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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By Jaycoskip
Come on Grumpy, I expected more from you.😜 A...

Come on Grumpy,
I expected more from you.😜
A kind of home remedy or something I can do.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-29-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By Jaycoskip
Termites removal

Hi guys and girls.
We have probably a Termite problem in our 5th wheel.
Little piles of white stuff and lots of wings everywhere.
I don’t see any flying and don’t see any bodies, but it is...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-02-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,962
Posted By Jaycoskip
I installed this 66 gal. Tank from ATI a few...

I installed this 66 gal. Tank from ATI a few weeks ago. Perfect solution. Made it from St. Pete, FL to FD Roosevelt, some excisions there and than to Cloudland Canyon, GA without refueling����
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,555
Posted By Jaycoskip
80 PSI is too much for my taste. Makes the heavy...

80 PSI is too much for my taste. Makes the heavy sofa/bed move about a foot and the plates and cups are jumping out of their seats.
I run the front ones at 60 and the rears (the 5th wheel is tilted...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-30-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,769
Posted By Jaycoskip
Here is before and after . . .

Here is before and after . . .
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-30-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,769
Posted By Jaycoskip
As for the many choices you have on the internet,...

As for the many choices you have on the internet, just measure the shoe width (probably 2 inches) measure the drum diameter (12 inches or so ) and count the number of holes the backplate has for the...
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,555
Posted By Jaycoskip
In prep for a trip from Tampa Bay to Cloudland...

In prep for a trip from Tampa Bay to Cloudland Canyon, GA, we checked the bearings and brakes and discovered a thread separation on one of the 4 Maxxis. That was a real surprise.
They are about 6...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-05-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,354
Posted By Jaycoskip
Balancing

Just saw my first thread separation on the rear right tire of our 5th wheel.
Do you guys recommend re-balancing the tires after installing the monitoring sensors?
And, are the cheaper monitoring...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-22-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,962
Posted By Jaycoskip
That's what I did before John. Wasn't too bad....

That's what I did before John.
Wasn't too bad. Had one of those battery operated pump sticks with a small clear plastic hose.
Worked perfectly.
I was just thinking of more convenience with a big...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-21-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,962
Posted By Jaycoskip
The problem with the syphoning is solved !!!:):) ...

The problem with the syphoning is solved !!!:):)

The ATI company (tankandbarrel.com) has always an anti syphoning valve installed at the top of the gasoline tanks.
It closes when the pump is not...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-20-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,962
Posted By Jaycoskip
Thanks for the tip with the possible lagging of...

Thanks for the tip with the possible lagging of the fuel gauge.
I did not install it yet. The tank will be ready for pick up in about 3 weeks, but I wanted to be ready with all the parts and the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-20-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,962
Posted By Jaycoskip
Got a question about filling the factory tank via...

Got a question about filling the factory tank via the filler neck.
I found this great tanks at tankandbarrel.com, which are well priced imho.
They offer this kit which connects a small fuel line...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-10-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,747
Posted By Jaycoskip
Tools

I carry a 5 foot aluminum tube with me to get the wheel nuts lose . .:)
Forum: Tech Talk 10-13-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,969
Posted By Jaycoskip
Movies in trailer

I usually download the movies on my phone or iPad and stream them via the little Apple TV box to the TV. Very simple setup and does not need an extra WiFi environment. And I can control stop, rewind,...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-26-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,496
Posted By Jaycoskip
Insurance

We have our 5th wheel insured through Good Sam‘s. Very reasonable and good coverage.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-11-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 886
Posted By Jaycoskip
RV trader would be a good place or simply Craig’s...

RV trader would be a good place or simply Craig’s List.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,103
Posted By Jaycoskip
Then this might work better with the V10 engine. ...

Then this might work better with the V10 engine.
Right now I have a Chevy Silverado 2500 with towing package and pull a 10K 30’ 5th wheel. The braking power from the engine is very weak, even with...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,580
Posted By Jaycoskip
That sounds like a good solution! I just wrote...

That sounds like a good solution!
I just wrote the dealer a longer email stating my disappointment over the fact that the 2019 model got so much watered down with cheapo replacements.
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,580
Posted By Jaycoskip
Thanks. I didn’t know that it has a master valve....

Thanks. I didn’t know that it has a master valve. Good info.
Is there also a flushing system installed?
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,580
Posted By Jaycoskip
@1955farm So, you can choose what you use....

@1955farm
So, you can choose what you use. Either the Macerator system or just drain the usual old fashioned way? Where do you keep the stinky hoses, if you use the old system?
On the 2019 model...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,103
Posted By Jaycoskip
Yes, I know. They offer the 2019 31UL for $99,995

Yes, I know. They offer the 2019 31UL for $99,995
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,580
Posted By Jaycoskip
Thanks 1955 farm, Yeah, I went to the dealer...

Thanks 1955 farm,
Yeah, I went to the dealer with my wife yesterday and had high hopes the come closer to a decision about buying the 31UL.
It was somehow disappointing.
I have been reading the...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,103
Posted By Jaycoskip
Ok, got it. I saw the tow/haul button at the end...

Ok, got it. I saw the tow/haul button at the end of the shift lever, which I am familiar with from my truck.
So, it seems they don’t have any better idea then using this. :rolleyes:
On those long...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,451
Posted By Jaycoskip
Hhmm, does not run of the inverter? I just...

Hhmm, does not run of the inverter?
I just looked at a 2019 31UL and they have a residential fridge. I asked the sales rep if it can be run also form LP and he said no. He believes it would run form...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,103
Posted By Jaycoskip
Engine braking system

I have been reading the manual for the 2018 31UL and found a remark to engage the switch for the engine braking system when driving a longer downhill. That was of particular interest to me, because...
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