Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 

Go Back   Jayco RV Owners Forum > Welcome To Jayco Owners Forums > Welcome Mat
Reload this Page Howdy from New Mexico
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 07-24-2019, 01:45 PM   #1
Member
 
Smoky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Alamogordo
Posts: 64
Howdy from New Mexico
Howdy from Alamogordo, New Mexico!


I'm new to the site and I don't even own an RV yet, but I want one. I'm just trying to figure out what I want and need. I figured this site might help me with my decision.


I've never really been 'RVing' per se. Way back in the day, my dad managed Big J Campground in Grand Junction, Colorado. A couple summers, I visited there and stayed in his very small camper--it had no amenities whatsoever. I enjoyed those summers just the same.


Anyway, I'm retired now and I believe traveling the Southwest and the west in an RV might be nice. The kicker: I don't want to buy a new towing vehicle. I have a 2015 Toyota 4Runner; so, I will base trailer decisions on what that vehicle can tow while carrying three adults (I have a handicapped adult son).
Smoky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 03:35 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Ohiofinlander's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
Howdy from Ohio! I would suggest finding a reputable dealer near you, and walk through some units that match your TV.
__________________


2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55

Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
Ohiofinlander is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 03:52 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
oldmanAZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
Howdy to you and welcome to the forum
__________________
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!
oldmanAZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 06:09 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Iraqvet05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,712
Welcome from Kansas City!
__________________
2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
Iraqvet05 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 07:05 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,397
Welcome from Wisconsin and enjoy your search for a camper that will fill your needs and wants. And don't believe a salesperson that says "your 4Runner can tow this". Do your research on tongue weight, GVWR, CCC, etc.
wiscampsin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2019, 05:33 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
fochman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
Posts: 1,474
Welcome form York County, South Carolina!
__________________

2011 Jayflight X213
2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
fochman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-25-2019, 05:52 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
robkelly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
Welcome!
__________________
Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
robkelly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-29-2019, 07:18 PM   #8
Site Team
 
Mustang65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
Posts: 5,196
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!!

Don

My Registry

RVing with SOLAR
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 284BHS
2012 Ford F150XLT, EcoBoost w/3.73,Max Tow Pkg.
Our Solar Album https://www.jaycoowners.com/album.php?albumid=329
Mustang65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2019, 09:56 PM   #9
Member
 
Smoky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Alamogordo
Posts: 64
Thanks. I've already found some really good information.
Smoky is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
4runner, towing capacity

You may also like:


« New to group | Hi from a newbie in CT »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:36 AM.

Contact Us - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Desktop - Mobile - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.