Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-03-2024, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,026
Unfortunately, this is too often conclusion of...
Unfortunately, this is too often conclusion of the discussions. Personally, I would prefer to tow over manufacturer tow capacity with a stable tow vehicle than under the tow specs with unstable...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-02-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,026
Payload is not that important when towing and...
Payload is not that important when towing and using weight distribution. Payload was meant to limit the cargo that is hauled in the vehicle. Tire and axle limits are much more important when towing...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-02-2024, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,026
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
12-30-2023, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,026
There is so many much important things to...
There is so many much important things to consider for towing than manufacturer towing rating. First, manufacturer towing ratings are only suggestions. Second, in the US, truck manufacturers find...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-30-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
Thank you all for suggestions! I decided to...
Thank you all for suggestions! I decided to change all of the springs from 2,500 lbs to 3,000 lbs. The right side is flattening already.
Are there any specific, good quality brands for the leaf...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-30-2023, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-17-2023, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
Thank you for your response. At some point in...
Thank you for your response. At some point in time, I replaced ALL of the leaf springs with a higher load capacity than the original ones - I believe 2,550 lbs vs. 1,750 lbs. I think they were the...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-16-2023, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,034
People care too much about payload. Payload is...
People care too much about payload. Payload is more important when hauling cargo in your vehicle. When towing, tire and axles limits are important.
In terms of tongue weight, the slower you are...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-16-2023, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-16-2023, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
Thank you! I appreciate your advice. All makes...
Thank you! I appreciate your advice. All makes sense. To the point that stabilizers can't support weight of the trailer, as far as I know they have approx. 7,500 lbs capacity each. But you are right...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
07-15-2023, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,966
Replacing suspension bolt
Hi,
I need to replace one of the suspension bolts, the one that holds the leaf spring. What would be the easiest way to do this? I was thinking about lifting a bit one side of the trailer, rest it...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
06-08-2023, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 14,457
Over 45k towing miles with BMW X5 towing 2017...
Over 45k towing miles with BMW X5 towing 2017 28DSBH. Great experience. Over Memorial weekend we went from California to Grand Canyon. I recorded this video on the way back home in Arizona - rock...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
02-05-2023, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 20,273
Regarding your #1, I spent literally a few...
Regarding your #1, I spent literally a few hundred hours researching everything related to towing before I purchased the trailer. Don't expect others to do your homework.
#2 don't agree. This...
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
01-25-2023, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,914
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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels
01-25-2023, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,914
Thanks for posting the details of Steve's RV &...
Thanks for posting the details of Steve's RV & Jayco. Just ordered from them, the cost of the fender skirt $153 shipped (28 DSBH).
I will just need to figure out how to beef it up. Those things...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
01-18-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 20,273
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
01-18-2023, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 143
Views: 20,273
Pretty simple thing is that you are not paying...
Pretty simple thing is that you are not paying dealer for advice. If you go to a professional advisor, pay for advice, rely on the advice and advice turn out to be incorrect, you have recourse...
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
01-17-2023, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 143
Views: 20,273
RV dealerships are not in the business of...
RV dealerships are not in the business of advisory services. They exist to sell RVs. After 7 years being part of the RV community, I am still stunned that so many are blaming dealers for incorrect...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
01-11-2023, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
01-11-2023, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
Two comments on you post:
- air suspension...
Two comments on you post:
- air suspension is not a substitute to a weight distribution hitch. A proper hitch is the most important thing in the TV - trailer set up. You may have underpowered...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
01-11-2023, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
No worries, I can explain. I know German SUVs...
No worries, I can explain. I know German SUVs pretty well. I know how they handle, brake, etc. I know how trucks are handling.
Just to address any potential additional questions - if a vehicle is...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
01-11-2023, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles
07-17-2022, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 956
I do not have any experience with you vehicle,...
I do not have any experience with you vehicle, but I have a lot of experience with another SUV and a larger trailer. It's been already over 30k towing miles (probably closer to 40k, but I stopped...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
05-24-2022, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,123
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
05-22-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,123
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