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01-16-2016, 10:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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New to the Jayco family and new to travel trailers
Hi folks,
We recently purchased a used 2013 Swift 267bhs and are looking forward to being able to use it once winter ends!
We've both only used tents prior to this so we're really looking forward to the trailer life!
Anything in particular we should be paying extra attention to regarding our unit?
Any problematic items we need to know about?
Thanks!
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01-17-2016, 01:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Bellingham,Wa.
Posts: 6,676
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Welcome and you have a great trailer that you'll enjoy for many years. No real problems to speak of but remember " Water is your biggest enemy ".
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01-17-2016, 06:24 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Use your time to read here and other sources. Ask questions. Go to manufacturers web sites and read up on your appliances.
There are many ways to do the same thing and much helpful accessories. Just depends on your preferences and pocketbook!
We can help if you ask, it may have already been discussed but that never stops the talk.
Welcome to JOF and above the ground camping.
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01-17-2016, 07:34 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
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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
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01-17-2016, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Cumming GA.
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Welcome from down in Georgia. We were new to campers last May. This site is priceless, you will find wonderfull people with lots of experience to share.
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01-17-2016, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations and welcome!
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01-17-2016, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Secret Cove
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Hello and welcome, EH.
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01-17-2016, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Congratulations on the new to you Swift and welcome to the JOF.
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01-17-2016, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Houston
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I agree with Tom. This site is a wealth of information and a great resource. The owners manual is also a great place to start. It lists all the suppliers near the back.
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01-17-2016, 10:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Eagle River, AK
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Welcome and congo ratz. Echoing what has been said. There is a wealth of great information here, lots of ways to do the same thing. Decide which ones will work best for you.
One recommendation off the starting block. Since it will be a while before your first outing. When the time gets close (after if has been de-winterized (assuming it is winterized)), try a couple nights dry run in your new TT. including one night utilizing onboard water from the tank and running off the TT batteries, and at least one night with the hook ups available from your house. Do it all, run the refer on propane, cook in it, etc. See if there are any kinks to work out.
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01-17-2016, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dale Hollow Lake Tn/Ky
Posts: 2,525
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If you can, set up in your backyard or driveway and try out everything. LIke the previous post said, use the fridge on both gas [first] and electric, fire up the furnace, then do the AC. put a few gallons of fresh water in the tank [if weather permits as you may have to rewinterize] and run the pump. Check out all the exposed plumbing [in cabinet under sink, bath sink] and don't forget the toilet. Flush it. Leave the pump on after pulling some water into the system and listen for the pump to recycle after a few minutes with everything off. Could mean you have a leak somewhere or might just be air in the pipes. Switch on all the lights etc and make sure everything works, will give you a chance to learn what each switch does. put some water in an ice tray and let it sit in the freezer overnite. Remember to switch over to elec after verifying that the fridge is cooling on gas.
It is always better to find a problem at home rather on that first outing to the state park. It will also help with a list of needs [extension cord, grill, kitchen stuff, tpaper, etc. Don't fret, when ??s arise come to the forum and ask. Someone will have an answer or suggestions.
Enjoy
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01-17-2016, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Mid-Mi
Posts: 1,492
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Terry,
Welcome and congrats on the new rig!!!
Not sure what you are towing with, but if you have a wdh (weigh distribution hitch), become familiar with how to adjust it for your tv (tow vehicle) and trailer as they are loaded. Even if a dealer set up the hitch for you (dealer or private sale?), the wdh was set up for an empty trailer. If from a private owner, the hitch would have been set up for how the previous owner had the trailer loaded and their tv.
Here is a link to wdh set up and how a wdh works.
There definitely are some accessories you will need. Here is a thread with lots of ideas.
Have fun!!!
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