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03-13-2014, 08:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bakersfield
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picking up a new x23b tomorrow
We are picking up the HTT tomorrow at our local dealer. We are super excited but I wanted to ask if anyone has advice on any questions to ask when we do the walk through.
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03-13-2014, 08:54 PM
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If this is your first camper, make sure you get a good overview of the various systems (water pump, dumping tanks, hot water, fridge, furnace, etc...). Make sure you fully understand your towing equipment (brake controller, hitch, WDH/sway control, lights, etc...). Once you can tow safely, hook/unhook and operate the basic systems you're good to go and and can figure out the rest as you go.
Plus- don't hesitate to ask any questions here on the board, some of these guys know more than any dealer I've met to date.
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03-13-2014, 09:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bakersfield
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Thanks for the advice. We have had a 2006 fleetwood Niagara for about a year now and I think I can confidently two this. What does everyone think about an extended warranty?
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03-13-2014, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
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Congratulations, the 23B is a great HTT. Being you have had a TT for the past year, you have the basics understood. Now just ask a lot of questions. Make them flip, push, turn every switch and knob, including the stereo, and how to get the tv to work with it (some find it challenging at first). In quire about changing tires, if they ran the furnace and oven to burn off any manufacturing oils. Go through every drawer, window, and so forth. Most dealers will fix anything found immediately.
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03-14-2014, 03:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kalamazoo, West Michigan
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Congratulations! You are going to love camping in the 23B!
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2006 23B Hybrid with 10k round bar WDH
2011 F150 4x4 SCREW Ecoboost, Max Tow, Integrated TBC, 3.73 LS axle, Firestone Ride Rite airbags.
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03-14-2014, 05:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Planet Earth
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Congrats! and welcome to JOF
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03-14-2014, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Los Angeles
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How exciting! Post pics as soon as you can!
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2014 Jayco Jay Feather 16XRB towed by a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee & E2 WDH system
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03-14-2014, 08:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SE Wisconsin
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Congratulations! We have the 23B's baby brother, the X20E. Same floor plan, just shorter with no counter space.
I'd say pretty much what everyone above said.
As far as extended warranty, I think they are a waste of money. How handy are you? Trailers are generally pretty easy to work on, especially if you have a mechanical inclination.
Even if you don't you'd probably be better off banking the money you'd have spent on the warranty and just holding it for a "rainy day".
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2013 Jayco Jayfeather X20 E (sold)
2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ 2 Z71 Crew Cab (sold, and dearly missed)
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03-14-2014, 02:30 PM
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Congratulations and welcome!
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03-14-2014, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
Congratulations, the 23B is a great HTT.
if they ran the furnace and oven to burn off any manufacturing oils.
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Definately this!!
Don't ask me how I know.....
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2013 Jayco Jay Feather X23B (She Gone)
2014 Ford Expedition
Gerard
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03-17-2014, 11:52 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bakersfield
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Here it is and thanks for all of the advice. We are going on our first trip this coming weekend.
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03-17-2014, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
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Looks really nice!!
Have a good time!
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2013 Jayco Jay Feather X23B (She Gone)
2014 Ford Expedition
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03-17-2014, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Planet Earth
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I don't know if I'm more jealous of your TT or the fact that you can actually see your grass....
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03-17-2014, 08:44 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Cypress
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Nice!! I bought the exact trailer this weekend and will be picking it up Saturday!! Enjoy!! Congrats!!
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03-17-2014, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Regina SK Canada
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Quote:
I don't know if I'm more jealous of your TT or the fact that you can actually see your grass...
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It is a tough question....but for me the grass...
Enjoy your new trailer and congrats!
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2013 Jayco Flight 33RLDS ( Parking this at seasonal site)
2013 F150 EXL Screw 5.0 4x4 3:55 locking ( not towing the above trailer with this truck)
Spending my children's inheritances on my toys!
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03-17-2014, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Regina SK Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rog1968
Nice!! I bought the exact trailer this weekend and will be picking it up Saturday!! Enjoy!! Congrats!!
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Congrats and Enjoy!
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2013 Jayco Flight 33RLDS ( Parking this at seasonal site)
2013 F150 EXL Screw 5.0 4x4 3:55 locking ( not towing the above trailer with this truck)
Spending my children's inheritances on my toys!
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03-17-2014, 09:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bakersfield
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When you live in central California you have grass pretty much year round which also means you can camp year round. Congrats Rog1968, I have pretty much been living in it in the driveway.
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03-17-2014, 10:35 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Cypress
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I bet!! Have you booked your first trip yet??
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03-18-2014, 09:16 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Bakersfield
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We are going up to the Sequoias this weekend. I cant wait to see the look on my little girl's faces when they see thoose huge redwoods. Google General Shermans Tree to see what I am talking about.
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03-18-2014, 11:09 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Cypress
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That should be really fun! I have only been there once when I was a kid. I am sure she will be surprised, it is amazing! I am in Orange County.......we are planning to go to Venture KOA in April as our first trip out. I have only pulled a small pop-up in the past so I want to keep it somewhat simple and close. Did you purchase any options with yours?
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