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01-22-2013, 02:34 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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New Jayco Owner - 2013 Jayco Eagle 314BDS
2013 Jayco Eagle 314BDS... we took the plunge and picking it up on Thursday! We had an old pull RV that our family just outgrew... two little ones and my wife and I....
A couple of questions...
> We will most likely be storing it outside... any suggestions on the type cover we should get... and what we should put under the wheels... will be in a grassy filed area... concrete squares?
> We live in South Louisiana... anyone from around this area with any "favorite" spots? Love to hear them...
> Overall... not too many questions just yet... just excited!
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01-22-2013, 02:41 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
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Congrats and welcome to the forum! Nice unit. Keep mine outside too, never used a cover.
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01-22-2013, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Friendswood
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New Jayco Owner - 2013 Jayco Eagle 314BDS
Nice trailer, i put treated 2x12's down under my tires. No cover for me!
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01-22-2013, 06:52 PM
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Welcome to the JOF Afranzo! Nice tt! Ours is about three and half years old and we have never covered ours (where the tt is stored ranges between 30-85 degree's during the year). We check our tt roof at least four times a year, wash/treat it twice a year, and if compromises in the seals show up, we Dicor them. From what I hear, if you do use a 'cover', make sure it is snug (apparently the wind can make it wiggle enough to chaf the sides at the corners). We do cover our tires when stored for more than a month. Congrats on the new Eagle
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01-22-2013, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Louisiana (southeastern)
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alfranzo,
That's a beautiful trailer. Congrats.
Look into Carolina Carports to protect it from the elements.
I had one installed in my back yard.
Where are you located? We're in Prairieville, and can suggest many campgrounds.
PM me if you'd like.
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2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax LBZ, CC, 4X4
2005 Jayco Talon ZX24-E Toy Hauler(SOLD).
2017 Forest River Hyper Lite XLR
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12K Husky Straight Line WD Hitch
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01-23-2013, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Very nice rig, looks really sharp. x2 on the 2x12s under the tires and you can level as needed side to side depending on the ground surface. Not sure on the cover as Ive read mixed things about them trapping moisture, chaffing/rubbing on finished surfaces due to wind etc.
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01-23-2013, 10:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Eastern Virginia
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Nice rig! I laid concrete pads to park on and it was worth all the effort. Also, I don't use a cover because all the reasons already mentioned.
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2004 F150 SuperCrew Lariat, 5.4L, Max Towing, CIPA Towing Mirrows, Timbren
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01-24-2013, 03:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
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I haven't done it yet, but my home base is gravel and I use Lynx Levelers under the tires while here even if leveling isn't needed I just use one layer as a barrier from the gravel.
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2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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01-24-2013, 04:00 AM
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My home base is gravel and I use Lynx Levelers under the tires while here even if leveling isn't needed I just use one layer as a barrier from the gravel.
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2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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01-26-2013, 11:34 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 36
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I *LOVE* My 314BDS
Welcome to the 314BDS family!
I have had my unit for 6 months and have already logged over 25 nights. It is my second home in the summer, and I use it as my mobile ski lodge in the winter.
So far so good. A couple of super minor issues fixed under warranty. Rest assured that you spent your money wisely choosing a Jayco. They could not be nicer when you need something fixed.
Here is my candid review after my first week in the unit. Enjoy!!!
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...hlight=pbohart
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01-27-2013, 12:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 36
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Couple other things I just thought about. You should do the shower fix that Shaner proposes in this thread:
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...ghlight=shaner
Water runs along the front of the shower wall and will send a stream through your unit. The fix above is quick, cheap ($3) and totally fixes the problem.
Get the rear bumper BBQ mount arm if your unit did not already come with one. I got mine from Jayco for $140. This is an arm that extends from the back bumper of the trailer for your BBW. The cool thing is that it moves your BBQ from the forward mount to the rear where the rear kitchen is. Nice add IMHO.
Here is a photo of my 314 deep in the Montana Wilderness (Glacier National Park)...."Somewhere in the middle of, Montana..."
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01-29-2013, 05:08 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Thank yall very much for all the tips! Think ill be going with the 2x12's.... still going back and forth or whether or not to get the cover... we live in South Louisiana... so it is pretty humid all the time... not too much wind though....
Either way.... WE PICK UP THE CAMPER TOMORROW! and our first trip is not this weekend but the following and can't wait!!!
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01-29-2013, 05:15 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Michigan
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When you pick up your new TT tomorrow watch over the shoulder of the RV tech that's adjusting your WDH...., since the TT will be in an unloaded state departing the RV dealership you will have to check/re-adjust the WDH under loaded conditions prior to your weekend trip. Also get the installation documents from him.
Enjoy the new Eagle!
Bob
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01-30-2013, 05:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Georgia
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We just got a new Jayflight 32bhds a few months ago and this is the first New TT for us and found out something the hard way on our 2nd trip . I was not aware that the furnace needed to be run for a while to burn off. When you get the trailer home open up the windows and switch on the furnace and let it run for an hour or so then it will produce an awful odor and after that its ready. Have a safe trip and congrats.
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01-30-2013, 06:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Southwest OH
Posts: 786
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Congratulations on your new purchase!
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