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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-09-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,894
Posted By Johnny Lightning
So can someone please tell me again why the RV...

So can someone please tell me again why the RV industry did away with 3 way refrigerators. It would completely eliminate this issue.
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 07-09-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,237
Posted By Johnny Lightning
A loose ground connection does not equal a bad...

A loose ground connection does not equal a bad battery, it equals a loose ground connection. Unless you have abused your chassis batteries by fully discharging them several times I wouldn't worry...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-08-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,835
Posted By Johnny Lightning
I believe that the bulb number is 1156 for the...

I believe that the bulb number is 1156 for the single filament bulbs with the same diameter base as the 1157. However, I agree with the other poster about not going to incandescent bulbs they are a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-04-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,483
Posted By Johnny Lightning
I've said this before and I'll say it again here...

I've said this before and I'll say it again here DO NOT TRICKLE CHARGE YOUR BATTERY ALL WINTER! Why do I say this? Because I ruined a brand new battery with a trickle charger over a winter. A...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 05-04-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,386
Posted By Johnny Lightning
You might want to start by finding another class...

You might want to start by finding another class action lawsuit against RV manufacturers and determine who the complainants' law firm was. Contact the law firm and see what they have to say.


My...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 04-19-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Since this is basically a straight truck chassis...

Since this is basically a straight truck chassis you could probably go to any heavy truck shop and get it done faster and cheaper than an RV shop. It's only 6-10 bolts on each end and nothing is...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-19-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,035
Posted By Johnny Lightning
You only get that 10,000 of towing capacity if...

You only get that 10,000 of towing capacity if the coach is nearly empty. The GVWR is 28,000 and the GVCW is 33,000 if I'm not mistaken.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-19-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By Johnny Lightning
My thought process on this. First I considered a...

My thought process on this. First I considered a trailer for my motorcycle and a toad. Didn't gain much with a 10,000 trailer you lose 3,500 lbs for trailer weight so you're down to 6,500 cargo. ...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 04-19-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,035
Posted By Johnny Lightning
And this ladies and gentlemen, is why I'm buying...

And this ladies and gentlemen, is why I'm buying a Seneca, it's got about 6,000 of cargo capacity and another 5,000 of towing capacity when the coach is fully loaded. I'll have to give up some cargo...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-02-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,309
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Ain't nuttin never certified to meet codes,...

Ain't nuttin never certified to meet codes, because inspectors are a fickle bunch and codes change all of the time. That said, I would go to the local folks that build pole barns and see what they...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-02-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,721
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Who ever told you that NASCAR breaks the ground...

Who ever told you that NASCAR breaks the ground side was wrong. I've worked on whole bunches of old cup cars in the ARCA series and the positive wire is always the wire that is broken with the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-02-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,721
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Assuming that the something that shorts out and...

Assuming that the something that shorts out and grounds doesn't ground on the negative battery post there is no way that the battery could supply voltage if the ground wire is disconnected through...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-02-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,910
Posted By Johnny Lightning
As far as pulling goes it's all about torque. It...

As far as pulling goes it's all about torque. It seems that most folk go with a Dodge with a Cummins. I've seen it said that there are a couple of transmission options, an Aisin and a Dodge but...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 04-01-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,946
Posted By Johnny Lightning
I can't provide a picture but there are auto...

I can't provide a picture but there are auto racing sites on the Internet that have helmet storage solutions, basically just a locker that is helmet sized. Personally I put my helmet in a helmet...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-01-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,773
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Something I have done in the past to boats and an...

Something I have done in the past to boats and an apartment building I own with rotted/separated plywood is to use polyester (fiberglass) resin thinned with acetone to infiltrate what in this case...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-19-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,793
Posted By Johnny Lightning
In many ways a bearing is a bearing is a bearing....

In many ways a bearing is a bearing is a bearing. Assuming you have tapered roller bearing in your trailer I have never seen one that would be anywhere near that sloppy. Typically a tapered roller...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-18-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,983
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Actually any of the well known brand names are...

Actually any of the well known brand names are about the same but you'll find rabid fans for all of them. Just make sure it is a deep cycle battery, not a starting battery. Some of the names that...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-18-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,391
Posted By Johnny Lightning
I will say this one more time. A properly...

I will say this one more time. A properly inflated tire is safe, anything above or below that pressure is less safe. Once again, if the safest pressure was the one written on the sidewall it would...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-17-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,720
Posted By Johnny Lightning
If you have a telephone toner for tracing phone...

If you have a telephone toner for tracing phone circuits it can be used for 110 V circuits that aren't plugged in. If it's plugged you'll have to get a new toner. I've traced several 110 circuits...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,391
Posted By Johnny Lightning
If that's the case, please explain why EVERY tire...

If that's the case, please explain why EVERY tire manufacturer publishes an inflation chart for their tires where inflation pressure is dependent upon weight. There is a reason they put "maximum" in...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 03-17-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,673
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Duracell AGM batteries are made by East Penn and...

Duracell AGM batteries are made by East Penn and from their web site it looks like Deka is their house brand. I'm betting you could get the same quality from the Deka for a little less money. ...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-14-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,147
Posted By Johnny Lightning
"Requiring" insurance is a joke. I live in...

"Requiring" insurance is a joke. I live in Michigan and you have to have insurance to register your vehicle, every year. I haven't had to show one in a long, long time because I have a PIN on my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-13-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,581
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Spoon059, for what it's worth, not every state...

Spoon059, for what it's worth, not every state has declared weights for non-commercial vehicles, I know Michigan does not. But then Michigan is home to the big 3 so we have some funny laws in the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-12-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By Johnny Lightning
I wouldn't have my RV and my trailer registered...

I wouldn't have my RV and my trailer registered to different addresses, you can only be a resident of one state at a time. I would choose the state that has the easiest registration process etc. I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-12-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,134
Posted By Johnny Lightning
Sounds to me like the fuse was defective or...

Sounds to me like the fuse was defective or didn't have a good connection in the fuse holder. Did you check it with a meter? Did it have corrosion on the legs? Is there a loose connection at the...
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