Designer 35RLTS and Jayco Talk...Thanks Frank!!

[sanderson_66]

Since there does not currently seem to be a Jayco owners forum, Moderator Frank has graciously allowed this thread. It will be for discussing Jayco related questions and comments. Anything not Jayco related will be deleted. Sounds more than fair to me. Thank-you Frank!

[double_clutch]

Hello

Penni and I have taken the leap into the unknown. We have sold the old beater class A that we had for years. We have purchased a newer Ram 3500 in great condition. Now we are picking up a Jayco 2010 35 rlts next Tuesday. I will be retiring for the 2nd time at the end of March or April and off we go the two of us, chasing new adventures
😄

Don

[2QAYL]

cruz wrote:

RE: Water Heater ... What happened ... was it not heating ??
CRUZ

The problem with the water heater occurred when we were running both propane and electric water heating simultaneously. In that condition, which is how we normally operate for quick water heat recovery, the water would heat to normal temperature initially but then it would not hold the temperature and we'd have luke warm water. I checked with an RV technician in Florence, Oregon when we were on route to Sunset Bay State Park outside of Coos Bay, and he suggested running just on the electric heater. As it turned out, and for whatever reason, the water stayed hot on just the electric heater. Apparently there are two thermostats on the hot water heater, one controlling the propane heater and the other the electric element. I assume that the thermostat on the propane side was faulty and that it somehow effected the operation of the electric heater.

In any event it is good info to know that if hot water heating issues arise that a person can try selecting the heater mode to see if it helps.

Cruz, we'll be in touch as soon as we're set up in Val Vista RV Resort. I shovelled 6" of wet snow off the drive way yesterday so so far as I'm concerned it can't be soon enough. I know I shouldn't be such an old curmugeon but at my age there's a lot to be said for winter in the desert sunshine compared to being at home in the cold and snow.

Cheers,

Dave

[cruz]

2QAYL wrote:
.... Also congratulations Cruz, I sincerely hope that the sale of your home proceeds without any issues.

.... never did get any details on the problem with the water heater, the dealer just replaced the thermostats.

Cheers,

Dave

THX Dave ...
All the inspections went well, now just waiting on the appraisal.

We're really cleaning house and intend on moving into the 5th Wheel in the next few weeks. We're both very excited to experience that "freedom" we've heard so much about !
Picked a very nice 55+ park just outside Prescott Valley to call home for awhile.

RE: Water Heater ... What happened ... was it not heating ??

Look forward to seeing you both next month ! Have a safe trip down.

CRUZ

[L_MMusic]

rvrev2, Congrats on the new to you rig. Will you post some pics?

[rvrev2]

Just picked up my new to me '95 Designer 3430 RK. In the past I rented a 30' travel trailer, and I have also been borrowing a Bounder motor home. Now I finally have one all my own. This thing is HUGE!

[2QAYL]

Happy Thanks Giving to all our American friends and best wishes for the coming holiday season.

Also congratulations Cruz, I sincerely hope that the sale of your home proceeds without any issues.

We're enjoying the first months of retirement tremendously and are looking forward to our first real "snow-birding" experience this winter when we will spend 3 months in Mesa, AZ. We'll be watching for our first opportunity weather-wise after the New Year to make our way south.

We had a couple of minor problems with the Designer while on our recent trip to Oregon, including a sticky bedroom slide and a glitchy thermostat in the water heater but our dealer claims to have fixed those issues so hopefully all will be well for this coming trip. I never did get any details on the problem with the water heater, the dealer just replaced the thermostats.

Cheers,

Dave

[cruz]

L&MMusic wrote:
Congratulations, Cruz!!!! How exciting. You've got a LOT to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Actually holding our breath until all inspections and appraisals are done. Really don't see any issues ... but you just never know.

[cruz]

mrbuck50 wrote:
Hey Cruz.....or anyone with knowledge of the area....the wife and I are looking at moving to the Phoenix area for my job. I have alot of questions regarding "the good areas". I would appreciate any advice you might have. If you would like to keep this out of the forum, you can email me at csbrown@gilbaneco.com
I am looking at the Black Canyon City area until a specific CG in Wickenburg clears out in Februaury.
Thanks in advance,
Chris

Emailed you ...

[L_MMusic]

Congratulations, Cruz!!!! How exciting. You've got a LOT to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

[mrbuck50]

Hey Cruz.....or anyone with knowledge of the area....the wife and I are looking at moving to the Phoenix area for my job. I have alot of questions regarding "the good areas". I would appreciate any advice you might have. If you would like to keep this out of the forum, you can email me at csbrown@gilbaneco.com
I am looking at the Black Canyon City area until a specific CG in Wickenburg clears out in Februaury.
Thanks in advance,
Chris

[cruz]

Hey everyone ... Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving !

We too were planning a weeklong trip, but that changed when we got an offer on our house this past weekend! 6 weeks to clean up and move out! :S
That ... and a minor surgery scheduled for 2nd week of December, pretty much has us scrambling over the holidays.
Decided to move into the fiver, probably by mid December. Since it gets cold up here I'll need to get some heat tape for the water hose ... anyone give some pointers here?

Looking forward to sitting back, taking a deep breath, and then deciding what the heck we're gonna do now.!?!?

Anyway ... Lots happening back here !!

CRUZ

[L_MMusic]

Has anybody gotten skirting for their 5er -- either the current one or a previous one? Does it really make a huge difference? Is it worth the expense (and what does it cost, anyway...?) I don't like the cold floors much.

[CHV_FRK]

We were hoping to get away for a week and thanksgiving, but alas...work calls. I'm going to throw the genny in the back of the truck and power the compressor and blow out our lines. We are definately going to go a few places this winter.

We are out of warranty for a month, luckily nothing came in at the wire. Still holding together.

Everyone have a happy Thanksgiving!

[L_MMusic]

Happy thanksgiving to all, as well! We're leaving Shreveport, LA today for Arlington Texas. We'll be moving around Texas all winter -- November - Dallas, Austin, December and January - Donna, February - Houston.

We passed a Designer like Chv_Frk's from Minnesota on our way here. Fun to see.

Warranty runs out in a few weeks...got the fireplace fixed. Keeping fingers crossed.

Hope everyone is doing well!

[eaherrmann]

Where is everybody ????

We're preparing for the holidays and of course the 5vr is our extra space. So far the weather is holding at an acceptable tempature range so we'll use it for as long as we can.

Y'all have a great Thanksgiving!