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Forum: Jayco Class C Motorhomes 07-06-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,490
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We just purchased a used 2019 toy hauler (not...

We just purchased a used 2019 toy hauler (not Jayco) to live in while building our house and it had a Dometic 300 plastic toilet in it. If you haven't researched those they leak internally. One week...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-16-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,701
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We have a 2016 Eagle 284BHBE and were concerned...

We have a 2016 Eagle 284BHBE and were concerned about a similar issue. After a more thorough discussion with dealer and technicians we were informed that what we were seeing was normal. It is not...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 08-26-2016, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We enjoy our meals at our camper with some...

We enjoy our meals at our camper with some indulgences but often keep it simple. I was under the impression that food at restaurants inside or near the park by park providers would be gouging, this...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-20-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,405
Posted By 270wsmhunter
You keep yours a long time!! We bought our...

You keep yours a long time!! We bought our current one in March and looking to downsize already.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-19-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Back from 3000 miles of driving, 2300 of it...

Back from 3000 miles of driving, 2300 of it towing. Initially left the 6 washers but it felt like steering was slightly heavy so we removed one and with 5 was very comfortable towing, well as...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 08-19-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,950
Posted By 270wsmhunter
I have had numerous issues with our new Eagle...

I have had numerous issues with our new Eagle 284BHBE, not big ones but many little issues that NONE of our previous trailers had. We thought purchasing a higher end model might ensure for quality,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-04-2016, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Remove or keep washer on Equal-i-zer?

Finally got the truck and camper to CAT scale today, Equal-i-zer 14K hitch. Truck was filled with fuel, generator and bikes in back, hitch on, tools in cab with me, trailer loaded with most stuff and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-01-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,412
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Our 26BH had hail damage, minor damage to all...

Our 26BH had hail damage, minor damage to all sheets on camper (36-48 dents total). Insurance declared it a total loss. It bothered me every time I walked by the camper so we took the settlement and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-24-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By 270wsmhunter
When we went out several years ago we took 16...

When we went out several years ago we took 16 from Custer to I90. Got back on 16 at Buffalo over to 20, up to 14 and in through Cody where we stayed the night and then on to east entrance at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-23-2016, 01:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,891
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Not many folks on here say "I wish I had a...

Not many folks on here say "I wish I had a smaller pickup". My wife loves driving our 3500HD, and she is the one who wanted the diesel. Test drive a 1500 and head to the scales with camper in tow to...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-23-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,329
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We towed with a 1500, then a 2500HD gasser, and...

We towed with a 1500, then a 2500HD gasser, and now a 3500HD diesel. Tough to look back now, love the HD and mama loves the "coal power"!!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-22-2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,860
Posted By 270wsmhunter
All depends on where you sit on your camper. Did...

All depends on where you sit on your camper. Did you get into it right or are you upside down? That being said, either way, do what is right for you. We bought our 2016 284BHBE with grand thoughts of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-21-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,196
Posted By 270wsmhunter
I like to get places fast, but with our Eagle I...

I like to get places fast, but with our Eagle I tow at 60 MPH. Very comfortable and produces good mileage along with a buffer of speed for tires.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-21-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,301
Posted By 270wsmhunter
That's how I do it but with the height of the...

That's how I do it but with the height of the 3500HD and our Eagle I have to use some blocking as to not reach height limit of electric tongue jack.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-21-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,798
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We bought our new trailer 2 hours away as the two...

We bought our new trailer 2 hours away as the two closest dealers were $8K and $4K more on the same trailer. We have bought from both dealers and the closest one did some warranty work but only the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-21-2016, 09:20 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 124,139
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We have a 2016 Eagle 284BHBE and the side to side...

We have a 2016 Eagle 284BHBE and the side to side movement is so annoying to me. I will never buy another trailer with electric stabilizers. Our 26BH was nowhere near as bad. What length did you make...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 07-15-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,893
Posted By 270wsmhunter
I was also told this by dealership and that 270F...

I was also told this by dealership and that 270F is the point to start being concerned. I had a 2008 GMC 1500 5.3 and 3.73 at the time. I saw 235/240 in the Beartooth mountains while towing up grade.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-24-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,515
Posted By 270wsmhunter
I used the 1000/10000 Equal-i-zer bar set up on...

I used the 1000/10000 Equal-i-zer bar set up on our last 26BH and once I hit the CAT scale and dialed it in it was wonderful. The initial dealer set up was horrible so take some time and do it right...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 04-13-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,823
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Made reservations in the park for 7 days, hope my...

Made reservations in the park for 7 days, hope my family doesn't kill me with no electricity and no air conditioning.
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 04-13-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,823
Posted By 270wsmhunter
By sturdy, I mean they are bigger and hot most of...

By sturdy, I mean they are bigger and hot most of the time so needing cooler temps.
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 04-13-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,823
Posted By 270wsmhunter
So we've decided to focus on Glacier National...

So we've decided to focus on Glacier National Park with 8 days there. Making reservations as sites are going fast. We're traveling with "sturdy" folk who like it cool and an 11 month old at that...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-04-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,322
Posted By 270wsmhunter
We have now dealt with 3 Jayco dealers in MN and...

We have now dealt with 3 Jayco dealers in MN and ND, all are very cordial with us even though we do different business with all 3. We had originally planned on a Jay Flight 28BHBE but purchased an...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 03-26-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,823
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Glacier National Park from MN, possibly Pacific coast

Just got our new trailer (35') and heading out west mid August. We are traveling from west central MN and plan to go through ND via I94. Glacier National Park is the main priority to see this year. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 03-09-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,162
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Went online to etrailer and ordered a 14K...

Went online to etrailer and ordered a 14K Equal-i-zer. $550 with free shipping. Hope it doesn't make my truck squat.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-09-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,271
Posted By 270wsmhunter
Congratulations. We lost our 2011 26BH to hail a...

Congratulations. We lost our 2011 26BH to hail a couple years ago and thought we'd take a break. Now we have a granddaughter and began looking again. We had settled on a JayFlight 28BHBE for the...
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