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06-24-2015, 06:29 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cedar Creek
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Newbie in Texas
hi all...
we are a family of four that just purchased a 2016 jayco slx 264bh....and quite frankly, i (mom) am terrified and nervous. my husband and kids are extremely thrilled. we are planning a trip to florida at the end of july and we are towing our jayco. so, i'm sure i will have tons of questions from now on out...
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06-24-2015, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Houston
Posts: 2,526
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Welcome also from Texas! Take your time, get familiar with everything before the big trip and you'll be fine. You may even want to consider an overnight stay in Camp Driveway.
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Mike, Sue, Sissy and Little Man
2015 Ford F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 CC DRW
2015 Eagle Premier 351RSTS
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06-24-2015, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Missouri City, The Republic of Texas
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Welcome to the family and congrats on the new TT! Ask away, you'll find the collective experience and knowledge will be at your fingertips. There are no bad or stupid questions here. I've tried. 
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Cheers,
T_
2013 F-350 CC SB 2WD 6.7PS
2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
-SOLD- 2012 X23B
-SOLD- 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4, Bilstein shocks
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06-24-2015, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Plano, Texas
Posts: 507
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Welcome from another Texan, we have the same unit and are really happy with it. What are you planning on using to tow it with.
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2013 Jayco Jayflight Swift 264BH
2002 Yukon 5.3L Vortex w/tow package
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.
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06-24-2015, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum.
Do not hesitate to ask questions... both here and at your PDI (pre delivery inspection).
Please let us know a bit about your prior RV and camping experience. Knowing that will be a help in getting you the answers you want.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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06-24-2015, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
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Welcome to the forum. Happy camping, great way to make memories
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Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
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06-24-2015, 11:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Surprise
Posts: 2,623
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Welcome and you will be fine....look around at some of the other folks you see on the road pulling trailers..if they can do it, you can too ! LOL. Think of all the fun your going to have on all your future adventures.
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2011 Toyota Tundra double cab
2015 27RLS
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06-24-2015, 11:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Langley (Vancouver)
Posts: 396
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It's a great choice in trailer.. My kids 4 and 2 love the bunks.. Yours will have a blast I am sure.. Good luck with the first trip. Feel free to PM me any questions you have as our trailers are twins.
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TT: 2015 Jayco Jayflight 26BH Elite
TV: 2014 Ram 1500 Sport, 5.7 HEMI 3.21, Firestone 1000# air suspension. WD hitch w/800# bars
SOLD: 2012 Jayco J-series 1007
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06-25-2015, 05:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 350
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Welcome from yet another Texan!
I also suggest that you guys camp on the driveway using only the things (bathroom, electricity, water, etc) that you will use at the campground. It's always good to do a test run or two before you actually hit the road with a new rig.
Enjoy!
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2014 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew cab with 6.2L and max tow package
2015 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 329BHU
2020 Starcraft Autumn Ridge Outfitter 182RB
Cypress, TX
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06-25-2015, 06:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 6,177
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Come on in and have a seat! Welcome!
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2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
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06-25-2015, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Campbell Hall
Posts: 2,835
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Welcome aboard from a 'Damn Yankee'.
Definitely overnight at Camp Driveway a few times to find out all the things you missed the last time.
A walk to the house beats trying to find an open C-Mart when you 1/2 way through fixing supper.
Happy camping!
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TT 2015 19RD "TheJayco"
TV 2003 F-350 "Montblanc" - Housebroken chore truck
Sitting in The Cheap Seats.
And proud of it!
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06-25-2015, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: New Richmond
Posts: 247
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Welcome from NW Wisconsin!!
Larry J
2015 SLX 264BHW
2007 Ram 1500 5.7L w/tow, 3.92, Equalizer 1000, Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller
Hunting shack: 26’ Taurus (1980s something)
Priors:
Jayco Eagle 10 ST RD
Keystone Sprinter M-380BWS
Rockwood Freedom 1640TD
Jayco SLX 154BH
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06-25-2015, 07:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Cedar Creek
Posts: 2
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Thanks for all of your encouraging words. This is our first TT...ever. We camp a lot but with a tent. We are towing our TT with a 2004 tundra v8 and it has a camper. my husband says it's more than enough power to tow the TT. When i agreed to do this, i went looking for a model that didn't weigh too much. the bunk house seemed like a good fit for what we wanted and needed. we plan on driveway camping once we get it AND camp at a local campground right before we leave for our big trip.
any guestimations on what our mileage might be? the TT weighs 4450 lb dry...
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06-25-2015, 08:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Tucson
Posts: 316
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Welcome from Arizona, too!
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06-25-2015, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Missouri City, The Republic of Texas
Posts: 5,063
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Quote:
Originally Posted by carmena1
any guestimations on what our mileage might be? the TT weighs 4450 lb dry...
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We pulled an almost similar TT with a completely different TV 
but I'd expect something in the 7-10mpg, and of course YMMV. 
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Cheers,
T_
2013 F-350 CC SB 2WD 6.7PS
2013 Eagle Premier 351 RLTS
-SOLD- 2012 X23B
-SOLD- 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4, Bilstein shocks
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