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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-05-2017, 04:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,050
Posted By Knottybird
The silicone feet are for (2) reasons. 1) they...

The silicone feet are for (2) reasons. 1) they isolate the wire rack when the microwave is running to prevent the light show, 2) the provide a cushion for the glass turn table, and so it doesn't...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-05-2017, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By Knottybird
That fan cools the inverter to for the 12 volts....

That fan cools the inverter to for the 12 volts. It will come on anytime the unit is charging the battery or when using lots of lights in the camper. Its normal.
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-24-2017, 03:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,714
Posted By Knottybird
Hello, did you replace the thermostat because the...

Hello, did you replace the thermostat because the furnace will run randomly even when off? We also have a 17RK. It took a while to figure out why our battery was always dead anytime we get ready to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-09-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,865
Posted By Knottybird
I got to see a new 17RK at the Ft. Wayne RV show....

I got to see a new 17RK at the Ft. Wayne RV show. I see the remote valves...nice. I'm adding one this spring. But I have a concern as well, in looking under the unit, the black tank valve is now...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 01-31-2017, 04:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,316
Posted By Knottybird
I generally don't crank up my music anymore, but...

I generally don't crank up my music anymore, but I can't stand any distortion of the sound. I want a Fender to sound like a Fender and a Taylor to sound like a Taylor. Thanks for the information on...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 01-30-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,316
Posted By Knottybird
We have a Hummingbird 17RK, its stored now, and I...

We have a Hummingbird 17RK, its stored now, and I want to upgrade the speakers. You said they were 5" units? I can't fit Magnapans which would be my first choice, what are good car speakers I don't...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-29-2017, 07:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 49,370
Posted By Knottybird
I just thought it would be easier to check a blow...

I just thought it would be easier to check a blow fuse in the battery box then inside a storage compartment or in the utility space for the water pump. I would put some grease on the metal parts like...
Forum: Jayco Mods 01-29-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 49,370
Posted By Knottybird
When using (2) 6 volt batteries can one put the...

When using (2) 6 volt batteries can one put the fuse between the batteries? I was thinking this might be a good place to install the fuse block. I'm planning on a 1000 watt inverter and running 2...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 01-29-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,426
Posted By Knottybird
I found a twin battery box that will work with...

I found a twin battery box that will work with minimal modifications; NOCO HM426. I can raise it up 1.5" with spacer and a some angle iron to support it. I doesn't interfere with the LP regulator...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-16-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,865
Posted By Knottybird
We have the 12th unit made. I've already had two...

We have the 12th unit made. I've already had two recalls, so maybe a third is in the works, and a heap of quality problems, and I looked the other day and the cover strips in the ceiling are coming...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-15-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
Posted By Knottybird
In some areas propane is cheaper to buy than the...

In some areas propane is cheaper to buy than the gasoline. Around here a 20# tank of propane is $8, 4 gallons of gas is $9.36 (today, yesterday it would have been $9.76). 20# propane has been $8. for...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-15-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,865
Posted By Knottybird
We too have the 179RK, with its (2) tank drains....

We too have the 179RK, with its (2) tank drains. As for the BLACK water tank, let it drain and then use the rinse flush, what should be left is rinse water. Since Jayco mounted the black tank dump...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-30-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,426
Posted By Knottybird
I'm looking at a single battery if I get the...

I'm looking at a single battery if I get the J185H-AC or similar. Just got back from Detroit, stopped at an Interstate dealer along the way, their version of the Trojan J185H-Ac is $233 plus a core...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-29-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,426
Posted By Knottybird
RoyBraddy, You seem to know a lot about solar &...

RoyBraddy, You seem to know a lot about solar & batteries. What do you think of the Trojan J185H-AC 12-volt battery, capacity in minutes at 25 amps -440, & @75 amps - 121. There around $260 - $285,...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-25-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
Posted By Knottybird
Mustang65, did you used to have a Jeep Liberty...

Mustang65, did you used to have a Jeep Liberty CRD?
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-24-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,426
Posted By Knottybird
RoyBraddy - I can make and install a new frame my...

RoyBraddy - I can make and install a new frame my major concern is weigh as the Hummingbird today we have has a total cargo capacity of 684# (not really enough to do much of anything with). (2)...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 12-24-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,426
Posted By Knottybird
Boy found this post again, I new at this form...

Boy found this post again, I new at this form stuff. The Two 6 volt battery boxes will not fit in the a-frame's battery area. So, I'm looking into a the AGM "SOLAR TANKS" type deep cycle battery's ...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-24-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Knottybird
How do you post pictures?, I'm a very fresh at...

How do you post pictures?, I'm a very fresh at social media stuff. I can't even find post I written on here unless someone writes back so I can reply from the email I receive.
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-24-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Knottybird
We carry one sewer hose, we have the 179RK (Rear...

We carry one sewer hose, we have the 179RK (Rear Kitchen) and the tanks locations you can't get around the axle for a single dump port. I would look at a Y-fitting to bring together the two hoses to...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-21-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Knottybird
New Owner of Hummingbird

Yes, mine is an SV model, not a Pro 4X, but the rear dropped 3 1/2" measured in the rear fenderwell and the front lifted 1 1/4" with the dead weight hitch. So I bought a Reese SC series with 600#...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-20-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By Knottybird
Mirrors

Welcome! I can see around the Hummingbird well without mirrors however we use the clip-ons just so I can see a little better behind the trailer for tailgaters.
I would get the Baja package (my...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 12-17-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,222
Posted By Knottybird
Great Choice!! we looked at R-Pod's for three...

Great Choice!! we looked at R-Pod's for three years, fell in love with the Hummingbird at first sight.


Long term I wanted to install (2) 6 volt GC-145 deep cycle batteries, but they will not...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-14-2016, 04:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,430
Posted By Knottybird
"Special Trailer (ST) Tire Speed Ratings ...

"Special Trailer (ST) Tire Speed Ratings

Industry standards dictate tires with the ST designation are speed rated to 65 MPH (104 km/h) under normal inflation and load conditions.
However...
Forum: Tech Talk 10-12-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,430
Posted By Knottybird
Remember that ST rated tires are only rated to...

Remember that ST rated tires are only rated to 65mph they can blow out at higher speeds. I had 4 carsile tires separate around the side wall to the tread where one could see the steel cords, lucky...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-12-2016, 04:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,674
Posted By Knottybird
Mikey, the local TV station's news noted it for...

Mikey, the local TV station's news noted it for some 2016 models. 70 miles is not much to base an average on, it a two lane state highway with new pavement. Direction of travel makes a big...
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