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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-18-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,380
Posted By bigironcoder
I understand why some choose to keep their tires...

I understand why some choose to keep their tires at the max pressure as stated on the tire. Doing so would take the risk out of blowing a tire due to under-inflation. Nothing wrong with a better be...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,380
Posted By bigironcoder
Interesting that when it comes to the maximum psi...

Interesting that when it comes to the maximum psi rating on tires, some take that as the best or ideal pressure. Does that mean the 5,600 maximum rpm of my Hemi V-8 is the best speed to run it?...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,380
Posted By bigironcoder
It seems to me that whether a tire is under or...

It seems to me that whether a tire is under or over inflated is a factor of both weight and tire pressure. In other words, a Goodyear Endurance ST205/75R14 set to 65 psi with a weight of 2,040 lbs on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,380
Posted By bigironcoder
My uncle and I used to argue about this all the...

My uncle and I used to argue about this all the time. IMO, it's not a one size fits all thing. As BrentB said above, it all depends on the weight the tires are carrying. Sure, setting tires to the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-15-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,801
Posted By bigironcoder
I have to say I've had good experiences with Good...

I have to say I've had good experiences with Good Sam roadside service. I've had to call them twice in the past 5 years. Both times my truck had a flat tire. I wasn't towing my trailer. 1st time took...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-15-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,025
Posted By bigironcoder
While snowbirding, we've used USPS forwarding to...

While snowbirding, we've used USPS forwarding to a retail mailbox office several times with no problems. A few times, we paid for the setup where USPS collects a week's worth and then forwards it in...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-11-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,503
Posted By bigironcoder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWwUi5OMx1g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWwUi5OMx1g
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-11-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,503
Posted By bigironcoder
My 195rb had a PD 8k btu in it. If it fails, I...

My 195rb had a PD 8k btu in it. If it fails, I know discount stores sell the PD brand. I might even replace it with a smaller 6k btu unit. For us the 8k ac is overkill.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-08-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 27,562
Posted By bigironcoder
You will probably need to add some storage in the...

You will probably need to add some storage in the bathroom, like a small medicine cabinet or shelf above the toilet. We also installed a mesh pocket hanging shoe organizer on the wall to the left of...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-08-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 27,562
Posted By bigironcoder
As far as the bed, I did put in some 2x3's to...

As far as the bed, I did put in some 2x3's to beef it up in the middle. But I went a different route instead of installing lifts to make it easier to raise. Instead, I completely removed the panel...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-05-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,880
Posted By bigironcoder
The only sure way to keep mice out is to...

The only sure way to keep mice out is to thoroughly seal all the holes. Jayco tries, but many end up only half sealed. The underside of slideouts are really bad and almost impossible to seal. Slide...
Forum: Jayco Mods 09-21-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,741
Posted By bigironcoder
Redneck Ambiance Light Filter

Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing, like the overly bright dining table LED light. A paper bowl cuts the light down to just the perfect setting for a romantic dinner. Held by a couple...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 08-05-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By bigironcoder
Need advice for camping in Maritime Provinces

We're planning a 2 or 3 week camping trip to Canada's eastern provinces. We want to stay in all 3 - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island. Looking for full hookup campground suggestions...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,729
Posted By bigironcoder
Think it can't happen? On the way back from a...

Think it can't happen? On the way back from a trip last month I discovered my trailer brakes were not working. I had some 8-9% downgrades coming up, so I pulled off into a rest stop and did some...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-29-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By bigironcoder
I've been told by a tire guy that stock TT rims...

I've been told by a tire guy that stock TT rims come with valve stems that are rated to 65 psi, but he had seen plenty of 85 psi tires mounted on them. The stem can fail and let the air out so fast...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-29-2018, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By bigironcoder
In my opinion, you'll be happier running radial...

In my opinion, you'll be happier running radial tires on a lightweight single axle TT like the 154BH. You'll have less bounce and a smoother ride.

On the other hand, there are plenty of cheap TT...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-25-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,007
Posted By bigironcoder
I've had this happen a couple times. The pump's...

I've had this happen a couple times. The pump's internal check valve was allowing water to back flow into the fresh water tank. If you take it to a dealer, they will most likely sell you a new pump....
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-25-2018, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,664
Posted By bigironcoder
Having had several travel trailers, we knew what...

Having had several travel trailers, we knew what to expect as far as being cheaply made. It's one thing to spend $13K on one and have to constantly make repairs but quite another to spend $30K or...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-22-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,664
Posted By bigironcoder
I'm thinking about backing my Goodyear tires down...

I'm thinking about backing my Goodyear tires down to 50 psi to see if that helps on rough roads. I've always kept my tires at the max pressure as stated on the sidewall, but according to Goodyear's...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-21-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,664
Posted By bigironcoder
I really have to blame the roads. We couldn't...

I really have to blame the roads. We couldn't even keep the clothes hangers on the rods. It wasn't just the trailer. Our truck bounced a lot, too. My wife and I both felt like we had taken a beating...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-21-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,664
Posted By bigironcoder
195RB Review

Just got back from our first long trip (3,245 miles) with our 2018 Jay Flight SLX 195RB. We had taken a couple uneventful short trips before this trip.

Had a great time but had a few problems.
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Forum: Tech Talk 06-18-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By bigironcoder
Found lots of diagrams on the Internet for poor,...

Found lots of diagrams on the Internet for poor, better and best rv frig installations. Mine could be a poster boy for a poor setup. Way too much air space between wall and condenser, upper vent too...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-18-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By bigironcoder
I should have mentioned there is one installed on...

I should have mentioned there is one installed on the backside of the frig about half way between the lower and upper vent openings. It looks like it was installed by Dometic. It has a thermostat...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-18-2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By bigironcoder
Dometic 3.5 cu. ft. Frig

I'm wondering if others who have this frig have trouble keeping the temp down in the 30's during hot weather. Ours is at 45 right now. It's 93 outside. That side of the camper is in the shade. We do...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-17-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By bigironcoder
As someone above said, it pays to give it a try....

As someone above said, it pays to give it a try. My last Jayco (2015) had different size nuts on the spare. I think they were 5/8". I found out the hard way my lug wrench didn't have a size that...
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