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Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-23-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,906
Posted By raising4daughters
We had this exact same damage from the exact same...

We had this exact same damage from the exact same problem last year. Two seasons ago, I forgot to drain the hot water tank, it cracked, and water leaked all over. The wood under the pulley rotted,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-17-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 697
Posted By raising4daughters
New PUP or Hybrid? Depends on TV

We're very close to retiring our 2007 Jay Series 1007 to get a new, 12' PUP with front storage box, slideout dinette, and other goodies. We need more space, and another PUP prevents us from having to...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-06-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,472
Posted By raising4daughters
Think I Broke My Lift System....Is There Hope?

I was in a rush to setup our 2007 Jay Series 1007 today and in my haste, I forgot to unlatch one of the rear roof latches. As I cranked up the roof, I heard a pop and then nothing. I realized my...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-15-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,807
Posted By raising4daughters
Electric cooler

We solved this problem a while ago. We bought a Coleman iceless electric cooler. It can plug into a car charger or 110V outlet. So, we load it with drinks and plug into 110V outlet before we leave to...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-15-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,069
Posted By raising4daughters
Using battery power on 1007 PUP for first time

When we bought our gently-used 2007 Jay Series 1007 in 2009, the battery was virtually dead. We never replaced it since we've only camped at sites with electricity until yesterday. Yesterday we had...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 02-20-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By raising4daughters
100% sure our 2007 1007 doesn't have trailer...

100% sure our 2007 1007 doesn't have trailer brakes. I've pulled the wheels off several times to do my own bearing packs. Have changed the wheels twice. There's no place on the axle or wheels for...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-10-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,869
Posted By raising4daughters
Thanks. I read through that entire thread. After...

Thanks. I read through that entire thread. After sorting through some individual battles, I came to the conclusion that the larger HTs (like the two I mentioned) would be severely pushing the limits...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 02-10-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,869
Posted By raising4daughters
Anyone actually towing an Eagle HT with an HT

The DW and I have decided that if we upgrade from our PUP we're going straight to a 5er. We figure our 3 adult children can use the PUP with future hubbies and kids, but still want a BH design and...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 01-07-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By raising4daughters
4-pin tow vehicle / 7-pin PUP?

We have access to a used Dodge Grand Caravan with the factory tow prep package. Quick analysis says it should easily handle our 2007 1007 PUP which weighs around 2,000 lbs. loaded. We towed with a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-04-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,312
Posted By raising4daughters
Do you have any extra options like max towing...

Do you have any extra options like max towing package?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-04-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,312
Posted By raising4daughters
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Good...

Thanks for taking the time to respond. Good feedback. Much appreciated. Yes, your situation is very similar to ours. I like that TV as an option, though 2 of my neighbors work for GM, so I'm already...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 10-03-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,312
Posted By raising4daughters
Travel Trailer (Bunkhouse) Recommendations

The wife and I are in our early 50s. We'd like to get out of our PUP and were pretty convinced of going to a hybrid, but after visiting an RV show, we think we're going to bypass that interim step...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-23-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,588
Posted By raising4daughters
We typically carry 2 bikes plus a tag-a-along for...

We typically carry 2 bikes plus a tag-a-along for our daughter (that attaches to my bike's seat post to make a tandem). Next year, though, we expect to bring 4 bikes as she's getting older and wants...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-22-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,588
Posted By raising4daughters
Thanks. I'll take some pics of our set up during...

Thanks. I'll take some pics of our set up during Labor Day and post them or send them to you. I think some of our hack might benefit you.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,771
Posted By raising4daughters
X213

Like the alternative of the X213 to the 25BH. I agree with the poster above that a 25BH is likely too big for a Chevy Colorado or equivalent.

The X213 has similar specs to the X23B, so I think...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 08-21-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,588
Posted By raising4daughters
Hacks for Jay Series 1007 (or similar)

Posted on another forum that the wife and I are seriously contemplating an upgrade to HTT/TT but are realizing that it may be impractical for 2-3 more years. So we'd like to spend some time here in...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-20-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,771
Posted By raising4daughters
Bed sizes X23B (Jagiven or Other Owners)

It's been a while since the wife and I were in an X23B.

Can someone refresh our memory? Are the fold-out beds the same size? I thought they were, but the layout diagrams on line appear to show the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-19-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,771
Posted By raising4daughters
Upgrading from PUP. TT or Hybrid?

For starters, disregard my user ID as 3 of our 4 are now 20-24 y/o and don't camp with us much. Our plan is to retain our 2007 Jayco 1007 PUP and let them bring it and deal with its headaches when/if...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-06-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,914
Posted By raising4daughters
All - thanks so much for the valuable feedback! ...

All - thanks so much for the valuable feedback!

I wanted to follow-up AC Gypsy's point (below). If "full-timing" means selling our primary home and living exclusively in the FW, that's not our...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-05-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,914
Posted By raising4daughters
HT Fifth Wheel Opinions

Couple of questions on the smaller, lighter HT FWs. Wife and I are considering one for our next purchase in a few years, upgrading from a PUP directly to our empty nest / early retirement version....
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-05-2016, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,848
Posted By raising4daughters
We all make mistakes. Don't sweat it. I tried...

We all make mistakes. Don't sweat it. I tried driving my minivan into my garage with 2 mountain bikes on it. Damage our siding, the bikes, the bike rack, and the van when one of the bikes came...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-26-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,852
Posted By raising4daughters
Thanks so much for the picture and explanation of...

Thanks so much for the picture and explanation of the setup for your 1007. The picture is worth a thousand words. As a condition of buying a camper, my DW insisted on it coming with an AC. I...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-20-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,852
Posted By raising4daughters
Sounds like you made an "oops" at one point. ...

Sounds like you made an "oops" at one point.

I once tried driving our minivan into our garage with 2 mountain bikes still attached to our roof rack. Results: dented aluminum siding, broken fork,...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-16-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,852
Posted By raising4daughters
Thanks. Those are the Yakima control towers we...

Thanks. Those are the Yakima control towers we used on our minivan and now use on our TrailBlazer.

We don't have rails on our PUP that would accept these. I misspoke above. There are metal pieces...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 10-15-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,852
Posted By raising4daughters
I was very much hoping to re-use some of our...

I was very much hoping to re-use some of our Yakima system. I exchanged emails with Yakima, though, and they said their system for campers requires drilling into the roof. I got the impression from...
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