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04-10-2020, 09:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Utah
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New here!
I have been looking at trailers for a while. My family and I are ready to take the leap into the Camp Trailer life. We will be first time owners.
We are looking at buying a Jayco Jay Flight Slx 286BHSW.
Any links or tips/hints that would help would be appreciated. I have been following other forums but just joined here with anticipation of buying a Jayco!
Tow Vehicle is a 2013 Ram 2500 Diesel
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04-10-2020, 09:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,721
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Welcome to the forum. I hope that you find all of the answers to your questions on your potential new Jayco.
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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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04-10-2020, 11:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
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Welcome to the Forum from Western New York State! Do a VERY thorough PDI at the dealership (if it's possible because of the virus thing) before you sign papers, don't let them rush you through it, look the camper over more than once for anything that may need to be repaired, or replaced, and take tons of notes, ask tons of questions on how everything works, don't be afraid to ask more than once if you don't understand something, make sure they test everything in/on the unit. Take smart phone videos of them showing how something works. All this may seem like a lot, but you'll be glad after you get it home. Not too many folks can remember all that information that'll be tossed at you, all at once. Let us know when you get it, and be sure to ask questions here, also. We're all here to help.
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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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04-11-2020, 04:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
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Welcome from Ohio! Happy hunting while you look for your new travel trailer. Many memories to come.
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2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
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04-11-2020, 06:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
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Welcome from York County, South Carolina!
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2011 Jayflight X213
2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
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04-11-2020, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Have the whole family, including pets, sit and move around in the Jay Flight Slx 286BHSW for an hour. If someone is cooking inside is there still room for someone else to move around? Look into all the inside cabinets and outside 'basement' storage. Think about where you'll put/store everything. If you have a dog think about where it will sleep, where will it's water and food bowls go so they aren't in the way. It's a big decision so take your time thinking everything through.
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04-11-2020, 08:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Palmetto
Posts: 1,057
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Welcome from Georgia.
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2017 Jayco 377rlbh (sold)
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04-11-2020, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,540
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Welcome to the forum, it all depends on what kind of floorplan you like.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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04-12-2020, 05:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Welcome!
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04-21-2020, 10:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Utah
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Ended up getting my trailer last week. Thanks for the warm welcome!
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04-21-2020, 10:40 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
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Very nice! Congratulations, and I hope you get tons of enjoyment and memories with it. The color coordinated tow vehicle is a nice touch! Thanks for the update and pic.
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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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04-21-2020, 11:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
Posts: 4,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BWA
Ended up getting my trailer last week. Thanks for the warm welcome!
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Wow, that setup looks good and you have it color match also I know that you just can't wait to go out and do some camping.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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04-22-2020, 02:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 95
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Welcome from Texas. Enjoy your new trailer and be safe out there.
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