Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
03-15-2024, 01:47 AM
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
03-11-2024, 05:55 PM
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New Lug Nuts
This new Dexter axle came from the factory with plan, open-face lug nuts. I installed some closed end 1/2-20 x 1.38" acorn nuts in order to protect the studs from rust and offroad debris.
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
02-09-2024, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 184
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Axle Upgrade
During a recent trip, I figured we were about at our heaviest. Four new lithium batteries, new inverter, a full fresh water tank, and full black and grey tanks. Plus, we had extra supplies loaded...
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Forum: Tech Talk
01-18-2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 35
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Absorption cycle refrigerators are inefficient...
Absorption cycle refrigerators are inefficient and difficult to control in hot or cold ambient temperatures. They are prone to ventilation problems. They can also be destroyed by overheating. They...
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Forum: Tech Talk
01-18-2024, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Tech Talk
01-18-2024, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 633
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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair
01-18-2024, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,739
I did a complete service on the bearings when I...
I did a complete service on the bearings when I first purchased the (used) trailer just to get them into a trustworthy maintenance configuration. Thereafter, I'd say I hit the Dexter EZ-Lube zerks...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-27-2023, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 184
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-24-2023, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 184
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Installed New 12-Volt DC Power Outlets
This little RV originally came with a combined antenna and 12-volt outlet for a DC television. I decided to switch to a couple of 12-volt DC power outlets so that I can charge a phone and a laptop...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-10-2023, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 184
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Second Orion Charger and Two More Batteries
I installed a second Victron Orion Tr-Smart DC to DC Charger. With a big battery bank and deeper discharges (Instant Pot, microwave, and some air conditioner use, one DC Charger (30 amps) just...
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Forum: Jayco Mods
09-10-2023, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 376
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-08-2023, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
I do it with my 2000W Renogy Pure Sine Wave...
I do it with my 2000W Renogy Pure Sine Wave inverter, so I can't see how a properly wired 3000W inverter wouldn't do the job. Almost all of them also have a surge capacity quite a bit higher, too. ...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
09-08-2023, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 184
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
08-15-2023, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 768
Concur with advice so far. I can't see anything...
Concur with advice so far. I can't see anything on the hitch head shifting if everything is torqued properly. The ball nut gets torqued to 450 lb-ft and the hitch head shank bolts get tightened to...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-09-2023, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
www.explorist.life updated his video to use a...
www.explorist.life updated his video to use a switch rather than a breaker in order to clarify that the purpose is merely to cut power rather than to protect from an overload. He was using the...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-08-2023, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
I'm still learning, so I'm just parroting here,...
I'm still learning, so I'm just parroting here, but the 2-pole switch appears to be necessary because it's an RV solar system rather than a residential system: RVs aren't earth grounded and/or the...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-08-2023, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
www.explorist.life says both the + and - lines...
www.explorist.life says both the + and - lines for solar need to be on a breaker. Thus the need for a 2-pole breaker. I'd have to watch the video or read the blog again to see why.
Edit: Here's...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-08-2023, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-04-2023, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-02-2023, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
I'm not sure. I'm just getting start on the...
I'm not sure. I'm just getting start on the solar side of my rig. I think I want to do a series connection so that I'll have higher voltage and minimum amps so that I can run smaller wire. Still...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
08-01-2023, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,115
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
07-29-2023, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 31,355
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
05-29-2023, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 31,355
A couple weeks in the boonies with the new...
A couple weeks in the boonies with the new inverter. I decided to return/replace the original one because of that terrible voltage dip it would cause when starting the microwave. Unfortunately, the...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
05-29-2023, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,991
Current setup is still working nicely: By...
Current setup is still working nicely: By altering the screw slot in the burner just slightly to allow closing the air shutter a touch more and by upping the gas pressure, I've not had any...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
05-17-2023, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 184
Views: 31,355
Renogy Inverter Installation
I finally decided to install an inverter. I picked the 2000 watt Renogy Pure Sine Wave Inverter. It's enough to run the 800 watt microwave or an Instant Pot & accompanying air fryer (~1200 watts). ...
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