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Forum: Tech Talk 06-17-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By SB_James
I found the ground in the front bay screwed to...

I found the ground in the front bay screwed to the frame next to the driver side jack. It was stacked with the leveling power module ground wire.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-17-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By SB_James
So it wasn’t behind the BMPro panel. It was in...

So it wasn’t behind the BMPro panel. It was in the adjacent all cavity from the label location. Come on Jayco, update your work instructions to match the label location to where the wires are...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-17-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By SB_James
Thanks let me try that.

Thanks let me try that.
Forum: Tech Talk 06-16-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By SB_James
Solar install: Where are the roof panel wires!?

Okay I’ll sound like a broken record, but I’m installing solar and lithium batteries and can’t seem to locate the wires coming from the rooftop connectors. I drilled a hole for my Victron battery...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 01-26-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,798
Posted By SB_James
The Reese Goosebox is the only one I know of that...

The Reese Goosebox is the only one I know of that Lippert endorses for use on their frames. Lots of good reviews out there. Especially the second generation version.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-05-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 345,336
Posted By SB_James
Going to St. Augustine for the week. Bringing...

Going to St. Augustine for the week. Bringing the e-bikes for some fun rides!75301
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-20-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,519
Posted By SB_James
Hurricane coming

Well wishes to you! Praying the storm weakens and lives and property are spared!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-20-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,519
Posted By SB_James
There is a strong likelihood that it will take...

There is a strong likelihood that it will take damage, and might tip over depending on wind direction. There’s no way to tow it to a safer park?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-20-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By SB_James
You don’t have many options at this point for...

You don’t have many options at this point for vented storage.

On alternative to consider would be 2 Lithium batteries at 100 A-h each for a total of 200 A-h of useable energy. Compare that to the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-18-2021, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By SB_James
You might be using too many blocks on the back...

You might be using too many blocks on the back jacks. Once we drop the jack legs down, I only add blocks to the low side that match the amount of blocking under the tires.

Also, make sure the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-18-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By SB_James
When it is done with auto level is your rig truly...

When it is done with auto level is your rig truly level (measured with a bubble level on the floor of the RV)? Your sensors may not be calibrated correctly.

You say you level side to side using...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-12-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By SB_James
Mystery switch should turn on the amber light...

Mystery switch should turn on the amber light bars that sweep up the front cap. I call them my Jayco light sabers!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-29-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By SB_James
Continental TerrainContact A/T I’ve had...

Continental TerrainContact A/T

I’ve had them for 2 years now and they are a fantastic tire. Low road noise but lots of lugs in the tread for decent off-road performance. I use my truck for Boy...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-27-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By SB_James
Southern RV in McDonough, GA is our Jayco dealer,...

Southern RV in McDonough, GA is our Jayco dealer, and they’ve been really good to work with. We custom ordered our Eagle and they were by far the best price we were quoted. And service after the sale...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-27-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By SB_James
It could be a grounding issue. Can you put an...

It could be a grounding issue. Can you put an ammeter on the battery to see how many amps you’re drawing? Maybe pull fuses one at a time to see which circuit is the Amp hog.
Forum: Campfire Chat 06-16-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10,424
Views: 1,190,827
Posted By SB_James
How on earth did you get a reservation at Top...

How on earth did you get a reservation at Top Sail??? I am about to give up on FL parks close to the ocean. They all show booked a year out.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-13-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 805
Posted By SB_James
Can you trace back the positive cables and see...

Can you trace back the positive cables and see how they are tied together? I’m almost certain that they will be parallel connected, as Jayco wouldn’t prewire in series (24 V input is very unhealthy...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-13-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By SB_James
The wire should be marked with its size and...

The wire should be marked with its size and ratings. To me it looks like 18 or 20 gauge. Which is more than adequate for the 1 A current limit for the USB port.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-13-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 746
Posted By SB_James
Have a written checklist for each phase of your...

Have a written checklist for each phase of your trip and make sure to follow it. If the kiddos cause a distraction, run through the checklist again to make sure you didn’t miss anything.

Best of...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-07-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By SB_James
I have the axle under the springs and I place my...

I have the axle under the springs and I place my bottle jack on the axle in between the u bolts if I’m just changing g a tire. If I’m working on bearings or brakes I Jack just inboard of the inside u...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-06-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By SB_James
Yes disconnect both negatives. The batteries are...

Yes disconnect both negatives. The batteries are wired in parallel so both need to be removed to break the circuit.

You should plan on installing your own disconnect right at the battery cables...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-04-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,127
Posted By SB_James
If you have the touchscreen control panel then...

If you have the touchscreen control panel then you can see the outside temperature on the top row of the display. If you don’t have the screen, then the sensor housing may be all that’s installed on...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-26-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 619
Posted By SB_James
If you have 8 lug wheels then 120-140 ft-lbf is...

If you have 8 lug wheels then 120-140 ft-lbf is best.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-26-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By SB_James
You can use the Sanitize setting on your water...

You can use the Sanitize setting on your water system to pull water from jugs and refill your water tank. Start and stop the pump as you empty the jugs. Good luck!
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-24-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,374
Posted By SB_James
Congratulations! You certainly did your...

Congratulations! You certainly did your homework, and I think you’re a great example to others that all the up front planning and number crunching makes the actual purchase and ownership much more...
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