Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
02-16-2023, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,633
Surprisingly, his insurance company, GEICO,...
Surprisingly, his insurance company, GEICO, approved the $17k claim for a new frame. (https://www.truckcamperadventure.com/insurance-covers-repair-to-pavels-overloaded-and-broken-ram-3500-frame/) ...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-24-2022, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-24-2022, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
Conflict is not my intent here.
I believe...
Conflict is not my intent here.
I believe the best approach is both a subjective, seat-of-the-pants, *and* objective, by the numbers approach. They work hand-in-hand.
However, these WDH...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-24-2022, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-24-2022, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
Interesting how everyone is cherry picking my...
Interesting how everyone is cherry picking my comments and making the assumption I'm against the use of WDH's. Nothing is farther from the truth. I commented how a WDH distributes axle weight, and...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-24-2022, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-23-2022, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
I disagree with your premise.
With 1.5k of...
I disagree with your premise.
With 1.5k of tongue weight on the rear receiver of a 1-ton SRW diesel truck with 4k of rear axle capacity (7k RAWR), there is still 4,800 lbs. of weight on the front...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-23-2022, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 14,807
WDH's and sway bars have their place.
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WDH's and sway bars have their place.
However . . . when someone experiences sway, odds are high the tongue weight is closer to 10% (of the gross weight of the TT), than 15% (ideal). Never...
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Forum: Tech Talk
02-20-2022, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,832
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
02-14-2022, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 5,963
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
02-13-2022, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,824
Several options:
1. Relocate your batteries...
Several options:
1. Relocate your batteries to an interior, heated area of your camper. Perfectly safe---lifepo4 cells don't off-gas.
2. Place the batteries inside an insulated enclosure and...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
02-13-2022, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,824
I've experienced the following pros and cons...
I've experienced the following pros and cons using two 6v batteries in series and two 12v batteries in parallel (not at the same time--lol!) in several TT's:
While under high load, two 6v...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
11-11-2020, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,470
Rigs you're describing are designed and...
Rigs you're describing are designed and engineered to do only ONE thing: haul massive, heavy loads. Everyday folks don't typically buy/drive them to go shopping at Walmart or visit the drive-thru at...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
11-10-2020, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,470
An aluminum F150 CC (crew cab) weighs around...
An aluminum F150 CC (crew cab) weighs around 5,000 lbs.
An F250/350 CC gasser weighs around 7,000 lbs.
An F250/350 CC diesel weighs around 8,000 lbs.
To keep the tail-from-waggin'-the dog,...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
05-16-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,871
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
05-16-2020, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,656
The Ram Megacab Dually's huge rear seat area...
The Ram Megacab Dually's huge rear seat area offers a lot of utility and room for some folks. Chevy and Ford has nothing that competes with the Megacab.
Any possibility you may tow a larger 5th...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
11-25-2019, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 108
Views: 10,514
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
10-23-2019, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,273
Have you had a chance to visit any of the RV...
Have you had a chance to visit any of the RV storage areas in the Phoenix area? No doubt you will find it (or have found it) sobering. A new RV will suffer noticeable UV damage after only 18-24...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
10-14-2019, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,948
Wow, ALJO, interesting perspective! Sadly, I...
Wow, ALJO, interesting perspective! Sadly, I think your post may reflect the perspective of a number of RV manufacturers and dealers. It's like, don't blame us for all your problems, blame the...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
10-14-2019, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,948
Clearly, this thread shows everybody's...
Clearly, this thread shows everybody's expectations (in terms of owning an RV) are different.
We've owned a number of TT's and a 5th wheels from different manufacturers. We consider ourselves...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
10-03-2019, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 8,982
I disagree based on personal experience, not...
I disagree based on personal experience, not hearsay from my neighbor.
A 5th wheel may sit higher; however, it's how the air-flow is directed and redirected that determines the overall wind...
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-30-2019, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 8,982
Earlier someone mentioned MPG's. With...
Earlier someone mentioned MPG's. With everything being somewhat equal (length and weight), I've experienced 5-10% better fuel economy with a 5th wheel. YMMV :)
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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat
09-27-2019, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 8,982
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
09-17-2019, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,946
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
09-17-2019, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,059
Yup, I'd suggest having them send you a pic of...
Yup, I'd suggest having them send you a pic of the door jam sticker (which has the tire specs, front/rear axle ratings, payload and GVWR). That's the only way to be absolutely sure. I would not...
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