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11-23-2020, 07:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Silverdale
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Hello, I'm an RV noob, just bought an RV!
Hey all, I'm Ryan. I'm married with one child and a cat.
As of Saturday we bought a 2020 Jayco 24MBH and I'm both equally excited and terrified! I've got a 2020 Ram 1500 Classic (5.0L Hemi) which is more than enough to pull this rig.
I've been binge watching YT video after video learning and taking notes about as much as I possibly can, which has helped calm my nerves a lot.
But, I also need a place where I can ask questions from folks that "know stuff" to help me out when I just don't know something.
I live in the PNW and am eager to 'get out there' and learn something. I pick the RV up this Saturday too, but I don't know where I'm going to go for my first outing. Any suggestions would be awesome.
Anyways, looking forward to getting to know y'all as we join in on this exciting journey.
-R
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11-23-2020, 08:14 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9,424
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Welcome to JOF 
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2018 Jay Flight 24RBS
2002 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4:10 (retired)
2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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11-23-2020, 08:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,721
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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
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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11-23-2020, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Where ever the boss says we're going.
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Have a great time and
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11-23-2020, 10:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,916
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Welcome to the Forum from Western New York State! Congratulations on the new Jayco! There's a wealth of knowledge and experience here to help you with any questions you have. We're glad you've joined us here!
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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11-24-2020, 05:55 AM
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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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11-24-2020, 07:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Gurnee, IL
Posts: 1,307
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Welcome from northeast Illinois.
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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab 3.0L Duramax 4WD
2019 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 298BH
2013 Jayco Jay 1206 (Sold)
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11-24-2020, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Black River Falls, Wi
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Congrats on the new memory maker and, welcome to JOF Ryan. Driveway camping could be a great option seeing as you’re new to this game. Having “stuff” nearby whether it be a wrench, drill, mop or spatula reduces the frustration of the learning curve. When you pick up the camper, insist they walk you thru and power up everything including the water system.
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2016 Silverado 3500 CC SRW DuraMax/Allison
1975 Corvette for the sunny days n dry roads
2017 RZR for the rainy days n muddy roads
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11-24-2020, 08:16 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,858
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Welcome to JOF!
One suggestion, Before leaving the dealership make sure they show you how to connect and disconnect the hitch. Remain calm, go slow and practice!
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Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
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11-24-2020, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,401
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Congrats and enjoy your 2020 Jayco 24MBH. Lots of friendly, knowledgeable and helpful people here.
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11-24-2020, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 671
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We always go to a nearby campground, driveway isn't the same. Keeps you close to home and store for what ever and forces you to hook up, set up, level, and take down.
We've been camping for 40+ years and do this for each new to us camper. Also, you will have an abundance of willing helpers at the campground.
Happy camping....
PaulB12
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11-24-2020, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Charleston
Posts: 419
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Make sure you read up on a PDI (pre delivery inspection) if this is a new rig, make sure you check everything with them (plenty of lists and some YouTube videos on this)
Look for things you need as a new travel trailer owner (plenty of YouTube videos and lists on the internet) surge protector, x chocks, Anderson style levelers to name a few. Amazon has some good Black Friday sales going at the moment too.
And welcome, only been here a short time myself, but this is a good bunch of knowledgeable folks.
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2021 Jay Flight 28BHS (bought 11/14/2020)
E4-10k Equalizer Hitch
Furrion Vision S 7” Rear and Side View Cameras
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11-24-2020, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Milpitas
Posts: 1,628
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Welcome to the forum. This is the place where you can ask questions. You will get faster and better responses if you "title" your post properly. Don't say, "I need help." Rather say, Need help with my TV, or need help with my hitch. There are a lot of good people here that are more than willing to help out. And our Moderators are the best. Most questions have been at least covered so prior to posting using the search tool is helpful. You can feel safe asking the most basic questions.
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11-24-2020, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Rockaway
Posts: 127
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Welcome to the RV life and this forum from N.J. I bought a used Jayco(2015 Greyhawk 31FS) in June and took it cross country right away. We have taken it camping about 7 times total counting the 6 weeks trip out 2 Cali and back. It was awesome and I can not wait for spring to get it out there again. You will love the memories you make. I wish I did it sooner. My kids are 17 and 20. They had as much fun as we did. Enjoy!
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11-25-2020, 07:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
Posts: 1,474
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Welcome from York County, South Carolina!
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11-25-2020, 06:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: SW Lower Michigan
Posts: 2,516
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Welcome to the site from SW Michigan and congrats!
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2018 Jayco White Hawk 31BH 34'
2004 Surveyor by Forest River 29'
1996 Coachman Catalina 25'
2002 Jayco 12UTD PopUp
TrashMan Videos
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12-02-2020, 01:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: FERNANDINA BEACH
Posts: 30
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Don't get in a hurry and ALWAYS check your lug nuts.
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12-02-2020, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Libby
Posts: 138
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Welcome to the club
Someplace WARM!
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12-02-2020, 01:29 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Winston
Posts: 5
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Pre-Delivery Inspection
Do yourself a huge favor and do a thorough PDI. Don't trust the dealership that sold you the unit. You can download and use a good one from the internet. I purchased a new Jayco 321RSTS earlier this year and took 3.5 hours to do mine, BEFORE signing on the dotted line.
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12-02-2020, 01:32 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 14
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I’m new on this site too since we just upgraded from a pop up. Scenic Beach state park is not too far away from you since your in Silverdale. They have both pull through sites and back in sites and there is a good amount of privacy at most of the sites. So it could be a good option for a first outing.
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