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Old 08-29-2014, 04:27 PM   #21
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I pull my 26BH with an SUV. No diesel required IMO. It's all what you like/need. 1000 miles this summer through the Adirondacks with DW + 3 kids + 10 days worth of "stuff".
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What does DW stand for...damn wife LOL?
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Old 08-29-2014, 05:00 PM   #23
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Oh. That's not funny at all.
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Yes it is! LOL
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:11 PM   #26
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I have a 2011 26 BH,I had a Ram Van but it just wouldn't pull it safetly IMO,so I rented trucks until just 30 days ago I got a Ram 2500...Overkill maybe for the 26BH but not for a future upgrade...with all that being said.....
I haven't had one bit of problem out of this TT,when I go camping its with my 12 year old and 3 year old grand daughters and I..Like you said we sleep in it and take showers and sometimes eat meals at the inside table...If I had it to do all over again I wouldn't change a thing....Also we upgraded from a tent ......
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What does DW stand for...damn wife LOL?

LOL... Sometimes it's dear and sometimes it's damn.....
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Old 08-30-2014, 07:01 AM   #28
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I'm going with Damn I think it's awesome! My wife thinks its hilarious too btw.
So I'm diggin all the love you guys have for the 26BH. Can't wait to go buy one.
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I've pulled my 26BH with a 4.7 Ram, then a 2500 Ram/Cummins, and for the last two years, with a 2011 Ram 5.7 HEMI. The 4.7 was underpowered for my tastes, the Cummins was awesome, but much more truck and maintenance than I needed/wanted. The HEMI is perfect for my needs.

It's pulled my TT all over the US in all kinds of terrain and did a great job everywhere. The RPMs run higher than average going over mountain passes, but I think my HEMI enjoys pushing it at times. It's good to work an engine and not baby it all the time, IMHO.

Good luck making your choice, OP. I do see the logic of buying a larger truck now, since you do have a growing family and may decide to upgrade to a larger TT in the future, even if you don't think you will now. And with a family, safety is paramount, and a 2500 would be a much safer drive than any 1/2 ton would be.
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Old 08-30-2014, 08:40 PM   #30
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I've pulled my 26BH with a 4.7 Ram, then a 2500 Ram/Cummins, and for the last two years, with a 2011 Ram 5.7 HEMI. The 4.7 was underpowered for my tastes, the Cummins was awesome, but much more truck and maintenance than I needed/wanted. The HEMI is perfect for my needs.

It's pulled my TT all over the US in all kinds of terrain and did a great job everywhere. The RPMs run higher than average going over mountain passes, but I think my HEMI enjoys pushing it at times. It's good to work an engine and not baby it all the time, IMHO.

Good luck making your choice, OP. I do see the logic of buying a larger truck now, since you do have a growing family and may decide to upgrade to a larger TT in the future, even if you don't think you will now. And with a family, safety is paramount, and a 2500 would be a much safer drive than any 1/2 ton would be.

I agree with everything you've said. If I have to have a larger trailer in the future then I'll just have to buy a larger truck. For now a 2500 would be more truck than I want or need. I've decided to go with the Ram Ecodiesel. If you're happy pulling the 26 BH with your Hemi then I'll be happy pulling it with the Ecodiesel. The Ecodisel can do anything the Hemi can do just a few mph slower. Now I just have to wait for the 2015's to get in to the system so I can order one.
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I don't have the 26BH, but I do have a 2011 JayFlight that I bought new several years ago. I can wholeheartedly say, I still love it. Only had one issue that was not self inflicted. The skylight over the tub had a crack and leaked. It was repaired under warranty without question. The dealer pulled it out and left TT parked in shop for a couple of days to ensure all in ceiling was dry before he put new one in. As far as the siding and caulking, I just check mine carefully as I am doing a walk around prior to heading out. It is easy to add a bit in a couple of joints if they look like they need it. This spring, I decided I was too busy to take the time to recaulk, so while TT was in shop having power cord replaced (EX lawn guy ran over it), I had them go through and check caulking. Only had a couple of places that needed touching up. This is on a 4 year old TT that sits uncovered in direct sun in South GA everyday of its life.
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Our first trailer was a used 2010 26BH. A great starter trailer. As has been said here many people love(d) their 26BH. It is a good solid trailer.

