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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-30-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 714
Posted By barryg
As ARoamer said truck and trailer no...

As ARoamer said

truck and trailer no problem. You will have a few substantial hills to climb. Just west of Denver, then another substantial getting up to the tunnels and then again at Vail Pass....
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 01-19-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 872
Posted By barryg
Living here in Colorado it would not surprise me...

Living here in Colorado it would not surprise me at all that they were fully booked already.
However I went to their website and it looks like you can only go out six months. When on the website on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-21-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By barryg
Well that will be fun not knowing anything about...

Well that will be fun not knowing anything about it.

As far as the bypass valves I had a popup tent trailer that had a propane only water heater circa 2004 fleetwood. It did not have bypass...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-09-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 585
Posted By barryg
I am jaded for sure as I go over wolf creek a...

I am jaded for sure as I go over wolf creek a couple dozen times a year but as the others have stated total piece of cake. Drive like any other pass careful going down. On the west side halfway or...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-06-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,611
Posted By barryg
I use the TST brand it has been great as well for...

I use the TST brand it has been great as well for 6 or 7 years
Forum: Campfire Chat 05-18-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 433
Posted By barryg
Wow Bennett Springs that is a blast from my past....

Wow Bennett Springs that is a blast from my past. Used to live in KC way back when. We used to go down there a couple times a year to fish and or float the Niangua River that the Springs dump into....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-13-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,370
Posted By barryg
Also once you drain the chassis filter from the...

Also once you drain the chassis filter from the little drain on the bottom, then crack the fuel filter loose a turn or two and much more will drain out of the bottom saving a large mess then use the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-22-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,670
Posted By barryg
With the goosebox lippert does approve its use. ...

With the goosebox lippert does approve its use. I have heard of no one having trailer issues with its use and generally people who use them are very satisfied. I can remember some people complained...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-20-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,017
Posted By barryg
I second Grumpy's response, weigh it and go by...

I second Grumpy's response, weigh it and go by their load inflation table. No one knows more about the tire than the tire manufacturer. Having done that you will know what it should be regardless...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-15-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,881
Posted By barryg
I would go one ton srw. 12.5k is going to really...

I would go one ton srw. 12.5k is going to really push the stated payload capacity of a 3/4 ton. Loaded hitch weight will be in the 2000-2500lb weight. The hitch will add another 200 lbs and you you...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-30-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By barryg
Before our fifth wheel we had a fleetwood popup...

Before our fifth wheel we had a fleetwood popup tent camper that had a slide out for the dining table/area. I used it many times closed if I was by myself just fishing or something and didn't need...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-02-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,849
Posted By barryg
Just south of Denver metro area pay 85 month for...

Just south of Denver metro area pay 85 month for an uncovered but fairly secure spot, someone lives on site as well

As far as your own space seems like a lot but I guess depending on how much prep...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-12-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,734
Posted By barryg
If your trailer is coming with a standard 5th...

If your trailer is coming with a standard 5th wheel pin box the b&w gooseneck with the companion should be no problem. As it is a standard fifth wheel hitch. I suspect your salesman is not as...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-08-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,040
Posted By barryg
I drove across Kansas last night. Saw a minimum...

I drove across Kansas last night. Saw a minimum of 6 tractor trailers laying on their sides and one travel trailer. All must have happened earlier in the day as there was not one emergency vehicle to...
Forum: Campfire Chat 02-18-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,454
Posted By barryg
First many good points brought up in this thread....

First many good points brought up in this thread. These may have already been brought up but
life is not always fair,
life is not always easy,
you don't always get what you want or even what...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 02-07-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,038
Posted By barryg
I can not speak to anything on the fuel gauge. ...

I can not speak to anything on the fuel gauge. However on the def gauge and this may not apply at all to your chassis as I have no idea on the setup but I can say on my 2017 ram with the 6.7 the def...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-20-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,381
Posted By barryg
While it may work for what you need it for, that...

While it may work for what you need it for, that stuff should not be used for structural support it cant really provide it. It can be great for trim and fascia type stuff though. Maybe try screwing...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-18-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,765
Posted By barryg
That is a fairly common occurrence. Some put a...

That is a fairly common occurrence. Some put a valve on that line. You just have to remember to open and close it at the appropriate times. Others tear into it and get that line higher up at some...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-04-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 820
Posted By barryg
While a bit spendy for sure I have a few Rotopax...

While a bit spendy for sure I have a few Rotopax units. One thing nice about them is you can mount them and even lock them on the mount if you choose. Come in a variety of sizes as well. Certainly...
Forum: Jokes and Humor 10-04-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,722
Posted By barryg
Ok this is a bit long but it is funny, someone...

Ok this is a bit long but it is funny, someone sent it to me a couple months ago, no idea how old it is or where it came from originally so whoever wrote it kudos to you


Recently, I was honored...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-22-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By barryg
I typed up a post but it appears to be gone now. ...

I typed up a post but it appears to be gone now. So to make a long story short you shouldn't go above 235/80/16, axle spacing is only 33 inches and that size is 30.7 diameter, my xchocks still fit,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-18-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,237
Posted By barryg
Just the other day I read an article that said...

Just the other day I read an article that said the same thing about employee/family discounts. I cant remember for sure but I think it stated that was the case with GM, Ford and FCA but again not...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-18-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,237
Posted By barryg
I have been looking for a new truck for the last...

I have been looking for a new truck for the last six months. I literally looked across the nation for what I was looking for in a truck several times. Could not find one that met my criteria. ...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-20-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By barryg
I have an old metal case skil drill. What makes...

I have an old metal case skil drill. What makes it unique as far as I am concerned is that the power head is removable and you can put it on another tool like a circular saw which I have as well. I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-19-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,426
Posted By barryg
While I have not been on 491 south from Cortez to...

While I have not been on 491 south from Cortez to Gallup for a few years (and it was good then) I can say for sure that 491 north from Cortez to Monticello is totally fine road plenty of shoulder etc.
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