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Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 12-13-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By DrSmart
Thanks Grumpy. Wonder if I could just leave the...

Thanks Grumpy. Wonder if I could just leave the Ontario Canada plates on it? Just thinking that the insurance company might need it to be registered with a Florida plate. I'll check with them.
Forum: Fulltiming and Snowbirds 12-13-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By DrSmart
Canadian Snowbird leaving trailer in Florida

We've towed fifth wheels for many years and have now decided on a RV park that we'd like to leave the trailer in, 12 months of the year. If it's not going to travel on public roads any more, does it...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-14-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,321
Posted By DrSmart
I've never paid for PDI on a RV, but if I did ...

I've never paid for PDI on a RV, but if I did



3 hours of CW tech actually doing inspection + 3 hours of fixing defects(that should be billed back to the manufacturer) + 2 deep cycle...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-16-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,071
Posted By DrSmart
We were at a park last year and had mice coming...

We were at a park last year and had mice coming into the trailer at night. Set up one of those bucket traps with peanut butter. Good news is we had 5 mice in it the next morning. Not so good,...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-06-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,499
Posted By DrSmart
Hi Bob n Kay. If you can afford it, I'd recommend...

Hi Bob n Kay. If you can afford it, I'd recommend getting at least one 100AH Lithium battery to power the inverter. Many advantages over the lead acid which is what the dealer usually provides.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-23-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,261
Posted By DrSmart
2 - Renogy 100AH Lithium powering Xantrex 1200...

2 - Renogy 100AH Lithium powering Xantrex 1200 inverter. Fridge is 21 cuft Whirlpool residential. I've removed the truck fuse for the trailer charge line. Have travelled 8 hours running the fridge....
Forum: Tech Talk 08-17-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 351
Posted By DrSmart
RV Camera on park wifi

Has anyone setup a Wi-Fi camera in their RV and connected to the park WiFi so that you can use your phone app to check the RV when you're not there. Let's say you're away from the RV and a storm...
Forum: Tech Talk 08-15-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,383
Posted By DrSmart
A 7 pin connector has one line for brakes,...

A 7 pin connector has one line for brakes, separate from the trailer charge line. I pulled the truck fuse feeding the charge line and ran the trailer residential fridge for 8 hours driving. About 75%...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-13-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,074
Posted By DrSmart
Trouble occurs if you don't close the trap and...

Trouble occurs if you don't close the trap and add a couple of gallons water after dumping. Contents dry and harden, especially with hot weather. Also if insoluble items are dropped into the toilet....
Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair 08-09-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,898
Posted By DrSmart
As craigav said, the 100 watt solar isn't going...

As craigav said, the 100 watt solar isn't going to provide much charging. Do you have a solar charge controller? Also that battery, depending on what you're planning to power on the 120 volt, won't...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-05-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,043
Posted By DrSmart
X4 Once you go Lithium, you'll wonder why you...

X4 Once you go Lithium, you'll wonder why you didn't long ago. For me it was price. Half the weight, much deeper discharge cycle while maintaining good voltage level. Luckily our current trailer came...
Forum: Jayco Class A Motorhomes 05-13-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,592
Posted By DrSmart
We have a 1200 watt Xantrex with 2 100ah lifepo4...

We have a 1200 watt Xantrex with 2 100ah lifepo4 batteries running a 21 cu ft Whirlpool fridge. I disconnected the tow vehicle charge line (fuse) and we have traveled 8 hours running the fridge....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-22-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,334
Posted By DrSmart
Got fed up with the weight and maintenance of the...

Got fed up with the weight and maintenance of the lead acid. And 100AH lead acid is only good for 50AH.If you discharge below 50%, you'll damage the battery. Went with 2 Renogy 100AH lithium...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-09-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 572
Posted By DrSmart
Upping TV tire size

This post is relates to our fifth wheel and pin weight. We tow with signature truck. Has anyone upped their tow vehicle tire to gain a higher weight capacity? I understand the axle gross weight...
Forum: Tech Talk 12-17-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By DrSmart
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge...

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/amps-wire-gauge-d_730.html
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-05-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,428
Posted By DrSmart
Hi Tom. Our Jayco doesn't have any insulation ...

Hi Tom. Our Jayco doesn't have any insulation bats. One thing to consider is if any dampness gets into the bats,they may not dry out in an enclosed space and their insulation value becomes nil. They...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-20-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,633
Posted By DrSmart
We use ours all the time. Great suction and easy...

We use ours all the time. Great suction and easy bag change.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-07-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,923
Posted By DrSmart
Hi Steve. Part of the solution will depend on how...

Hi Steve. Part of the solution will depend on how heavy the e-bikes are and tire size. We just got our Hollywood Racks RV Rider (HR1700). It's rated for 2 80lb e-bikes and up to 5" tires. A class 3...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-10-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 625
Posted By DrSmart
Does Norcold make a Residential Fridge?

Does Norcold make a Residential Fridge?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-04-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By DrSmart
What type of slide mechanism? Through the frame...

What type of slide mechanism? Through the frame electric, Schwintek, Slim Rack, cable?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,785
Posted By DrSmart
Hopefully your system is more reliable and...

Hopefully your system is more reliable and without any issues compared to the Schwintek.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,785
Posted By DrSmart
Yooper906. That's a cable slide. OP has confirmed...

Yooper906. That's a cable slide. OP has confirmed that his is a Schwintek.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,785
Posted By DrSmart
The Slim Rack slide out system works the same as...

The Slim Rack slide out system works the same as the Schwintek, but was designed to handle a heavier slide-out. RV manufacturers started out putting the Schwintek into heavy and lite slides years ago...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,785
Posted By DrSmart
This is the video he made where he had to...

This is the video he made where he had to troubleshoot a Schwintek and remove the motor from inside an RV. Another long video, but if you have the time and patience, it will help you learn about the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-23-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,785
Posted By DrSmart
This RV tech has provided videos on diagnosing a...

This RV tech has provided videos on diagnosing a Schwintek problem. This link is him showing you the complete Schwintek assembly
being held together with a frame used for shipping. You'll see the...
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