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12-31-2015, 09:44 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Charleston
Posts: 38
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Hey, y'all!
I am Lorelei, and my husband is Dave. We recently purchased a new Jay Flight 174BH, and just yesterday returned from its maiden voyage. We love it! A bit of history - we started out in tents but one cold night brought on a asthma attack, so we decided to get a pop-up. We rented one to see how we liked it, but it was way too much trouble setting up and taking down, so we looked for and found an old Aliner. We loved it for about ten years, but by that time health issues dictated that we get a TT with, um, facilities.
We sold the Aliner and bought a TT of another brand that shall go unmentioned. From the first, it had quality issues. The refrigerator never cooled sufficiently, there was a burning smell from the battery and electrical system when we hooked it up, the dealer (who was a 200 mile trip away) installed and set the trailer brakes way too high, which resulted in damage that they said was " OK ." The final straw was discovering a massive leak between the floor and the bottom of the camper. There were other quality issues that we could have lived with but not the brakes, possible electrical problems, and the leak. Back to the dealer it went. To the dealer's credit, they gave us a full refund.
My colleague has a Jayco, and she said she has never had a problem with it. After a lot more research plus a price we could not refuse, we bought the 174BH. Everything worked perfectly - what a relief! I know it's on the small end of TTs but it feels massive compared to our Aliner.
Anyway, if you have made it to the end of this first post without either falling asleep or wanting to tape my typing fingers together, I salute you! Thanks!
Lorelei
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12-31-2015, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations, Lorelei, on your new Jayco TT 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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12-31-2015, 12:28 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!!
Fall asleep reading your post, you obviously have not read any of my posts yet... talk about a yawn.. speaking of which (1:30PM) time for my afternoon siesta.
Don
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12-31-2015, 02:52 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Navarre
Posts: 36
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Congratulations!! And welcome to JOF! There is TONS of great ideas and helpful posts on this forum. Along with a bunch of great people. Enjoy!!
JB
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12-31-2015, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 1,795
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Congrats on your new rig, hope it is trouble free for you! We love our Jayco! Safe to assume Charleston SC? If so, you are lucky, that is a beautiful city! We will be traveling thru on the way down to Florida in about 6 weeks!!!
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12-31-2015, 05:09 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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Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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12-31-2015, 05:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,767
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Welcome to JOF. Great place to live, my home also. We are on James Island.
This is a friendly place to enjoy exchanging ideas with fellow Jayco owners.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
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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12-31-2015, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Southwest Ohio
Posts: 281
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Welcome
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Gary & Angela - Kilo & Sierra (K9s) Southwest Ohio
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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01-01-2016, 07:20 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Charleston
Posts: 38
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Well, thanks for the warm welcome! Yes, we are from Charleston, SC, or rather the outskirts of the city. I look forward to accessing y'alls' knowledge.
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01-05-2016, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Crofton, MD
Posts: 286
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Welcome to the JOF! Enjoy the new TT!
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2019 Open Range 374BHS
2107 Chevrolet 3500HD dually
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01-07-2016, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
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Welcome and congrats on new TT, enjoy
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Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
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01-07-2016, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Secret Cove
Posts: 10,701
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Hello and welcome.
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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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01-07-2016, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Kingwood, Texas
Posts: 335
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A big HOWDY and welcome from Texas!
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Bruce & Cindy
Rambo & Chuy (Chihuahua's)
2016 Jayco 23RLSW
Blue Ox Sway Pro
2014 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi
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01-07-2016, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TxTwoSome
A big HOWDY and welcome from Texas!
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I second that. Welcome.
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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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01-07-2016, 05:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,091
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Welcome to the forum!
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2017 Coachmen Catalina 283RKS
2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
2010 Jayflight 28BHS (sold)
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