I pulled mine first with a 4.7 litre 2006 Tundra. Well within specs but worked hard up hills. Current Tundra pulled it just fine.

If I were going to pull it with a RAM (which I wouldn't) I would get the 5.7 Hemi.
This new Diesel RAM is untested as far as reliability.

Wish you the best with whatever you choose.
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Our first trailer was a used 2010 26BH. A great starter trailer. As has been said here many people love(d) their 26BH. It is a good solid trailer.

I pulled mine first with a 4.7 litre 2006 Tundra. Well within specs but worked hard up hills. Current Tundra pulled it just fine.

If I were going to pull it with a RAM (which I wouldn't) I would get the 5.7 Hemi.
This new Diesel RAM is untested as far as reliability.

Wish you the best with whatever you choose.


Consumer Reports highly rates the RAM 1500 EcoDiesel (recent news) and the engine itself is one of Ward's Top Ten engines for 2014. We've been very happy with our factory-ordered RAM.
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Old 08-31-2014, 09:38 PM   #34
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I don't want to get off my own topic here, but, the Ram Ecodiesel is the best 1/2 ton truck on the market today...period. Whether it can handle the 26BH isn't even a question.
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I think a half ton diesel sounds awesome. It has a heck of a lot more tow capacity than my 2006 5.7 Hemi. I don't have any trouble towing my 26BH with my Ram. I'm sure you'll get better gas mileage than me as well.
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I don't want to get off my own topic here, but, the Ram Ecodiesel is the best 1/2 ton truck on the market today...period.......snip
Well, you can, it's your thread ....., and once you get the Ram Ecodiesel and the Jayco 26BH I'm sure folks will be interested in your feedback on how the Ram Ecodiesel performs as a tow vehicle.

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Old 09-01-2014, 07:54 AM   #37
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I don't want to get off my own topic here, but, the Ram Ecodiesel is the best 1/2 ton truck on the market today...period. Whether it can handle the 26BH isn't even a question.
***Bracing for backlash LOL***
That's a bold statement. Time will tell. I admit that I'm intrigued by the new ram, but I won't be putting my hard earned money on a fiat engine until I have years of solid proof that it can perform. Call me a skeptic.

I'm not a ford guy (or a dodge guy for that matter), but if I had to pick one today I'd choose the ecoboost.

Now the thread has been officially hijacked.
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I was kidding when I said it was the best 1/2 ton truck. Sort of. The Ecoboost is a powerful engine no question. In fact I was going to buy one before I took a hard look at the Ram. The problem with the Ecoboost is that is gets abysmal gas mileage both driving around town and when towing. I'll take the Ram.

Please don't hesitate to express your experience with the 26BH guys after you give your 0.02 on your truck,of choice. We can handle both in here.
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Having already given my experience with a 26BH, I will stick with my Tundra. Have owned a lot of Toyotas starting with a 1971 Corolla that cost less than $2000. The quality goes in before the name goes on. Oh! I think that one of the big 3 claimed that motto.

Consumers Reports once stated that a five year old Toyota or Honda was comparable to a three year old domestic brand in repair frequency. When I traded in my 2006 Tundra, no repair of any kind had been done, not even a light bulb replaced. Tires, battery and oil and filters were all. Not even front brake pads at 86,000 miles.
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Having already given my experience with a 26BH, I will stick with my Tundra. Have owned a lot of Toyotas starting with a 1971 Corolla that cost less than $2000. The quality goes in before the name goes on. Oh! it think that one of the big 3 claimed that motto.
That was actually RCA's motto...but that's another story. I know a pretty funny joke about thar motto but don't think a family style forum is the place to tell it!
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