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06-12-2014, 04:34 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Saint Jacob
Posts: 37
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2014 Jayco PINNACLE 36REQS
Just purchased
2014 Jayco PINNACLE 36REQS
anything I should know since that ship has already sailed. 
First 5th wheel ever owned.
Pulling with a, yes you guessed it 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC Std bed Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel with Allison 6-speed Auto Trans & Reese 18K slide
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06-12-2014, 06:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: "Where we Park It"
Posts: 1,071
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Enjoy you new Pinnacle, nice 5th wheel for a first 5er.
I am sure there will be many new things learned on our first trip with your new Pinnacle.
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Robert & Bale the "Traveling Dog"
SOB
2012 GMC 3500HD DRW
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06-12-2014, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 350
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Congrats on your new pinnacle . We purchased one last fall and have put over 5,000 miles on it already . The only issue we had was on the two hanging lights the thumb screw came loose and they swung together and broke . When I replaced them I used locktite I really don't see a purpose for them except looks. Also the ceiling fan globe comes loose . I used green loctite on this so I could still take off and change the bulb . You may not have a problem depending on the miles driven and roads . The hanging lights are about $65 each . Other than that we love the rig pulls great
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06-12-2014, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Reno (home base) Winter Eloy, AZ
Posts: 988
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silveradoboomer
Just purchased
2014 Jayco PINNACLE 36REQS
anything I should know since that ship has already sailed.
First 5th wheel ever owned.
Pulling with a, yes you guessed it 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC Std bed Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel with Allison 6-speed Auto Trans & Reese 18K slide |
Congrats on your new Pinnacle....luv ours.
Like Rob said you'll find out more about you're particular rig when you get out and start using all the features availabele. Bring any questions you have back here...if you have any.
Safe travels....
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2012 Pinnacle 36KPTS - Kitchen Pantry Triple Slide
Mor/Ryde suspension and pin box, Dual pane windows, Auto Leveling System, 2 A/C's, Sailun G's and more...
View photos
Our Trip Journal
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06-12-2014, 03:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Dayton
Posts: 378
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X2
We got our new Pinnacle in April and have been out 3 times. Each time I learn something new.
You will enjoy your new trailer and welcome to the Jayco family.
There is always an answer to any question you might have.
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Craig & Terry in Tennessee
2018 Pinnacle 36 KPTS,
2012 F350 CC LB King Ranch, 6.7L TD, Ford 25K hitch, TM TPMS, Diesel Site Coolant Filtration System
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06-12-2014, 05:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations and welcome to JOF!
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Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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06-12-2014, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Black River Falls, Wi
Posts: 1,154
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Congrats on choosing a nice rig. Take your time, look twice and have fun
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2019 Pinnacle 36 FBTS
2016 Silverado 3500 CC SRW DuraMax/Allison
1975 Corvette for the sunny days n dry roads
2017 RZR for the rainy days n muddy roads
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06-12-2014, 09:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Central Valley of California
Posts: 41
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We love our Pinnacle and know you will to! Have fund and travel safe.
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2011 Jayco Pinnacle 35LKTS
2017 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.7L
Air Lift 5000 Ultimate w/72000 Wireless compressor
PullRite SuperGlide w/SuperRails
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06-13-2014, 04:12 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Saint Jacob
Posts: 37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Clayton4971
Congrats on your new pinnacle . We purchased one last fall and have put over 5,000 miles on it already . The only issue we had was on the two hanging lights the thumb screw came loose and they swung together and broke . When I replaced them I used locktite I really don't see a purpose for them except looks. Also the ceiling fan globe comes loose . I used green loctite on this so I could still take off and change the bulb . You may not have a problem depending on the miles driven and roads . The hanging lights are about $65 each . Other than that we love the rig pulls great
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Yes, I noticed that the thumb screw is loose on one of mine. Thanks for the tips.
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06-13-2014, 04:17 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Saint Jacob
Posts: 37
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Hope to meet you all on the road. Taking first trip on June 22nd.
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06-13-2014, 05:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cleveland
Posts: 1,448
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Congrats on your purchase! Safe travels
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2013 Jayco JayFlight 26RKS
2013 Ford F150 Ecoboost FX4
2003 Coleman Bayside / 2011 Jayco Jayfeather X20E -- RIP
2012 Tacoma Sport DCSB / 2013 Tundra SR5 - RIP
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06-20-2014, 08:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Southwest Michigan
Posts: 29
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It's a good idea to check the lug nuts WITH A TORQUE WENCH every few hundred miles for a while. I have found the ones on my 2014 Pinnacle to have a few lug nuts slightly loose on several occasions. The nuts on aluminum wheels shouldn't be reefed down as tight as you can possibly get them like you can with steel wheels.
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2009 Duramax / Allison 2500
2014 Pinnacle :nodding:
Tired and retired :crazy:
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06-21-2014, 05:04 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Saint Jacob
Posts: 37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Loren
It's a good idea to check the lug nuts WITH A TORQUE WENCH every few hundred miles for a while. I have found the ones on my 2014 Pinnacle to have a few lug nuts slightly loose on several occasions. The nuts on aluminum wheels shouldn't be reefed down as tight as you can possibly get them like you can with steel wheels.
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Good idea. Do you know how many pounds to torque?
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06-21-2014, 06:24 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
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Detailed directions are in the Dexter service manual. If you have 16 in wheels they should be tightened in 3 stages. 1st -20-25, 2nd -50-60, 3rd 90-120.
Check the bolt sequence of tightening.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
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06-21-2014, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Vienna
Posts: 2,044
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Make sure you get some good wheel chocks for hooking and unhooking. Does use the yellow plastic things from Camping World. I learned the hard way!
Have fun and enjoy.
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Joe Hinson
2010 Jayco Quest G2(SOLD)
2014 Jayco Eagle 33.5RETS
2007 Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins(SOLD)
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 4WD
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06-22-2014, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 350
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I like the solid rubber chocks from Harbor Freight little over $6. Each and heavy duty
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06-23-2014, 09:11 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 26
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We have had our Pinnacle for almost two years, enjoying ours. Currently living in ours (sold our house to or son and haven't decided what our next step is) working out well. A few small issues but pretty rock solid. I have looked at the new 2015's some sweet upgrades.
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2017 jay flight 26bh
2018 Ford F-150 Ecoboost
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06-28-2014, 04:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Saint Jacob
Posts: 37
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So far I just have wood chocks I made myself. Worked well so far (cheap). I just arrived home from a trip to Branson, MO. All went well except I should have taken that tool box out sooner. Need a band-aid.
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06-28-2014, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 272
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Congrats on the new Pinnacle!
We took ours to Alaska and back last summer.
Enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours!
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taviking22
'06 2500 Silverado 4X4, Duramax LBZ Diesel, Firestone air bags
'08 Tracker Pro Guide V-16 Boat
'12 Pinnacle 31RLTS
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07-06-2014, 11:05 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Fort Worth
Posts: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silveradoboomer
Just purchased
2014 Jayco PINNACLE 36REQS
anything I should know since that ship has already sailed.
First 5th wheel ever owned.
Pulling with a, yes you guessed it 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC Std bed Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel with Allison 6-speed Auto Trans & Reese 18K slide |
silveradoboomer, do you have the bedroom A/C? We are looking at the 2015 Pinnacle and wonder how noisy the bedroom A/C is. Is your Chevy a dually?
Do you have the residential frig? I've seen a post talking about running the battery down after 1 night of dry camping.
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