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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-21-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,222
Posted By scapel
I have been using a Hensley for about 20 years...

I have been using a Hensley for about 20 years and have moved it to three different trailers. When you change to a different towing vehicle, sometimes you have to change out the connecting bar...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-20-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,221
Posted By scapel
Buy the new mattress.

Buy the new mattress.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-14-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,309
Posted By scapel
I think you just need to have more tongue weight...

I think you just need to have more tongue weight and then move that weight forward using the equalizer hitch. I have a 20 year old Hensley Arrow that has worked fine. If you have any bounce just...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-06-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,035
Posted By scapel
Yes, I had a friend that was pulling a travel...

Yes, I had a friend that was pulling a travel trailer with only the ball and it began to fishtail and somehow caused him to crash. I have noticed a few trailers in England fishtailing.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-17-2019, 08:21 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,222
Posted By scapel
I have used the Hensley Hitch for over 20 years...

I have used the Hensley Hitch for over 20 years at found it to be very satisfactory in equalizing weight and anti-sway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4NN3z9e84
Joe
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 02-03-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,469
Posted By scapel
For first TT purchase I recommend buying a second...

For first TT purchase I recommend buying a second hand and using it some before buying a new one. No better way to learn than experience.
Be sure the bed is easy to make. That comes under layout as...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-03-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,292
Posted By scapel
Be sure when buying a Jayco that if you do get a...

Be sure when buying a Jayco that if you do get a second AC that it is positioned in the room so one can easily get to the controls. Mine was put in backwards. Also if you have a black tank washout...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 01-24-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,864
Posted By scapel
My Jayco also had a access line at the rear of...

My Jayco also had a access line at the rear of the trailer but it was under the trailer and difficult to get it plugged in, so I got tubing to extend it and just turn the valve now and leave the...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-12-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,827
Posted By scapel
Great Idea

Great Idea
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-11-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,827
Posted By scapel
I would just make a cover for it and attach it so...

I would just make a cover for it and attach it so it could be easily slid to the side to use the slide switch.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-02-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,558
Posted By scapel
Very good suggestion. At least have someone that...

Very good suggestion. At least have someone that does do RV'ing to give an opinion on the designs some of these poorly thinking designers do.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-01-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,928
Posted By scapel
Good one, I loosen the lugs some while on the...

Good one,
I loosen the lugs some while on the ground. Pull the trailer forward on enough blocks under one axle so the flat clears the ground. Block all other wheels and brakes on. Put spare on and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-28-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,600
Posted By scapel
Cruise control only on a dry flat road. Actually...

Cruise control only on a dry flat road. Actually the cruise control shuts off automatically if it starts raining.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-28-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By scapel
5.7 l

5.7 l
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-28-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By scapel
Towing with a Lexus LS 570 (really a Toyota Land...

Towing with a Lexus LS 570 (really a Toyota Land Cruiser) 5.7 L 403 Lb ft.torque. Sucks up gas at 8 mpg
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-28-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,481
Posted By scapel
I have had three blowouts over the past three...

I have had three blowouts over the past three trailers. It seems when the tires get over 4 yrs old it is a problem. I actually had a spare tire mounted on the back of the trailer that just blew up...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-27-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,703
Posted By scapel
That helps to keep backup sewer gases from...

That helps to keep backup sewer gases from leaking out.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-27-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,703
Posted By scapel
I don't know of any RV police, but we police...

I don't know of any RV police, but we police ourselves. Since you are on this thread means your will police yourself and continue to communicate with others for ideas on how to be safe.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-26-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,558
Posted By scapel
I did the same thing in other places with those...

I did the same thing in other places with those idiotic space hogs.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-25-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,703
Posted By scapel
I always just use the pole switch and turn it off...

I always just use the pole switch and turn it off when I am plugging in.
I also plug a digital voltage monitor inside the trailer just to see how far down the voltage drops when I use different...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-25-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,558
Posted By scapel
Jayco 30' came with the black water washout...

Jayco 30' came with the black water washout connection on the opposite side of the trailer from the black water discharge valve. I moved it to the same side of the trailer as the blackwater drain. ...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-22-2018, 06:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,035
Posted By scapel
Definitely have an equalizer hitch. I helps with...

Definitely have an equalizer hitch. I helps with anti sway. I use a Hensley which has gimbals for a 30 ft TT.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-21-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,074
Posted By scapel
I think they made errors in design on mine....

I think they made errors in design on mine. Materials are OK.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-21-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,074
Posted By scapel
I go with the light wood.

I go with the light wood.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-21-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,154
Posted By scapel
That is good to hear. I have a Hensley Hitch and...

That is good to hear. I have a Hensley Hitch and it stays connected to the trailer all the time. I did put some grease on it 3 years ago when the hitch cup was attached to the Hensley.
Wax paper...
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