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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-05-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,609
Posted By JSumeracki
Agreed. I opted for the Carlise on short notice...

Agreed. I opted for the Carlise on short notice due to local availability after my blowout so I didn't have to return home 600 miles without a spare. However, I was pleased they were 10-ply versus...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-05-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,609
Posted By JSumeracki
You are correct - my post was not that specific...

You are correct - my post was not that specific but I was referring to the manufacturing stamp (WWYY) date codes on the tires, not to purchase or acquisition date. That's why I mentioned the need to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-05-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,609
Posted By JSumeracki
I don't have the years in front of me, but when...

I don't have the years in front of me, but when we had our last blowout, I replaced the two older (original) tires with brand new and kept the two 3 year old tires and planned to rotate them out no...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-04-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,790
Posted By JSumeracki
Gotta tell you that I was in China (Shanghai and...

Gotta tell you that I was in China (Shanghai and Beijing) a couple months ago and visited a tourist souvenir shop. By comparison to Chinese souvenirs in the USA, the quality was SIGNIFICANTLY higher...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-04-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,609
Posted By JSumeracki
I drove nearly 600 miles from North Carolina to...

I drove nearly 600 miles from North Carolina to Michigan for 8 days of camping and had my second Goodyear Marathon (less than 3 years old) blowup violently and disintegrate on I-94 in Ann Arbor,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-06-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,106
Posted By JSumeracki
Like Cooper!

When I was in need of tires for my 2011 Silverado dually, I shopped for a while and settled on Coopers. Why? I wanted a much more aggressive (deep) tread pattern yet quiet on the road. I got both!...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-12-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 344,280
Posted By JSumeracki
Lazy River Campground, Granville, OH

Mother's Day weekend! Taking the wife to see Riverdance 20th anniversary performance tomorrow night in downtown Columbus, OH. Planned the entire camping weekend around that event.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-12-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,000
Posted By JSumeracki
Our 2012 has two A/C units, both tied to common...

Our 2012 has two A/C units, both tied to common ducting and both have totally separate digital thermostats. With this configuration, we can run one or both, plus setup two zones.

Both units have...
Forum: Jayco Owners Registry 05-12-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 600
Posted By JSumeracki
Sumo Portable Vacation :: 2012 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLTS

Sumo Portable Vacation :: 2012 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLTS (2017-05-12 20:05:05)
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-15-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,411
Posted By JSumeracki
We leave our 5th wheel plugged into our...

We leave our 5th wheel plugged into our weatherproof (installed to code standards including a dedicated breaker) 50A outlet that I added to the outside of our garage after we bought our Jayco.
...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-12-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 113,713
Posted By JSumeracki
Our Eagle...

We purchased our 2012 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLTS last fall. The used 2011 Silverado came a couple months prior only after we made the descision to upgrade to a 5'er from a Fleetwood Niagara pop-up, which...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-12-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,927
Posted By JSumeracki
Speeding... Not!

Towed my new rig 3 times so far. 65 for me is very comfortable, 70 is max, even though at that speed there is no discernible wavering.

2011 Chevy 3500HD Dually 8-foot bed 5'er, Jayco 31.5RLTS (34...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-23-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,904
Posted By JSumeracki
Don't know if this helps but I bought my 2011...

Don't know if this helps but I bought my 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 4x4 DRW LTZ 6.0 gasser about 3 months ago, mint condition (not even any dirt under powertrain) for $32k out the door. 100,000...
Forum: Campfire Chat 12-21-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
Checked temperature inside our rig, a balmy 74...

Checked temperature inside our rig, a balmy 74 degrees, using only a 115VAC oil filled radiator type space heater left on temperature setting 5 of 6. Good, no need for propane all winter!

Still...
Forum: Campfire Chat 12-21-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
Hope your headlights are glass, otherwise the...

Hope your headlights are glass, otherwise the Rain-X might etch the plastic over time. I recommend plastic safe wax (own a plane and am VERY particular about clear plastics remaining crystal clear...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-20-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,561
Posted By JSumeracki
Just a follow-up, cleaning, checking alignment...

Just a follow-up, cleaning, checking alignment and further (lighter) lubrication did not help. Replacing the actuator is next.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-19-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,561
Posted By JSumeracki
Took mechanism apart to discover (a) manufacturer...

Took mechanism apart to discover (a) manufacturer uses a relatively thick pink colored lithium grease on the rotating deadbolt latching mechanism, and (b) I am able to easily replicate the failure by...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-19-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,561
Posted By JSumeracki
Okay, just bought our Jayco used last month. It...

Okay, just bought our Jayco used last month. It has the Dexter Keyless lock with keypad. I have already zapped the factory codes (previous owner did not) and set my own.

We have already...
Forum: Campfire Chat 12-18-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
Totally relate! A few weeks ago, we cut down 3...

Totally relate! A few weeks ago, we cut down 3 trees, 4 shrubs, ground the stumps, then we added 40 tons of gravel and a used a Bobcat to prepare a nearly level pad for our Jayco Eagle 31.5RLTS.
...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-29-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
Continuing to get ready...

2-night camping trip planned for this weekend, first in our 5th wheel. Almost all of the remaining camping and cooking gear moved out of our pop-up to the new rig today.

Also tested the air...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-27-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 425,976
Posted By JSumeracki
New 5ers and Jayco owners...

Attached is a photo of our tow vehicle and our 2012 Jayco Eagle. We bought both used and within a month of each other.

2011 Chevy Silverado 3500HD 6.0L 4x4 Dually with Allison tranny. Please...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-27-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
Several things today

Applied four packages of 2' long (4 each, or 16 total) reflective stripes all over the exterior in strategic locations. Especially desired night visibility on the back of our camper as we expect to...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-24-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
Took delivery!

Took delivery of our new (to us) 2012 Jayco Eagle 31.5RLTS. First time 5ers! Took it first to a huge parking lot and practiced maneuvering, parking and backing up.

Once home, celebrated with...
Forum: Campfire Chat 11-19-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,188,641
Posted By JSumeracki
We bought our 2012 Eagle (used) about 2 weeks ago...

We bought our 2012 Eagle (used) about 2 weeks ago and will be taking delivery this Monday. While still at the dealer, I upgraded all lamps to LED and have purchased under cabinet LED light strips...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-19-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,912
Posted By JSumeracki
As a former computer programmer in multiple...

As a former computer programmer in multiple languages and a very proficient computer enthusiast and Internet search engine user, I understand your point and see now what happened.

I will say,...
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