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10-31-2017, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Marrero
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New to Jayco owners forum
Writing my first post to thank the admin for welcoming my wife and I to the Jayco family and to tell you all hello.
We owned a really sweet Jayco pop up when the kids were still living at home, but then they grew up and moved away. Sold the poo up and bought a bought... or 2, and stopped camping.
Now that I'm retiring in a few months, we are closing in on purchasing a 2018 Jay Flight 29RKS. This will be a big change for me and frankly I'm a little intimidated.
I've been watching many YouTube videos to try and learn about weight distribution hitches, gray water and waste water, and everything in between.
We are very excited about getting back to the Jayco camping lifestyle, but I'm way out of my expertise here. I will have a bunch of questions and will need to learn which forum to ask them in; among other things.
Thank you all for the help and patience as we try to "blend in". Cheers.
Gene & Donna Breaux
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10-31-2017, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
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Congratulations and welcome! We went from a pop up of many years to a White Hawk 27DSRL for one year and traded it this weekend for a 28.5 Eagle HT fifth wheel. We didn't know squat about any of them, but thanks to the expertise of the people on this forum, we have learned an amazing amount of great information that has made our experience fun and safe.
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2017 Ford F-250 Lariat FX4, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
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10-31-2017, 01:09 PM
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Location: FL
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the upcoming retirement.
You didn't mention the tow vehicle (TV) you have or will be buying. You will need to keep in mind that the PAYLOAD of your TV will be a critical number. Salesmen (RV and vehicle) will talk about towing capacity, but the limit you'll reach first is the PAYLOAD (all of the stuff in and on your truck, in the truck bed, plus the tongue weight of the trailer and the trailer hitch). For planning purposes, the tongue weight for a 2018 Jay Flight 29RKS is ~1,400lbs (9500 gross X 0.15). Hope this helps a bit.
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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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10-31-2017, 03:08 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Welcome to the forum. Everyone here is great with answering any questions you may have.
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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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10-31-2017, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Calgary
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welcome and agree with oldmanAZ that payload is probably the most important number and that salespeople generally ignore it.
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10-31-2017, 04:04 PM
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Location: Marrero
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I have the 2013 FX2 3.5 Ecoboost with the middle rear end.. think it says 9600#... the dry weight of the 29RKS is 6700.. or so I think, but the maximum loaded weight of the trailer is right at my towing max.. I will definitely keep my fresh water tank less than half to cut down on weight... at some point will go across scales to get actual weights.. thanks!!!
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10-31-2017, 04:06 PM
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The truck is set up for towing.. extra radiator and inside brake control adjustments.
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10-31-2017, 04:08 PM
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I need to "explore" this payload thing you speak of... thanks for that... Will get right on that!!!
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10-31-2017, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Welcome!
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2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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10-31-2017, 06:12 PM
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Location: Marrero
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Thanks
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10-31-2017, 06:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
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CONGRATULATIONS on the soon to own 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!!
If you did not already look, your trucks limits are posted on the drivers door just below the locking mechanism. Those numbers are specifically for your truck. The cross reference charts on the web, will get you in the ball park, if you know your frame length, tow-packages, axle ratio, 2wd or 4wd.....
Don
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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10-31-2017, 08:02 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Marrero
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Great to hear about the friendliness in this forum. And congratulations on y'all new 5th wheel.
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10-31-2017, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Marrero
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It sure does. Thank you. I have a 2013 FX2 3.5L Ecoboost. .and the rear differential is the middle of the 3 offered.. not the lighter towing and not the 11,500lb towing.. I'm 9600 - 9800 lb towing. I need to check on tongue weight and payload limits....thanx
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10-31-2017, 08:07 PM
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Thanks
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10-31-2017, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Las Vegas
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Gene & Donna, welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will love the Jay Flight. The members here on this site are awesome. There will always be someone who can answer your questions.
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11-01-2017, 07:01 AM
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Thanks
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11-01-2017, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: PNW
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Congratulations and Welcome from NorCal
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2017 Jayco JayFeather 23BHM
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11-01-2017, 07:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
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New York State says HI, welcome , and congrats!
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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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11-03-2017, 11:12 PM
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Welcome Gene.
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11-04-2017, 06:57 AM
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Thank you
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