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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-13-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By Randel J
Update on a 7-month old thread: I finally...

Update on a 7-month old thread:

I finally bought the Harbor Freight 25-watt solar panel and their cheap $20 controller and it works great to keep my trailer battery charged when I can't hook up to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-13-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,310
Posted By Randel J
I mounted the Mopeka propane sensors on both our...

I mounted the Mopeka propane sensors on both our 30# tanks about 3 years ago and never took them off except to change the sensor batteries last fall. Never used tape to hold them in place, the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-28-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,434
Posted By Randel J
We bought our 2019 264BH brand new so have had it...

We bought our 2019 264BH brand new so have had it for 4 years. I briefly thought about adding a full solid wall and a door, but quickly abandoned that idea. The bedroom in the 264 is so small, the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-22-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,849
Posted By Randel J
1911Garand, thanx for the reply. I'll look into...

1911Garand, thanx for the reply. I'll look into seeing if I can get the ladder to install in my trailer and will update my progress, if any. You do the same. :Beerchug:
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-16-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By Randel J
I'm more concerned with keeping the battery...

I'm more concerned with keeping the battery charged during storage when there is zero usage drain on the battery (I have a master electrical cutoff switch), rather than trickle charging when...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-16-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,849
Posted By Randel J
New Jayco Folding Ladder for Bunk Beds

1911Garand, Did you install the new style folding bunk ladder for your 264BH? We also have a 264BH 2019 model and this ladder would be perfect!! Do you know the cost from Jayco for the folding...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-16-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By Randel J
25 Watt Portable Solar Panel

Harbor Freight has a 25 watt solar panel for about $70 I'm thinking of getting to trickle charge my deep cycle trailer battery during storage and dry camping. Is a 25 watt solar panel big enough to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-24-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,529
Posted By Randel J
Did you clean the side of your trailer with...

Did you clean the side of your trailer with rubbing alcohol first before putting up the lights, or with some kind of cleaner and water? Rubbing alcohol will cut through the wax and grime, regular...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-19-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,838
Posted By Randel J
I don't have experience with other brand of...

I don't have experience with other brand of cameras and monitors, but I think Furrion probably makes a good camera system. But if you can afford it, I would stay away from the cheaper models.
...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-18-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,838
Posted By Randel J
I also have the cheap Furrion "rear view" camera...

I also have the cheap Furrion "rear view" camera and I do mean cheap. I am seriously considering upgrading the camera and monitor and throw the old junk camera away.

I'm not saying that the $177...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-18-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By Randel J
I get it. You paid $30 grand on a travel trailer...

I get it. You paid $30 grand on a travel trailer only to find there is a safety issue that could severely effect your family and you believe should be covered by Jayco and/or the Dealer where you...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-04-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By Randel J
Like others have said, get a minimum 3500 watts...

Like others have said, get a minimum 3500 watts or (2) 2000 watts. We have a 2019 Jayco 264BHW and a Harbor Freight 3500. It can runs everything but just not all at once. If we use the microwave,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-04-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 745
Posted By Randel J
Bump, Do you think the Dealer would give you the...

Bump, Do you think the Dealer would give you the name and contact info of the original owner? If so, you could contact them to find out if they made the cut and tape to the coroplast and the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-04-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,155
Posted By Randel J
Norty1, I'm real interested in your evaluation...

Norty1, I'm real interested in your evaluation results. I am also thinking about getting a tank flusher attachment to help clean out the Black tank.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-04-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,155
Posted By Randel J
I agree with everyone else. Keep gate valves...

I agree with everyone else. Keep gate valves closed and let Black and Gray tanks fill up before dumping. The larger volume of waste water aids in draining the tanks and flushing out the drain hose.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-28-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Randel J
We have a 2019 264BH. We usually camp very near...

We have a 2019 264BH. We usually camp very near the Pacific ocean where the weather is usually cool, so the warmer bottom bunk is generally preferred. The top bunk has the A/C vent but the bottom...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-12-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,674
Posted By Randel J
JimE, we purchased our 2" pad from Walmart. ...

JimE, we purchased our 2" pad from Walmart. Paid about $60 for it over 3 years ago.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-11-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By Randel J
3-in-1 sells a very good spray lube for locks...

3-in-1 sells a very good spray lube for locks called "Lock Dry Lube". You can get it at most big box stores like Lowes, Home Depot or Walmart.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-11-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,410
Posted By Randel J
It takes my water heater about 20 minutes using...

It takes my water heater about 20 minutes using the electric mode to heat the water up to a good hot temperature. We usually turn it on when we start cooking our meals, then shut it off when ready...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-11-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By Randel J
YouTube is your best friend when needing to know...

YouTube is your best friend when needing to know how to restring your RV window coverings. There are a ton of Youtube videos that will show you exactly what needs to be done. Once you've studied...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-11-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,674
Posted By Randel J
Like you said, everybody's different and we all...

Like you said, everybody's different and we all have different tolerances to what makes for a good night's sleep. When we bought our trailer 3-1/2 years ago, we put a 2" foam topper on Jayco's OEM...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-11-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,102
Posted By Randel J
These words are SO TRUE! Thanks for the reminder...

These words are SO TRUE! Thanks for the reminder of why we do what we do, hard work and all!
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-20-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,287
Posted By Randel J
Very impressive mods! :Beerchug:

Very impressive mods! :Beerchug:
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-20-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,005
Posted By Randel J
Per the pix on your link, it appears the trailer...

Per the pix on your link, it appears the trailer is in surprisingly good shape for being 45 years old!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-19-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,168
Posted By Randel J
Although purchasing a new powered jack is the...

Although purchasing a new powered jack is the more expensive fix to your problem, it is extremely easy and quick to install. I helped a friend change from a manual to a powered jack and the whole...
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