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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-14-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By Russell
Make the 7.5 hour trip up to Burlington RV in...

Make the 7.5 hour trip up to Burlington RV in Sturtevant WI. They've got their sign out for the 154BH at $7999 all day. Might be worth a call.
The Swift SLX are nice units... bought our 184BH there...
Forum: Campfire Chat 03-02-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,445
Posted By Russell
It's my birthday today, what else :nodding:

It's my birthday today, what else :nodding:
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-01-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,659
Posted By Russell
Went to our local show yesterday. Boy that...

Went to our local show yesterday. Boy that Coachman Clipper 17BH is sharp. Still the best option in this category IMHO.
I say go to the show. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission if...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-28-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,659
Posted By Russell
I had the same frustrations and recently posted...

I had the same frustrations and recently posted this to help another member. I would have traded for the Clipper if we were still pulling.

"Quick question for you... I know we're squeezing weight...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-26-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,265
Posted By Russell
Awesome! Congrats Brian. Don't forget to post...

Awesome! Congrats Brian. Don't forget to post pictures when you get it.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-19-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,265
Posted By Russell
Hey BrianGVLK, Did you buy a new trailer?

Hey BrianGVLK,
Did you buy a new trailer?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-13-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,265
Posted By Russell
Mine were too and now thinking about it I think...

Mine were too and now thinking about it I think you'll be well under that GVWR. You'd have to try really hard to pack over 600lbs of stuff :)
Anyway ... just more food for thought. Hindsight tells...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-13-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,265
Posted By Russell
You aren't kidding. Very anxious for Spring. ...

You aren't kidding. Very anxious for Spring.

Quick question for you... I know we're squeezing weight ratings here but it's very close so if you can afford the extra hundred pounds you may want to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 02-12-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,265
Posted By Russell
I pulled the 184 with an '02 Explorer that had a...

I pulled the 184 with an '02 Explorer that had a 3500# tow rating as well. It was at the top of every capacity but it did just fine. I wouldn't have pushed it anymore though. There was 3 of us and...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-10-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,367
Posted By Russell
$6 at Menards...

$6 at Menards https://www.menards.com/main/heating-cooling/fireplaces/fireplace-tools/30-tongs/p-1761015-c-9504.htm
I believe they're at all the other big box stores too.
The bellows are nice to...
Forum: Campfire Chat 12-02-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,045
Posted By Russell
What are some of the deals folks are getting...

What are some of the deals folks are getting today?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-01-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,953
Posted By Russell
Some good advice on parking it on a seasonal...

Some good advice on parking it on a seasonal site. You'll get your moneys worth. Don't go too far from home, you'll use it a lot more, probably every weekend you don't have to be home. No tow vehicle...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-31-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,178
Posted By Russell
I've owned these for years... bought them when...

I've owned these for years... bought them when they were Sharper Image brand... they work great. Just what you're looking for....
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-08-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,732
Posted By Russell
Ours is $2200 a year, includes water and sewer....

Ours is $2200 a year, includes water and sewer. Electric is billed separately in July and October (we're told can run anywhere from $100 to $300 a year)
Our season is from 4/15 to 10/15. Can open...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 07-01-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,732
Posted By Russell
Nice! Looks like you're settled in PugMom. ...

Nice! Looks like you're settled in PugMom.
Here's a few of ours.
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The people who had the site before us left a couple deck pieces we were able to reuse but the rest...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 06-28-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Russell
Anyone camping in Wisconsin next week?

Will anyone be at one of these campgrounds? https://campingforthefunofit.com/campgrounds/
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 06-25-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,502
Posted By Russell
We had a 2012 184BH last year. Last 4th of July...

We had a 2012 184BH last year. Last 4th of July we had a site out in the open and baked in 100°+ temps. Our refrigerator, running on shore power, was always in the mid to high 30°. Just make sure...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 06-18-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,434
Posted By Russell
Near Wisconsin Dells. Nice loooong weekend,...

Near Wisconsin Dells. Nice loooong weekend, Tuesday night through Sunday. Can't wait!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-14-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,615
Posted By Russell
I spent 40 nights in one last season and didn't...

I spent 40 nights in one last season and didn't notice it except for in the shower. I am 6ft as well, it wasn't terrible as I was just happy to be taking a shower those few times lol but now that I...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 03-18-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,069
Posted By Russell
We had the 184BH and could never decide on where...

We had the 184BH and could never decide on where to mount the television. Always wanted to buy one of these though...
Forum: Tech Talk 03-16-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,790
Posted By Russell
I am happy to report back the battery should be...

I am happy to report back the battery should be okay, it still has a charge of 12.84? I finally bought a multimeter and checked it today. I disconnected the battery from the trailer in October and...
Forum: Pics of your Jayco 02-22-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By Russell
cold & lonely

A friends and mine at a seasonal we're trying out this year. We dropped them off last September and have been itching ever since.

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Forum: Tech Talk 02-20-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,790
Posted By Russell
Battery... Am I SOL

I think I really screwed up. I have a conventional flooded 12-volt battery for my trailer. I disconnected it during winterization and stored it in my basement out of sight... therefore out of mind....
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-10-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 969
Posted By Russell
Too bad you're not moving to Gary Indiana...

Too bad you're not moving to Gary Indiana :lolhitsign:
Get it? Get it? :hihi:

Sorry, couldn't help myself
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 02-01-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,382
Posted By Russell
Nice! That is cheap for seasonal. State parks are...

Nice! That is cheap for seasonal. State parks are similar in price here. I thought it might be the gas that could make it unaffordable to travel each weekend. How much is your gas now? How far do you...
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