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Forum: Jayco Hybrids 01-19-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,579
Posted By Ironbutt
Summerbrez, We traded our X17Z for a new TT...

Summerbrez,

We traded our X17Z for a new TT last July and got an excellent trade in with none of the bank check "scam" problems that you may run into trying to sell on Craigslist. Also to consider...
Forum: Classifieds Archives 01-05-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,176
Posted By Ironbutt
X17Z Tires for Sale

For Sale---One Pair of Kenda LoadStar (K550) Trailer Tires. Size ST185/80 D13. 8 Ply with a Max Load Rating of 1725 lbs. per tire. Max PSI is 65. These tires are brand new and have never been...
Forum: Classifieds Archives 06-27-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 0
For Sale: 2012 x17z
Views: 1,550
Posted By Ironbutt
2012 x17z

2012 Jayco X17Z Hybrid Travel Trailer. Two queen beds plus fold down couch and convertable dinette. Full bathrom w/power vent plus outdoor shower, 3 burner stove with oven, microwave,...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-27-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,867
Posted By Ironbutt
Hi Run Tires

Just got home after a 10,000 mile trip with our X17Z using Hi Run 13inch tires. This is the second set I have used for an extended trip. They ran great, were inexpensive and lasted the whole 10K....
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-16-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,245
Posted By Ironbutt
Sheets for Hybrid bunks

For our X17Z my wife took two sheets and sewed them together on three sides so we can slip them on to the mattress. When they need washing we can reverse them or slip them off and wash. She made two...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 08-22-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,920
Posted By Ironbutt
Ed, Great trip!!. My wife and I are...

Ed,

Great trip!!. My wife and I are planning a similar trip this summer in our X17X leaving from NY. We had been there 10 years ago in a pick up truck camper. Can you comment on your experience's...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-26-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,285
Posted By Ironbutt
BlueEyedBear, Check out the installation...

BlueEyedBear,

Check out the installation done by ncooper96 on this site. I followed his installation and it worked out great.
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-23-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,756
Posted By Ironbutt
We just completed a 9700 mile trip with our 2012...

We just completed a 9700 mile trip with our 2012 X17Z. We started with the old 13 inch tires and replaced them halfway with the 13 inch D rated HiRun tires. No problem getting them in Holbrook AZ($69...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-20-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By Ironbutt
Roving Legrands, Mammoth Cave is great. I...

Roving Legrands,

Mammoth Cave is great. I was there several years ago. As I'm sure you'll find out, the correct term is "caving" not "spelunking". As a ranger who led our 5 hour caving trip stated...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 06-19-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By Ironbutt
Go Big and Get Home

In November we bought our first RV, a 2012 X17Z. We just returned from our first trip which covered 9798 miles. Our TV is a 2009 Ram 1500 w/ 5.7 Hemi engine. Here are some of the places we went and...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-17-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,719
Posted By Ironbutt
Ncooper96 is correct. Our 2012 x17z has a smaller...

Ncooper96 is correct. Our 2012 x17z has a smaller rear bed. The front mat will not fit the rear bed.
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 05-16-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,562
Posted By Ironbutt
breealee, My wife and I am currently in the...

breealee,

My wife and I am currently in the second week of a two month journey with our x17z. We left our home in costal NC and are currently camping at Lake Powell AZ. Between San Antonio Tx and...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-24-2014, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,260
Posted By Ironbutt
Thanks Boss Wagon

Boss Wagon,

Thanks for the reply. Got under the X17 today and discovered that one of the wires was broken. I believe it was a ground wire. It was the white wire which away from he three...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 04-23-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,260
Posted By Ironbutt
Fresh Water Monitor sensor

Getting ready to leave on an extended trip in our 2012 X17Z and I noticed that my fresh water tank monitor reads "Empty" even though I filled up the tank to overflow when flushing the tank after...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-17-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,455
Posted By Ironbutt
JT I just installed the bulbs listed below...

JT

I just installed the bulbs listed below in my X17Z. The 10 pack was $14.99. The light color is whiter than the standard wedge bulb but they seem adequate. Bought them on Amazon.

Pack of 10 x...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-14-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,976
Posted By Ironbutt
Owenmae, Not sure of the height except to...

Owenmae,

Not sure of the height except to say that I have the factory installed Dodge Ram 1500 tow package. (17 inch wheels, no lift kit on the truck). The WDH is an Equalizer brand with a 2"...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 02-10-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,976
Posted By Ironbutt
Owenmae, We bought a 2012 X17Z which was in...

Owenmae,

We bought a 2012 X17Z which was in "like new" condition here in North Carolina this past November. We paid slightly more than $11,000 including the WDH. The seller also threw in all the...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-12-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,077
Posted By Ironbutt
Great installation ncooper96! I am going to...

Great installation ncooper96! I am going to follow your lead with my 2012 x17z.
Question...Did you drill the 1/2 inch hole just to run the power and coax cables down to the outlets? If so you must...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-08-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,374
Posted By Ironbutt
Hello, So here's a question about...

Hello,

So here's a question about winterizing from a guy who has owned his 2012 x17z for exactly three days now. I have drained all the tanks and will blow the excess water out with compressed...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-08-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,801
Posted By Ironbutt
Ranchosinvacas, Thanks for the comment. The...

Ranchosinvacas,

Thanks for the comment. The TT did come with a weight distribution hitch which we will use......so I will make sure to measure twice. As far as the room I have looked at the new...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-07-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,998
Posted By Ironbutt
Steve76, We have the x17z and tow it with a...

Steve76,

We have the x17z and tow it with a 2009 Ram 1500 Hemi Quad Cab. We also tow a 22 ft. boat. Great truck and we're getting about 11-12 MPG on the highway with the TT. It's smooth and has...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-07-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 205,719
Posted By Ironbutt
Hello All, We just picked up our first RV. A...

Hello All,
We just picked up our first RV. A pre owned 2012 x17z. We were amazed at the ease with which we could tow it with our Ram 1500 which may have been made easier by the big anti sway hitch...
Forum: Jayco Hybrids 11-07-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 37,675
Posted By Ironbutt
Does anybody have experience with the Camco 57305...

Does anybody have experience with the Camco 57305 Olympian 5500 Stainless Steel Portable Grill. We would like an outdoor grill for our x17z. My big question is ...Will it mount to the existing rail...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 11-07-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,801
Posted By Ironbutt
Thanks to everyone for the information. I just...

Thanks to everyone for the information. I just purchased a pre-owned x117z with the single 30lb tank bolted through the bottom. This is our first TT or RV of any kind. The mounting appeared to be a...
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