First road trip with the jayco

Well started my morning out yesterday to the site of a damaged truck. (The neighbor backed in to me) be still drivable so we took off and will deal with damage when we get home. Stopped last night just over the Florida line and Made it to Orlando this afternoon already set up at the camp site and now enjoying some views! Winds were ruff on us yesterday in Louisiana and Mississippi and yes the long bridge was a ruff one! But nothing we couldn't handle! Ready to enjoy two weeks of camping!

Glad you arrived safely and got all set up for two weeks of fun! Sounds like the trip went well.

Hannibal wrote:
Glad you arrived safely and got all set up for two weeks of fun! Sounds like the trip went well.

Thanks so much!

You're off on the trip already but a couple of things come to mind.

Never trust a dealer to set up a WDH. Read the sticky in the towing forum and learn how to do it yourself. If you don't have a friction sway bar, that would be a good idea to control sway.

How old are the tires? ST tires should be replaced at around 7 years age at most and some recommend 5 years regardless of how good they look. If you don't know the history on them, you should think about replacing them sooner than later. I'd check the psi occasionally while on the trip.

Road trips are always fun, so have fun...

bobndot wrote:
Yes, all will work in the trailer because it all runs off the trailer battery.
I was referring to the TV alternator being able to charge the trailer battery while driving.
I think the GM manual refers to the following 2015 and 2016 models:
I was told there is only hot 12v. power from the TV to the TT while the truck headlights are on ....or the tow haul mode is selected. IF NOT..you are not charging the trailer battery.

I would assume that the TT will not draw off both the TV and the TT batteries while the rig is ' parked and hitched up ' because the 7 way charge wire is dead while the combo is parked.

Trailers will draw 12v power from the trailer battery when you are not using the trailer (when it is parked).
Fridge circuit board, while running on gas can draw about an amp per hr., gas detectors, 12v stereos and TV's as well as some model ceiling exhaust fans , all draw power while in stand-by mode. At the end of a day, they all ad up.

My charge wire is active even with the truck shut off. I keep battery disconnected most the time with battery off and vehicle connected there is still power to everything on the low voltage circuit

Sorry to hear about the damage on the truck, at least it can be fixed . Enjoy the remainder of your trip and get home safe.

bobndot wrote:
Sorry to hear about the damage on the truck, at least it can be fixed . Enjoy the remainder of your trip and get home safe.

Thanks I was sorry to see it. But it's still drivable so we are enjoying our vacation and will deal with it once we get back to the real world :)

myredracer wrote:
You're off on the trip already but a couple of things come to mind.

Never trust a dealer to set up a WDH. Read the sticky in the towing forum and learn how to do it yourself. If you don't have a friction sway bar, that would be a good idea to control sway.

How old are the tires? ST tires should be replaced at around 7 years age at most and some recommend 5 years regardless of how good they look. If you don't know the history on them, you should think about replacing them sooner than later. I'd check the psi occasionally while on the trip.

Road trips are always fun, so have fun...

So sorry not sure how I over looked your post, I was thinking of resetting my WDH before leaving the camp site since I have since added a tool box and a ton of tools to the bed. Also I do have a sway bar installed on the right side of the hitch but I'm wondering if it would be beneficial to install one on the left side as well?

Also the previous owner had just replaced tires (I have sales slip for there purchase) about three months before I got the trailer

We installed a second anti sway setup before our trip west, and I'm glad I did, as I feel it to be really beneficial in heavy winds.
I don't use it always, but it's with me should the need arise.

2400 miles total down and sleeping at home tonight! Had a great time in Florida and two week vacation felt really good! I installed the second sway bar before leaving Florida and I could tell a difference the whole way home!! Have a few projects on the camper in the coming weeks and can't wait to roll out again on our next trip!