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Old 04-25-2011, 10:08 PM   #1
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Ordered a 30.5 bhlt.

I have been trying to get into a Jayco for a few years but something was always lacking and kept me from buying one. It was not quality or service but simply options that I desired. Now Jayco has it together and I just ordered a full load on a 30.5bhlt except the second air cond [but i did upgrade to 15k].
It is good to see that Jayco is listening to their dealers and giving us many options to choose from instead of this is what you get.
Now, the wait while it is built....hopefully not too long!
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Old 04-25-2011, 10:11 PM   #2
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Welcome! Congrats on your new purchase -- now the big wait..... it will go quick!



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Old 04-26-2011, 06:45 AM   #3
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Congrats on your new 30.5BHTL juicedcummins.
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Old 05-03-2011, 09:25 AM   #4
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I took the one off the dealer's lot. It had Aluminum wheels, the Revolution pin box, and Electric rear jacks. I wished that it had the 15K air conditioner, but we camp mostly in the north east in wooded areas so it shouldn't be a necessity. So far it seems to be a very nice unit and pulled easily with my 03 Ford.
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Old 05-03-2011, 09:51 AM   #5
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Great! Thanks for the update! So have you already planned the maiden voyage for when you bring it home?
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Old 05-03-2011, 09:59 AM   #6
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We planned a trip with the old camper, the 30.5 BHLT is already sitting in the driveway, and necessary modifications already begun!
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Old 05-03-2011, 11:59 AM   #7
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[QUOTE=nylyon;20103]I took the one off the dealer's lot. It had Aluminum wheels, the Revolution pin box, .

What do you think of the Reese pinbox? I was on the fence between the Reese and the New Mor-ride option.
The 13.5k air unit on my last trailer worked well on a unit a little bigger with less insulation[some days never shut off]. The last few years I full-time for work in mine form May to late Nov. So this time I went with the double-pane windows and the Glacier insulation package along with the 15k.

Glad to here it pulls well.

Thanks for all the congrats!
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Old 05-03-2011, 12:21 PM   #8
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My last 5th wheel experience was my parents new 1988 Terry 5th pulled by a long bed F250, then F350. Of course with a long bed there isn't any clearance issue. I was a little concerned about having the pivot point back further and thought that is may induce sway but I encountered nothing of the sort. To get the trailer in my driveway I have to cut 2 hard turns. Backing up this 5th was effortless, the Reese performed perfectly with no slider or clearance issues to worry about. My dealer told me that they order almost all their new Jayco's with the revolution because of the popularity of the short bed pickups. I looked long and hard when making my initial turns, and it isn't even close to having an issue. An added benefit is that the pin swings out of the way when parked so there is no chance of walking into it! I haven't hooked up yet, that is supposed to be a slight challenge, but honestly I don't think that it will be too bad.

You did the right thing by getting the larger A/C. I wonder if the main A/C could be used in the bedroom (there's already a circuit breaker for 2nd A/C in the panel so it's likely wired for it)? If so, maybe an upgrade mod would be in the future?

You're going to like this unit, for my family it fits the need almost perfectly.
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:07 PM   #9
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I hope your new trailer lives up to your expectations. I know ours does.
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Old 05-20-2011, 12:58 PM   #10
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Trailer has been built and is in transit! Pick-up on thurs.
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Old 05-20-2011, 01:52 PM   #11
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Hope you have memorial day reservations! So far I like mine better and better each trip!
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Old 05-26-2011, 10:25 PM   #12
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Picked up the new trailer today. Everthing went as planned and it is now powered up,tanks full, furnace on, water heater lit. In the morning we will see if it has leaked. It did not leak for the 4 hrs I was in and out moving my gear in from my other trailer.

Trailer tows great, very stable today for 80 miles in a stiff crosswind. The mighty Cummins did not even break a sweat.

The only thing that has me baffled is where is my tv ant booster switch? I have been around rv's my whole life and simply cannot find. Neighbour stoped in for a cold one and he can't find it either. Anybody Know?
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Old 05-27-2011, 04:12 AM   #13
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The switch is in the bedroom cabinet where the bedroom tv goes.
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Old 05-27-2011, 11:33 AM   #14
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Never thought to look there. I had Jayco factory install the bedroom tv and have not opened that up.

Thank You.
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:12 AM   #15
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I was completely sold on the 365BHS, but when I saw the 30.5BHLT I changed my mind. My dealer ordered one for his lot the way that I want it. I have only seen these on the internet, not in person. Has anyone else considered the 365 and compared it to the 30.5, I do like the price difference. My dealer will match an RVDIRECT.com quote that I got online. I am still kind of on the fence, but I am really leaning towards the 30.5.
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:46 AM   #16
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I went to the dealer to look at the FBHS. While there the dealer had just received the BHLT. In my opinion the BHLT is far better than the FBHS. We also looked at the BHS and while it's a great trailer, for us it was rather overkill. If we spent a lot of time in the camper, maybe it would be good, but my teenager likes getting away from her younger siblings which you can't do in the BHS but is easy to do with the BHLT.

Oh, and the F250 has no issues pulling the BHLT either but I was concerned about the BHS and an F250.
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Old 08-02-2011, 08:32 PM   #17
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Love my 30.5bhlt, full-timing in it right now for prob the next 4 months. I do a have a short list for the dealer when it hits home but nothing pressing.
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Old 08-11-2011, 08:53 PM   #18
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If I could get a 5th wheel now, this would be the one. I like the loft bunk in back and the layout of the galley.

Of course I'm lacking a pick up at the moment, lol.
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