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07-03-2013, 09:10 AM
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Getting a 2014 Jayco Jayflight Swift SLX 185RB looking for tips and advice.
Taking delivery of my 2014 Jayflight Swift SLX on the 18th of the month. I was wondering what others are doing to carry their bikes with them. I would like to take 2 bikes with me. I also would like to know any handy tips or tricks with this unit from others that have one.
I am coming from a popup should be a real treat and a learning experience. I used to just roll the popup by hand if I needed to adjust it on the campsite.
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07-29-2013, 05:39 PM
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we also bought a jayco 184bh a 2013. we want to carry bikes also, my husband said we are going to weld a receiver hitch to the back of the camper to put my bike rack in
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07-29-2013, 05:59 PM
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Get a waist tote to empty your grey tanks. I bolted a 4 bike carrier to the back a d it works well. Turn on your propane slow.
Have them run the AC for a few hours before you pick it up. I have never heard of a Swift that didn't have a leaky AC/Window. Yours will probably be no different. As a matter of fact, I'd insist that they fix it before you pick it up.
Do a great walk though with them. The plumbing can be a pain the first couple times you winterize. If you have a a BAL leveler left from your Popup, it will work great with the 184.
We use a 2 inch memory foam on the dinette when it is transformed into a bed... All the difference in he world!
Grab the insulator think that you can cram into the curling vent hole. Before I had one, I was amazed at how hit that area got, and how the sun would alway peek into that spot right in line with my eyes and wake me up at first light.
The champion 2000 watt generator runs the camper perfectly.
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07-29-2013, 06:09 PM
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We had a small 17' tt where we stowed our two bikes on a rack on the back bumper.... probably NOT your best choice... we did ok, but that bumper isn't meant to hold more than 100lbs (ours were under 100lbs). Most folks who do successfully carry bikes on the back of their tt (any size) have welded on a option that doesn't compromise the og back bumper.
[For those towing bigger reading this.... If towing with a half ton... our 29 Jayflight G2bhs with a loaded tongue of over 1000lbs is not conducive to carrying bikes in the bed of your tv! Half ton's lose payload big time as the hitch weight increases!]
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08-06-2013, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xkuzme1
We use a 2 inch memory foam on the dinette when it is transformed into a bed... All the difference in he world!
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Where do you store the foam when not using it?
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08-07-2013, 07:25 AM
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I ordered another set of stabilizers for the front of the trailer. I ordered the same ones as are on it right from the company that makes them. That way they use the same wrench and everything is identical. I did not want to crawl under there and put a screw up jack stand every time.
We are also looking at a mattress topper but on the 185RB we don't have to store it.
I also ordered a set of camco gutter extensions to try and keep the black streaks off the side. Has anyone used them they were real cheap at camping world.
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08-07-2013, 07:46 AM
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I also ordered a set of camco gutter extensions to try and keep the black streaks off the side. Has anyone used them they were real cheap at camping world.[/QUOTE]
Yes, I use them on all four corners....got them at walmart. work well and have never loss one during travel....
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08-19-2013, 06:39 PM
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08-20-2013, 02:48 AM
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Where do you store the foam when not using it?
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We fold it 3 (or maybe 4) tome with the sheets and comforter still on, and set it on the top bunk. When we unfold it, the bed is already mostly made.
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08-20-2013, 07:55 AM
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What is the benefits of putting window ac units in the Swift models?
Just wondering,
Doug
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08-20-2013, 10:41 AM
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They say is to keep the overall height lower in the brochure so it can fit in a standard garage. It is actually to keep the cost down as a 8k window AC unit is much cheaper than a Roof AC unit. I know it still won't fit in my garage not like I would put it there anyway....
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08-21-2013, 07:59 AM
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I also have a 185RB, the best mod I ever did was to put a 12v fan like the Vaterra vent fan behind the refer. I could not get the temps in the refer section to go below 60 degrees when the temp outside was over 75 degrees. http://www.valterra.com/rv/rv-main.htm. I also got the fan for the inside and now the refer works great.
Good luck with your 185RB we love ours.
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2013 Jayco Swift 185RB
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08-21-2013, 10:41 AM
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That is weird our fridge was freezing things on our last trip we had to turn it down to about 3 and then things were real nice. When we left I was concerned that we had it packed to full and things would not cool well. That was running on gas as we have not had an electric site yet. But at home cooling it down for the trip on electric it also seemed to work well aslo.
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09-16-2013, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mister Twister
I ordered another set of stabilizers for the front of the trailer. I ordered the same ones as are on it right from the company that makes them. That way they use the same wrench and everything is identical. I did not want to crawl under there and put a screw up jack stand every time.
We are also looking at a mattress topper but on the 185RB we don't have to store it.
I also ordered a set of camco gutter extensions to try and keep the black streaks off the side. Has anyone used them they were real cheap at camping world.
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Hi,
Can you do me (us) a favor and detail the maker of the stabilizer and where you got it? I see mine does have a manufacturer label, but I would have to remove it to see the label.
Thanks,
Scott Moore
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