Yahoo Message Number: 3429 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/3429)
Don: I contacted Vinh Le a friend of mine at Jayco and he is willing to set up tours etc if we let him know what we want. I can or you can contact him at and go from there. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 5325 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5325)
Gary and Russ do you remember the name of the dealer? I know it was owned by Richardson RV out of California. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 5331 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5331)
, "daneg" wrote:
The JAYCO dealer was: INDIANA RV Connection Attn. John
Richardsons
503 N. Main St.
Middlebury, In. 46540
(574) 825-9990
Hope this helps.............russ
Yahoo Message Number: 5345 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5345)
Sorry got back too late !
Yahoo Message Number: 5998 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5998)
Any of the group north bound on Az 179 towards Sedona yesterday, we were in our car heading south at the time. Today heading for Quartzsite.
As always travel safe and enjoy.
Yahoo Message Number: 6255 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6255)
Gary if you buy a tuner make sure you get one that is specifically for your engine. Not all Durmax are the same. My PPE gave me excellent horsepower but no more MPG. I am understanding if you want the best of both worlds you need to remove the smog and do some work on the exhaust. There is a place near WACO that my son deals with that does this type of work for about 800 and he says they guarantee another 5 mpg and much better power. Ron comments as I know you have done some work in this area. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 6296 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6296)
Ron is there any good fishing around the Kerrville area? I am contemplating bringing my boat but no need if there is none close. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 6300 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6300)
No personal experience, but most of the places in Kerr County boast about the fishing. Most are referring to the Guadalupe River and Johnson Creek.
Check out - http://www.warrenwolf.com/fishingadventures/upperguadaluperiver.htm (http://www.warrenwolf.com/fishingadventures/upperguadaluperiver.htm)
for example.
Kevin
Yahoo Message Number: 6309 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6309)
Dane
I live in the San Antonio area. The closest lake is Medina. about 60 miles south of Kerrville.
Bob
Yahoo Message Number: 6310 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6310)
Thanks to all for the fishing info believe I will leave the boat at home. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 6619 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6619)
I am at Middlebury, In at factory however it has been contracted out to a company who specializes in slide repair and understand he has an excellent reputation. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 6627 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6627)
Just returned Middlebury having the slides fixed. The did a superb job if it will hold. Both slides were readjusted to fix out of alignment and popping issues. Then the stripes were out of line so went to paint to fix those issues and also got touchup pain.
I will tell you that Troy Boontrager has a great repair facility and is reasonable as well. He worked at Jayco for over 10 years and does everything in the repair area as well as new interiors. I highly recommend him.
The new Seneca should be out in May or June and are testing along with the manfacuring process now. Hope everyone had a chance to view the pic we posted.
Hope do not have to make that trip again in the near future. Diesel here is 2.65 and was 4.19 there in many places. Tennessee was the best price on the road at 3.39 at one place.
Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 6628 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6628)
Duane, to get diesel at the price you must be filling up at a farmer's private supply of non-tax paid fuel. :)
BTW - is it Boontrager or Bontrager. Sounds to me like he was part of the family that owns Jayco. Do you know if that is the case?
Glad they got you fixed up and hope you don't have to go back. Did you stay in the MH each night or did they spring for a hotel like they did for us in 2008?
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 6631 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6631)
Don I had an Army buddy in the area we stayed with. It is Bontrager and may be related but do not think so. He is really good. Diesel Ha I am a farmer (smile) Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 6632 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6632)
Dane: Diesel @ $2.65/gal. Was that a typo? Diesel in Calif. is currently around $4.39 to $4.49/gal........russ
Yahoo Message Number: 6633 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6633)
Bontrager up there is like Smith in other parts of the country. The surplus company in White Pigeon is also Bontrager and no realtion.
Dave Sparke
Yahoo Message Number: 6634 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6634)
Hi
Leaving Texas on Tuesday. Deisel here in Mission is $3.79. Planning on going home via Califonia and not looking forward to those kind of prices.
John
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John
If you think the fuel price is high in Cal. Do not buy fuel in Washington.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 6636 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6636)
We have no choice we have to go through Wash. Oh. well add a few more dollars to the fuel bill. Probably still cheaper than in B.C.
Yahoo Message Number: 6637 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6637)
If you are taking I-10. Wave as you go by east side of Phoenix. We are still in Mesa until next Monday.
Did you get the wire fixed on your brake controller?
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 6640 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6640)
Where in Mesa are you staying. We are planning to be there either on Saturday or Sunday depending on the "Caves at Sonora". We are planning on staying at Valle de Ore on S Ellsworth. Maybe we can hook up for lunch or supper.
