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07-28-2019, 06:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Clovis
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New to the forum
Hey all.. greetings from New Mexico! Been lurking in these forums for about 2 months learning all I can..waiting paitently to pick up my new 2020 Redhawk 29XK, which I did on July 9th. The wife and I drove to Tampa to pick it up and took 3 weeks to get home, (Florida panhandle, New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio the Alamo and even a Walmart parking lot) had an amazing July!!
The demo was great.. I asked so many questions I saw people asking on here it took a solid 4 hours. I referred to this site numerous times during my trip, nice and smooth no issues.
The one thing that caught me off guard, almost immediately, were the trucks passing me on the interstate.. this thing got pushed around.. I quickly learned to mitigate that though. The west Texas Eastern New Mexico winds is something else I'll have to learn to deal with.... atleast you can see the trucks coming 😁
Just wanted to drop a quick note saying thanks to all of you for making my first trip hassle free and very memorable... even though you didnt know
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07-28-2019, 06:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Palmetto
Posts: 1,057
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Welcome from Georgia.
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2017 Jayco 377rlbh (sold)
2021 Grand Design 351MR
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07-28-2019, 06:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Congratulations on the new Redhawk 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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07-28-2019, 07:02 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,707
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Jayco.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
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07-29-2019, 06:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,397
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Welcome from Wisconsin and enjoy your 2020 Redhawk 29XK.
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07-29-2019, 07:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Vienna
Posts: 2,044
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Congratulations on that beautiful new rig and Welcome from South Georgia.
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2010 Jayco Quest G2(SOLD)
2014 Jayco Eagle 33.5RETS
2007 Ram 2500 5.9L Cummins(SOLD)
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins 4WD
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07-29-2019, 07:17 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,883
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Welcome from Western NY! Congrats on the new Redhawk. Happy camping!
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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07-29-2019, 08:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Treasure Coast Florida
Posts: 643
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Welcome to your new rig and JOF! Search JOF for suspension mods that will help make your driving experience more enjoyable.
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'16 Jayco Seneca HJ Topaz
'13 Mini Cooper toad : Blackhawk All-Terrain tether
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07-29-2019, 08:36 AM
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Lost in the Woods
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Ocean County
Posts: 2,807
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVgoing
The one thing that caught me off guard, almost immediately, were the trucks passing me on the interstate.. this thing got pushed around.. I quickly learned to mitigate that though. The west Texas Eastern New Mexico winds is something else I'll have to learn to deal with.... atleast you can see the trucks coming 😁
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Welcome and congrats on the new rig. As a fellow new owner (picked up my rig in February), we're also experiencing new adventures.
You had a quick learning experience with being pushed around in the Redhawk. I had that too... After sliding around underneath, I found out Jayco leaves the stock Ford OEM Econoline sway bars and steering stabilizer on these rigs when they install the box. Yes, they upgrade the J-Ride, but the undersized sway bars and steering are BIG issues.
I just installed new upgraded Hellwig front and rear sway bars and a upgraded steering stabilizer two weeks ago. We just came back from a 5 day trip, and these suspension upgrades got rid of being pushed around, got rid of the leaning and rolling, and the front end wanting to head for the woods on rough roads.
Something to think about for upgrades...
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07-29-2019, 09:21 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,844
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Welcome to JOF! It's great that you had a goof first experience. Members here are knowledgeable and not afraid to share it.
Join right in.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
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07-30-2019, 05:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
Posts: 1,474
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Welcome from York County, South Carolina!
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2011 Jayflight X213
2011 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
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07-30-2019, 04:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
Posts: 1,754
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Welcome and Congratulations!
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2019 Whitehawk 28RL
2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
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