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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-07-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,407
Posted By Mad5581
I'm in the pro slide camp. Knocking on wood I've...

I'm in the pro slide camp. Knocking on wood I've never had one fail to where I was unable to retract it without some assistance.
Yes they are more maintenance. But the additional space in my...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 09-07-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,660
Posted By Mad5581
I use my 2 Hondas too... way quite. I set mine up...

I use my 2 Hondas too... way quite. I set mine up next to my back bumper and door and I can't hear them inside at all. Heck I have to to go out and make sure they are both still running at times they...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-31-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,177
Posted By Mad5581
I don't recommend swapping to a goose box....

I don't recommend swapping to a goose box. Gooseneck trailer towing is not recommended in place of 5thwheels. Many people do it and most prefer it. A ball hitch allows too much movement on the hitch....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-31-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,177
Posted By Mad5581
I use the B&W. I would highly recommend it. I am...

I use the B&W. I would highly recommend it. I am a truck driver and this hitch design is the closest to what is on the big trucks... its tried and true design. It's durable and requires little...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-31-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,492
Posted By Mad5581
Anderson makes a great line of products. I am...

Anderson makes a great line of products. I am sure you would be fine off road with it in use. Would likely help with the bouncing on rough roads.

As for having a 3/4 ton truck and not "needing"...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-24-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,462
Posted By Mad5581
I would have it replaced under the warranty then...

I would have it replaced under the warranty then sell the warranty replacement and buy what you want. We had similar issues in that the vibration on 1 seet wouldn't turn off. So after they replaced...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-14-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,341
Posted By Mad5581
Yeah I'm pretty sure it was a short caused braker...

Yeah I'm pretty sure it was a short caused braker trip. It only happened when opening and closing the microwave door. Once closed it worked fine. I replaced the door pins on the microwave and it...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-14-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,341
Posted By Mad5581
Well good sam authorized a furrion replacement...

Well good sam authorized a furrion replacement with another furrion. So I told them as long as they want to pay to replace it every 2 years fine. When it actually works right its not a bad microwave....
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 07-27-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,423
Posted By Mad5581
I just came back from a trip to Olympic NP and...

I just came back from a trip to Olympic NP and that is the first place I have found that att actually beat Verizon in network (on the wast coast) Att is definitely better on the east coast. Like I...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 07-27-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,423
Posted By Mad5581
This issues I had with direct TV was they cap...

This issues I had with direct TV was they cap your data. And it's honestly expensive for what you get. I have a Verizon older plan with bonus data I have 200 gigs for $60 a month. Never leaving this...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 07-27-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,423
Posted By Mad5581
Okay guys I'm a millennial kinda almost 40. You...

Okay guys I'm a millennial kinda almost 40. You have multiple different things going on here. #1 cable you plug into your rv from the park assuming you have used it before and you know it works....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-16-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,091
Posted By Mad5581
Sorry about you story. Man that sucks bad....

Sorry about you story. Man that sucks bad. Personally I would do what you have start the ball with insurance but also contact jayco (unless your insurance company says not to). I would also reach out...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 07-10-2022, 01:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,726
Posted By Mad5581
My opinion they are too much $ for the little...

My opinion they are too much $ for the little gain. I use the cheapo blocks from Walmart. I carry a set just so my leveling jacks don't ever stroke out. They also increase the foot print and if they...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-09-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By Mad5581
See mine is the 2018 wirlpool and it's sticker...

See mine is the 2018 wirlpool and it's sticker shows 7.2 max running amps. I see the new ones have gotten even more efficient. So if you fridge is one of the newer ones the 2-6volts are plenty...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-09-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,829
Posted By Mad5581
We have a 500 watts of solar and 4-235amp hour...

We have a 500 watts of solar and 4-235amp hour 6volt batteries with the wirlpool residential fridge. We have gone over 12 hours no problem with the batteries still at 100% or near it. So few things...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,523
Posted By Mad5581
I'm just gonna put this right here for anyone...

I'm just gonna put this right here for anyone interested

"When are these weight distributing hitches required by law? The best rule of thumb is to compare your trailer and vehicle weights. You...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,523
Posted By Mad5581
Hey its all good here. I was just pointing out...

Hey its all good here. I was just pointing out that rv sales guys are not who I'd take advice from on anything related to towing or driving rv's most don't own and have never driven them. If it worka...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,523
Posted By Mad5581
I'm not gonna bag on your salesman but here's...

I'm not gonna bag on your salesman but here's flat out dead wrong. If you look up the towing numbers on your truck you will find with a 5500# trailer your overloaded on your truck without a WD hitch....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,523
Posted By Mad5581
Thank you for your respectful response. All I'm...

Thank you for your respectful response. All I'm going to response with is I wouldn't trust much coming from the NHTSA. Much like the FMCSA the government entity that oversees the trucking industry....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-29-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,523
Posted By Mad5581
I'm sorry I always have to cringe when I see a...

I'm sorry I always have to cringe when I see a comment about grabbing the trailer brake controller when something violent is happening. If you read the instructions on most all trailer brake...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-29-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,523
Posted By Mad5581
To answer your original question yes airbags...

To answer your original question yes airbags would be a great solution. I have them on my gmc 3500 srw and they are a game changer. I pulled my 377rlbh once before installing the airbags and it was a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-19-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,424
Posted By Mad5581
I think he more or less ment as long as your...

I think he more or less ment as long as your weight number are all within your capacitor your fine doesn't really matter diesel or gas. As a matter of fact normally if your within the numbers on a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-19-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,424
Posted By Mad5581
Goducks. My trip was before GM did a program...

Goducks. My trip was before GM did a program update that was supposed to deal with DEF consumption and regen frequency. My truck unfortunately (stupidity on gm's part) dosen't have a DEF gage. They...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-18-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,424
Posted By Mad5581
I think the best answer was if it works for you...

I think the best answer was if it works for you and your comfortable with it there is no right or wrong answer here. I've towed all over the west with a gas gm for most of my life. In 2017 i got my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,174
Posted By Mad5581
My final word... don't buy a gas ram buy a...

My final word... don't buy a gas ram buy a cummins. The commins in my personal experience and opinion is the best motor ram offers not just by a little but by a long shot. The 6.4 hemi is an OK motor...
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