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Forum: Jayco Mods 05-22-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 57
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Posted By genxrainman
Nice! It looks really good without the doors. I...

Nice! It looks really good without the doors. I like the coat rack next to the door we are thinking of doing the same thing. Thanks for posting.


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Forum: Jayco Mods 02-03-2017, 10:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
(Steve) I basically removed one set and moved the...

(Steve) I basically removed one set and moved the other set up. I would be interested in seeing your setup, we have been going back and forth on removing them altogether.
Thanks everyone for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 01-29-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,093
Posted By genxrainman
I see you chose the blue pill, welcome to the...

I see you chose the blue pill, welcome to the dark side. Half ton towing comes at a steep cost on forums so it's best to stay low and watch out for the one ton/diesel sentinels, they will be hovering...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-28-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Installed the spare tire and mounting bracket...

Installed the spare tire and mounting bracket this afternoon. We traveled on new tire but with no spare last summer so will have a little more confidence on the longer trips this year. The next item...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-24-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Last but not least with this round of mods is my...

Last but not least with this round of mods is my favorite. I installed the Furrion Wireless digital Observation system. I removed the center clearance light, connected the 12 volt wires to the light...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-24-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
DW wanted a few other wall hangings put up, here...

DW wanted a few other wall hangings put up, here is one that I think is really cool.
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Forum: Jayco Mods 01-24-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Next up is the tv, we still had the fifty pound...

Next up is the tv, we still had the fifty pound tube type analog set from 2004. I didn't want to just slide a small flat screen in the same cut out, was looking for a more up to date look. So I...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-24-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
More upgrades on the Jayco, (Santa was very good...

More upgrades on the Jayco, (Santa was very good to us this year) First up is the thermostat, I was tired of bending over or kneeling on the floor to adjust it so out with old and in with the new....
Forum: Jayco Mods 12-27-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Hello again, it's been awhile sense my last post...

Hello again, it's been awhile sense my last post but I wanted to share some before and after roof repairs that I had completed today. The roof had been neglected for some time now and I wanted to get...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-15-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,135
Posted By genxrainman
I would like to echo some others is respect to...

I would like to echo some others is respect to gas engine rpm. You need to let them work. My 5.7 I force v8 cranks out 380 hp and 401 lbs ft of torque, and to reach that it has a work zone of 2000 to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-06-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,210
Posted By genxrainman
Sorry to be a downer...Just because you pulled...

Sorry to be a downer...Just because you pulled away from the Tundra does not mean the truck was struggling, some people drive like there is an EB (Egg-Lands Best) under the peddle. You both have to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 09-01-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,877
Posted By genxrainman
I had the same issue with the tow mirrors I...

I had the same issue with the tow mirrors I installed on my Tundra. I first thought they were fixed but with a little more pressure they loosened and started moving easier. You will love them when...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-15-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Hello all, it's been a busy summer but I was able...

Hello all, it's been a busy summer but I was able to slow down and post a small water heater mod to finally get rid of the plastic drain plug. A trip to HD revealed a boiler style drain valve a 45...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-16-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
We would have be ok with the current linoleum if...

We would have be ok with the current linoleum if it was under the carpet to, but nope it was just a small strip. The window changes has made a big difference, we couldn't believe how open it feels...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-15-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
I almost forgot to post a few pics of the new...

I almost forgot to post a few pics of the new curtains...whistling... The wife went to Walmart for the rods and my Mom made the curtains from fabric stock. I think they turned out nice and the space...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-15-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Hello again, The next mod was done by a...

Hello again,
The next mod was done by a flooring guy that is a good friend. The carpet in the RV was very worn, matted down, and stained so it had to go. The linoleum looked ok but it didn't cover...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-15-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By genxrainman
Any items that could be in the very back part of...

Any items that could be in the very back part of the fridge or freezer. I know it takes several hours for the fridge section to cool and even longer if your food or drinks are warm.


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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-15-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,999
Posted By genxrainman
Check to make sure air is flowing (or can move...

Check to make sure air is flowing (or can move from the freezer area to the fridge. This is how the lower half is cooled by the natural physics of cold air drops.


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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-11-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4,536
Views: 467,639
Posted By genxrainman
Installed towing mirrors from 1A auto with the...

Installed towing mirrors from 1A auto with the power fold option and they are sweet!...
Forum: Jayco Mods 07-06-2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Steve, the lights came from camping world, sorry...

Steve, the lights came from camping world, sorry I don't have a part number for them.


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Forum: Campfire Chat 07-01-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 41,019
Posted By genxrainman
Jayco should have pursued becoming an ESOP...

Jayco should have pursued becoming an ESOP company. Once the employees own it and start seeing their everyday decisions effect the stock price, the sky's the limit.


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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-28-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,132
Posted By genxrainman
Southern Indiana, OBannon Woods. The spot was a...

Southern Indiana, OBannon Woods. The spot was a little tight and had a slope but we made it work....
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-24-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
I was able to squeeze in a few more hours of...

I was able to squeeze in a few more hours of camper mods after work today. The old tree leaf paper boarder is all gone and in its place is the smart tiles squares I had started before. We also...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,634
Posted By genxrainman
UPDATE... I picked up the rig today at my local...

UPDATE...
I picked up the rig today at my local Jayco dealer and they did an amazing job. The bearings were ok just as a lot of you had said just needed repacking and new seals. ( this is where it...
Forum: Jayco Mods 06-04-2016, 08:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,976
Posted By genxrainman
Today I picked up the rig from our local Jayco...

Today I picked up the rig from our local Jayco dealer. It was in for some much needed attention on the bearings and brakes. The techs found a lot of issues when tearing things apart like the seals...
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