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02-21-2017, 08:57 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Twin Cities
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New White Hawk owner!
Hello from the land of 10,000 lakes!!
How are we all doing in here?
I have upgraded from the old pop-up to my first Travel Trailer and we are so excited to get out and explore.
I am looking forward to digging through some great threads on here from all of you well seasoned vets.
Thanks,
Murphy
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2010 GM 2500HD 6.0/4.10
2013 JAYCO WHITE HAWK 28DSBH
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02-21-2017, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Hello from the land of 10 lakes!  (Actually, AZ has more than 10!)
Congratulations on the White Hawk 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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02-21-2017, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Weatherford
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Welcome from the home of Possum Kingdom Lake... but what's in a name?  We have the same trailer and I know you'll love it, especially upgrading from a pop-up. We are thoroughly enjoying ours. Best of luck with it!
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Jack and Delores, Weatherford, Texas
2016 White Hawk 28DSBH TT, 2014 Ram 4X4 2500 CTD
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02-21-2017, 11:51 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Twin Cities
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Quote:
Originally Posted by schrederman
Welcome from the home of Possum Kingdom Lake... but what's in a name? We have the same trailer and I know you'll love it, especially upgrading from a pop-up. We are thoroughly enjoying ours. Best of luck with it! |
What WDH are you using? rating?
thanks
Murphy
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2013 JAYCO WHITE HAWK 28DSBH
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02-21-2017, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Northern Nevada
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Welcome! We have a 2015 version of the same trailer. I've gotten pretty familiar with it if you have any questions. (Although I'm always stumbling onto something new). My WDH is an EAZ-LIFT rated at 1200#. It's not my favorite but it was included in the purchase and I've never replaced it.
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2015 Jayco White Hawk 28dsbh
2014 Ford F150 4x4 w/Ecoboost
H/D tow package
2005 Forest River Rockwood 2601 (Sold)
2011 Ford Expedition XLT (Sold)
2008 Jeep Wrangler (Just for fun!)
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02-21-2017, 02:33 PM
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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
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR
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02-21-2017, 03:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Weatherford
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Murphy
What WDH are you using? rating?
thanks
Murphy
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We have an EAZ-LIFT 1000 but it's made for top coupler type trailers. Ours is under-slung and we're considering a Blue Ox Sway Pro BXW-1503 made for that type of coupler. My tongue weight is very close to max for what I have...  ... but it's working OK for now. Ride is harsh and we're hoping that will ease up with the new hitch. It's $600- though... and I'm cheap. 
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Jack and Delores, Weatherford, Texas
2016 White Hawk 28DSBH TT, 2014 Ram 4X4 2500 CTD
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02-21-2017, 03:45 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Twin Cities
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Thanks Guys
I picked up a Equalizer WDH 10k last night off of Craigslist
Now I am second guessing myself and should of gone with the 12k.
what to do, what to do....
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2010 GM 2500HD 6.0/4.10
2013 JAYCO WHITE HAWK 28DSBH
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02-21-2017, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Eagle River, AK
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Congo Ratz, I am sure you will love your rig. IMHO, that WDH should work just fine for you.
Enjoy.
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We are just a humble drinking couple with a hunting and camping problem.
2018 Jayco Octane 260
2019 Dodge Ram 2500, 6.4 Hemi, 8 spd A/T
2021 Argo Aurora 8x8/2008 Arctic Cat M1000 SnoPro
Previous: Komfort 5er/Jamboree MH/Lance Cabover/Jayco Whitehawk 25BHS TT
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02-21-2017, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
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Murphy,
IMO, stay with the 10k: Your trailer gross 6,500lbs X 0.15 = 975lbs tongue weight.
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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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02-21-2017, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the Jayco!
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Diego the German Shepherd & Family
2021 Ford F-250 Crew Cab, 7.3 Gas-10 speed
2006 Toyota Sequoia-Sold
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 23MB Elite
Previous RV's, 1988 33-foot Barth Class A and 1994 Flagstaff Pop-Up
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02-21-2017, 04:52 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Twin Cities
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I believe the GTW is 7500 lbs x .15 = 1125 lbs
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02-21-2017, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
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Congrats and welcome to JOF.
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2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
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02-21-2017, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Murphy
I believe the GTW is 7500 lbs x .15 = 1125 lbs
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Murphy is correct. And, even with my error, I still believe a 10k Equal-i-zer hitch will be fine.
I have a 10k Equal-i-zer hitch for my TT (8,600lbs * .15 = 1,290) and it works well for me. I've had the same hitch for about 10 years and towed many trailers with it, some seriously over the 1k on the tongue, without a problem.
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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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02-22-2017, 10:17 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Twin Cities
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Well, I guess I will give it a whirl.
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2013 JAYCO WHITE HAWK 28DSBH
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