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Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-06-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 926
Posted By Michael Francois
Windshield replacement

One more thought: What we learned through two window replacements is that the front cap is very structural in relation to the rest of the house, and even the intererior trim. Believe it or not,...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-06-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 926
Posted By Michael Francois
I've done it for my Alante--twice. You're...

I've done it for my Alante--twice. You're looking at $2,500 to $3,000, IF you can find someone to do it. Very specialized, and they don't mind charging for that.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-03-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By Michael Francois
Well, that would be an extreme missed...

Well, that would be an extreme missed opportunity. :-) Wyoming winds are not a myth, but you just have to watch the weather reports, the WYDOT warnings, and mostly the terrain. When you are caught...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-23-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,507
Posted By Michael Francois
66 mph is my sweet spot, regardless of the limit

66 mph is my sweet spot, regardless of the limit
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-13-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By Michael Francois
Porch light cover

Having a devil of a time ID'g the part manufacturer/model number to replace a missing porch light cover for a 2016 Alante 26 AY. Jayco parts department not responsive, Any ideas? Actually, it's...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By Michael Francois
Responses?

No ideas out there??
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 02-04-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By Michael Francois
Heater issue - 2016 Alante 26 AY

My heater starts to fire up, then fails after about 2 seconds. This is audible. It might be an air bubble, but I usually use the heater to clear bubbles in the line going to the stove and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-07-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,819
Posted By Michael Francois
We got fed up with the cost and inconvenience of...

We got fed up with the cost and inconvenience of storage, and bought a 50' X 25' storage condo, insulated and heated. Highest electric bill last winter was $68, and that was the month the temps hit...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,773
Posted By Michael Francois
That's a really good point. The offending family...

That's a really good point. The offending family here had a lot of small kids. Yesterday, the dad crossed the road to walk through the site next door. His two year old dashed across the road to...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-04-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,773
Posted By Michael Francois
That's hilarious! Gonna try it when I'm...

That's hilarious! Gonna try it when I'm desperate. Need to stock the coach with balloons and keep them handy!
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,773
Posted By Michael Francois
Campsite intrusions

I am sure this has been addressed before, but what is a tactful way to correct campsite neighbors who habitually walk through the sites of others instead of taking the "long way around?" I find this...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-18-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,904
Posted By Michael Francois
You are so LUCKY to be an outlier!

You are so LUCKY to be an outlier!
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-18-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By Michael Francois
Winter storage - 2016 Alante 26

We have recently acquired a insulated climate controlled RV garage condo so we won't have to winterize against the harsh WY temps and still have access when weather allows. The garage has 30 amp...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-14-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,925
Posted By Michael Francois
That list sounds exactly like ours for our 2016...

That list sounds exactly like ours for our 2016 Alante AY -- almost to a tee! But don't think servicing from your selling dealer is any better -- it's not, in my case. I agree with many of the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-17-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,240
Posted By Michael Francois
Simple answer for us, already stated by others in...

Simple answer for us, already stated by others in different ways: We can live our lives in motion, including eating, working (if necessary), peeing, napping, etc.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,908
Posted By Michael Francois
I'm not saying I do it all the time. Like you, I...

I'm not saying I do it all the time. Like you, I start looking at 1/2 to a 1/3 empty. But every once and awhile I feel like living on the edge! Hah!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,531
Posted By Michael Francois
Our toad is a 2016 Ford Focus, and we've dragged...

Our toad is a 2016 Ford Focus, and we've dragged it all over the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada behind the Alante 26 (F-3 frame). Rarely crest even the steepest upgrade at less than 50 mph, though...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,908
Posted By Michael Francois
Sugaray, I agree entirely, but you've got to...

Sugaray, I agree entirely, but you've got to admit there is something perversely satisfying about having 20 miles left in your tank and hitting the Pilot/Flying J for the 5 cent discount right next...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,531
Posted By Michael Francois
You got that right! "Bundling" is the joy the...

You got that right! "Bundling" is the joy the insurance companies bring to market following the "Wells Fargo Plan:" Get the customer locked into as many products as possible so it is very difficult...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,908
Posted By Michael Francois
We're getting about 8 towing a 2016 Ford Focus...

We're getting about 8 towing a 2016 Ford Focus with our 2016 Alante AY and a Roadmaster tow and brake system.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 38,066
Posted By Michael Francois
Check for air gaps everywhere in the fuel flow....

Check for air gaps everywhere in the fuel flow. (Just like the generator won't stay up with the gas cap off). Also, don't let your fuel tank get below 1/4 full. We had this problem initially in our...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-07-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,531
Posted By Michael Francois
Concur. Been with GEICO for several years. Two...

Concur. Been with GEICO for several years. Two claims, one comprehensive (replaced a $3,500 windshield without a wimper), the other no fault. No impact on premiums. They have a sketchy rep on...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 07-10-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,623
Posted By Michael Francois
Our 2016 Alante 26 AY has these exact same A/C...

Our 2016 Alante 26 AY has these exact same A/C symptoms. Starts out cooling very well. Output gradually gets warmer, then spontaneously alternates between cool and not-so-cool, but never the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-21-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By Michael Francois
Smile Best customer service experience ever . . .

Just have to tell this story. We were on our 4th annual coast-to-coast round trip trek East last Thursday night, steaming into Sioux Falls in our Alante 26, Ford Focus in tow, when the engine...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-15-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,424
Posted By Michael Francois
Cannot be worse than Manteca Trailer in CA. ...

Cannot be worse than Manteca Trailer in CA. Absolutely cannot be!
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