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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-29-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,488
Posted By Guntr
100% agree! I can kinda understand speeding on...

100% agree! I can kinda understand speeding on your commute, or if running a bit late when not towing, but towing your camper one assumes you are on vacation. Relax and take your time. Won't be...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-26-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,488
Posted By Guntr
From what I'm reading your towing is using about...

From what I'm reading your towing is using about 1/3 more diesel than non-towing for the same driving conditions?

The Diesel GMC Sierra 1500 I'm looking at is EPA rated at 30 MPG highway so would...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-26-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,488
Posted By Guntr
Diesel fuel mileage towing vs not towing?

I am considering a diesel truck for my next TV and wondering what diesel trucks everyone has and and how your mileage compares between when you are towing to just regular driving.
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-03-2018, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,279
Posted By Guntr
That's awesome! I only see framing in mine (2016...

That's awesome! I only see framing in mine (2016 26BH) What model is yours?
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-02-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,279
Posted By Guntr
I'll give it a try. My past experience had me...

I'll give it a try. My past experience had me hesitant, but I guess it's worth a shot. Maybe I'll get a different rep this time.[/QUOTE]

Night and day experience compared to my last request. I...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-02-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,279
Posted By Guntr
Browsed through all your pics. Those are some...

Browsed through all your pics. Those are some great ideas and mods. I can't believe I never thought of putting a hook for my spare keys behind the door where my switches and gauges are!

I was...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-02-2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,279
Posted By Guntr
I'll give it a try. My past experience had me...

I'll give it a try. My past experience had me hesitant, but I guess it's worth a shot. Maybe I'll get a different rep this time.
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-01-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,279
Posted By Guntr
I haven't had any luck searching the forum. Any...

I haven't had any luck searching the forum. Any idea who the poster was or what the title was?



I've tried that before installing my backup camera. All I wanted was information on the wiring...
Forum: Jayco Mods 03-01-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,279
Posted By Guntr
NEW roof vent install, i.e. NOT replacing existing

I am looking to install a NEW roof vent (probably Fantastic Fan) in the bedroom of our 2016 26BH. This is a brand new install, i.e. not replacing an existing one.

Does anyone have any...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-02-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Guntr
Completely agree and wish they would ticket...

Completely agree and wish they would ticket people more often. I clean my truck and cars completly and nothing me off more than seeing hats driving with roofs piled high with snow, especially...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-02-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Guntr
How to remove snow before trip...

Before we get into the debate of whether or not to remove snow let me first state that I am usually in the "leave it be" camp when parked for the winter.

However we are heading to Disney World...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-23-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 1,699
Views: 426,335
Posted By Guntr
Custom ordered this and picked it it up last...

Custom ordered this and picked it it up last week. As basic as it gets, but upgraded for towing, V8, Tow Package, 3.42 axle ratio, heavy duty auto-locking rear differential, tow mirrors, and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-23-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,840
Posted By Guntr
Just curious, is your 2000i powerful enough to...

Just curious, is your 2000i powerful enough to run your AC? I've read if you turn your RV breakers off to most other items like your inverter and charger and run the fridge off gas and lights off...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-23-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,840
Posted By Guntr
I would consider myself environmental in many...

I would consider myself environmental in many ways and I love solar. I was even going to install solar on my roof and make money off it as part of the microFIT program in Ontario until the power...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-22-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,069
Posted By Guntr
I know this from experience as well. My father...

I know this from experience as well. My father always drove when towing their camper, until he had a (minor) stroke and they pulled his driver's license for close to a year. He got it back, but in...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-22-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 31,448
Posted By Guntr
I can't find a switch in my 26BH either. Anyone...

I can't find a switch in my 26BH either. Anyone have any luck finding a wire to splice in a power switch?

The camera I bought is rated at 300mA, so it would drain my batteries in about 2 weeks of...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-22-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,319
Posted By Guntr
Partially because to Canada those "RV...

Partially because to Canada those "RV Thermostats" cost between $130 and $300, and IMO look cheap.

https://www.amazon.ca/Coleman-mach-Thermostat-RVP-RV-products/dp/B01LW2EFSS
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-22-2017, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,069
Posted By Guntr
Another bad one can be a spotter who "knows what...

Another bad one can be a spotter who "knows what their doing" and starts trying to direct your steering, rather than the trailer.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-22-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,319
Posted By Guntr
Only reason I'm thinking about programmable is...

Only reason I'm thinking about programmable is when parked at home between trips I would set it to turn on the AC overnight only when electricity prices are half the day-time peak rate, just to keep...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-22-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,069
Posted By Guntr
The best backing up how-to video I've seen yet

Sorry in advance if this video was already posted. I am fairly good at backing up my camper and I have my DZ license (Ontario Dump-truck, etc.), but I just stumbled across this video while looking...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-21-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,319
Posted By Guntr
No, the ones I linked specifically use the...

No, the ones I linked specifically use the batteries for their own power. I use one at home and it has no power line and goes dead when the batteries are removed.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-21-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,319
Posted By Guntr
The one's I'm looking at take their own AA or AAA...

The one's I'm looking at take their own AA or AAA batteries.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-21-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,319
Posted By Guntr
OK to use household thermostat?

I can't stand the analog thermostat that came in my 2016 Jay Flight 26BH and wondering if it is really necessary to pay over $100 for a terrible looking digital "RV Thermostat...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-21-2017, 05:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,909
Posted By Guntr
I think I got it. Re-read these instructions...

I think I got it. Re-read these instructions (https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f37/properly-setting-up-and-using-wdhs-3873.html), and realized I should have measured front frame to ground and rear...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-20-2017, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,909
Posted By Guntr
Thanks, I'll give it a try tonight and see what...

Thanks, I'll give it a try tonight and see what it looks like.
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