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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-11-2021, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Darin
I own a 2015 29RKS. The loaded tongue weight on...

I own a 2015 29RKS. The loaded tongue weight on it consistently comes in at 1300-1400 pounds. I had an older 200) Ford F-250 (8800 GVWR) when I bought it and it was just too much trailer for that...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-17-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Thanks! Yes, it does rock a little bit. I have...

Thanks! Yes, it does rock a little bit. I have some ideas to minimize that though. I welded d-rings on my receiver. I can use a ratchet strap to put tension on the tray by putting a strap between...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-16-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
I have finally got around to building my...

I have finally got around to building my generator tray. I still need to get and install a rear view camera so I can keep an eye on everything while going down the road. Sorry that the pictures...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-18-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
I tied mine to the bumper yesterday with a piece...

I tied mine to the bumper yesterday with a piece of 1/4" flat plate welded to the receiver tube and the back side of the bumper. I also ran a small 1 1/2" bead along the bottom of each side bracket...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-17-2018, 10:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
I built my second accessory hitch today for a...

I built my second accessory hitch today for a friend with a 2015 Jayflight 27RLS. On this one, I had to weld the receiver tube on to the bottom of the cross tube to allow for bumper clearance.
...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-14-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
I also made mine out of 1/4" tubing and bought...

I also made mine out of 1/4" tubing and bought the receiver tube from Amazon. My end pieces and gussets are also made from 1/4' flat plate. It is heavy, but I'm not worried about it bending or...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-13-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
This weekend, I'm going to look into tying the...

This weekend, I'm going to look into tying the receiver tube to the Jayco bumper above it. I know the bumper is weak, but I feel that it will add rigidity to the receiver hitch. I'm also going to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-12-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
"Here are a couple of pics. Will post more after...

"Here are a couple of pics. Will post more after paint and mounted to trailer"

Looks good elkivory. Good job!! Now I'm wondering if I need to build my friends that way?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-11-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
elkivory, do we get some pictures from you? I'd...

elkivory, do we get some pictures from you? I'd like to see how yours turned out.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-11-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Last Picture

I installed my bike rack this morning to see what it looked like all together. Here it is:
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-11-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Players, the brackets that it bolted to were...

Players, the brackets that it bolted to were already there. When I re-welded the bracket I had to cut off, everything was enough distance from the welding that it didn't cause any problems. I am...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-11-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
elkivory, I am building a second one for my...

elkivory, I am building a second one for my friend who has a 28RLS. I would advise you to triple check the distance between the two brackets and then cut your crosspiece short enough to allow the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-10-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Finished Project!!

It is finally done and installed. Here is the finished project:
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-09-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Well, I got started on the fabrication today. ...

Well, I got started on the fabrication today. Here are a few pictures...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-04-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Funny that you ask that now. If everything works...

Funny that you ask that now. If everything works out, I should be fabricating two of these this coming weekend (one for me and one for a friend). I will post pictures when it is completed.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-02-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Well, it's been a while since I originally posted...

Well, it's been a while since I originally posted the question about the rear accessory hitch. I finally made a trip to my dealer yesterday (they are about 1 1/2 hours from my home) and remembered...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-20-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,226
Posted By Darin
iRV 6500bt Replacement?

Our entertainment player in our 2015 29RKS, an iRV6500BT, can not make it through any DVD’s without “losing signal” multiple times. It makes trying to watch anything extremely annoying. We have a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-09-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,953
Posted By Darin
I looked at the 2500 when I was truck shopping. ...

I looked at the 2500 when I was truck shopping. I ended up with the 3500 because there really wasn't much of a price difference and the GVWR number went from 10000 pounds on the 2500 to 12300 pounds...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-05-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,953
Posted By Darin
My 2015 29RKS "listed" tongue weight was 760. I...

My 2015 29RKS "listed" tongue weight was 760. I have the standard 2-30lb propane bottles and 2-6 volt batteries. My Husky Centerline is pretty heavy also. We only keep minimal required camp gear...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-04-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,953
Posted By Darin
Payload is easy to figure out and airbags,...

Payload is easy to figure out and airbags, stiffer springs, etc. won't change it. Take the curb weight of your truck with fuel, cargo, accessories, passengers, etc. and subtract that from the GVWR...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-04-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,953
Posted By Darin
Welcome and congrats on the new trailer. We have...

Welcome and congrats on the new trailer. We have a 2015 29RKS and absolutely love this floor plan. We purchased it new and towed it with an airbagged 8800GVW 2001 Ford F-250 diesel with a Husky...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
That's a good question. Glad you asked it.

That's a good question. Glad you asked it.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Thank you, I will call the dealer tomorrow.

Thank you, I will call the dealer tomorrow.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-14-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 28,322
Posted By Darin
Will do.. Do you remember what you paid for it?

Will do.. Do you remember what you paid for it?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 05-14-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By Darin
I have a Husky Centerline and am very happy with...

I have a Husky Centerline and am very happy with it. It took some trial and error to get it set up correctly, but once that was done it has worked great. I don't find it to be any harder to hook up...
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