Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
Jayco RV Owners Forum
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-28-2018, 10:50 AM   #1
Member
 
Cryn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Manassas
Posts: 77
New Owner!

Hi everyone. Just got word that our new Alante 31v is in transportation, so should have it in couple days. Been following the forum, asking questions and getting great help from everyone, looking forward to staying connected to everyone! Wife and I are first time rv'ers, so everything I've read has been helpful. Hopefully won't have too many issues and can get on the road soon for a shakedown. Expect to have plenty of questions as we progress, so thanking everyone in advance!
__________________
Chuck, June and Cesar
Cryn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2018, 11:42 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,355
Congratulations on your new Alante 31V and welcome to the JOF. Look forward to hearing about your adventures.
__________________
John & Marcie
2017 Melbourne 24L
Las Vegas, Nevada
jkaras7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2018, 11:42 AM   #3
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Ohio
Posts: 35
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cryn View Post
Hi everyone. Just got word that our new Alante 31v is in transportation, so should have it in couple days. Been following the forum, asking questions and getting great help from everyone, looking forward to staying connected to everyone! Wife and I are first time rv'ers, so everything I've read has been helpful. Hopefully won't have too many issues and can get on the road soon for a shakedown. Expect to have plenty of questions as we progress, so thanking everyone in advance!
Welcome! Tis the season!

Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk
__________________
TT- 2018 Jayco WhiteHawk 27RB
TV- 2009 RAM SLT BigHorn 1500, 5.7 Hemi, 3.92 gear, 4x4
ajcampers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2018, 12:28 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
The Logans's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: North Western West Virginia
Posts: 671
We have the same unit...

A big part of your experience depends on how good the dealer is!

Our dealer discovered a BIG problem before the PDI ever happened. They had it all set up and running, and discovered an ammonia leak from the fridge. The contacted Jayco, who declined to replace the bad part, and instead just shipped a new fridge (yeah Jayco).

Schedule your PDI for early morning (to give the dealer time to address any issues right there and then). Dress in old clothes, and bring a flashlight and clipboard and pad. Plan to look under the unit, and in every crack and crevice.

A good dealer will have everything running, and will already have leak tested the roof, seams and seals, and all of the hatches and windows.

The delivery drivers are NOT always gentle! Expect loose water fittings... both high pressure PEX, and sink drain fittings. ALL of our water fittings leaked and the dealer tightened them.

Make them open the cab side windows... they are often extremely difficult to move until they have had a silicone lube put on them them. The dealer will do that.

As part of the deal we had the dealer throw in a mounted spare tire and a roadmaster tire carrier. Roadmaster Inc. - Tow Bars, Braking Systems & RV Accessories

Our dealer had the unit ready to travel with Toilet Paper, fresh water tank filled and filter installed, basic dump hose and fittings, tee shirts, coffee mugs, insulated drink holders, 30a to 15a adapter, fresh water hose, etc. You may want to add a water pressure regulator, a black tank flush hose (never use your fresh water hose for that), a spare water filter, a clear dump hose adapter (so you can see when the black tank is completely clean), a slinky to hold up the dump hose, a 50a to 30a adapter, surge protector, etc.

We also had the dealer add a second battery, a steering stabilizer, rear trac bar, a thermostatically controlled roof vent fan, and two Coleman digital thermostats.

My wife has short legs, so we had the dealer move the drivers seat about 3 inches farther forward (there is a second set of mounting holes).

Think about what extras you need, and leave plenty of time for the PDI!!!

Be safe, and have fun!
__________________
The Logan's
2018 Jayco Alante 31v
Me, Dear Wife,
2 Bluetick Hounds
1 Newfoundland
1 Newfoundland / Black Lab Mix
1 Cairn Terrier
The Logans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2018, 12:40 PM   #5
Site Team
 
Mustang65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
Posts: 5,196
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
__________________
2013 Jayco Eagle 284BHS
2012 Ford F150XLT, EcoBoost w/3.73,Max Tow Pkg.
Our Solar Album https://www.jaycoowners.com/album.php?albumid=329
Mustang65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2018, 06:29 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
fochman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
Posts: 1,474
Welcome from York County, South Carolina.
__________________

2011 Jayflight X213
2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
fochman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2018, 06:36 PM   #7
Member
 
Cryn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Manassas
Posts: 77
Thanks! Sounds like you have a great dealer, not so sure about mine, guess time will tell.
__________________
Chuck, June and Cesar
Cryn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2018, 07:35 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
The Logans's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: North Western West Virginia
Posts: 671
I hope all goes well with your new baby...

FYI, you'll get more exposure to your posts on the Class A Forum...

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3/
__________________
The Logan's
2018 Jayco Alante 31v
Me, Dear Wife,
2 Bluetick Hounds
1 Newfoundland
1 Newfoundland / Black Lab Mix
1 Cairn Terrier
The Logans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-01-2018, 08:26 PM   #9
Site Team
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,680
Congratulations on your new Jayco
__________________
Moderator
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

Midnightmoon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-02-2018, 08:01 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Iraq 69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Branson
Posts: 468
Welcome to the zoo from MO
__________________
Marc & Rhonda
MSG US Army Ret. Iraq Feb 04 to Jan 05
2021 Entegra Esteem 29V
Meadowlark paint
Iraq 69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2018, 05:57 AM   #11
Senior Member
 
robkelly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
Congratulations and welcome!
__________________
Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
robkelly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-03-2018, 06:16 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
Ohiofinlander's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
Welcome from Ohio! Enjoy!!
__________________


2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55

Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
Ohiofinlander is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jayco, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:37 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2002-2016 Social Knowledge, LLC All Rights Reserved.