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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-01-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By kickthetires
Battery while in storage

We leave our camper stored at a east coast campground for the year. They deliver to/from the spot when we are in town. My question is about the battery. After extended storage to battery runs...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-04-2018, 04:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,105
Posted By kickthetires
Electrical issues

Got to new campground in NC last evening. Went to hook up the 30 amp service. Immediately had no power. Owner came and installed new breaker. Now I have power. All issues seemed to resolved. A little...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-31-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,776
Posted By kickthetires
I am the OP. I do believe everything with my...

I am the OP. I do believe everything with my current TT is in order. While traveling at interstate speed(or less) the is no sway, dancing, etc. Guess I'm looking for opinions related to the TT vs. a...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-19-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,776
Posted By kickthetires
Sway is at a minimum if there at all. I do...

Sway is at a minimum if there at all. I do believe that everything is setup correctly. Guess I'm leaning more toward road manners. Also looking for overall experiences with both a TT vs. FW. What, if...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-19-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,776
Posted By kickthetires
Considering a FW

I currently tow the Jayco 32BHDS with my 2013 2500 6.0. Most of the towing is within 50 miles of the house. 1-2 times per year is a longer trip. Upwards of 8-12 hours. One of those trips is from E.KY...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 03-29-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By kickthetires
Never stayed at the KOA, only driven through it....

Never stayed at the KOA, only driven through it. We liked the layout of Camp Hatteras. Easy in, easy out. Plenty of activities for the kids. Spots located from dune front clear across 12 to the...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 03-27-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By kickthetires
Camp Hatteras is our choice. This year will be...

Camp Hatteras is our choice. This year will be year #4 with the TT. Plenty of activities for the kids and a pier just N of the campground.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-06-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Posted By kickthetires
A little more info on the wreck. I was sitting...

A little more info on the wreck.
I was sitting waiting to make a left turn with traffic at a stop 1 car behind me. The car behind me was rear ended by a car traveling 35-45 mph. This sent the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-02-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,490
Posted By kickthetires
Wrecked truck

I was recently rear ended in my truck. While the ball and the bumper a hitch absorbed the damage, my main concern is the hitch. It's a factory installed hitch on a 2013 Silverado HD.
Should I...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-03-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,844
Posted By kickthetires
Update on the bearings. I was able to get into...

Update on the bearings. I was able to get into the dealer within a week. The bearings were covered under the warranty. After their inspection I was assured nothing was wrong with the bearings. A week...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-26-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,635
Posted By kickthetires
Through the mountains of WV I got just shy of 8...

Through the mountains of WV I got just shy of 8 MPG.
Through NC I averaged about 8.5 MPG
Good trip.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-13-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,635
Posted By kickthetires
moho1. I will post a reply with the MPG after the...

moho1. I will post a reply with the MPG after the trip as this is a first long distance pull. Have not really checked it locally. The past 2 years the same trip was made pulling a Coachmen 26BH(same...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-13-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,635
Posted By kickthetires
I have a 2016 32BHDS and tow it with a 2013 2500...

I have a 2016 32BHDS and tow it with a 2013 2500 gas. Short trips around the area that truck does just fine. Leaving out friday and taking it on the first long trip. E. KY to Rodanthe NC. I would...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-05-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,844
Posted By kickthetires
Repack the bearings??

I have a 32BHDS that is less than a year old. The past couple of trips I have noticed that the passenger side hubs are hot to the touch while the driver side are only warm to the touch. The family...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-01-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,873
Posted By kickthetires
I think its a Elite brand WDH. I also used it on...

I think its a Elite brand WDH. I also used it on my 26BW with limited noise. Hauling out there would be noise. On the return trip, after hitching to the truck same way, the noise would appear. I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-01-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,873
Posted By kickthetires
noise from hitch

2nd trip with the 32BHDS. I noticed alot of unsettling noise from the hitch. Mainly when turning a corner. Seems to be coming from the pivot point on the ball connection.
Anyone else experience...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-20-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By kickthetires
Vacation Looking at my local dealers catalog. I...

Vacation
Looking at my local dealers catalog. I assume that you are talking about the Reese sway control. Looking at the catalog it seems like a good setup. There are also other options listed.
I...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-20-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By kickthetires
Need-a-vacation. I got the eazlift 48054 TW...

Need-a-vacation.
I got the eazlift 48054
TW 1400
MGTW 14000
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-20-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By kickthetires
Thanks for the replies. When I bought my...

Thanks for the replies.
When I bought my 26Coachmen I also bought the WD system. Never installed the sway bar though. Bought the higher rated one so I hope my old system will work on the 32BHDS....
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-19-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,150
Posted By kickthetires
Jayco 32BHDS

About ready to take the plunge and buy the 32BHDS. The Coachmen 26BH has been outgrown. I realize that I am adding about 6' in over all length and about an extra 1200lbs. I tow with a 2013 2500HD/6.0...
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