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Old 05-04-2016, 04:39 PM   #21
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Old 05-04-2016, 08:17 PM   #22
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Congratulations on the Redhawk. Let us know when you take delivery. Don't forget pictures.
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I just bought the new RedHawk 26xd myself just make sure you're getting the new 6 speed transmission..there are some 2016 with the 5 speeds out there..not that there's a problem with them just that's the newer transmission..really nice..I love my xd..
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Thanks everyone! Should get it next week, just preparing my PDI Checklist! Next will be my what do I need list and then so on......
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Congratulations on your first RV. There will be lots of new systems to learn and it will seem complicated and overwhelming at first.


One word of advice is to make yourself a checklist and develop good habits at the very beginning. Simple things like forgetting to take down the tv antenna, put up the steps, retracting the awning (yes it happens) before leaving can cause damage that is preventable. I find it best not to chat with my neighbors and to stay focused on what I'm doing and always do a walk-around before leaving.


Also, like I mentioned before, you WILL have some defects. It is just part of the ownership experience. Some of these you will find easily and others will show up at the least opportune moment. Keep a running list of these things as you find them. Work with your dealer to resolve them to your satisfaction.


Most of all enjoy your new RV and have fun. It's exciting to get a new RV.
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Old 05-27-2016, 12:17 PM   #26
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Thumbs up New Redhawl 26XD/with Rookie (Nighthawk65)

First outing, just a couple of days, FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Everything went well, really love the 26XD. First time driver, thought there was a little tooo much play in the steering wheel, maybe just need to get used to it,felt like I was having to move the wheel ALL THE TIMETO STAY STRAIGHT? cANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT AGAIN1!
Sorry Caps". Lock" One question where is connection to hook-up site provided Cable?
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My site cable hookup is in my power cable compartment on my Redhawk 29XK.
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snip... First outing, just a couple of days, FANTASTIC!!!!!!! ...snip... Everything went well, really love the 26XD. First time driver, thought there was a little tooo much play in the steering wheel, maybe just need to get used to it,felt like I was having to move the wheel ALL THE TIMETO STAY STRAIGHT? ...snip
Excellent! Glad the camping part is going well.

Regarding the handling: Two things that virtually every unit like yours needs 1) The tires inflated to the maximum shown on the sidewalls (fronts can be ~5 to 10 psi below that, but start at the max and let some air out after test driving) and 2) A good front end alignment.

If you read through the posts of folks with a class C with handling issues, the problem is often corrected by addressing either the tire inflation or alignment or both.
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Start by bringing the front tire pressure down from 75 to 70. If that doesn't do it, then have the alignment done... Jayco will reimburse you for it, just send them a copy of the receipt.
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My site cable hookup is in my power cable compartment on my Redhawk 29XK.
Mine must be reversed, tried that one first, even had site Manager check for signal from their end.....then just out of curiosity went around to other side (passenger) and tried the one designated for Outside TV (option) not on my unit and that worked? Reminder have to turnoff electrical plug for Antenna on wall hook-up for TV. Thanks for the response!
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Congratulations on the Redhawk. Let us know when you take delivery. Don't forget pictures.
First outing, just a couple of days, FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Everything went well, really love the 26XD. First time driver, thought there was a little tooo much play in the steering wheel, maybe just need to get used to it,felt like I was having to move the wheel ALL THE TIMETO STAY STRAIGHT? cANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT AGAIN1!
Sorry Caps". Lock" One question where is connection to hook-up site provided Cable?


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First outing, just a couple of days, FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Everything went well, really love the 26XD. First time driver, thought there was a little tooo much play in the steering wheel, maybe just need to get used to it,felt like I was having to move the wheel ALL THE TIMETO STAY STRAIGHT? cANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT AGAIN1!
Sorry Caps". Lock" One question where is connection to hook-up site provided Cable?

Congratulations on the new purchase. We purchased (love our new Grayhawk 29MV) back in February. Our last MH was sold back in '89. We love the Grayhawk.

Our new coach had an awful steering behavior, I was so disappointed. That is until we had the front end aligned. The coach now handles "so much better".

Wishing you a great experience.


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[QUOTE=CapeCodFlyer;402776]Glad you liked the Redhawk. Like I said before, the addition of the sofa just makes it so much more attractive over the 23XD. I negotiated the addition of the slide covers as part of the sale (also a spare tire and mount) and I'm very happy that I did. I wish I had also included the thermostat-operated fan in the vents but that's a potential future mod project.]

We are picking up our 2019 Greyhawk today. We were surprised to see they don't come with a spare tire! Saw your post and wondering where you mounted your spare. We'll be towing a Jeep Wrangler, so we're interested in any possibilities that would not interfere with the tow set up. Thanks in advance!
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