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01-26-2019, 02:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Montrose
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Hi, I'm New (Duh)
Looks like there's about a 99% chance that I'm going to become a Jayco owner in the next few weeks (mainly because the only RV dealer anywhere near me and not requiring a drive up and over the mountains seems to have a hard *ahem* love Jaycos. So, my options are Jayco, Jayco, Jayco, or a 5 hour and 11,000 foot summit drive.
I am glad that someone on a general forum pointed me in this direction to kibitz with people who might actually be familiar with Jayco THs.
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01-26-2019, 06:28 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Welcome to JOF. I'm sure you will find answers to many questions you have and likely some you did not know to ask.
What are you going to tow that Octane (potential) with. If it's not already in your garage?
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2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
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Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
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01-26-2019, 06:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
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Welcome to JOF! Congratulations on the almost purchased Jayco.
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01-26-2019, 07:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
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Welcome from York County, South Carolina!
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01-26-2019, 08:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Welcome!
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2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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01-26-2019, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Welcome to the forum and a 99% congratulations on your Jayco. 
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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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01-26-2019, 09:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
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01-26-2019, 09:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
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Welcome from Alabama.
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01-26-2019, 09:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Montrose
Posts: 40
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You all are 99% funny. Thanks for the welcome.
I'm looking at a newer F150. I really didn't want to have to go that big, but to get a TT or TH that will fit me and my dog, it seems I have to.
I'm having a bit of an identity crisis about going from a pocket-sized foreign car "granola" environmentalist to a stereotypical American.  I escaped Texas without a truck and now I'm in hippie country considering a truck. Sounds a bit backwards to me.  Still now that I'm out here, there be sights too see all within a 1/2 day drive, and an RV--while not cheaper than a dog sitter--seems like a great way to take the fam.
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01-26-2019, 06:55 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Montrose
Posts: 40
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Exhausted shopping all day with no food and a 76lb mutt in tow. I've put a deposit down on a F150 that the mutt can fit in and a 2018 Octane SL. Now It's time to freak out a bit. 
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01-27-2019, 12:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Muskegon
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It's only money! 
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01-27-2019, 12:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Montrose
Posts: 40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Lumber
It's only money! |
LOL right. A friend last night said that it could be worse, the potential mistake could have been a snot-nosed money sucking bi-pedal progeny. 
No offense intended to those who like and/or want to be parents...all power to you and thank you for helping to repopulate the country so I don't have to.
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02-09-2019, 08:35 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
Posts: 5,196
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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!!
???? Can we say "CONGRATULATIONS ON THE JAYCO" yet? Anyway, welcome aboard and let the FUN BEGIN!!!!!
Don
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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02-09-2019, 04:18 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Montrose
Posts: 40
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Something small and Jaycoish followed me home today My neighbors, I'm sure, had some entertaining times watching me back the sucker into my drive way (aligned perfectly it can be a straight shot. HOWEVER, there are some obstacles including a post with my address on it that aren't visible from the driver's seat when the TH is where it needs to be.
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02-09-2019, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,880
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saffikeagan
Something small and Jaycoish followed me home today My neighbors, I'm sure, had some entertaining times watching me back the sucker into my drive way (aligned perfectly it can be a straight shot. HOWEVER, there are some obstacles including a post with my address on it that aren't visible from the driver's seat when the TH is where it needs to be. |
Which one did you get? Any pictures?
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02-09-2019, 04:36 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Montrose
Posts: 40
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A 2018 Octane SL 161
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02-09-2019, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,880
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saffikeagan
A 2018 Octane SL 161
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Nice unit. I am sure you are going to enjoy it.
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Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
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