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02-28-2013, 11:41 AM
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How are Jayco's delivered to dealers?
This question came up on another forum and has has contraversial reviews. Considering a Jay flight 29rlds and want to know if it is pulled by a truck or ridden on a flatbed from the facotry to the west coast.
Also does Jayco still have a Mfg. plant in Idaho and what models do they make there.
Thanks to all 
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02-28-2013, 12:35 PM
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That model is 33' 5", quite sure it will be towed via 3/4 or 1 ton. At that length they would only fit another small trailer on the flatbed and not be efficient. From what I've seen flatbeds (transport trucks that is) are usually used for hauling 3 or 4 small single axle trailers.
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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02-28-2013, 12:36 PM
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And here is greenenvy`s thread on commercial RV hauling!
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...ial-RV-hauling
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02-28-2013, 12:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crabman
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Thanks Crabman!
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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02-28-2013, 01:46 PM
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My 2013 228 was dragged from Indiana to the dealer in Souderton PA. they said it has been years since trailers were thrown onto a flatbed. While we ere waiting for our to be repaired after dragging the plastic underbelly down the street. a new fiver was brought in by an independent dually pickup.
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2013 Ram 2500 HD, 4WD, CC, SB, 5.7L
2013 Jayco 228BH
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02-28-2013, 01:50 PM
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How are Jayco's delivered to dealers?
Jayco does have a plant in twin falls Idaho I believe. I don't know what they make there, other than I saw a list of Jayflight updates that said for 2013 the JayFlight 19rd and 24fbs will be built only in Idaho.
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02-28-2013, 02:04 PM
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I'm wondering how these trailers can be new if they have "worn " tires on them. Tires useually last 12000 miles or less and that is already 20% worn out???
Maybe the posters that pick up at near factory dealers have somthing there.
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02-28-2013, 02:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tshirtman
I'm wondering how these trailers can be new if they have "worn " tires on them. Tires useually last 12000 miles or less and that is already 20% worn out???
Maybe the posters that pick up at near factory dealers have somthing there.
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You still have to get it home, so wouldn't the mileage on the tires be the same. 
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02-28-2013, 02:24 PM
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Our WhiteHawk's trip from Indiana was only about 1100 miles to the selling dealer. Since I knew the trailer likely rode on Chinese tires I took a good look at them when we bought it. No bulges, blisters, unusual wear or signs of belt twist, and the axle camber appeared to be fine. I have to believe they were the tires mounted at the factory since their serial numbers matched the numbers on the component sheet the dealer gave us at PDI.
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02-28-2013, 02:43 PM
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From the cheap tires I've seen on these units I'd replace them upon taking ownership if I was buying one. Furthest I've towed to date is around 1600 miles so if tires are only good for 12k might as well replace them!
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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03-01-2013, 07:52 AM
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Our 26RLS was made in Idaho.
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2014 Ram 2500 Diesel Laramie Mega Cab 4 X 4
2011 Jayco Jay Flight 26RLS-Sold
2014 Jayco Eagle 298 RLDS
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03-03-2013, 08:30 AM
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Talking about tires- don't forget the ST (Special Trailer) tires are only rated for 65MPH so don't take chances and pass everyone on the road...
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