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09-29-2017, 12:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: San Jose
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New to this forum...
Hi Everyone,
Last October my wife and I rented an RV for 2 weeks around France and that great experience confirmed for us that we would soon be RV'ers. We've done lots of extended traveling, backpacking, camping, etc, but now we're enjoying the comforts of a nice trailer. Two months ago we bought a new F150, and a month ago we took delivery on a 2018 Eagle HT 27.5RLTS 5th wheel. The truck handles the trailer real well.
So far I've added 2x100 Renogy solar panels-with 2 more panels going on this weekend, another 12V 100ah battery for a total of 3 x 100ah, a DISH Tailgater on the roof, 8" Polk ceiling speakers to replace the OEM's, Locks and chains for the batteries and propane, a WeBoost X-Drive RV cell phone booster with directional antenna (works great-I'm an equities trader so I need good internet most weekdays), digital thermostat, replaced the bath fan with a Maxxair fan and vent cover, and added a few shelves and other little things like that. We use a 3-layer memory foam mattress at home so we duplicated that in the trailer.
Our first outing in the new trailer was a 3 day trip near Monterey Bay, and last week we did 8 days in NorCal wine country. In October we'll do a 3-4 weeks trip through the National Parks on the way to Big Bend NP, then return via Santa Fe, NM and AZ. Next Spring we're planning to do a 2-month trip to the National Parks as far east as Colorado and the Dakotas, and then work our way across the Northern and NW US National Parks.
I've been reading lots of very helpful information here, so Thank you!
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09-29-2017, 02:15 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,724
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Welcome from PA
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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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09-29-2017, 04:30 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Welcome to JOF! Sounds like you have been busy with mods. It gives you a good feeling to personalize a camper. Enjoy!
BTW, How many teeth do yoU have? Sorry, inside joke!
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
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09-29-2017, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
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Congratulations on joining not only the Jayco family but the Blue Oval Family as well. . Looks like you made 2 great choices...
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2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
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09-29-2017, 06:04 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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09-29-2017, 06:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
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Congratulations and welcome!
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2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5 RSTS
2017 Ford F-250 Lariat FX4, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
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09-29-2017, 08:57 AM
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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!!
Sounds like you have been really busy with the mods!
Don
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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09-29-2017, 10:10 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: San Jose
Posts: 37
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Thanks
Thank you Everyone!
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09-29-2017, 01:10 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,960
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Welcome from NYS! Sounds like you're a natural at this!
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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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09-30-2017, 04:58 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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09-30-2017, 08:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the Jayco (and whole bunch of other stuff!).
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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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10-02-2017, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,355
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Congratulations on the new 5th wheel and welcome to JOF.
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John & Marcie
2017 Melbourne 24L
Las Vegas, Nevada
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