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12-28-2012, 11:09 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
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Hello From Kansas
After years, and more years of tent camping I've decided to move over to a travel trailer. Not being one to jump into the water to see how deep it is, I've spent the last couple of months looking, reading and researching RV's and have finally decided on a Jayco TT. So here I am.
As for me, sometime in the next few months I'll be throwing in the retirement towel and leaving the daily grind behind. I enjoy good coffee and good conversations, so if you see the light on, stop on by. But I'm somewhat of a recluse so you may have to look a bit to find me. :-)
I've already learned a lot by reading through the various threads and hopefully will be able to dodge a lot of the pitfalls of owning a TT.
Fred
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12-28-2012, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mostly the US
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Welcome to the JOF Fred! Have you decided on which model yet? 
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Denise, DH, grandkids, and two rescue pups
-2016 Jay Flight 29QBS Elite
-2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4x2, 6.2L EFI V8, 4.30 Elec Lock, Heavy duty Alt
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12-28-2012, 12:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
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Hi Healthi, and thanks for the welcome. Right now I'm looking at the Feather Ultra Lite 221. I wanted to go with the Jay Flight 19RD, but the weight would have been too close to the capabilities of my Dakota. I like the floor plan of the 221 and it'll give me 1,000+ pounds of a safety margin for my TV, so that's where my sights are. - Fred
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12-28-2012, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Louisiana (southeastern)
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Hi, Fred.
Welcome to JOY.
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2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax LBZ, CC, 4X4
2005 Jayco Talon ZX24-E Toy Hauler(SOLD).
2017 Forest River Hyper Lite XLR
Prodigy P2 Brake Control
12K Husky Straight Line WD Hitch
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12-28-2012, 03:34 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 16,836
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Welcome to the site. I like good coffee and good conversation too! Also went from a tent to a TT. We will get along just fine!
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2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
2010 Jayflight 28BHS (sold)
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12-28-2012, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Iowa
Posts: 336
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Hi Fred
You will like the TT alot better than the tent. Good Luck with whatever you purchase.
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12-28-2012, 11:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Secret Cove
Posts: 10,701
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Hey Fred, bought a Jayco TT at 61. Found this forum, thought TT stood for Tin Tent, learned lots from friendly folks. Enjoy the journey.
I love coffee. You get up our way, the light will be on.
Dave
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 2010 Jayco Feather Sport 22'6" (sold)DrawTite,12,000 lbs. 2017 Jayco 212 QBW BAJA (bought)
2011 Ford F-150 XLT SCab 4x4 Tow Package
"If you can't be smart; be stubborn.". DG.
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12-29-2012, 04:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 5
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Thanks for the welcomes and the coffee invites.
I'm starting to get all of the abbreviations figured out so the messages are easier to read. One term still has me a little puzzled though. Boondocking? Is that back in the woods with the birds and the trees, or is that camping in a parking lot? I've seen it used both ways on different camping forums and haven't quite gotten a grasp on that one.
Fred
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03-07-2013, 12:22 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 9
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haha :hihi: It can be both.... but it basically means not being hooked up to any services, so you gotta learn to conserve your electrical/water resources. I much prefer the woods, birds, trees version myself.
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03-07-2013, 09:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Wakefield
Posts: 5
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Woltra, thanks for unraveling that mystery for me.
After years of camping in a tent I don't believe conserving electricity & water should be a problem. My biggest consumer of electricity was my e-reader, and that lasted for days without the need of a recharge. And once I retire I can turn in the cellphone I've been tethered to, so no worries there.
Thanks again,
Fred
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