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04-07-2014, 06:53 AM
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Our new 287BHBE
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2014 Jayco Swift 287BHBE
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04-07-2014, 07:54 AM
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From someone who has put a few miles on a 287BHBE, get the nose down a little and she'll tow much better.
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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04-07-2014, 08:28 AM
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Ok, thanks for the tip!!
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04-07-2014, 08:53 AM
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congrats, looks good.
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04-07-2014, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Jtovar7
Ok, thanks for the tip!!
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...and congrats! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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04-13-2014, 10:32 PM
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Congrats! Happy and safe travels.
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04-14-2014, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NewBlackDak
From someone who has put a few miles on a 287BHBE, get the nose down a little and she'll tow much better. |
Although the 287BHBE is lighter, just be sure not to exceed your TV's max tongue weight if you lower the front end of the TT!
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Started off with 2011 Sierra SLT CrewCab 4x4
Now pulling with a 2018 F150 XLT Special Edition EB 3.5
1200/12,000 Equal-I-Zer Hitch
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04-14-2014, 08:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salsa03
Although the 287BHBE is lighter, just be sure not to exceed your TV's max tongue weight if you lower the front end of the TT!
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No way it's even possible with a 287BHBE on my RAM. 2600lbs of payload capacity after the family and full fluids, and it has a Class V 2.5" receiver hitch.
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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04-14-2014, 08:50 PM
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Should I really worry about that? I mean this truck can pull a space shuttle for cry in' out loud. 
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04-14-2014, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by NewBlackDak
From someone who has put a few miles on a 287BHBE, get the nose down a little and she'll tow much better. |
How far down? Just curious, I tow the 28BHBE (flight with same floorplan). I've always sought a level ride, but I just dropped the nose about 1.25 inches in the hopes of a better tow. Haven't towed yet, but we'll see how she does this weekend.
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04-15-2014, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jtovar7
Should I really worry about that? I mean this truck can pull a space shuttle for cry in' out loud. |
Ya, but not at 65 mph on the freeway! 
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04-15-2014, 06:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NewBlackDak
No way it's even possible with a 287BHBE on my RAM. 2600lbs of payload capacity after the family and full fluids, and it has a Class V 2.5" receiver hitch.
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Have you weighed your tongue (TT ready to leave home) only with that lowered front?
And what's your max tongue weight on your Ram... 1100lbs?
Payload and max tongue weight are 2 different things!
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2014 JayFlight 28BHBE (replacing a 2009 Kodiak 25QS)
Started off with 2011 Sierra SLT CrewCab 4x4
Now pulling with a 2018 F150 XLT Special Edition EB 3.5
1200/12,000 Equal-I-Zer Hitch
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04-15-2014, 07:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
How far down? Just curious, I tow the 28BHBE (flight with same floorplan). I've always sought a level ride, but I just dropped the nose about 1.25 inches in the hopes of a better tow. Haven't towed yet, but we'll see how she does this weekend.
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I do 1", but that's mostly because that height is convenient with my truck height and shank combo.
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Originally Posted by Salsa03
Have you weighed your tongue (TT ready to leave home) only with that lowered front?
And what's your max tongue weight on your Ram... 1100lbs?
Payload and max tongue weight are 2 different things!
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The last time I weighed it(which was admittedly before I started carrying the camp chef, griddle, BBQ box, and propane for it) was 878 lbs.
The new RAM hitch is capable of 17000lb conventional towing with 1200 lb dead weight and 1800 lb weight distributing.
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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04-15-2014, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by NewBlackDak
I do 1", but that's mostly because that height is convenient with my truck height and shank combo.
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It seems like I just can't get the sweet spot for mine. I went up a little from strictly level to account for the drop on the truck; that got the rig to go exactly level, and I think that was worse, so now I went down a little. I should end up with about 1.25 inch drop in the front, will measure when I'm on level ground. Again, I'll see how she does this weekend...
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04-15-2014, 09:40 AM
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Just noticed you have a 2500.... the added tongue weight from your drop really can't be an issue...
It could be on a 1500 but obviously not on a 2500!
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Started off with 2011 Sierra SLT CrewCab 4x4
Now pulling with a 2018 F150 XLT Special Edition EB 3.5
1200/12,000 Equal-I-Zer Hitch
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