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01-28-2012, 07:43 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Blue Springs, MO
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Just purchased 2012 1207 camper
We pulled the trigger last week and pick it up next weekend. So excited. We have been tent campers for the past 30+ and looking to getting off the ground. We really took our time wondering if we would really use it much since we only took a couple tent camping trips each year.
It's just the two of us and we both retire this summer. We justified it as a way to travel more without breaking the bank. We kept telling ourselves last summer "wouldn't it be great to head to the mountains when they forecast 100° heat for a week".
Now just trying to keep my head from swimming after reading this and other forums about dry camping, 12v dc, reflectix, pop up gizmos, omega 8 heaters, voltmeters, battery meters, BAL levelers, awning mats, mattress toppers, lugaloos, LEDs, battery tenders, mice, hitch locks, golf cart batteries, solar, generators, trailer brakes...Whew!
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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01-28-2012, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Germantown, TN
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Welcome to the forum! Don't worry about all those omega 12v reflectix volt-tometers if you don't want to! Go enjoy yourself and you will figure out all that stuff in time!
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01-28-2012, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Idaho/Arizona
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Welcome to the Jayco Owners Forum. Retirement is a good thing.
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01-29-2012, 05:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Arapahoe, NC
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Welcome aboard and congrats on new toy. As far as what you "need", pretty much what you "needed" to go tent camping, except the tent, everything else is decided by your wants for all the "creature comforts". When you get a chance, go camping in your backyard, your back will tell you quickly if a mattress topper is in the near future. If you really want to splurge, take it to your nearest campground and go camping there, but the biggest thing is to enjoy it.
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01-29-2012, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome to the forum Ksolsberg and congrats on your 1207. There is a learning curve with towed campers, we've all been thru it. Don't worry, you'll be a pro in no time. Use Camp Driveway for your first outing and see what you really need and what would be nice to have. Your needs & wants will change as time goes on and you can acquire those things then. Just have fun!!!
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01-29-2012, 08:34 AM
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Location: Northwest WY
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Like the previous post. You will figure out what you need as time goes on. There are a lot of Walmarts around to purchase those things as needed.
Basic things are a few tools for fixing things. adjustable wrench, pliers, screw driver etc. Nothing major until needed. I have a $12 VOM from Walmart. If you haven't used a VOM before it is a good learning experience and you can pick up tips as you go along. Other than that, have fun.
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01-29-2012, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Secret Cove
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Welcome and enjoy al of it. We never camped or trailered until last summer.
Still learning at 62 and having so much fun, even when I screw up, I can't keep from smiling!
Dave
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01-29-2012, 11:17 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Southwest OH
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Welcome! I understand the overwhelming feeling going from a tent to a camper! After reading the manual once (I will read it again!) I am still worried about messing something up!
Kim
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01-29-2012, 07:10 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Part of the fun along the journey is figuring out what you need and what you do not for your particular style of camping, as well as what toys and mods you may want.
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01-31-2012, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Millington
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Welcome to the forum, I also have a 1207 and love it. Plenty of room for my DW and two DS's. This forum is a great place to ask questions, everyone is helpful.
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2005 Jayco 1207 (second PUP)
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04-01-2012, 09:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Hi. I have a question. I'm in Alberta Canada and just bought a 2011 1207 New. Pertaining to the telescopic uprights, there is lots of space say 2" from the back of the post to the outside tent material (for the front of trailer Hitch end) but hardly any space at all behind the posts at the back of the trailer (the material is right against the post). Is your trailer the same way?
Thanks,
Sheldon
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04-02-2012, 03:52 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
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We just sold our 2009 1207 and upraded to a 2012 x23B....We were completely satisfied with the 1207 and I had no intention of upgrading for a while. We loved our 1207 and I'm sure you will too!
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04-02-2012, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Houston
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Welcome to the Jayco Owners Forum, Sheldon and congratulations on your new 1207!
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04-12-2012, 12:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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A little late but welcome to the forum
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