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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-23-2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Utility Center Operation

This is a drawing I created to help understand how my 26Y plumbing worked. Perhaps it can help with troubleshooting.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-15-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
26Y Winterizing Manual

I have a 26Y and I use the attached "winterizing" procedure. This procedure may be different for different models.

My RV has a pump switch in the external shower bay and at the power center. The...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-20-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Thanks for hanging with me on this thinking........

Thanks for hanging with me on this thinking..... while I'm waiting to do some more testing when the RV is available.

Here is what is challenging me:

The RV end of the charge line is at 14v and...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-20-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Ya, I have been thinking something like that or a...

Ya, I have been thinking something like that or a ground loop is what is going on.

I have not done this for any length of time as the RV has to be running.

But how can the toad battery be...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-20-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Body Builders Information

I was unaware of the availability of this information so I am sharing it. Quite useful. When asking Jayco where the source of the charge line was they could not, would not, provide nor even...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-19-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Yes, there is good ground from the RV to the...

Yes, there is good ground from the RV to the toad. I measured the resistance and the voltage reference to the toad and the RV, and they are both good.

The strange thing is when I connect it to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-19-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Problems with Charge Line

I have been installing the wiring and such to pull a 2018 Wrangler Sport.
All good until I got to the "charge line" that is needed to charge the Jeep battery.

With the RV running there is 14 VDC...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 10-04-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,760
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Spare carrier

My spare carrier solution:

A receiver adapter is mounted on the bumper.
The bumper is reinforced with brackets that mount to the frame.
Spare tire rack made to insert into receiver adapter....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-15-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 955
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Let there be (more) light

I wanted to add some trim lights on our RV to help illuminate the campsite. The RV had only one small light above the door. So I went searching for LED strings and controllers.

RV upgrades are...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-12-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,904
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Ebike on front

I added a front receiver and I mount my bike there with no problem.

The weight of your bike matters and I take off the battery.

https://kit.co/donkjr/rv-upgrade-maint-repair/front-hitch-for-jayc
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 09-12-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Easy Shore Cord Management

Making it easier to remove/replace the shore-power cord.

I fabricated a cord compartment sub panel. This is in lieu of cutting and adding a mating connector since I did not like the idea of...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-28-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 982
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Yet another Spare Tire Solution

There are plenty of posts on the +/- of having a spare and I researched all of them, thanks to those who contributed. Now it's my turn to return the favor.

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Whether to "spare or not to...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 08-12-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,088
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
They are the black ones. SuperSprings...

They are the black ones.
SuperSprings International, Inc. SSF-106-47 | SumoSprings Front for Ford E-150|E-250, Ford E-350|E-450,
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-02-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,788
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Why are the steps so unreliable?

I have had multiple random failures as well. The last of which the dealer replaced the motor and controller.

I have an unproven theory. If you step up on the step before it is fully out, which is...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Aux Start relay

Wow, that's expensive.

Caution: I do not know if this is compatible with your unit but .....

I recently talked to Jayco about mine.
They gave me WhiteRogers 120-105751-6 as the manufactures #....
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-31-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,729
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Auto override sw

That may not be the fuse you meant?
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-31-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,729
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Step fuse location

My fuse is an auto resettable one (red) under the hood on the aux start relay.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-29-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,729
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Annotated 12V Chassis Schematic

This companion annotated schematic may also help when trouble shooting.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-28-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,218
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Tank heater adhesives

Here is what Ultraheat recommends. Mine came off once.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-28-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,729
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Simplified schematic of steps

I created this drawing with detailed parts, connections, and logic when troubleshooting my steps.

Just in case it helps.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,870
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Yes, the house is one year older than the chassis...

Yes, the house is one year older than the chassis (E450).
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-20-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,870
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Update on parasitic chassis battery draw

I did more research on my parasitic draw problem.

I think my aux start solenoid is on even when the key is not inserted.

I finally got a part # from Jayco for the aux start switch and although...
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-20-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,958
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Annotated 12V chassis schematic

Having been flailing with parasitics and step problems.
Attached is an annotated version of the chassis schematic in case it is helpful to someone else.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-09-2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,784
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
StanCrock, I am in Sandy, Utah. Our problems...

StanCrock,
I am in Sandy, Utah.
Our problems may be different. I do not have a vibration just a subtle howling noise between 65 and 70.
Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 05-09-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,870
Posted By don_kleinschnitz
Thanks for the info all. I previously found...

Thanks for the info all.

I previously found the parasitic circuit and it's the aux switch solenoid.
This is also what Jayco told me was the main draw.
When I disconnect the battery I can hear...
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