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Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair

09-19-2017, 06:40 PM

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Sticky: A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

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Posted By norty1

IMO the weight of the ac bouncing around on the...

IMO the weight of the ac bouncing around on the roof while traveling would compromise any type of caulk sealant. Also the vibration of the unit would be transferred all over the rig when it was...

Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair

02-24-2016, 02:21 PM

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Sticky: A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

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Posted By norty1

A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

I have had 3 rigs, 2 weren't Jayco and all the AC's were secured the same way. The place it attaches is more like thin metal and the "bolts" are more like long screws.
Biggest mistake you can make...

Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair

11-10-2014, 05:38 PM

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Sticky: A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

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Posted By norty1

The screw that loosens is screwed into a thin tab...

The screw that loosens is screwed into a thin tab of metal on the upper unit. I don't see any way to use lock tite.

Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair

04-07-2012, 05:43 PM

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Sticky: A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

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Posted By norty1

You are not supposed to tighten those bolts more...

You are not supposed to tighten those bolts more than just snug and a little more. All you need to do is compress a rubber gasket. Over tightening may lead to more trouble later.

Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair

03-29-2012, 05:59 AM

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Sticky: A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

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Posted By norty1

Inside cover is 4 Phillips head screws. Hold down...

Inside cover is 4 Phillips head screws. Hold down screws are 4 small 3/8 or 5/16 in.
Caution, don't over tighten them, just enough to slightly compress the rubber gasket on the roof.

Forum: Jayco Maintenance and Repair

06-10-2011, 10:12 AM

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Sticky: A/C Bolts that are loose, many affected

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Posted By norty1

Good info I checked both my AC's today and both...

Good info I checked both my AC's today and both had at least 2 bolts loose.

Just took out the slack and turned about 1/2 turn more to snug. We had a heavy rain but no leaks even before this. ...

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