Hello, enjoing our new 2013 Jay Feather Ultra Lite X213

[jimsueco]

We purchased our 2013 Jay Feather Ultra Lite X213 in June 2012 from a dealer in Middlebury IN, the hometown of Jayco. Picking up our camper was the start of a month long trip in the Mid West. We start out spending a week at the KOA in Middlebury where we attended/visited everything related to RV'ing and the Amish country including a tour of the Jayco manufacturing plant (only tour available was the 5th wheel line). Very interesting, strongly recommended. Following that trip we spent the summer and fall with many trips thru out CO, NM, TX, AZ, and UT.

We are very impressed with the Jayco quality and features of the Jayco X213 (this being our 2nd TT - other not a Jayco). We look forward to using this forum for information & discussions related to other RV'rs experience of the Jayco products.

[exjay1]

I'm sure the tour was pretty neat. Welcome!

[RoyBraddy]

Congrats on the X213 - I really like that setup.... I came this close /--/ to getting one...

Roy Ken

[Wolverine]

If it is information you want then this forum is where you want to be. Nice unit and welcome to the Jayco family !!!

I picked my unit up from the same dealer you most likely did in Middlebury. Did not get to do the tour that day because I
can't tell time....missed it !!! We plan to go back soon and see how they make these awesome units.

[Uprighter]

Hey There.... I too just purchased an X213... I bought mine in December and got a 2012 model, last one on the lot.
The dealer is storing it for the winter. I will pick it up on April 1 all prepped for the season. I can't wait...
One of the main drawbacks that I saw was that the 2012 doesn't have a skylight over the tub and thereby leaving less headroom. The dealer is installing a skylight for me, hopefully this will ease the height restrictions....
I play the upright bass and the extra storage door is going to be a big plus after a long night of pickin' bluegrass at a festival.
This is an upgrade for me, as my last camper was a 1972 travelmate. I can't wait to have a full size camper with all of the ammenities.
I am seriously looking into an Andersen WD Hitch... Any thoughts?

Uprighter

[jimsueco]

Hi Uprighter,
Congrats on your new X213. We really enjoy our X213, especially the slide out king bed as well as the bunk area which is great for storage to and from our camp site. The skylight is great as it brightens the bathroom. We are also impressed with the Jayco quality, especially the overall TT structure.

We are not familiar with the Andersen hitch. We have a Equal-i-zer hitch - don't even know we are hauliing a 4000' + camper behind us.

Enjoy your TT.

[Denise]

Belated welcome to the JOF jimsueco!

[Crabman]

Welcome to the forum!

[I.plod]

Hi! I'm a bluegrass bass player too, thinking of trading in my Jay Feather 165 for a X213 this year or next.

Let me know how you like that side door, right now I heave that old Kay up on the top bunk in the evening. That door looks like a great idea! Will your bass travel comfortably on the bottom bunk?

Would anybody be willing to post a picture of what their camper looks like inside when the slide out is pulled in? Could I put the bass in there while traveling? Do people put their stuff in there to transport? We don't have a nearby dealer, and we've missed all the shows.

I love our 165, bright and light with lots more windows than the X213...but the little door calls my name.

[Lsuduke]

Welcome to the JOF , the addition of the skylight is great for taller folks, I am 6ft 6 and the extra headroom comes in handy in our 228 , you will love the light that comes into the bathroom as well. Enjoy the friendly folks here at JOF and happy camping.

[Donedroolin]

Awsome good luck with your new tt. Looks like you are really enjoying it. Glad to see someone camping. Where is spring already

[jimsueco]

Hi I.Pod,
Not knowing the size of your bass, I would say storing it between performances would work on the lower bunk accessible by the door entry to the lower bunk. Storing it on the bed when slid in to the travel position, should work as well. We raise the lower bunk into the upright position for storage on the floor when traveling. Check out this dealer web site for pictures of the x213 http://www.littledealer.com/rv/jayco...ler/7986/Jayco__ It has a picture of the bunks and the access door, which are twin size. Also visualize the bed in the slide in position accomplished by removing the dining set and lowering the couch. You should have plenty of room on the bed for your bass when traveling. You may want to tie the bass down to be on the safe side, so the bass doesn't get thrown off for some reason. We store stuff on the bed for travel and have never had anything move off the bed - Sue uses bungee cords for several items she has on the bed.

Happy camping,

[jimsueco]

Hi Donedroolin,
Thx, we sure love our x213 TT, new last July. Looking forward to late Apr or early May to head south to NM for the start of this years camping.

Enjoy camping,

[Westerncanuck]

Congrats on your X213......we love ours too. It is an awesome trailer and really tows well. We will be going to Alice Lake the end of May and again the end of June. This park has electricity so it will be nice to try out all the electrical. We mostly drycamp. We will be visiting our regular provincial park starting the 2nd week in April to begin our camping season.

[Quantum]

We love our 213 as well. Ours is the 2010 Model, so it is a 213EXP, but I believe it is identical. The newer ones have a more aerodynamic front than mine. The floor plan works well for our family of 5. Our 5 year old is on the top bunk, 3 year old on the bottom bunk and we have our 1 year old in a playpen on the dining table (folded down). We just toss the dining table cushions on the couch. The king bed is nice too! We bought this because we can tow it with our CUV, which is another plus.

[ecchamberlin]

We really are enjoying our 2010 213EXP also.

For the question about the side door, I don't think you would have any trouble getting the bass in that door and storing it on the bed. Plenty of room. I have never needed to fold up the lower bed and store a folding table and 3 folding chairs on the bed. We wrap the table and chairs in a blanket to keep them from sliding around while on the road. With the bed in the normal flat position it allows us to store the fresh water hose, clean out hose, cable tv wire, rolled up astro-turf carpet and some 2x6 lumber for the jacks to rest on. Lots of usable space.

[DisDad01]

[QUOTE=Quantum;123969]We love our 213 as well. Ours is the 2010 Model, so it is a 213EXP, but I believe it is identical. The newer ones have a more aerodynamic front than mine. The floor plan works well for our family of 5. Our 5 year old is on the top bunk, 3 year old on the bottom bunk and we have our 1 year old in a playpen on the dining table (folded down). We just toss the dining table cushions on the couch. The king bed is nice too! We bought this because we can tow it with our CUV, which is another plus

Hello Quantum, we are contemplating getting the 213 model but I am concerned about the weight, north of 4,000+ lbs. I see you are pulling with a Traverse, can I ask what your towing capacity is? I'm pulling with a 2005 GMC Envoy, so I would think our towing capacity is similar. I'm at 5,100 lbs. From your comments, sounds like it pulls nice for you. Appreciate the help.

[Quantum]

5,200lbs is my tow rating. The 6 speed transmission really helps. I used to have a 2005 Silverado 1500 with a 5.3L, and the Traverse actually tows better than the Silverado did. The Silverado did handle the weight better because of its full frame, but the engine/transmission combo compared to the Traverse was lacking power.

I'd love to have an F150 Ecoboost, but my family situation (3 kids) doesn't allow for a pickup, no matter how often I ask my wife!

[DisDad01]

My wife has an 09 gmc Acadia but unfortunately does not have the tow package so were stuck pulling with my envoy. Thanks for the response. Based on Jayco brochures looks like the 213 model weight came down in 2012. Haven't seen 2013's yet.

[Quantum]

If you take a look at the acadiaforum.net or Traverseforum.com, there are people who have added the tow package to their vehicles. It will not be warrantied by GM, but your 09 is probably out of warranty soon anyway. Just a thought.