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08-27-2018, 06:00 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chandler
Posts: 4
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New EagleHTX 26BHX owners!
We were looking to buy a Winnebego TT when we walked into the Eagle HT 5th Wheel. We never looked back. We landed a great deal in Bozeman MT and are now the owners of a 2019 Eagle HTX 26BHX bunkhouse. We completed our shakedown cruise this weekend and other some loose nuts and bolts everything is going good. The big test is this weekend when we head out for 3 nights to Mormon Lake AZ.
We are 100% new to this so looking for support from this forum. First question is: Is there a Facebook page for this forum?
Padilla Family
Chandler AZ
2019 Eagle HTX 26BHX
2018 RAM 2500 Cummins
Anderson Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch
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08-27-2018, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations on your new Eagle and welcome to the forum.
RE: Facebook... I wouldn't know. I'm not on Facebook, or Twitter, or Instagram, or ... (list goes on and on of the stuff I'm not on  )
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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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08-27-2018, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
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Welcome. I'm also in the not on group.
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08-27-2018, 07:13 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!!
Don
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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08-27-2018, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: anytown
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Welcome from North Phoenix. 
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08-27-2018, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
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Congratulations and welcome! Happy camping!
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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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08-28-2018, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,399
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats on your 2019 Eagle HTX 26BHX. Enjoy your 'big test' this weekend!
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08-28-2018, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,224
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What is the HTX line vs the HT line. I couldn't figure it out. Just marketing stuff? Cooler name?
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2017 Eagle HT 26.5BHS Sold
2019 Eagle 321RSTS Sold
2024 Grand Design 310GK
2024 Chevy 3500HD DRW
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08-28-2018, 04:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chandler
Posts: 4
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HTX vs HT
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Originally Posted by TxLoser
What is the HTX line vs the HT line. I couldn't figure it out. Just marketing stuff? Cooler name?
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The HTX line is the 2019 trimmed down version of the HT line. It is pretty much the 26.5BH but without any of the upgraded options offered to keep the cost down. We went with a 2019 HTX (16" wheels, 50amp service) in favor of the 2018 HT that had pretty much every option. The décor is updated in 2019 and we liked it enough to go without all the options. The only thing I'm really missing is not having Sanicon.
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08-28-2018, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by norteno
The HTX line is the 2019 trimmed down version of the HT line. It is pretty much the 26.5BH but without any of the upgraded options offered to keep the cost down. We went with a 2019 HTX (16" wheels, 50amp service) in favor of the 2018 HT that had pretty much every option. The décor is updated in 2019 and we liked it enough to go without all the options. The only thing I'm really missing is not having Sanicon.
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Sounds like a great trailer. I didn't even know what a sanicon was until recently. Post up some pics when time allows. I'd like to see the new interior. Enjoy.
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2017 Eagle HT 26.5BHS Sold
2019 Eagle 321RSTS Sold
2024 Grand Design 310GK
2024 Chevy 3500HD DRW
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08-12-2019, 07:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Kalamazoo
Posts: 769
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Expensive Light Fixture
Well, I went to the local Jayco dealer to purchase a replacement interior LED light fixture for our 24FBS and walked out with a new Jayco 26BHX Fifth Wheel....ouch! Honestly I have been wanting to upgrade for awhile now, I just had to convince the other half. So we pick it up in a couple of weeks. Have to get a slider hitch installed. Any other Fifth Wheel owners have any advice? It’ll be a new towing experience.
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2019 Jayco 26BHX Eagle HTX Fifth Wheel
2018 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab 2500HD 4X4 6.0L 4.10 axle
Reese 16K Round Tube Slider Hitch
HD Trailering Package with Integrated Brake Controller
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08-12-2019, 06:40 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chandler
Posts: 4
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Welcome 26BTX
First thing I would suggest is skipping the slider and going with an Anderson Ultimate and B&W turnover ball. We have had a great experience with our 26BHX and the only complaint is lack of storage. Tows like it’s not even there with my Cummins 2500.
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08-12-2019, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DFW
Posts: 2,224
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Congrats on the trailer. I’d skip the slider as well. The Anderson is a good recommendation. I used a B&W fixed hitch with my 26.5BHS and Chevy 2500. Worked great. The Andersen would be my next choice.
You’ll get creative on the storage. We did, and never left anything behind due to storage. Enjoy.
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2017 Eagle HT 26.5BHS Sold
2019 Eagle 321RSTS Sold
2024 Grand Design 310GK
2024 Chevy 3500HD DRW
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12-24-2019, 04:55 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Hereford
Posts: 4
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New to 5th wheel
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Originally Posted by TxLoser
Congrats on the trailer. I’d skip the slider as well. The Anderson is a good recommendation. I used a B&W fixed hitch with my 26.5BHS and Chevy 2500. Worked great. The Andersen would be my next choice.
You’ll get creative on the storage. We did, and never left anything behind due to storage. Enjoy.
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I'm totally new to pulling a 5th wheel, just traded in my Clipper 17BHS for the Jayco Eagle HT 26BHX and pick it up on Monday. Can you give me more details on the rig setup? I have a RAM 2500 Diesel with a gooseneck hitch and it was recommended I get that Reese slider, by the dealership. But it sounds like I might be being misled?
Thank you in advanced.
2019 Eagle HT 26BHX
2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew cab
6.7l I6 Cummins Turbo diesel
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01-21-2021, 12:22 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Hereford
Posts: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tstrong12
I'm totally new to pulling a 5th wheel, just traded in my Clipper 17BHS for the Jayco Eagle HT 26BHX and pick it up on Monday. Can you give me more details on the rig setup? I have a RAM 2500 Diesel with a gooseneck hitch and it was recommended I get that Reese slider, by the dealership. But it sounds like I might be being misled?
Thank you in advanced.
2019 Eagle HT 26BHX
2012 Ram 2500 Laramie Crew cab
6.7l I6 Cummins Turbo diesel
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Thank you, after a year in our Jayco Eagle we absolutely love it. Had to get our cap repainted due to fading but they handled that under warranty without any fight over it, so we were real happy about that.
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