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11-04-2017, 10:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Newberg
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Brand new to forum and RV地g
We just bought a White Hawk 23MBH in Bozeman Mt where we have a second home. Towed it home to Oregon about a month ago and keep in our shop. We bought the biggest unit that would fit in our biggest bay. Towed it with 2014 Chevy Tahoe. Just trying to get used to totally new issues to us like the EQ hitch, leveling the unit, blown fuses on power tongue, how to plug in the 3 prong power cord to standard 110, etc. looking forward to getting good advice here and actually goin camping.
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11-04-2017, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
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Congratulations and welcome!
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11-04-2017, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: PNW
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Congratulations and Welcome from NorCal
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2017 Jayco JayFeather 23BHM
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11-04-2017, 12:46 PM
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Site Team
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Jayco
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
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11-04-2017, 01:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Congratulations on the new White Hawk and welcome to the forum.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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11-04-2017, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPAJIM
We just bought a White Hawk 23MBH in Bozeman Mt where we have a second home. Towed it home to Oregon about a month ago and keep in our shop. We bought the biggest unit that would fit in our biggest bay. Towed it with 2014 Chevy Tahoe. Just trying to get used to totally new issues to us like the EQ hitch, leveling the unit, blown fuses on power tongue, how to plug in the 3 prong power cord to standard 110, etc. looking forward to getting good advice here and actually goin camping.
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Congratulations and welcome! Will try and answer some of the questions. Leveling side to side can be done with 1x8's, 2x8's, lynx levelers, or Andersen levelers. A good bubble level is a necessity. The blown fuse on the tongue jack can be the result of hitting the limit on the tongue jack. It's usually a 30 amp fuse located in a holder near the front part of the camper. You can purchase an adapter at any RV store or on line. You will want to purchase a surge protector to protect your investment.
Most of all, have a great time and make memories!
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11-04-2017, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
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Welcome aboard! There is a lot to learn. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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11-04-2017, 05:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
Posts: 5,196
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CONGRATULATIONS on the JAYCO!!!
...and WELCOME TO JOF!!! The members here are GREAT!!! There is a lot of GREAT information to be found here. I am sure that you will have information and pictures to share with us... so please do!!
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My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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11-05-2017, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Las Vegas
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Welcome to the RVing world and to the JOF. Hope you enjoy your new White Hawk and all of your camping experiences. There is a lot to learn. We too are relatively new to RVing and are learning. Currently on a trip in very cold country (South Dakota, Wyoming, & Idaho) and learning about cold weather camping.
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11-05-2017, 12:50 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Newberg
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I purchased the surge protector from the dealer when picked up the trailer. What is the adaptor that you referred to? Also, will having it plugged in while stored in shop keep the trailer batteries charged? Or do batteries need to be disconnected?
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11-05-2017, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Southwest Ohio
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Welcome. White Hawk owners rock.
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2018 Cheverolet Silverado 2500HD 6.0 4WD | 2016 White Hawk 27DSLR
2018 - 20 Nights - 163 miles.
Modifications list at https://www.stormpod.org
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11-05-2017, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPAJIM
I purchased the surge protector from the dealer when picked up the trailer. What is the adaptor that you referred to? Also, will having it plugged in while stored in shop keep the trailer batteries charged? Or do batteries need to be disconnected?
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The adapter has a male end that plugs into a standard household receptacle and a female end that allows you to plug in your 30 amp camper plug. Or you can get what they call a "dog bone" that accomplishes the same thing.
My camper is parked beside my house and plugged into a 30 amp service. During the winter, I unplug mine, remove the battery and put it on a battery tender until spring. Others may have different ideas and practices. All are good.
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11-05-2017, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPAJIM
I purchased the surge protector from the dealer when picked up the trailer. What is the adaptor that you referred to? Also, will having it plugged in while stored in shop keep the trailer batteries charged? Or do batteries need to be disconnected?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2nOZ
The adapter has a male end that plugs into a standard household receptacle and a female end that allows you to plug in your 30 amp camper plug. Or you can get what they call a "dog bone" that accomplishes the same thing.
My camper is parked beside my house and plugged into a 30 amp service. During the winter, I unplug mine, remove the battery and put it on a battery tender until spring. Others may have different ideas and practices. All are good.
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My trailer is plugged into a standard 15amp house outlet using a 30amp to 15amp adapter. Unlike 2nOZ, mine stays that way all the time we're home to keep the batteries charged.
With the main circuit breaker 'on' and the converter/charger circuit breaker 'on', the trailer's converter/charger it will keep the batteries charged. If the trailer's batteries are not on a charger, it is best to disconnect them and/or remove them.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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11-08-2017, 01:08 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Bellville
Posts: 96
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Welcome!!!!
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2018 Jayco Greyhawk 29MV & 2018 GMC Canyon toad
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11-08-2017, 09:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Helena
Posts: 195
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Love our Whitehawk
We have a 23 MRB and love it. Bought it in Missoula and snow bird in Mesa AZ much of the time. As to some of your issues, we blew the tongue jack fuse as well. I have used a sharpie to mark the jack indicating that I am getting close to top and bottom and haven稚 blown it since.
I installed a battery cut off switch for when it is in storage but once a month I do plug in for a day to top off the battery
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