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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-18-2021, 12:09 PM
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Posted By wbigelow
Installing a back up camera

I purchased a rear view camera this winter that Im going to install om my 267BHS. I thought I would just grab power for the camera off of the back of the tail light, but now that Im looking at it,...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-22-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,779
Posted By wbigelow
After you installed the Bilstein's did you notice...

After you installed the Bilstein's did you notice much difference in your everyday ride without the TT?

The wife and I are currently in negotiations on whether or not we should sell the TT and buy...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-21-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,779
Posted By wbigelow
Bouncing was the only way that I could think to...

Bouncing was the only way that I could think to describe it but the TT really isn't bouncing, its more at the hitch.
Trying to vary the speed is a good idea but not always feasible depending on...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-21-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,045
Posted By wbigelow
I normally tow with an empty tank but went on a...

I normally tow with an empty tank but went on a longer trip with the fresh water tank full this last weekend.
Im not sure that I noticed much difference on how the camper towed, but I did notice...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-21-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,779
Posted By wbigelow
Trailer bounce

I have a 267BHS that we tow with our F150 3.5EB. I haven't had any problems with towing or stability, but one thing I've noticed is that on certain stretches of road, usually concrete, that aren't...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-20-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By wbigelow
Thanks for the great replies, it gives me a lot...

Thanks for the great replies, it gives me a lot to think about.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-19-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 966
Posted By wbigelow
Travel Trailer vs Motorhome

Not sure if this is exactly the right thread, but Ill give it a shot.
We have a 267BHS travel trailer that we have been enjoying for the last several years. The Kids have now gotten older and are no...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-25-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,575
Posted By wbigelow
I did do a quick check with a volt meter when we...

I did do a quick check with a volt meter when we were trying to leave this weekend and I do have power and ground at the switch. It almost seems like it might be in the motor windings because...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-25-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,575
Posted By wbigelow
My TV is an F150. Im not sure if the tailgate is...

My TV is an F150. Im not sure if the tailgate is any longer or shorter than a Tundra or Ram but if it didnt hit the motor on the tongue jack it would probably open all of the way.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-24-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,575
Posted By wbigelow
Tongue jack replacement

I need to replace the electric tongue jack on my 267bhs. It’s got some type of short and only works about half the time.
The one I have is a 3500 pound capacity. Any recommendations for a new one?...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-11-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,695
Posted By wbigelow
We just got a 2107 F150 EB with the max tow and...

We just got a 2107 F150 EB with the max tow and 10 speed transmission to tow our 26ft 267BHS.
Last weekend we did a 500 mile round trip and averaged about 9.2 in the rolling hills of northern...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 08-04-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,769
Posted By wbigelow
Update from the OP

We ended up with the 2107 F150 3.5 EB and max tow with the 10 speed transmission.
We did about a 500 mile trip this last week and it towed like a dream. I was very happy with it.
The only problem...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-09-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,769
Posted By wbigelow
In looking closer at the specs, tongue capacity...

In looking closer at the specs, tongue capacity is 1220 with a max trailer weight of 12,000 using a WDH. Looks like Ill be fine. Ive been towing that camper with a Chevy 1500 and havent had any...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-08-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 22,769
Posted By wbigelow
F150 6 speed vs 10 speed transmission

We are truck shopping to replace our tow vehicle for our 267BHS which is, I believe, to be around #7500 gross weight.

We are looking at the F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost and max trailer tow package....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-25-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,515
Posted By wbigelow
Quiet water pump

We have a 267 BHS and we camp a lot in places where we fill the fresh water tank and use the pump.
The pump works fine, but is loud, especially if someone is flushing the toilet in the middle of the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-23-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,425
Posted By wbigelow
Antifreeze vs Blowout

We are going to get ready to winterize our 267bhs in the next few weeks and wondered if there were many opinions on blowing out the water lines with an air compressor and dumping some anti-freeze...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-09-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,106
Posted By wbigelow
Whats a good weight distributing hitch?

We are likely going to update our pop up camper to a Jayco slx 16xrb.

It has a dry weight of 2830 and a tounge weight of 300 lbs. I beleive the gvr is 3500.

I am going to be towing it with my...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 06-02-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,618
Posted By wbigelow
Towing the new slx 16xrb

I see that the 2014 SLX 16xrb is now available and many places are saying that it can be towed with a minivan.

The dry weight is listed at 2832 lbs

I drive a 2011 Toyota Sienna with a tow...
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