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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-31-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,450
Posted By 85vf500rr
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-16-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 808
Posted By 85vf500rr
The ethanol content has been awful lately. My...

The ethanol content has been awful lately. My F-150 has similar issues and the best solution has been to fill it up with premium. The pinging instantly goes away. Ethanol is hygroscopic, so my...
Forum: Jayco Mods 08-04-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,314
Posted By 85vf500rr
If you ever did end up with sewer gas smell on...

If you ever did end up with sewer gas smell on the drain, just fashion a loop on the discharge hose to make it work like a P-Trap and problem solved. I like your setup, this should be in every...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-04-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,334
Posted By 85vf500rr
I agree with TaftCoach. We have a 29BHS (30.5ft...

I agree with TaftCoach. We have a 29BHS (30.5ft overall length) that we pull with a short bed F150 Supercrew and it is most noticeable at gas stations. You need to plan ahead and sometimes have...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-11-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,029
Posted By 85vf500rr
I think you may still need to have the battery...

I think you may still need to have the battery hooked up with at least some residual charge as the converter is still having to switch the 110V AC to 12V DC to run the lights in the camper. Try...
Forum: Tech Talk 06-29-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By 85vf500rr
Adding some fans to the upper vent to pull a...

Adding some fans to the upper vent to pull a draft through from the bottom was a HUGE boost to the performance of my Norcold. Ours is the smaller N611RT, but the cooling principles are the same...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-11-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By 85vf500rr
Glad you got it to work!

Glad you got it to work!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-10-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 622
Posted By 85vf500rr
I agree with craigav, the JBWeld for plastic that...

I agree with craigav, the JBWeld for plastic that Camco is recommending is essentially epoxy, but adding in the fiberglass mat with the epoxy will give it the necessary strength to handle the abuse...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-20-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 976
Posted By 85vf500rr
Good luck and good call on replacing the tires. ...

Good luck and good call on replacing the tires. We just did all 4 last month before a short trip and I feel much more confident knowing I've got good tires behind us. Looking forward to hitting the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-20-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 976
Posted By 85vf500rr
If your axles have the EZ-Lube hubs, you can tell...

If your axles have the EZ-Lube hubs, you can tell by pulling off a wheel center cap and there will be a grease zerk on the hub grease cap, usually covered with some kind of rubber boot for...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-20-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,293
Posted By 85vf500rr
Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-17-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,176
Posted By 85vf500rr
I have had leaks on mine as well, just not in the...

I have had leaks on mine as well, just not in the same year. On both of the tanks the local propane dealer replaced the valve with a new one and recertified the tank. Unfortunately I had well over...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-12-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,509
Posted By 85vf500rr
We might be overthinking this, the spare assembly...

We might be overthinking this, the spare assembly easily outweighs the empty bike carrier and it is bolted to the thin tube bumper. Since you are carrying it empty, just move the extra receiver...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-05-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By 85vf500rr
I went with Air Lift Ride Control model 59568 on...

I went with Air Lift Ride Control model 59568 on my F150. It works really well and I can increase or decrease the pressure as needed. I find that on excessively bumpy roads (think expansion joint...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-27-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,735
Posted By 85vf500rr
Discount Tire just swapped all 4 on mine and they...

Discount Tire just swapped all 4 on mine and they lifted from the spring pads, just as I would have. I made sure to ask them how they do it first due to having a bent spindle when I bought this...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-21-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By 85vf500rr
The Jayco Spec sheet says 11'9", so you are...

The Jayco Spec sheet says 11'9", so you are probably good at 12'. I'd still prefer some breathing room and go 12'6". That may be too cautious, but I've watched too many videos of low clearance...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-06-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By 85vf500rr
Usually on the driver's door jamb of Ford pickups...

Usually on the driver's door jamb of Ford pickups there is a Tire and Loading Information sticker that should tell you the payload. The wording on mine lists it as "The combined weight of occupants...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-02-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By 85vf500rr
Take a look at the sticker on your door to get a...

Take a look at the sticker on your door to get a better idea of what your payload capacity is. The PSD eats up a good bit of that, but being an extended cab instead of a crew cab gives a little...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-02-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,306
Posted By 85vf500rr
Like you said, tires, repack bearings, check the...

Like you said, tires, repack bearings, check the brakes, check the battery, inspect propane hoses and regulator, make sure all gas/electric appliances are working. You may find that you will need to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-13-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,283
Posted By 85vf500rr
Yes, where you would normally connect the hose to...

Yes, where you would normally connect the hose to the water faucet at the campsite, connect this first, then connect the hose. Just make sure to take it with you when you leave like TMTEX said!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-13-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,283
Posted By 85vf500rr
Check the RV section at your local Walmart or...

Check the RV section at your local Walmart or Hardware store and you should be able to find a Camco brand regulator or in-line pressure reducing valve. They're really simple and just screw on...
Forum: Jayco Super C Motorhomes 09-20-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,925
Posted By 85vf500rr
Back when I rode motorcycles I would use Pledge...

Back when I rode motorcycles I would use Pledge furniture polish. It worked great, even on Lovebugs that eat paint. I would douse the fairings on the bike and let it soak for a few minutes and wipe...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-14-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By 85vf500rr
I had some slow response issues during the height...

I had some slow response issues during the height of COVID in 2020 and into 2021, but by the end of 2021 it was less that 24hrs before I got a response. Same thing for the framing diagram. We...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-06-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,023
Posted By 85vf500rr
Try this:...

Try this: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f7/2014-jayco-281-bhs-slideout-adjustment-88645.html
The 281BHS also has the small slide. Not sure if it is the same mechanism as on your 25RKS, but...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-06-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,023
Posted By 85vf500rr
Mine does have the small slide out on the couch,...

Mine does have the small slide out on the couch, but I have never made any adjustments to it. From what I understand there are some rollers underneath the couch that you adjust to get it set right. ...
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