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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 12-06-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,615
Posted By tbwill
We use the Swagman Escapee, it’s both E-Bike and...

We use the Swagman Escapee, it’s both E-Bike and RV rated. It’s a beast of a rack and very solid. We have over 12,000 miles using ours and have not had any problems.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 09-30-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,519
Posted By tbwill
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rain-Bird-Drip-1-2-in-...

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rain-Bird-Drip-1-2-in-Barbed-On-Off-Valve-BVAL50-1SX/204751239 Cheap and easy fix at Home Depot has worked well for eight years. Just remember to open valves when at camp...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-20-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,297
Posted By tbwill
We use a Swagman Escapee rack. Rated for E-bikes...

We use a Swagman Escapee rack. Rated for E-bikes on Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels. I remove batteries from the bikes. We have well over 10,000 miles using this rack and no problems. Bikes lock to...
Forum: Recall Notices 12-09-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,449
Posted By tbwill
Here is some additional information from NHTSA:

Here is some additional information from NHTSA:
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-20-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,795
Posted By tbwill
Not really, two more batteries would be nice for...

Not really, two more batteries would be nice for times when we are camped in a shaded location and unable to completely recharge. But that is rare, even when we have shade we still get some charging...
Forum: Campfire Chat 04-20-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,189,543
Posted By tbwill
It's been a very busy week for modifications....

It's been a very busy week for modifications. First was adding an OEM style receiver hitch to attach our bike rack...
Forum: Jayco Mods 04-20-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,795
Posted By tbwill
Well, my solar system has been working great for...

Well, my solar system has been working great for over two years now, so I thought I'd share a couple of upgrades I have done recently. First upgrade was to add a third 180 watt panel to the roof, I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 04-03-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,029
Posted By tbwill
Just replaced the stock Goodyear AT...

Just replaced the stock Goodyear AT Adventure/Kevlar with the Michelin Agilis Cross Climate. They top the Highway All Season ratings chart at Tire Rack, beating out the Michelin Defender. Severe Snow...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-31-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 345,200
Posted By tbwill
Arrived yesterday for a two week stay at Mammoth...

Arrived yesterday for a two week stay at Mammoth Lakes, CA. A little hazy here from all the fires in the Sierras but still better air quality than the San Joaquin Valley. The drive through Yosemite...
Forum: Boondocking 07-27-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,371
Posted By tbwill
The Forest Service maps you want are the “Motor...

The Forest Service maps you want are the “Motor Vehicle Use Maps” (MVUM). They show all of the roads and what type of vehicles are allowed as well as showing where dispersed camping is allowed. If...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-24-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,189,543
Posted By tbwill
Works very well, tried it out yesterday in 95F...

Works very well, tried it out yesterday in 95F heat with my 2000w Yamaha generator and it started up and ran with no problems. If you do a little bit of research there are a lot of discount codes out...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-24-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,189,543
Posted By tbwill
The heat is really getting to my brain! :D

The heat is really getting to my brain! :D
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-24-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,189,543
Posted By tbwill
Yesterday was solar panel and EasyStart, today,...

Yesterday was solar panel and EasyStart, today, infected brakes and repacked all the wheel bearings.
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-23-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 1,189,543
Posted By tbwill
Installed a Micro-Air EasyStart on the AC and...

Installed a Micro-Air EasyStart on the AC and added a third 180w solar panel to the roof.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-12-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 345,200
Posted By tbwill
On our way from Custer State Park to Sparta, WI...

On our way from Custer State Park to Sparta, WI via U.S. 14. Spending the night at the city park in Lake Preston, SD. $10/night for electric. Water and dump station available. Great place to spend...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-08-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2,298
Views: 345,200
Posted By tbwill
Stayed at Devils Tower WY last night, now...

Stayed at Devils Tower WY last night, now spending four days at Custer State Park Game Lodge Campground
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 03-31-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,131
Posted By tbwill
Our first trailer was the Starcraft version of...

Our first trailer was the Starcraft version of the 17C, we used a Fastway E2 trunnion bar hitch. Made by the same company that makes the Equalizer hitch, has the same bar on L bracket friction sway...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-31-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,847
Posted By tbwill
Another thing to check is the alignment of the...

Another thing to check is the alignment of the sway bars between the hitch head and the "L" brackets on the trailer. My Equalizer was making an awful racket especially when turning in one direction....
Forum: Boondocking 03-30-2020, 11:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By tbwill
Here’s a link to the install I did on our 27RLS...

Here’s a link to the install I did on our 27RLS https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f30/27rls-solar-project-60634.html
Forum: Boondocking 03-30-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By tbwill
I looked up the battery on the Interstate...

I looked up the battery on the Interstate website. Anytime a cranking amps is advertised or listed on a battery you can pretty much guess that it is a dual purpose battery rather than a true deep...
Forum: Boondocking 03-29-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By tbwill
I would suggest that before purchasing any solar...

I would suggest that before purchasing any solar system you first upgrade your battery and purchase a shunt based battery monitor. Your current battery is a dual-purpose battery with 64 amp-hours of...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-29-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,115
Posted By tbwill
In Central California, our local Fresno Costco is...

In Central California, our local Fresno Costco is $2.19 reg and $2.49 diesel. There is a huge spread in prices in a four mile radius of our location according to Gas Buddy. The spread for regular is...
Forum: Boondocking 03-03-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,371
Posted By tbwill
I use the Campendium app or look at their online...

I use the Campendium app or look at their online site campendium.com. You can filter for free campsites, govt., private, etc. Lots of reviews of boondocking sites.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-02-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,666
Posted By tbwill
Those are 4"x4" squares of Eternabond...

Those are 4"x4" squares of Eternabond Tape.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-29-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,666
Posted By tbwill
I installed solar on my 27RLS and ran the wires...

I installed solar on my 27RLS and ran the wires from the roof into the street side wardrobe closet the down through the nightstand to the pass through storage directly below, ended up being a short...
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