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Old 05-21-2013, 08:14 PM   #1
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New 2014 X23B.....

Hey gang, here is a you-tube video that was posted a day ago of the new 2014 Jayco X23B. Can't tell anything different from the 2013's??

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Old 05-21-2013, 08:50 PM   #2
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I see a few things that are different than my 2012.

On the refrigerator wall there are two black boxes, I would assume one is the thermostat, but what is the other item?

On the tongue the propane tanks are where my battery is located. I wonder if it will hold two batteries behind the tanks?
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Where does the battery go?? A low shower instead of the tub, although that might be the same for 2013. The 2 black boxes, one is the thermostat, one looks like the hot water gas and electric switch and the light switch.
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Ours is a 2012 and I sure wish it'd come with dual propane tanks. Thought about upgrading but since we're planning on replacing it next spring-ish probably won't. I seem to recall that 2013 was the first year of the short shower pan. Like our deeper one better. Also see an electric tongue jack, standard now? I added one and would never be without.
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I thought about getting the electric jack but I count the manual cranking process as part of my total exercise program.
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I thought about getting the electric jack but I count the manual cranking process as part of my total exercise program.
Yeah, I can see the benefit but I tell myself that climbing the step into the TT and digging in the fridge for the next "refreshment" is enough for me.
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The only thing that looks different from my 2013 is the black box next to the thermostat. The tongue looks different but maybe that's because there isn't a battery on it? Actually, the couch cushions look different. The cushions on the back of our couch are just straight - these have a button in the middle.
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We are waiting on our 2014 now. Our dealer had a new 2013 on another lot but made us a better deal on the 2014, so we decided to wait.
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I wish they'd put a ducted AC in those darn things....
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[QUOTE=Jagiven;134891]I see a few things that are different than my 2012.[QUOTE]

Yes, on my 2013 the thermostat is on the side of the fridge and I'm assuming the other black box is the monitor for the battery and water tanks?

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Yeah, I can see the benefit but I tell myself that climbing the step into the TT and digging in the fridge for the next "refreshment" is enough for me.
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Actually, the couch cushions look different. The cushions on the back of our couch are just straight - these have a button in the middle.
Yes I noticed a new interior color. And they discontinued the amaretto pattern, which is what we have.

And I wish Jayco had left the deep shower pan in the 2013 like they had in the 2012 models!!
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Ours is a 2012 and I sure wish it'd come with dual propane tanks. Thought about upgrading but since we're planning on replacing it next spring-ish probably won't.
Our 2012 came with dual tanks.
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Old 05-28-2013, 03:23 PM   #12
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Yeah, that thing next to the T-stat is the fresh-gray-black tank monitor and the pump-LP water heater-electric water heater switch assembly. Mine is white and located just inside the entry door. I like the countertop that extends to the left of the stove over that base cabinet. My 2006 has a shorter base cabinet and no countertop.

I'm seriously thinking about making a new countertop that goes all the way to the door over that short base cabinet. Good winter project.
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Yeah, that thing next to the T-stat is the fresh-gray-black tank monitor and the pump-LP water heater-electric water heater switch assembly. Mine is white and located just inside the entry door. I like the countertop that extends to the left of the stove over that base cabinet. My 2006 has a shorter base cabinet and no countertop.

I'm seriously thinking about making a new countertop that goes all the way to the door over that short base cabinet. Good winter project.
We have the extended counter top in our 2013.

We had actually decided on the shorter X20E, but don't you know the DW just had to have the extra counter space, so there ya go!!
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I just pulled the trigger on a fresh 2014 today. I had been looking at a 2013 and was set to walk in and file the paperwork, but he happened to mention the 2014 as we were measuring the slide out for an awning and we were trying to figure out how to get my torklift 6V battery box on the front of the frame. On the 2013, the propane tanks are bolted behind a single battery angle iron. However, on the 2014, the tanks are forward and there's room for dual batteries behind the LP tanks. Between that being a lot easier and the 2014 already had a powered jack we just swapped the paperwork over.
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Looks like you made a smart move mitechie!!!

But we need pics when you get it!!
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Looks like you made a smart move mitechie!!!

But we need pics when you get it!!
It's going to be a tough work week waiting until Thurs to go pick it up!
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It's going to be a tough work week waiting until Thurs to go pick it up!
Kinda like Christmas in June?????
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Well she's home! Getting her outfitted in the driveway in prep for taking her out tomorrow. I posted pics of the inside/outside in my flickr gallery here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7508761...7634236817199/

I had them tweak things before I took ownership so the battery box and batteries I picked up. I had the fantastic fan, cover, and slideout awning put in as well.

So far, the only problem is that the batteries aren't hooked up I've got 12.9V across them in the box but when I unplug from shore power nadda. I'll be going battery disconnect hunting in the morning I guess.
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Looks good they've sure come a loooong way since my 2005 we got in 2004!!
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Well she's home! Getting her outfitted in the driveway in prep for taking her out tomorrow. I posted pics of the inside/outside in my flickr gallery here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7508761...7634236817199/

I had them tweak things before I took ownership so the battery box and batteries I picked up. I had the fantastic fan, cover, and slideout awning put in as well.

So far, the only problem is that the batteries aren't hooked up I've got 12.9V across them in the box but when I unplug from shore power nadda. I'll be going battery disconnect hunting in the morning I guess.
Really nice! Did you add the awning lights, or did it come with them?

What are you using for a battery box?
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