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10-13-2016, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Vienna, WV
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New guy from West Virginia. (Not western Virginia either) 2017 28BHBE.
Hi!
I just purchased a new 2017 28BHBE with the Elite package today. I'm working night shift right now (6pm-6am) and after taking a 3-4hr nap in the morning, we will be heading out on first trip with it.
Anyone else from West Virginia on here?
I have been reading this forum for a couple of weeks and see most people prefer towing with a 2500 or 3500. Understandable. I have only towed from dealership to home right now with my 1500. I think it towed fine. handled great! I use the Fastway e2 weight distribution/sway control hitch setup. Truck and camper sit level. With my work schedule, I am only guaranteed 2 weekends off a month so, I think the 1500 will be fine for me since we don't go any further than 2-3hrs away. Usually only an hour away.
I traded in my 2014 Shamrock 19 hybrid for the Jay Flight. We loved the hybrid! But, our son is getting older and is going to start inviting friends to go along so...we wanted to upgrade to something bigger.
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10-14-2016, 05:14 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Charleston
Posts: 1,714
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Welcome to the group from another Mountaineer...
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TV 2005 Ram 3500 CC LB SRW Cummins POWER
2014 Jayco Jayflight 32BHDS Prodigy P3 brake controller.Reese dual cam 1400/14000
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10-14-2016, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: West Virginia
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Welcome to the forum. I live in the Panhandle so I am not sure that really counts as WV. Just kidding. Go Mountaineers!! Have a fun and safe trip.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Duramax SB SRW
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10-14-2016, 06:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
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Welcome and congrats on the new rig!!!
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10-14-2016, 06:21 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Welcome to JOF.
Enjoy the rig before the cold sets in for this year. You will know soon enough if the truck is not going to do the job.
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2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
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10-15-2016, 05:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations on the new TT and welcome!
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10-15-2016, 05:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Abingdon
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Welcome here!
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2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL
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W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear)
Equal-I-Zer™ WDH & B&W Companion
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10-15-2016, 06:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Cleveland
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Congrats and welcome. Great floor plan for families!
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10-15-2016, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations on the new trailer and welcome to the forum.
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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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10-15-2016, 10:06 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Vienna, WV
Posts: 62
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I'm here to tell everyone...a 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 with 3.55 gears will tow a 6800# (dry) Jay Flight with absolutely no problems!! Did not struggle at all!
Very happy I got this Jayco!
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10-16-2016, 07:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
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Congratulations on the new rig and welcome to the group! We love our 28BHBE...
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Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
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Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
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10-30-2016, 10:13 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Vienna, WV
Posts: 62
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Quote:
Originally Posted by norty1
Welcome to JOF.
Enjoy the rig before the cold sets in for this year. You will know soon enough if the truck is not going to do the job.
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I couldn't be happier with the way my RAM 1500 towed the BHBE. I guess a 2500 or 3500 would be better but, all I've ever towed with before was my 1500. So, I dialed in my brake controller and WDH was setup to make TV and TT sit level. I was very pleased with how it towed.
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