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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-11-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By RMartin
We used tank tech all last season. Our longest...

We used tank tech all last season. Our longest outing was 5 days and we only got out about 5 times. Waste was well broken down and we had no odor problems. Our tank level sensors also cleaned up and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-09-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,580
Posted By RMartin
I drive I90 between Butte and Bozeman MT quite...

I drive I90 between Butte and Bozeman MT quite regularly and DOT has rvs on the portable scales a lot. I don't notice this all around the state so it could just be a particularly nasty agent.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-24-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By RMartin
The relatively new endurance has been getting...

The relatively new endurance has been getting positive reviews, the maxxis also has a loyal following, the marathon has over whelming negative reviews, and my personal experience with Carlisle has...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-22-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 859
Posted By RMartin
There is no danger or downside to using the...

There is no danger or downside to using the slider other than weight. If you decide that you like the long box you can always see what a dealer would give you on trade for a fixed hitch, thus saving...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-22-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By RMartin
curver900's advice is exactly correct. I also use...

curver900's advice is exactly correct. I also use mobile one synthetic wheel bearing grease.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-22-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,016
Posted By RMartin
GraftonGuns thank you for the detailed response....

GraftonGuns thank you for the detailed response. I also have been thinking about building "walls" around access points. I did find one opening on the frame that I missed last fall. I am curious to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-20-2019, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,016
Posted By RMartin
Mouse-Free: did it work for you?

I would like to know if anyone has tried a spray on product called mouse-free. We had mice in late summer. I trapped them out went underneath and used stainless steel wool, caulk, and spray foam to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-19-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,230
Posted By RMartin
I assembled and installed my bw in less than an...

I assembled and installed my bw in less than an hour. Instructions are very good and easy to understand. You might also shop around for the hitch and save money. My local dealer actually came within...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-17-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,492
Posted By RMartin
Your biggest challenge will most likely be...

Your biggest challenge will most likely be finding a hitch that will let your trailer tow level when hitched. I have read (but don't know positively) that the puck system hitches sit higher than rail...
Forum: Jayco Toy Haulers 02-11-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By RMartin
The torque spec is not to hold the hitch rod in,...

The torque spec is not to hold the hitch rod in, it will not come out even with no force on it. It is to snug the hitch to the bed and preclude any movement of the shaft in the receiver and mitigate...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-10-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,860
Posted By RMartin
Thanks to everyone for the valuable information....

Thanks to everyone for the valuable information. I am going to install the coleman thermostat as soon as the spring thaw reveals where I parked the fiver.
Forum: Tech Talk 02-10-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,632
Posted By RMartin
Resmed makes a dc converter for the 24v device. I...

Resmed makes a dc converter for the 24v device. I ran 10ga wire from batteries to the closet by bed. We have boondocked for a week without problems. We did run the generator for about an hour per day...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-02-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,860
Posted By RMartin
Digital thermostat questions

Hi all,
I need to replace our thermostat and would like to go digital. I am looking at the mach airxcel heat/cool unit. I’m looking for opinions from current users. With one degree accuracy I am...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-30-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,112
Posted By RMartin
I use a resmed s9 series cpap. I purchased a...

I use a resmed s9 series cpap. I purchased a resmed converter to run off of 12v battery power. I ran 10ga wire from the trailer battery to a socket (cigarette lighter type) that I mounted in a closet...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-29-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By RMartin
Thanks for your responses. The dicor sounds like...

Thanks for your responses. The dicor sounds like good insurance.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-28-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By RMartin
Eternabond thoughts

Hello to everyone,
I would like to hear your long term experience with eternabond tape. Has it performed well for you? Any problems? Did you use their spray preps? Is there anywhere on the roof...
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