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09-05-2019, 09:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Lawrence
Posts: 9
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Howdy from the heartland
Hi folks,
I'm new to the idea of RV-ing, but I did get a good truck last year, and I'been loooking online in earnest recently, settling on two brands: Keystone or Jayco. SO much to learn such a short time. I can pull 14K, but want to keep[ the trailer around 10K loaded. I want a TT with a bunkhouse, outdoor kitchen, a bathroom exit door, and durable, reliable slides, somewhere in the $20K ballpark a few years old. Keystone Hideout is one I was looking at, but I like the idea of aluminum framing. Any thoughts ideas, even aspersions are appreciated!
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09-05-2019, 09:43 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,915
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Welcome from Western NY State! I've heard a rumor going around here, that a few of us are kinda fond of Jaycos. I'm not sure who started it.
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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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09-06-2019, 04:45 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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2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
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09-06-2019, 06:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Vienna
Posts: 2,044
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Welcome to the Jayco Owner's Forum from South Georgia. We are on our 3rd Jayco in 20 years so I guess we are sold on Jayco, even with everyone's problems. All brands have the same problems. Local dealer relationship is very important as I have never had to leave my rig for over a week for any problem.
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2010 Jayco Quest G2(SOLD)
2014 Jayco Eagle 33.5RETS
2007 Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins(SOLD)
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 4WD
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09-06-2019, 06:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,721
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Welcome to the forum and good luck with your research on a potential new travel trailer.
If you are brand new at RVing, take a look at how you will be using your new RV....will it be left at a seasonal site all year, moved from place to place often, used at national and state parks, extended boondocking, etc. All of these may help dictate the exact size, length, and options that may fit your RV lifestyle best.
Good luck with your new hobby and please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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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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09-06-2019, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
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Welcome from Ohio!
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2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
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09-06-2019, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,401
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
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09-07-2019, 07:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Lawrence
Posts: 9
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Thank you! I'm leaning toward a bunkhouse with an outdoor kitchen, and I almost bit on one from another mfr that seems nearly ideal, but the Jayco roof construction looks to be way better. SO much to learn about construction and serviceability, accessibility, and so forth, that I'm sure glad I joined a forum before buying a big rolling house. Looking forward to this!
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09-07-2019, 08:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
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Welcome to JOF!
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2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5 RSTS
2017 Ford F-250 Lariat FX4, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
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