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08-21-2014, 10:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Spokane
Posts: 4
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2009 Jay Feather x213 into a Cargo Trailer
First off, I was looking forward to being part of this forum, learning, sharing and excited about my new family camping trailer before it all came unraveled.
Long story short: I purchased a 2009 Jayco Jay Feather for my family and it turns out it was a salvage cover up, once I got it down the road it started to fall apart due to a previous accident. I thought I could fix the few problems I noticed, but once I got into it the damage was so extensive there was nothing I could do. I made the decision to transfer all the good "guts" into a car hauler and make myself a one of a kind rv. Here is a link with pictures if anyone wants to see the total destruction of a Jayco trailer and a bit of the process of putting it back together. I kept the same exact floor plan as my original Jay Feather x213.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...-Cargo-Trailer
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08-21-2014, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 369
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Ok, this is freakin' awesome.
Great job on the trailer. You have a real talent there (potential business???).
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2014 White Hawk 28DSBH
2012 F150 EcoBoost MaxTow (2022 F150 PowerBoost on order)
Reese 1200 WDH / Dual Cam Sway Control
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08-21-2014, 02:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Boston area
Posts: 50
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Wow!
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John, Heidi, with Big Papi & Venus (Cocker Spaniels)
2015 X213
2012 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4X4
Hensley Cub WDH, Tekonsha Primus IQ
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08-21-2014, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Kalamazoo
Posts: 769
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WOW!!!! You have some serious talent. How much time did this project take? I really love what you did with the closed cell insulation. You should be proud. I hope you and your family enjoy that trailer.
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2019 Jayco 26BHX Eagle HTX Fifth Wheel
2018 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab 2500HD 4X4 6.0L 4.10 axle
Reese 16K Round Tube Slider Hitch
HD Trailering Package with Integrated Brake Controller
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08-21-2014, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 3,431
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Wow!
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2013 Jayco Jayfeather X20 E (sold)
2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ 2 Z71 Crew Cab (sold, and dearly missed)
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08-21-2014, 03:29 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Spokane
Posts: 4
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Thanks for the comments. I got the car hauler at the beginning of May and I am about a week from completion. Its had its ups and downs but now there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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08-21-2014, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 1,808
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Awesome dude! Jayco needs to be in contact with you going forward! That trailer is amazing!
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08-21-2014, 09:43 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Yakima
Posts: 7
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We had a 2009 213 and when we picked it up the counter was pulled from the wall just a little bit. With in months it was pulled from the wall two inches. Jayco was great and replaced the frame. If you search on line they had a lot of problems with the frames on the 213. There great service is the reason I bought from them again.
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08-21-2014, 11:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Idaho/Arizona
Posts: 5,446
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I'll second that WOW.
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2011 Eagle 330RLTS with just about every option.
2017 Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 with tow package. (no, we don't tow the Jayco with it.)
2018 Surveyor 265RLDS well equipped.
Life in the slow lane is still life.
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08-23-2014, 12:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Gilbert
Posts: 607
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Very nice. No reason to leave the forum. I think that earns you a star by your name at the least. How long did that take to complete and how much do you think you spent to get it completed?
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2015 Ford F-250 Lariat 6.7L Powerstroke 4x4
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08-23-2014, 06:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Spokane
Posts: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nunyadamn
Very nice. No reason to leave the forum. I think that earns you a star by your name at the least. How long did that take to complete and how much do you think you spent to get it completed?
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All said and done, the actual build will have been about 4 months (not including the tear down). Money wise I have not been keeping track, but I am thinking I will be right around $20K which includes the Jayco purchase and Cargo trailer purchase. We splurged on the insulation ($900) and composting toilet ($1,000) along with a multitude of other "upgrades/changes" which increased the bottom line. If I would have done a straight swap I think I could have kept it under $15K.
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08-23-2014, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Spicewood, Texas
Posts: 913
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It's really nice. I did the spray foam in our new home. Was paying $350-$400 elect bill for 2500 ft in old house and 2500 ft in new house only running $125. Your not going to have any cooling or heating problems. You know you should open your own RV repair shop.
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2015 338RETS Eagle Premier gloss sides., king.
2012 Ram 3500, crew cab 4x4 duelly Deleted
16k miles, 530HP, 1000 +torque.
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08-23-2014, 10:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Kane
Posts: 63
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Amazing job! I really like the barrel in the bathroom!
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2014 Jay Feather X17Z
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