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02-05-2017, 11:10 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: West Sand Lake
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New to RV'ing
Recently purchased a Jayco 26BH, with WDH. TV is 2016 Silverado, Double Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 6 speed trans, 3.42 ratio, with tow package. Hoping truck will be good with towing the rv. New to owning an rv, any tips/advice appreciated.
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02-05-2017, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations on the trailer and welcome to the forum.
This site is full of tips, helpful information and helpful people. Grab the beverage of your choice and start reading! If you can't find information on something specific that you need, just ask.
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SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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02-05-2017, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: geneseo
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Welcome, like the other posts above there are some really bright people on this sight that will help you, I'm sure one of the first things things they will ask you is... have you been to a scale to weigh your truck and camper loaded as you will haul it. That helps them determine if you are at or below your rates capacities for your vehicle.
Good luck and happy camping!!
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02-05-2017, 12:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: West Sand Lake
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Being that its winter, and having just purchased, haven't weighed yet. Truck has a payload of 1812lbs (yellow sticker in door jam). Glove box says trailer up to 9600lbs.
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02-05-2017, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
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Welcome to the group!
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2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
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02-05-2017, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
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Congratulations and welcome!
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2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
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02-05-2017, 03:46 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,932
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Welcome from the other side of the state! Ask anything you like. The only dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked. A treasure trove of experience at your finger tips!
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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02-05-2017, 05:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: lancaster
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I bought a 26bh last year and my F-150 has a towing capacity of around 8,300 lbs. I try to avoid steep grades because the truck does struggle a bit on steep hills but I drove it from Pennsylvania to the florida keys last year and it handled it fine. miles per gallon were pretty low though.
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and a few rolls of duct tape. . . just in case.
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02-05-2017, 07:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new Jayco. As others have said, read up on all you can on this forum and others. You may also enjoy watching youtube videos to help answer questions. And of course, don't be afraid to ask a question here. Have fun and happy camping! 
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2021 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, 7.3 Gas-10 speed
2006 Toyota Sequoia-Sold
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 23MB Elite
Previous RV's, 1988 33-foot Barth Class A and 1994 Flagstaff Pop-Up
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02-06-2017, 01:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,541
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Welcome to JOF!
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02-13-2017, 12:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
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!!
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