-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,093
Posted By mjgood
This is what I use to lift the trailer on the low...

This is what I use to lift the trailer on the low side... I have a large level on the pinbox that I can see in the rear view mirror when I'm leveling the trailer.. I use one set for each tire and it...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-30-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,500
Posted By mjgood
I have the Ground Control 3.0 system...

I have the Ground Control 3.0 system (electric).... It gets the trailer leveled with the four corner jacks first, then the center jacks are lowered last to stabilize... my routine is to level...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-30-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,283
Posted By mjgood
Yes, the light comes out of the rubber grommet,...

Yes, the light comes out of the rubber grommet, mine are round about the size of a quarter... I used needle nose pliers to pry it out... I made a hook out of a coat hanger to catch and pull the wires...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-30-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,283
Posted By mjgood
I have a 38FLSA, the wire for the camera is...

I have a 38FLSA, the wire for the camera is behind the top center running light (guessing same place for other models), it's orange and powered all the time, It dosen't have a switch for controlling...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-22-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By mjgood
We have a 38FLSA as well... the bathroom/shower...

We have a 38FLSA as well... the bathroom/shower and kitchen are on separate holding tanks, one doesn't effect the other.. kitchen sink is the only thing draining to the galley holding tank, if the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-11-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,020
Posted By mjgood
My build date was before they pre-wired for the...

My build date was before they pre-wired for the 3rd A/C... I keep all the bedroom vents closed to force more air up front and the temps have been reasonable throughout the trailer, the return in the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-11-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,304
Posted By mjgood
I would auto level first then extend slides, the...

I would auto level first then extend slides, the kitchen would always struggle to extend... When I use the front jacks only, the kitchen goes in and out with no effort.. the two front slides work...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-10-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,387
Posted By mjgood
I have a 38FLSA, I have 2 grey dump handles as...

I have a 38FLSA, I have 2 grey dump handles as well... one is for the galley grey water and the other is for the shower grey water... may be the same setup for you...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-31-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,344
Posted By mjgood
Axle should be fine, 2001 has the same axle as...

Axle should be fine, 2001 has the same axle as the 1 ton SRW... I wouldn't worry about that..

Will need an E rated (10 ply) tire for sure, get the highest load rating you can find for your rims,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-29-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,344
Posted By mjgood
Just looked in the Owners manual for the Chevy......

Just looked in the Owners manual for the Chevy... the 2500 is rated at 3000 lbs hitch weight for 5th wheel, 3500 SRW is 4000 lbs and dually is 5500 lbs... the sticker on door jam is cargo weight...
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