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05-29-2016, 09:31 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ottawa Valley
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First RV
After 53 years of tent camping, just bought a new 23rb. Finally will be off the ground. Pick it up on friday, and camping with it on saturday and sunday. Can't wait !!!
Any quick tips for a new owner are welcome. Thanks
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05-29-2016, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Fort Wayne
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Think through your trip,meals , what you will use and make a list. Carry a jack and a spare with a 4 way just in case. Don't ask me how I know lol. take your time and enjoy the journey.
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05-29-2016, 09:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ottawa Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paintinfool3
Think through your trip,meals , what you will use and make a list. Carry a jack and a spare with a 4 way just in case. Don't ask me how I know lol. take your time and enjoy the journey.
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Thanks. i'll bet i know how you know!!
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05-29-2016, 09:44 AM
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I didn't have a spare one time and because it was late in the day I had to buy four rims and tires at a cost of over 800.00 just to continue on to camp. Lesson learned
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05-29-2016, 09:52 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ottawa Valley
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Yikes. Ya that's a costly lesson for sure. I only have to travel 40 kilometers for the first trip. So its mainly to find out what i don't have but should. I know i won't need the tent or air mattress. lol.
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05-29-2016, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by driftwood
After 53 years of tent camping, just bought a new 23rb. Finally will be off the ground. Pick it up on friday, and camping with it on saturday and sunday. Can't wait !!!
Any quick tips for a new owner are welcome. Thanks
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Congratulations on the new trailer (and sleeping off the ground!) and welcome to the JOF.
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Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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05-29-2016, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by driftwood
Yikes. Ya that's a costly lesson for sure. I only have to travel 40 kilometers for the first trip. So its mainly to find out what i don't have but should. I know i won't need the tent or air mattress. lol.
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Odds are you'll want a gel foam mattress topper though...  Congrats on the new camper and welcome to the forum!
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TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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05-29-2016, 10:23 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Clearwater, FL area
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CONGRATULATIONS on the JAYCO!!!
...and WELCOME TO JOF!!! The members here are GREAT!!! There is a lot of GREAT information to be found here. I am sure that you will have information and pictures to share with us... so please do!!
Don
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05-29-2016, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Wow, my only question would be "what took you so long?" 
I was about 40 when we finally climbed up off the ground. Now the kids just bug us because we are officially "glampers". I'm okay with the label; if they are tenting with us, they'll come knocking when the rains get heavy...
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05-29-2016, 11:16 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ottawa Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bankr63
Wow, my only question would be "what took you so long?"
I was about 40 when we finally climbed up off the ground. Now the kids just bug us because we are officially "glampers". I'm okay with the label; if they are tenting with us, they'll come knocking when the rains get heavy... |
I've never heard the term " glampers " before, but i like it lol. As to why it took so long, i don't know. But i wish i had made the decision earlier on.
And thanks to all well wishers.
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05-29-2016, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
Posts: 1,492
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Welcome and congrats on the first tt!!!
Keep some paper and a pen/pencil handy to write stuff down that you could use or need as you think of them.
Plan on readjusting the wdh if you have one once you get the trailer all loaded up and set with stuff in it. The dealer is only setting the wdh up for an empty trailer. Follow my signature links for a ton of wdh info.
If you think you need to, video tape the walk through so you have a reference to fall back on if needed for appliance operation or anything else you may have questions about.
Use some 2x8 (or 10) boards or the Lego blocks to level the trailer side to side. Set the wheel chocks, THEN unhook the tv (tow vehicle). Then use the tongue jack to level the tt front to rear. Lower the stabilizer jacks (if equipped) and your all set!!!
Things you may eventually/will need:
Better sewer hose (and longer) than what the dealer may give you.
30amp extension cord.
Fresh water hose.
Boards/ Lego blocks for leveling the trailer. Also for under the stabilizer jacks.
Wheel chocks. Consider X-chocks also, but only use w/ regular wheel chocks.
Water pressure regulator/ filter.
Awning mat.
30amp f to 15amp m adapter.
30amp f to 50amp m adapter.
I know I am missing stuff, but it's a start.
Have fun!!!
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05-29-2016, 12:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Auburn, WA
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I would add to need-a-vacation's list an electrical management system (EMS) such as Progressive Industries EMS-PTC30C. Ours has provided protection on numerous occasions.
X2 on the 30amp to 15amp and 30amp to 50amp adapters. On our first two trips this year the 30amp receptacle was very loose and showed signs of scorching and we ended up using the 30amp-50amp in both cases. We also carry a heavy duty 20amp 110v extension cord for use with the 30amp-15amp adapter if we have to go that route.
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TT: 2019 ORV Timber Ridge 23DBS, Blue Ox SwayPro 15K/1500
TV: 2019 Ford F-250 XLT SuperCab LB, 6.2L, 4.30/e-locker, 4x4, 164" WB, RoadActive Suspension, 3216 payload
TV: 2014 RAM 1500 Big Horn CC (Traded in)
TT: 2015 Jay Flight SLX 195RB Baja Edition, Andersen No-Sway (Traded in)
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05-29-2016, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Gainesville
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We moved off the ground when our kids were all off to college. We named our TT "The Empty Nest".
My advice? Chillax and have fun. You'll forget a bunch of stuff, and make a few mistakes. But you will survive and learn - just like you did when you started tent camping.
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05-29-2016, 12:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ttavasc
I would add to need-a-vacation's list an electrical management system (EMS) such as Progressive Industries EMS-PTC30C. Ours has provided protection on numerous occasions.
X2 on the 30amp to 15amp and 30amp to 50amp adapters. On our first two trips this year the 30amp receptacle was very loose and showed signs of scorching and we ended up using the 30amp-50amp in both cases. We also carry a heavy duty 20amp 110v extension cord for use with the 30amp-15amp adapter if we have to go that route.
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TY!!! Knew I was missing something. That is another thing that is still on my "grocery list"!!! Lol We also carry a couple HD 20amp extension cords. Just never know.... Plus we have an counter top ice maker we use on the longer trips.
We also have a couple of the rectangular Aluminum roll top tables, come in very handy when cooking outside set up by the grill & stove.
Also consider a tpms for the tt.
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05-29-2016, 01:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Ottawa Valley
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great advice and tips
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05-29-2016, 02:54 PM
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Site Team
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Location: James Island, SC
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That's the best way to find out what you do and don't need. Also if you are in a cg, walk around and look and ask people what they like and dislike about accessories. There is a new thread on just this subject, http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f1...ell-36509.html
This forum can give you all manner of various opinions!
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