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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 09-27-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,880
Posted By bender031177
I also have a 2012 184BH. I just picked mine up...

I also have a 2012 184BH. I just picked mine up from the dealer today where I had some warranty issues fixed. I couldn't be happier with mine and I know you will continue to enjoy yours too.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-30-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,125
Posted By bender031177
I think it is the floor but I don't notice it as...

I think it is the floor but I don't notice it as much any more.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-12-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,878
Posted By bender031177
I just booked my trailer ion for it's warranty...

I just booked my trailer ion for it's warranty work. I can't get it in until late September. I expected a wait because I bought my TT in the US to save several thousand $$ and don't expect priority...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-12-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,005
Posted By bender031177
You will love it. I have a SLX 184BH and am just...

You will love it. I have a SLX 184BH and am just finishing my first week long trip. It rained for 4 days and it was great. Make sure you get a 3 way site because the Black and Grey water tanks fill...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-09-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,878
Posted By bender031177
1st trip in our new 2012 Swift SLX 184BH

I am 5 says in to my first trip with my new trailer. There are some things I love and other things I am noticing I wish I had.

First I am glad to report it seems Jayco has addressed the A/C...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-04-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,125
Posted By bender031177
Squeeking floors in 184BH

I just bought my Swift SLX 184BH last week and have already noticed how the floor in the trailer is very squeeky. Does anyone else with a SLX have this problem and will it go away once I use it for a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-03-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,023
Posted By bender031177
The Outlander does have a transmission cooler and...

The Outlander does have a transmission cooler and I have always run Synthetic Oil and just switched to Synthetic transmission oil just before I left on the trip. I am trying to take every precaution.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-02-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,023
Posted By bender031177
I do have the 4WD model. My owners manual gives...

I do have the 4WD model. My owners manual gives my hitch limit (350lbs) and towing capicity (3,500lbs with trailer brakes). The manual doesn't mention any thing about speed limits but does say to use...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-01-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,023
Posted By bender031177
I just got back tonight from my trip and it...

I just got back tonight from my trip and it couldn't have gone any better. The combination recommended by Andy worked perfectly.

It is not that I presume any other member has had no experience...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-31-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,838
Posted By bender031177
I got it! We left Halifax @ 1:00 PM yesterday and...

I got it! We left Halifax @ 1:00 PM yesterday and stayed in Bangor for the night. We were back on the road by 7:00 AM this morning and made it to Newport NH by 12:00. Kyle @ City Auto RV and his tech...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-30-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,023
Posted By bender031177
There are lots of opinions from people, who are...

There are lots of opinions from people, who are well intentioned, but have no experience towing with a smaller SUV. I am picking my 184BH up tomorrow morning and I have a Mitsubishi Outlander XLS...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-26-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,336
Posted By bender031177
I used to have a Viking trailer with a 3 way...

I used to have a Viking trailer with a 3 way fridge. My fridge had a separate temperature control for the gas. I first would put the gas knob to high then push and hold the knob down and press the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-26-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,309
Posted By bender031177
any pics?

any pics?
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 07-26-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,642
Posted By bender031177
You are right, I have gone camping twice (once in...

You are right, I have gone camping twice (once in Nova Scotia and the other in New Brunswick) and it is one of the coolest places around. It should be on every ones bucket list.
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-26-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,533
Posted By bender031177
You should post pictures of youe TT/TV ...

You should post pictures of youe TT/TV combination and let us know how it worked and the gas mileage.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 07-24-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,517
Posted By bender031177
One of the best tow vehicles (according to a...

One of the best tow vehicles (according to a magazine article I read) is the Dodge/Mercedes Sprinter. They are diesel powered and have an amazing amount of room inside. They also are tighter turning...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 07-24-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By bender031177
Looking for a nice camp ground in Maine

My DW and I are driving from NH to Canada and want to stay a night in Maine. We want to be as close to the NB boarder as possible.

We have no kids or pets with us on this trip.

Any...
Forum: Campfire Chat 07-19-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,179
Posted By bender031177
I started camping in a tent when I was a teen in...

I started camping in a tent when I was a teen in the late 90’s; it was the only way for my friends and I to get some freedom. I swear we were always well behaved.

After my wife and I got married...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-19-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,696
Posted By bender031177
I had a hard top for three years nad covered it...

I had a hard top for three years nad covered it every year. I also covered the furnace vents with tape to keep bugs out. It does help keep the sun from aging the seals.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-19-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,071
Posted By bender031177
I am, I just sold my '08 Viking hard top and am...

I am, I just sold my '08 Viking hard top and am going on July 30th ti get my new 184BH Swift SLX (basically the same trailer).
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-17-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,658
Posted By bender031177
A lot of camp sites have a separate recycling bin...

A lot of camp sites have a separate recycling bin for those tanks.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-14-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,838
Posted By bender031177
I can't recomend one in those states but I just...

I can't recomend one in those states but I just bought a trailer from City Auto RV in Newport, NH and they have been great to deal with so far.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-11-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,774
Posted By bender031177
I hope they haven't gone down the same road as...

I hope they haven't gone down the same road as Ford did in the 90's where they knew of safety issues but their bean counters calculated it was cheeper to settle the odd law suit than to re-call and...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 07-10-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,452
Posted By bender031177
The 17Z was designed for Mini Van's and smaller...

The 17Z was designed for Mini Van's and smaller SUV's. Your frontier will have no problem handling the weight or drag. I know there are a lot of "experts" out there that say you need a 3/4 ton diesel...
Forum: Jayco Pop Up Campers 07-10-2011, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,085
Posted By bender031177
It's no different than Mitsubishi cars and SUV's....

It's no different than Mitsubishi cars and SUV's. They offer a 10 year / 160,000 km warranty and dodge (who they share a couple of engines with) only offer a 5 year / 100,000 warranty.

Thats why I...
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