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Forum: Jayco Hybrids Yesterday, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By Jim Davis
Just a couple thoughts. First what is the weight...

Just a couple thoughts. First what is the weight limit on the rear bumper. My Hummingbird is 100 pounds and my spare is there. Then in your normal operations do you really need two 20 pound propane...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-22-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 426
Posted By Jim Davis
The shop that I use has room beside the service...

The shop that I use has room beside the service bays for me to pull into. I give them new seals and clean bearings and races.
They return the old, dirty parts.
Works like a charm and everyone is...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,313
Posted By Jim Davis
While I have my neighborhood tire shop service...

While I have my neighborhood tire shop service the bearings and they replaced the tires when needed I have had to do a change by the road. I use a Harbor Freight bottle jack and for a lug wrench a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,442
Posted By Jim Davis
I do about 55, perhaps a tad more. I'm not in a...

I do about 55, perhaps a tad more. I'm not in a hurry and if I see I'm getting a convoy I'll pull off and let them by. I don't feel threatened by people running into me from the rear but I've got...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-04-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By Jim Davis
Might be worth having the bearings done by hand...

Might be worth having the bearings done by hand and checking the brakes as well. Also consider the age of your tires, many sources say a three to five year life, irregardless of milage.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-03-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By Jim Davis
They also like propane hoses.

They also like propane hoses.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-26-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 731
Posted By Jim Davis
Here is a primer on the fiberglass covering used...

Here is a primer on the fiberglass covering used on trailers. While similar to what is used making boats, it is no where as strong or structural.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-04-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By Jim Davis
I recently had a similar situation In my case...

I recently had a similar situation
In my case the seal at the bottom of the bowl wasn't sealing. It wouldn't hold water after flushing. I replaced it and the seal at the floor. Unfortunately in my...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-25-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By Jim Davis
Bill There is also a Hummingbird group on...

Bill

There is also a Hummingbird group on Facebook. It is friendly and helpful.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-24-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By Jim Davis
I have a 17 RK Hummingbird and have walked on...

I have a 17 RK Hummingbird and have walked on mine. Because of the small size and limited space I prefer to kneel, but it will take a reasonable amount of weight.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-11-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,128
Posted By Jim Davis
This is just my personal preference. I'm 81 and...

This is just my personal preference. I'm 81 and simply don't enjoy long days runs. We do 200 miles for planning purposes but will go out to 250 if needed. This allows for a leisurely departure and...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-02-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
Posted By Jim Davis
Time to find a local carpenter or boat repair...

Time to find a local carpenter or boat repair shop. Hard to say but flat fiberglass surfaces are fairly easy to repair.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-29-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
Posted By Jim Davis
For vents look at marine supply stores such as...

For vents look at marine supply stores such as Fishermans Supply, Defender or Jamestown Distributors.
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By Jim Davis
A good service center

For people in Maryland and Delaware

I had a slide failure just before we begin our annual migration. When the Western Shore RV Repair shops were saying late November or early next year Annapolis...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 10-11-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Jim Davis
A friend of mine just had the same problem. All...

A friend of mine just had the same problem. All it needed was to have the fitting screwed together tightly.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-16-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By Jim Davis
One more comment. You said there is a battery...

One more comment. You said there is a battery disconnect switch. If it is off you will have to connect the controller directly to the battery.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-17-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,457
Posted By Jim Davis
will be forwarding them an email with some pics...

will be forwarding them an email with some pics with brief description of issue (reference your new TT VIN). In your email reference your phone conversation with your dealership

The email to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-08-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By Jim Davis
If it is a typical trianglar mount you can rotate...

If it is a typical trianglar mount you can rotate the mount but it will be 120 degrees. You might want to sit in on the ball, unbolt the jack, rotate it and try the tailgate.
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-05-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By Jim Davis
Can I recommend that you do a weekend or two at...

Can I recommend that you do a weekend or two at Camp Driveway. Avoid going in the house except possibly for the bathroom.
This gives you a chance to get familiar with the camper and what you really...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,094
Posted By Jim Davis
Since your DC works while on shore power but is...

Since your DC works while on shore power but is dead when on battery, have you verified that the battery is in fact grounded?
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,583
Posted By Jim Davis
I just remember the name for this type gauge.

I just remember the name for this type gauge.
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 06-18-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Jim Davis
I have a permanent site in Florida. A quiet...

I have a permanent site in Florida. A quiet community of about 100 RVs and 150 manufactured homes. There is an active social calendar but little pressure to be over active. Some neighborly...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,444
Posted By Jim Davis
Not a direct answer but when I leave the last...

Not a direct answer but when I leave the last dump station on a trip that I have used the fresh water tank, I open the drain and drive home. The hills help in getting most of the water out and I...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 05-19-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 517
Posted By Jim Davis
And the fuse up by the battery. Follow the...

And the fuse up by the battery. Follow the positive wire down to the frame looking for a small fuse holder.

Agreed on the reverse polarity ones.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-12-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,328
Posted By Jim Davis
I would call Lippert and ask them. Give them as...

I would call Lippert and ask them. Give them as much information as you can. Perhaps they can email you a copy of the information after the call.
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