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Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-30-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,587
Posted By longleen
I agree. The front end is over sprung for the...

I agree. The front end is over sprung for the weight it carries, that is why I added about 300# of water. Two cases each side of the basement as far forward as I could get it and 1 case each behind...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-28-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,587
Posted By longleen
I also have the 2018 31P. Handling and ride are...

I also have the 2018 31P. Handling and ride are interwoven seperate issues.
For handling I had the alignment done, trakbar added, and the CHF both ends.
For ride I played with air pressure all...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-24-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,628
Posted By longleen
Fiberglass

When I was a kid in the ‘60’s I worked in a surfboard shop. Most boards were made out of some type of balsa wood or poly urethane foam. Epoxy will eat styrofoam and some other types of plastic. ...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2021, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Posted By longleen
I have a 2018 31P with the same problem. There...

I have a 2018 31P with the same problem. There are a few post here on the forum. Search for bouncing dash. Seems like the dash pulls away from the support framework. What I did was cram pool...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,484
Posted By longleen
I installed a new Samsung smart tv in the bedroom...

I installed a new Samsung smart tv in the bedroom of our 2018 Alante and could not get various inputs from antenna, campground cable, dvd etc. TV said they were connected but no signal. I went to...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-22-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
Posted By longleen
Seat pedestal

Hi try https://adnikseating.com/industries/rv-heavy-trucks they are a manufacturer and may/may not supply to public. They should be able to give you the nearest dealer to you. I have removed and...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,916
Posted By longleen
Thanks every body. After looking at various...

Thanks every body. After looking at various funnels and pumps I decided to go with a pump. Either hand or electric. Probably electric. I have bad shoulder problems and it’s getting harder to do the...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,916
Posted By longleen
Thank you. I saw those and wondered about the 2”...

Thank you. I saw those and wondered about the 2” uphill under the hood. I know water will flow given enough of a head start. Would the funnel work with an uphill “S” bend.

I hate cleaning up oil...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,916
Posted By longleen
Oil change funnel

I am planning to change oil in my Alante 31P. Draining would be easy. The oil input is higher than the hood and doesn’t have much clearance between the bottom of the dash board? My question is do you...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 05-20-2020, 12:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,295
Posted By longleen
The dolly has surge brakes. I have used it to tow...

The dolly has surge brakes. I have used it to tow 2006 FWD Highlander no probs at all. The 2020 I am looking at is FWD. But it is wider than the 2006. I was mostly concerned with the fenders hitting...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,295
Posted By longleen
4645# towing capacity for Alante 31P is 5000#

4645# towing capacity for Alante 31P is 5000#
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,295
Posted By longleen
2020 Toyota Highlander

Hi all, I have an 80” MASTERTOW dolly and would like to know if anyone is towing a 2020 Highlander. I have a 2013 Sienna van but it is too wide at 78”
It touches and is prone to door damage. The...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By longleen
Sway bar has same fittings on each side only a...

Sway bar has same fittings on each side only a mirror of each other. Track bar fits to axel on one end and frame on the other end. Rear Sway has all 4 holes full. A rod goes up and attaches to frame,...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2020, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By longleen
Hi, it looks like the first 2 are the OEM ford...

Hi, it looks like the first 2 are the OEM ford front track bar. The next 3 are a sway bar. With the CHF you remove the nuts & bolts from the existing hole and put the in the empty hole shown in...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,271
Posted By longleen
Guess I lucked out. Our Alante is a 2018 model,...

Guess I lucked out. Our Alante is a 2018 model, but the F53 chassis is a 2017. Guess it’s early ‘17. Wish manufacturers would get their act on the same Page.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,271
Posted By longleen
I did the CHF myself in the side yard. I’m 77...

I did the CHF myself in the side yard. I’m 77 years young. Had the RV jacks retracted, crawled under it with a couple of wrenches and sockets. No problem getting bolts out, needed bottle jack to get...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-03-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,271
Posted By longleen
Russellmamia01, I have the 2018 Alante 31P. It...

Russellmamia01, I have the 2018 Alante 31P. It has the same wheelbase as your 29F. For handling do the CHF, get a rear track bar, put all your heavy cargo low and as far forward as you can. Get your...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-31-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,053
Posted By longleen
On Gas Buddy, regular varies $1.30 low of 2.39...

On Gas Buddy, regular varies $1.30 low of 2.39 (SAMs club). diesel varies $1.23 with a low of $2.76 (Union 76). All this within 4 miles of my home. Gotta love Gas Buddy.
This is 7 miles from...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,401
Posted By longleen
B-Qtech Wireless Solar Power TPMS, set it up in...

B-Qtech Wireless Solar Power TPMS, set it up in man cave set on dashboard of Alante 31P
Drove for a mile and all sensors registered 84 after another mile pressure increased til reached normal...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,149
Posted By longleen
Update from my post of 3/14/18. I did the CHF on...

Update from my post of 3/14/18. I did the CHF on the rear and it helped a bit. Added SUper Steer rear track bar and it made the most difference as far as handling. I was running 91.5 lbs in all...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By longleen
I had similar problems. The outside SAT...

I had similar problems. The outside SAT connector in the water bay never worked. The CABLE input did work. I ended up drilling a hole through the floor of the slide out and installed a cable...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 10-29-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,103
Posted By longleen
I got one and stitched a 1/2” piece of hard foam...

I got one and stitched a 1/2” piece of hard foam to it and it works great, and I can finally reach the gas and brake without straining.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-28-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By longleen
We added another 12V battery to our 31P and spent...

We added another 12V battery to our 31P and spent 5 days in Panguitch Lake Utah dry camping. Ran TV with DVD player, outside lights for an hour or so and water pump, no air conditioner necessary, ...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,752
Posted By longleen
Hi, we have the Alante so almost the same awning....

Hi, we have the Alante so almost the same awning. Look on the side of your RV where the awning is attached. You will see buttons on the slide gizmo. Then you can push these buttons and move the...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,862
Posted By longleen
We have the 2018 Alante 31P and really enjoy it. ...

We have the 2018 Alante 31P and really enjoy it. Build quality is a lot better than competitors in same price range. Did the CHF and rear track bar myself in our side yard. Original handling was...
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