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Re: Supplemental AC
Sportsmen wrote: We have a 2016 JayFlight 27BHS. Anytime the temps get much over 90 degrees, parked in the sun, it does not cool down like it should. It has the 15 k AC unit, tinted windows, blocked off skylight, etc, etc and is still hot inside. Since I already own a 6k window unit I fashioned a removable bracket and I put the unit in the side front bedroom window. Seal around the sides of the unit with foam board and the place is like an ice chest now. This has solved the problem of parking in direct sunlight as well as small grand kids that like to stand on the steps with the door open. And from the outside it looks o.k.,, BTW, I power the unit with an extension cord to the electrical pedestal. Is it a perfect arrangement ? No, but it works and cost me $150.00 out of pocket... Hope this helps This does help. Thank you.497Views0likes0CommentsSupplemental AC
My wife and owned a 2014 Jayco Whitehawk 28DSBH. When we ordered it, we ordered the upgraded AC unit and insulation package. We never had any issues with staying cool inside during the summer. A few months ago, we decided to sell our Whitehawk and take over my FIL's 2016 Jayco Jayflight 28 RLS because of not needing the bunks any longer. His camper is parked five spots down, at the same RV Park, where we have an annual lease on the lake. His camper (ours now) does not cool adequatley for us. This unit has the standard 13.5 BTU unit and no extra insulation package. What is the best way we can add supplemental AC to this camper? The air coming out of the unit is around 55 degrees. So I do not believe that the AC unit is faulty, but we are in full sun, and I suspect it has more to do with the insulation.5KViews0likes21CommentsRe: Is a Tundra out of the Question
Josh FWIW, the Tundra gets worse gas mileage than many 3/4 ton trucks. If you're going to be using the truck as a daily driver after your trip, you may wish to consider the fact that a Silverado/Sierra or F150 will get 21+mpg day in and day out, unloaded, and you will have a payload capacity over 2,000 lbs with an extended cab. You have no clue what you're talking about. My brother-in-law drives, and tows with, a 2011, 5.0, F150, and I drive a Tundra. We talk about mpg all the time, and he is no where close to 21 mpg.289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is a Tundra out of the Question
Another Tundra owner here. I have a 2012 CM, 5.7 etc.. and tow a Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH that has a dry weight of 5,960 lbs and is 31' 11" hitch to bumper. I use a four point Equalizer hitch and a Prodigy brake controller, and I have no problems. You WILL know that it's back there, but will not have any problems maintaining speeds or stopping.282Views0likes0CommentsRe: Drinks in cooler or refrigerator????
We have a 1.6 cu ft. Danby in the basement of our Jayco WhiteHawk. Used it to cool soda and beer for the first time a couple weeks ago. What a disappointment. Don't know if the fridge is a POS or if the coils can't dissipate heat efficiently because of the fridge location. Check your temp setting on the back of the fridge. We have a White Hawk also, and I had mine freezing my beer when it was turned to its coldest setting.491Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to travel trailers. Seeking guidance
As I said in my earlier post, I tow a 31' 11" TT with with my Tundra that has a dry weight of just under 6k and a GVWR of 7,500lbs. I would not tow anything longer or heavier with the truck. I know that some do, but I would not feel safe. It would be a very uncomfortable and stressful tow. You would arrive at your destination feeling like you just completed a triathlon. You do not want to max it out, or even be close, as the tow ratings are usually based on a flat trailer. Things are different when you are towing an apartment down the highway. I'm not bashing the truck. I love mine, and I believe, that other than an EcoBoost with MaxTow and HD payload, the 5.7 with 4.30 gears is the most capable half ton available.418Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wow, Pop Ups are now a rip off!
Pop-ups are insanely priced right now. While shopping for our TT, we saw many that had a MSRP over $15k. We loved our pop-up, and would to still have it. We bought a used 2003.5 Coleman Sedona in the fall of 2006 for $3,200. It was in perfect condition with air, a king, and a full, but no furnace. We used that for and avg of 30 nights a year until we bought our TT last spring. We sold the popup for $2,600. We literally had people lined to buy it for its advertised price of $2900, but the first people that arrived had the cutest little 4yr old girl. I told my wife I wanted it to go to someone with young kids who would create memories like we did with our children. When they pulled out $2600 cash, I couldn't say no.143Views0likes0CommentsRe: New to travel trailers. Seeking guidance
I have a 2012 Tundra CM, 4x4, 5.7, tow, 4.30 gears, etc... As I'm sure you already know, you definitely have a trans. cooler with the tow package. When we were shopping for our TT, I was looking for a unit that had a dry weight (yellow sticker with full lp tanks) below 6k. Ours is a just below that number (2014 Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH - bumper to hitch 31' 11"), and we're not pack rats. I use an Equil-i-zer 4pt hitch with 1k bars. I tow in D with Tow/Haul on and use a Prodigy brake controller. I have no problems towing the camper up and down the Appalachian Mountains, and I feel safe as long as I watch my speeds and am aware of my surroundings and passing vehicles. You will feel the "suck in" and "blow out" when a semi blows by on the highway, but I have no sway. I tow around 62 mph, and I get about 10 mpg while towing. You must have a brake controller. Get the Prodigy and the pig tail harness. It is plug and play. Make sure the ground is installed before stepping on the brake, even if by accident. Ask me how I know. We pay $21/mo in central (Orange Co) VA for insurance. We used RVDirect pricing in our negotiations, and ended up with approx 30% off MSRP.364Views0likes0Comments
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