Hi NewBlackDak,
In truth, I've tried that approach already, I have a Curt adjustable hitch receiver in my garage right now (
https://www.etrailer.com/RV-and-Camp...urt/13703.html) but there was a bit more to it than I first thought, I even explored asking around local welding shops to see if they could help out but no takers.
And then there was the email from Jayco themselves -- I had asked for any literature or guidance that would help me peel back the weather protection membrane so I could attach the Curt receiver to the camper I-frame, but they wouldn't offer any advice and said if I make ANY modifications the warranty will be void which made me a bit nervous.
This brought me back full circle to try and do it the "Jayco-approved" way but they won't deal with customers directly and I feel like I'm being gouged by my local dealer to source & install the part which I understand will bolt directly to the existing tabs on the chassis frame without any messing about &/or welding.
Due to lack of experience & some general nervousness, I've wasted a lot of time looking at this during the summer before just deciding to ask for help from this forum community.
Thanks for your reply anyway, I hope there are other RVers out there who have managed to get this part or other solution at a decent price that works for newbies like me,
b/w,
Ross.