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01-24-2016, 12:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Houston
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first jayco, first brand new
We got our first jayco/new trailer. Got it about 4 days ago and love it already got 4 trips planned so far, its a 287 BHSW.
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01-24-2016, 01:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Langley (Vancouver)
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Congrats!! That Tundra is going to be thirsty....
Lots of great info on here to learn from..
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TT: 2015 Jayco Jayflight 26BH Elite
TV: 2014 Ram 1500 Sport, 5.7 HEMI 3.21, Firestone 1000# air suspension. WD hitch w/800# bars
SOLD: 2012 Jayco J-series 1007
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01-24-2016, 01:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Houston
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Thanks ya i had a 14 tundra with 4.6 v8 that i pulled a flagstaff 27bhss ultralite. Got about 12mpg or so figured id get same pulling thia trailer. I acutally got this 2012 crewmax 5.7 to pull this trailer
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01-24-2016, 02:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,539
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Congrats and welcome to JOF. I love your setup, the wife and I are going to get something but I don't know what but I can't wait.
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01-24-2016, 05:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Maplesville - Home Base
Posts: 3,059
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Now that is a level set up rig. Congratulations.
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KM4STL
2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch
2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, Cummins/Onan RV QG 5500 EVAP, Progressive Industries EMS-PT50X, TST Systems 507 TPMS, RV Flex Armor Roof
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01-24-2016, 05:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 781
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Congratulations! I am sure you are going to enjoy it.
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2016 Jayco Eagle 330RSTS = " Madame Maxime"
Maxxis M8008 E rated Tires and 16" Wheel Upgrade
Dual A/C 15K BTU, 14K Equalizer WD hitch with SC
King Bed with Java Interior, (2X) Yamaha EF2000isV2
2012 Ram 4500, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel, MegaCab = " Hagrid"
8'x12' BMCM Stake Bed, Cabin Chassis, 2WD
360 degree Virtual Tour
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01-24-2016, 06:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Southern, VT
Posts: 387
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Nice set-up! Looks good and level too! We have a '12 Tundra 4.6 to pull our brand new Jay Flight 26BH. So far we have 3 trips already booked in 3 different states . Many more to come. Enjoy your new rig and thanks for sharing the picture!
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2019 Jay Flight 31QBDS Elite, Fiberglass, Thermal Pkg, Al. Rims, 15K AC
2018 Jay Flight 28BHS Elite, Fiberglass, Thermal Pkg, Al. Rims, 15K AC, Elec. Stab. Jacks (Traded)
2016 Jay Flight 26BH Elite, Fiberglass, Thermal Pkg, Al. Rims, 15K AC, Elec. Stab. (Traded)
2015 RAM 3500HD Cummins Turbo Diesel, Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD
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01-24-2016, 09:43 AM
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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!!
Don
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01-24-2016, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations on the Jay Flight and welcome to the JOF.
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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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01-24-2016, 11:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Eagle River, AK
Posts: 900
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Congo Ratz and welcome. Let the fun and memories begin.
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We are just a humble drinking couple with a hunting and camping problem.
2018 Jayco Octane 260
2019 Dodge Ram 2500, 6.4 Hemi, 8 spd A/T
2021 Argo Aurora 8x8/2008 Arctic Cat M1000 SnoPro
Previous: Komfort 5er/Jamboree MH/Lance Cabover/Jayco Whitehawk 25BHS TT
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01-24-2016, 12:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Central California
Posts: 2,283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texanrebel
Thanks ya i had a 14 tundra with 4.6 v8 that i pulled a flagstaff 27bhss ultralite. Got about 12mpg or so figured id get same pulling thia trailer. I acutally got this 2012 crewmax 5.7 to pull this trailer
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Good luck getting double digit MPG. I know several guys towing with that 5.7 Crew cab. The best gets just under 10, the guy with the heaviest foot is ~7.
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2020 Ram 1500 5.7L
2007 Chevy Duramax LMM/Allison (Sold)
2012 Jay Flight 29QBH (Sold)
2012 Jay Flight 26BH (Sold)
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01-24-2016, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Central
Posts: 219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by edatlanta
Now that is a level set up rig. Congratulations.
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I agree! Granted my tongue weight is 165 lbs more than yours, and my bed is longer, but I can never get the squat out of the rear of my Tundra. What weight distribution hitch are you using, and what are the weight ratings for it? Also, are you using air bags or something similar?
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01-24-2016, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: North Western West Virginia
Posts: 671
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Congratulations, and great job of leveling!!
We had a Jayco Jayflight 25RKS that had two doors... LOVED having two doors! We pulled it with a F150, and got about 9.5 MPG. Now with the moterhome, we get about 11 MPG. Go figure!
But, too old for trailering now, so we moved to a Class C.
Happy and safe camping!
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2018 Jayco Alante 31v
Me, Dear Wife,
2 Bluetick Hounds
1 Newfoundland
1 Newfoundland / Black Lab Mix
1 Cairn Terrier
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01-24-2016, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations and welcome!
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2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
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01-24-2016, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Houston
Posts: 102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrentB
I agree! Granted my tongue weight is 165 lbs more than yours, and my bed is longer, but I can never get the squat out of the rear of my Tundra. What weight distribution hitch are you using, and what are the weight ratings for it? Also, are you using air bags or something similar?
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cant recall what brand it is but my bars are rated 800-1200 pounds, when I hook up I hitch the truck then raise the back up higher than stock with the jack, install the bars then lower the jack(or raise how you look at it) and load the bars and truck stays pretty much stock height just a slight lower and trailer sits level.
I don't use airbags or anything like that all stock and I believe hitch is a 10,000 pound hitch
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01-24-2016, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Central
Posts: 219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texanrebel
cant recall what brand it is but my bars are rated 800-1200 pounds, when I hook up I hitch the truck then raise the back up higher than stock with the jack, install the bars then lower the jack(or raise how you look at it) and load the bars and truck stays pretty much stock height just a slight lower and trailer sits level.
I don't use airbags or anything like that all stock and I believe hitch is a 10,000 pound hitch
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That sounds like what I have. It sounds like I need to jack it up higher before attaching the chains. Thanks for the info! Enjoy your trips!
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01-24-2016, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Houston
Posts: 102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clubhouse
Good luck getting double digit MPG. I know several guys towing with that 5.7 Crew cab. The best gets just under 10, the guy with the heaviest foot is ~7.
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ya I think I would be happy with 10mpg to me that sounds good pulling a 6200+ pound wind catcher
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01-26-2016, 06:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Decatur
Posts: 2,821
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Welcome Neighbor ! Nice set up .
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Decatur Al.
Jayco 2022 27RB WhiteHawk
Jayco 330RSTS Gone
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01-26-2016, 06:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
Posts: 6,177
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Very nice!!! Congrats! 
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2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS
2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB
W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
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01-26-2016, 07:27 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: mishawaka
Posts: 14
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Congrats on the TT! I envy you for being able to do some camping already. Seems like its been years since I stored mine for the winter.
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