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11-28-2018, 07:52 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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New RV'r from Central Florida
Hello all,
I am a soon to be nearly retired RN from Central Florida.
Over the past 12-13 years I have been fortunate enough to ride my motorcycle through 44 of the lower 48 states, Alaska, and 8 Canadian Provinces, often camping along the way.
Because of a bad back, my wife (DW I guess from here forward), has been unable to accompany me since 2012. Through my travels, every time I saw an RV going the opposite direction, I would imagine how much fun it would be to have an RV and travel North America with my wife (and grandkids, of course).
This past summer, after a motorcycle to trip to Newfoundland-Labrador and Nova Scotia, I decided it was time to stop dreaming and start looking.
The result,
we are now the proud owners of a new-to-us 2017 Jayco 29XK!
The previous owner knew next to nothing about the rig, so I have already made great use of this forum for information such as; how to bypass the hot water heater for sanitizing the FW tank, locating the inverter, and much more. Many thanks already!
BTW, it turned out the GFCI on the inverter was tripped, so that was an easy fix. AND, my inverter just happens to power the TV, AND the TV outlet in the bedroom, an unexpected bonus. From what I understand, on most Jayco coaches, the inverter powers the forward TV and nothing else.
We have our first trip planned to Blue Springs State Park December 12th and 13th, about 8 miles from our house. From what I've heard, it pays to not be too ambitious on the first departure from your own driveway.
And, thanks in a large part to this forum, I can say that "all systems are go" as far as the rig is concerned.
Thanks again, Merry Christmas, and Happy Travels!
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11-28-2018, 01:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: anytown
Posts: 1,751
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Welcome to JOF, we are glad you joined us.
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11-28-2018, 01:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Hello to you! And congratulations on the new-to-you Jayco and the 'soon to be nearly' retirement and welcome to the forum.
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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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11-28-2018, 03:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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Thanks, glad to be here.
It's been very helpful already.
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11-28-2018, 03:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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Thanks very much!
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11-28-2018, 03:54 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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And just to clarify my own post, we purchased a Jayco Redhawk 29XK. I previously posted just Jayco 29XK.
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11-28-2018, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
Posts: 1,228
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Welcome from Alabama.
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11-28-2018, 07:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Saint Augustine
Posts: 83
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Welcome from st Augustine!
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2019 North Point 377RLBH
2019 3500HD Ram Limited 4x4 CC
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11-28-2018, 09:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Sheridan
Posts: 68
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Welcome from Wyoming, and congratulations on the nice looking rig!
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Tent
2004 Fun Finder T16
2019 Jayco 212QBW
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11-29-2018, 06:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
Posts: 1,474
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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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11-29-2018, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
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Welcome from Ohio!
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2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
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11-29-2018, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 4,841
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Congrats and welcome
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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11-30-2018, 03:52 PM
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#13
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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Thanks everyone for the kind words of welcome.
I actually slept in the coach last night in the backyard. I had her plugged into the house electric with a 30 to 15 amp adapter. Temps "plunged" to around 40 degrees last night here in Central Florida so I used a small space heater set on 60 (I like sleeping cool) and had to throw the covers off many times.
When I got up I used the on-board propane furnace to bring the temp up to 68 in short order, at which time I felt like a piece of toast. At the same time I boiled some water on the stove to make some instant coffee. Then I switched the water heater on, and a few minutes later I enjoyed my first shower in the rig.
In short, I'm making sure all systems are go, and that I know how to use them, prior to our first outing in 12 days, and counting!
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11-30-2018, 06:40 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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11-30-2018, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redhawkbiker
Thanks everyone for the kind words of welcome.
I actually slept in the coach last night in the backyard.
...snip...
In short, I'm making sure all systems are go, and that I know how to use them, prior to our first outing in 12 days, and counting!
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An excellent way to get started!
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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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12-01-2018, 04:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations and welcome!
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Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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12-05-2018, 03:01 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Mims
Posts: 38
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There are a couple campgrounds close by. Bill Fredrick Park have some full hooky. And Miss Park with no sewer. We love both and are very reasonably priced
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12-05-2018, 04:40 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Murrieta CA.
Posts: 39
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Welcome from SoCal. It's great that you can now travel with your DW. We bought our RV, so we can travel with our dog. LOL
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Jeff & Lisa Davidson & Koko "The Wonder Doodle"
2016 Jayco Precept 35S "The Beast"
2009 Honda CRV Tow'd
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12-05-2018, 04:51 PM
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#19
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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Thanks for the heads up on Bill Frederick Park. I remember when it was just called Turkey Lake Park, but I had forgotten all about it. I camped there once with my son, must have been 30 years ago. Probably a lot quieter there then. Where is Miss Park?
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12-05-2018, 05:02 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Lake Helen
Posts: 18
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Never mind, you we're probably talking about Moss Park. I used to go there a lot back in the 70s but never camped there. Now that I got the RV I'll have to check it out. Thanks again.
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