Yahoo Message Number: 6641 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6641)
We are staying a Higley and University. Sun Life RV Resort. It,s a Passport American park.
Let us know what your plans are.
We may be able to meet again.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 6653 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6653)
Hey we are in Mesa, actually Gilbert. We are leaving for St. George in the am. Diesel here is 3.89 to 4.00 bucks depending where you fillip.
Denny
Yahoo Message Number: 6655 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6655)
What app do you use to find cheap fuel.. We use a couple and have found that we can save about .20 a gallon.
Yahoo Message Number: 6656 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6656)
gas buddy on the droid, and msn autos on the laptop.
Roger
Yahoo Message Number: 6657 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6657)
Same price in Cincinnati
Dave Sparke
Yahoo Message Number: 6658 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6658)
We are also in Mesa. Fuel is $3.79 to $3.89. Got to watch. Many of the stations do not have enough room to get a MH and toad in and out.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 6659 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6659)
After having a close call and blocking and tying up the pumps at a station with a 40ft DP towing a Colorado, we virtually restricted ourselves to Flying J's and Pilots.
I have the Pilot app on my iPad and it pinpoints our location and shows every Pilot and FJ for 500 miles.
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 6664 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6664)
Just drove FL to RI, and the prices ranged from $3.74 to $4.24. The highest price seemed limited to CT, the average hovered around $3.89.
Yahoo Message Number: 6769 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/6769)
All, I recently ran across someone who sells parts for Kodiak very reasonable. I bought several things to include fuel filter. His name is Bruce and his e-mail is . He is sending me his card with contact info ie phone in the package and will also send on when I receive. He states he can get anything you need for the Kodiak and any year. Dane
Yahoo Message Number: 7278 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7278)
We left upper Michigan on a flying trip to southhamption, mass to p/u a truck bought on eBay. The interstates in New York state are the worst we have ever seen with large holes. Knocked my hot water heater pipe loose and flooded bedroom. We saw two Senecas in the UP around lake Michigan do not know if in group. On to Maine from Mass.
Yahoo Message Number: 7279 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7279)
It's not just New York, had our hot water line loosen up while going through Indiana/Illinois. Water pump was inadvertently left on and we also had a wet carpet. We also occasionally have problems with the water connections for the kitchen slide out loosening up. Sometimes I really think JAYCO engineers got their degrees from a Cracker Jacks box. Too many STUPID things, why have connections that are destined to leak, when the solution is obvious and would cost them less money? ? ? ? ??
Yahoo Message Number: 7280 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7280)
Well, actually, they have the same quality control team as all the others. Their names are Larry, Curly and Moe.
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 7281 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7281)
It's not QC, since all they can do is make sure what is shown on the drawings is correct, it is much higher up..Why use two female fittings connected by a double male nipple when one male and one female fitting would do the same thing and eliminate a second possible leak point. Besides, you wouldn't have to buy and install the nipple!
Dave Sparke
Yahoo Message Number: 7282 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7282)
In that regard, yes, but we still had a lot of assembly items that were just plain sloppy and required correction. Same with our two DPs. They must think we have all the time in the world to travel miles and miles to dealers for these fixes and leave our MH's with the dealers for weeks. That is why with Jayco we decided to have everything done at the factory service centre and I have to say that they were really good. We were always in and out in no time. Even when the fridge door fell off at the rally it was great that the following Monday they were able to get a door and install it so quickly.
Getting back to design, one of the best dumb things I saw was with a Triple E DP - it had the outside shower located under the slide. Impossible to use unless you were down on your knees and bent over as well. I sure wish the execs at the factories would take their products out and use them - not just overnight but for weeks.
Don
ps. When are you heading to FW in Oct?
Yahoo Message Number: 7283 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7283)
The Fort trip has changed. Going down end of Aug for the Labor Day Cruise on the Disney Dream, then staying at the Fort till the 18th of Sept.. Will then spend sometime in FL before heading to Alabama around the 5th of Oct and then on to Denver around the 10th. Middle daughter decided to" throw a wrench in the works" and have a baby around Oct 20th. (she just moved from Chicago to Denver 2 weeks ago). We are on our way home from Denver right now.
Dave Sparke
Yahoo Message Number: 7284 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7284)
Perfectly logical explanation in that I'd put up with that minor inconvenience for a third grandchild if that were possible.
If you get down again during the winter let us make sure we book a dinner again like last year (including Gary and Sheryl of course).
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 7285 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7285)
We will be back in Jan, already have reservations made.
Dave Sparke
Yahoo Message Number: 7564 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/7564)
Hope all fared well that were in Irene's path. We are back in Goshen fir the door replacement that was damaged when repairing the slides. Hope to be out by Friday.