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03-23-2013, 04:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Broomfield
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Seven Years Pop Up - Soon A Jayco 5'er!
Hello all, from Colorado! We have loved traveling around with our PopUp for years (but not the set-up/take-down!) So, after years of research, and shows, and hemming and hawing, we finally ordered a new Jayco Pinnacle 31RLTS. Should be here in April! Had a PullRite SS hitch put in the TV this week. We are ready to go! From all the comments on this forum, we think we made the right choice with Jayco. A little nervous about that first "pull out" and drive home from the dealer, but we'll take it slow! :hihi:
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'12 Ford F350 TDV8 CrewCab SuperGlide
'13 Pinnacle 31RLTS
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03-23-2013, 05:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Listowel, Ontario, Canada
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Congrats and Enjoy. Please keep us posted, I on the 7yr plan to get 5'er.
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2013 - GMC Sierra 1500 - 5.3L V8 - Crew Cab
2012 - Starcraft Autumn Ridge - 278BH
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03-23-2013, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: "Where we Park It"
Posts: 1,071
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Congradulations on the new Pinnacle, we love ours !!!
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Robert & Bale the "Traveling Dog"
SOB
2012 GMC 3500HD DRW
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03-23-2013, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Mostly the US
Posts: 10,002
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Welcome to the JOF rvee5er! I would have loved to have jumped from our pop-up to something as nice as a Pinnacle. Nice! Now the hard part is to wait for delivery. While waiting, peruse Youtube for some video's to help you prepare for pulling the 5'er for the first time... . LOL Congrats 
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Denise, DH, grandkids, and two rescue pups
-2016 Jay Flight 29QBS Elite
-2016 Ford F-250 XLT 4x2, 6.2L EFI V8, 4.30 Elec Lock, Heavy duty Alt
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03-23-2013, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Luray, VA (central Shenandoah Valley of VA)
Posts: 1,430
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Congrats - that's a sweet trailer. IMHO, Jayco is the right choice. Have fun with your new unit, and please post often.
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2003 Ford F-350 V-10 Crew Cab 4WD Long Bed
2004 Jayco Designer Medallion 29 RLTS 5th wheel
Bill, Gayle, Teddy (Jack Russell terrier), and Honey (Beagle)
Retired at last !
Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
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03-23-2013, 07:04 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 4,768
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That's a big jump from a PUP to a 5er. I hope to get a 5er some day too :-)
Safe travels,
Doug
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Southwest, Ohio
2016 Toyota Tundra SR5, 5.7 V8
2017 Jayco 24RBS
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03-23-2013, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 272
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Congrats on the new Pinnacle 31RLTS! Somehow I know you're gonna love it!!
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'06 2500 Silverado 4X4, Duramax LBZ Diesel, Firestone air bags
'08 Tracker Pro Guide V-16 Boat
'12 Pinnacle 31RLTS
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03-24-2013, 03:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
Posts: 17,027
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Welcome to the user friendly Jayco Owners forum! Our members just love to answer questions or help out other members when possible and have fun sharing their experiences . They also love pictures of your RV, tow vehicles, and campsites!! So do not hesitate to post pics of your Jayco in the "Pics of your Jayco forum" and pics of your tow vehicle in the "Tow Vehicle forum".
Feel free to participate in our many fun polls (first thread in New Members forum has them all listed, second thread has more new member welcoming info). Post often, have fun with the forum, and enjoy your Jayco!
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2017 Coachmen Catalina 283RKS
2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
2010 Jayflight 28BHS (sold)
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03-24-2013, 05:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Broomfield
Posts: 9
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Steadyfast-JT's Strongarm-BAL LockArm-Plugit Right Stabilizers
Appreciate all the "welcome" replies. This should be fun!
A newbie question: I intend on installing stabilizer bars from the getgo. Seems there are four popular brands: Steadyfast, JT's Strongarm, BAL LockArm, and Plugit Right.
All seem like they will do the job, but I would appreciate any quidance or suggestions. Particularly on installation ease and durability, or any other thoughts?
(For example, will the enclosed underbelly of my 5W pose any problems for any brand?) (I do not have the 5W yet, just trying to get ready.....!)
I really appreciate your comments!
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'12 Ford F350 TDV8 CrewCab SuperGlide
'13 Pinnacle 31RLTS
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03-27-2013, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Southeast, NY
Posts: 1,113
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I'm a little late to the party on this one, but congratulations on your 5er. As for the stabilizers, I just finished checkout on the Steadyfast system. I've been waffling on this for quite some time with a lot of thought. I bought the Steadyfast system for a couple of reasons. First, the locking devices only require bending down, not crawling under the unit. Second, there are 3 bars to lock and finally, the locking nuts are big and seem easy to tighten.
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Karl - Southeast, NY
2020 377 RLBH
2018 Ram 3500 Mega Limited 6.7L Cummins w/ Aisin
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