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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-16-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,388
Posted By fjd
We have a winner. It appears the lock was bound...

We have a winner. It appears the lock was bound up with old Teflon grease amd the like. I hit it with a hammer and it went right down unwillingly but down. I added some teflon grease to the ball...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-15-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,388
Posted By fjd
Thanks for all the replies. I have to try the...

Thanks for all the replies. I have to try the drop and move forward a little. I've been hitching this combo for years without any issues so this was a surprise.
Now i need to get back and try...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-15-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,388
Posted By fjd
TT hitch won't lock- ideas?

For some reason my ball hitch wont lock. I poked around bit cant seem to find anything blocking it. The access to the inside is terrible so something isn't right but i cant figure it out. Any...
Forum: Camp Cooking 09-24-2016, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,843
Posted By fjd
We discovered induction cooking this year. I...

We discovered induction cooking this year. I love it for the camper in summer as it doesnt heat up the cabin like propane. Most of the heat goes directly into the pot or pan. Its also wicked...
Forum: Camp Cooking 09-15-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 102,273
Posted By fjd
I'm a percolator convert. I have a stainless...

I'm a percolator convert. I have a stainless farberware percolator pot. We use it every morning for the last several years and it is perfect most days. The key is never fill the water too close to...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 09-14-2016, 04:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,950
Posted By fjd
We stayed a week at Rivers Edge in 2015 and...

We stayed a week at Rivers Edge in 2015 and enjoyed the stay. It was right before the Parkway so dragging a 30ft TT in wasn't an issue. Then each day we went out on day trips battling traffic on...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-11-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,758
Posted By fjd
Congrats on taking that big step and putting your...

Congrats on taking that big step and putting your money down. Just curious - what are you towing it with? That's a lot of pin weight. We talked about maybe upgrading soon to a pinnacle but i...
Forum: Campfire Chat 09-06-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,078
Posted By fjd
Why does everything have to be homogenous and...

Why does everything have to be homogenous and diverse? I grew up in a melting pot called new jersey. Over the years i have had every people color and religion you can imagine in the areas around me....
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-05-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,267
Posted By fjd
Ouch - just sharing that almost happened to me...

Ouch - just sharing that almost happened to me with my 1/2 ton ram. First salesman i talked to said dont worry it will tow the unit i was interested in. Luckily i found the rv forums and walked...
Forum: Camp Cooking 09-02-2016, 04:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,488
Posted By fjd
Now you're part of an elite few who have actually...

Now you're part of an elite few who have actually used the oven. Putting a pizza stone or tile in the oven helps even out the temperature. An oven thermometer is a must. Just a little trick i...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-29-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,911
Posted By fjd
Our TT was in the shop about 2 weeks. Strip and...

Our TT was in the shop about 2 weeks. Strip and paint was a week but another week to get the decals. Didnt like waiting but i loved the result. Jayco was great. Hopefully now that Thor owns the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-24-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,107
Posted By fjd
The head unit i used is ...

The head unit i used is
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FSJ4K2G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/152-8140752-6765769?ie=UTF8&qid=1472082254&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=blaupunkt+new+jersey+220
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-22-2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,107
Posted By fjd
Jensen stereo upgrade pics

I became very frustrated with the stock jensen radio and aoeakers in our TT. Love spending time in the TT but every time i turned the radio on i cringed at the assault on my ears. I finally...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-16-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,169
Posted By fjd
We had the dark faded cap after a year of...

We had the dark faded cap after a year of purchase. We luckily were just within the 2 year warranty before i found out it was a jayco paint issue. The factory paint didnt have uv stabilizer added. ...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-15-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,240
Posted By fjd
We spent a week in River Plantation campground...

We spent a week in River Plantation campground last year. Good location and et a lot of great folks there. It is just outside the main strip into pigeon forge in Severville. We are from NJ and are...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 07-07-2016, 05:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,211
Posted By fjd
Sorry to hear about the tire issues. We wemt...

Sorry to hear about the tire issues. We wemt through several states last year pulling with our 6.4 hemi Ram and spent a lot of time in Tennessee. Was a great trip and the 6.4 was great. We have...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-04-2016, 05:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,754
Posted By fjd
Personally i go where we go to destress from work...

Personally i go where we go to destress from work life. As the camper is disconnected from the pickup i feel a sense of change. The rustling of the trees, the smell of a campfire all trigger the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-27-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,258
Posted By fjd
Such a simple idea - now why didnt i think of...

Such a simple idea - now why didnt i think of that. Thanks - im going to try a simple strap back to back next week.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-27-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,258
Posted By fjd
We have a 298 RLDS which probably has the same...

We have a 298 RLDS which probably has the same setup as you. Two heavy recliners that have a tendency to spin and knock into things and also open the recliner by itself. I turn the recliners back...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-01-2016, 05:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,155
Posted By fjd
I finally said enough and replaced the sound...

I finally said enough and replaced the sound system on our 2014 Jayco Eagle with something that lets music sound like music. Every time I put the stereo on I would cringe at the poor quality sound....
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-21-2016, 04:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,101
Posted By fjd
I'm with buck on this one. I'd turn back around...

I'm with buck on this one. I'd turn back around to pick up my darling wife if I forgot. If just to see the precious look on her face from the window as I pulled up out front. A look that only...
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