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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-27-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
So do you have a solar charger or some...

So do you have a solar charger or some solar/charger / AC inverter system that back-feeds the camper? If it's the latter yeah you might want to disconnect the camper charger. I never ran a full...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 04-26-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
I never disconnected mine. When I’m on shore...

I never disconnected mine. When I’m on shore power it charges with that and when. Not the panels take over. Never had an issue.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-26-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,767
Posted By X213_2015
FWIW: I did a writeup of the install I did on my...

FWIW: I did a writeup of the install I did on my X213 here:

Jayco X213 Solar Installation – Restricted Ayerspace (https://www.restrictedayerspace.net/projects/jayco-x213-solar-installation/)

I...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-24-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
I have one and you'd be hard pressed to find much...

I have one and you'd be hard pressed to find much taller tires/wheels in that weight size that actually fit. As it stands now there's not much room between the tires. I've personally dragged my...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 05-23-2019, 04:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,392
Posted By X213_2015
Meh, I do both. Blow it out with air then make...

Meh, I do both. Blow it out with air then make sure all the traps and short lines have antifreeze in them. Haven't had a problem yet with my X213. As stated antifreeze is cheap insurance and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-08-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,857
Posted By X213_2015
2011 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat SCREW w/ 5.0L V8 -...

2011 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat SCREW w/ 5.0L V8 - towed my 2015 X213 all around the country (12K+ miles) without a problem. No I can't tow up 13% grade (as me how I know - that was a pucker moment). And...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-17-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
What type of truck are you planning on towing...

What type of truck are you planning on towing with. I have a 2011 F-150 SCREW LARIAT w/ 5.0 V8 - I towed my trailer nearly 18,000 miles with a WDH setup with no problems. It's rated for ~10% of the...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-25-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
Well that would be near where the fridge chimney...

Well that would be near where the fridge chimney is. There could be junk in there from manufacturing. These are Absorption Fridges https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absorption_refrigerator which use...
Forum: Boondocking 07-21-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,908
Posted By X213_2015
We camped about 50/50 last summer with about 21...

We camped about 50/50 last summer with about 21 days of boon docking and 21 days with hookups. X213 here - but it does depend on how light you are and what you are and where you are going. I know...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-21-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,152
Posted By X213_2015
No lube here. Towed 10K + miles and my ball...

No lube here. Towed 10K + miles and my ball still looks new - yeah it's not completely shiny - it never was...but I haven't noticed any rust rot or residue after long tows. I remember walking in to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-20-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,020
Posted By X213_2015
So last summer we did an EPIC 2 month road-trip. ...

So last summer we did an EPIC 2 month road-trip. My journal shows 8750 miles of towing and about 12,500 of total driving. How far you go in a day really depends on several factors. Like you we...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-31-2018, 05:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,981
Posted By X213_2015
Last summer we spent 52 (beautiful) days camping...

Last summer we spent 52 (beautiful) days camping (8750 miles towing 12500 miles of driving) - it was epic. About 1/2 of the camp locations were dry camping or boon docking. The hottest place we...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 10-16-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
So I would like to report...our summer vacation...

So I would like to report...our summer vacation was EPIC! 12,500 miles (8,500 of towing) w/ 22 National Parks and other points of interest along the way. All towed with a 2011 Ford F-150 V8 SCREW,...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-01-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,690
Posted By X213_2015
I do solar too. The draw is negligible when not...

I do solar too. The draw is negligible when not being used. While not being used there probably isn't a draw bigger than 0.07 W or so (70mW). I haven't had a dead battery yet! The 2.1A+1A draw is...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-01-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,690
Posted By X213_2015
I added one of these on my bench of the X23B. I...

I added one of these on my bench of the X23B. I tapped into the 12V wiring that was there. Made great use of these boondocking and plugged in.

Dual 12V socket 2.1A USB charger...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-26-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,655
Posted By X213_2015
I've stayed at 22 different campgrounds this...

I've stayed at 22 different campgrounds this year. Of all of them several had no power (boondock/dry camp) and 2 had 30 Breakers that had seen better days. At those locations I plugged in my 50->30...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-25-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
@Daleallenc - It really depends on the type of...

@Daleallenc - It really depends on the type of camping you do in the end. I just did a 52-day stint in my X213 with the family. The 2 tanks were filled last year @ the dealer (supposedly) - I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-23-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,850
Posted By X213_2015
Really it comes down to how you are going to use...

Really it comes down to how you are going to use it and how comfortable your family will be. I have an X213 - we just spent the last 2 months in it with about 25% of that time boondocking. I did...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 08-23-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,466
Posted By X213_2015
I've found that when camping in hot weather the...

I've found that when camping in hot weather the grey tank can get a little funky and the humidity causes moisture to cling to the sides of the tank resulting in high levels. Filling/flushing the...
Forum: Product Reviews and Evaluations 08-23-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
Posted By X213_2015
Fit System Towing Mirrors

Specifically I'm reviewing the Fit System Towing Mirrors for my 2011 Ford F-150. I purchased these from Amazon.com a couple weeks prior to our departure on our round-the-country road trip. I wanted...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-17-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 560
Views: 248,481
Posted By X213_2015
22+ National Parks this summer (52 consecutive...

22+ National Parks this summer (52 consecutive days) ~12K miles of driving with about 8.5K miles towing the X213. about 1/3 of that time was spent in BLM/Sate/National Park campgrounds with...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,746
Posted By X213_2015
I don't want to hijack this thread but beyond...

I don't want to hijack this thread but beyond regular auto/trailer insurance from my normal auto carrier is there something I should make sure I have in my policy?

-Thanks!
Mike
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By X213_2015
Thanks! You folks are awesome! I'm going to do...

Thanks! You folks are awesome! I'm going to do a little dry-moly on my first leg and see if it holds up. It's hard a a diamond.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By X213_2015
Ball Lube and Bearings.

So I've read a ton...and I still have the question to lube or not to lube...and if you lube with what:

Popular choices

reese ball lube - pros - very obvious lube - cons messy dirty can attract...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-20-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,972
Posted By X213_2015
When you tested @ the board did you test both...

When you tested @ the board did you test both terminals of the fuse holder to ground and both show 0v. The next step would be to pull the bezel disconnect power and check the board for a broken...
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