Anyone own the 357MDOK?

Dargo · 04-17-2019, 04:15 PM

Hi.
First post. I am wondering if there are any owners of the 357mdok? That has picked up their new 5ver. As my sig says I just bought mine and have to wait until May 10 to pick mine up.

If anyone does, how did the PDI go and have you camped yet?

dupe00 · 04-17-2019, 08:18 PM

I came very close to buying that one. I ended up going a bit more fancy and for a Northpoint 377RLBH. I’m currently enjoying it as I type. Good luck!

oldmanAZ · 04-17-2019, 09:20 PM

Hi. Congratulations on the new Eagle and welcome to the forum.

Dargo · 04-18-2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dupe00

I came very close to buying that one. I ended up going a bit more fancy and for a Northpoint 377RLBH. I’m currently enjoying it as I type. Good luck!

The 377RLBH seems to be real popular around here. My wife wanted the 355MBQS, which seems more like yours. I really wanted the outdoor kitchen and she “compromised” to the 357mdok for me.

How did your PDI go, find or have any issue with yours?

Dargo · 04-18-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanAZ

Hi. Congratulations on the new Eagle and welcome to the forum.

Thank you very much. Left Jayco for a few years and now I am back. Lets see how fifth wheel life is.

dupe00 · 04-18-2019, 10:37 PM

The PDI went well overall. The few things I found were some cabinets needing adjustment, leaking shower faucet and a peeling front decal. Aside from that, the initial shake down went well.

Big1 · 04-19-2019, 01:31 AM

Congrats and welcome to JOF! That is one fine looking 5th wheel, is it new for 2019?

Dargo · 04-19-2019, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big1

Congrats and welcome to JOF! That is one fine looking 5th wheel, is it new for 2019?

It is a brand new model made for 19. We were always looking at the 355MBQS but it lacked my outdoor kitchen. While looking for midbunks last year I saw this floorplan on their website. Liked it right away, Jaycos quality just “looked” better when we walked in. So I wanted the Jayco 355MBQS is an outdoor kitchen. Voila.
Cannot wait to get it. It is so new that it appears mine will be one of the first.

rkymntsno · 04-19-2019, 05:27 AM

Welcome. We are also new fifth wheel owners. Picked ours up two weeks ago, 2019 355mbqs. Took about eight weeks from order to delivery. PDI went well, knowledgeable tech; however, got some bad info on landing gear during hitchup, and lack of info regarding Ground Control 3.0 six point leveling system. The EZ Breeze bathroom vent is what they're putting in the new Jaycos rolling off the line and the dealership didn't know that. It had a touchy on/off switch they had to work on. Not sure it's fixed. Tech actually left it open at PDI. After dropping off in storage with storm coming, I called dealer to ask if they had closed it, they said yes. After the storm, I went and checked, they had left it open but did not leak one drop. Like this vent, lol. Taking it out this weekend for maiden voyage. So far, so good.

Dargo · 04-20-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rkymntsno

Welcome. We are also new fifth wheel owners. Picked ours up two weeks ago, 2019 355mbqs. Took about eight weeks from order to delivery. PDI went well, knowledgeable tech; however, got some bad info on landing gear during hitchup, and lack of info regarding Ground Control 3.0 six point leveling system. The EZ Breeze bathroom vent is what they're putting in the new Jaycos rolling off the line and the dealership didn't know that. It had a touchy on/off switch they had to work on. Not sure it's fixed. Tech actually left it open at PDI. After dropping off in storage with storm coming, I called dealer to ask if they had closed it, they said yes. After the storm, I went and checked, they had left it open but did not leak one drop. Like this vent, lol. Taking it out this weekend for maiden voyage. So far, so good.

Thanks,
I know mine has the Ground Control 3.0 so this info is helpful. Read your other post about it.
To be honest, I did not even look at the bathroom vent, assumed it would be a Maxxair. Lets see what they put in, looked at the Eez breeze and other than possible noise issue it actually looks better.

rkymntsno · 04-20-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dargo

Thanks,
I know mine has the Ground Control 3.0 so this info is helpful. Read your other post about it.
To be honest, I did not even look at the bathroom vent, assumed it would be a Maxxair. Lets see what they put in, looked at the Eez breeze and other than possible noise issue it actually looks better.

The dealership didn't know what kind of vent it was. I had to call Jayco. I actually had to return the MaxxAir II cover I ordered cuz it wasn't needed and wouldn't fit anyway. Not screwing into the roof just to cover the vent.

Big1 · 04-21-2019, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dargo

It is a brand new model made for 19. We were always looking at the 355MBQS but it lacked my outdoor kitchen. While looking for midbunks last year I saw this floorplan on their website. Liked it right away, Jaycos quality just “looked” better when we walked in. So I wanted the Jayco 355MBQS is an outdoor kitchen. Voila.
Cannot wait to get it. It is so new that it appears mine will be one of the first.

Awesome, don't you just love it when you get an rv and can't wait to take it out, the wife and I are finally going to take out our 2019 321 RSTS Eagle next Tuesday near the beach.

Big1 · 04-21-2019, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rkymntsno

Welcome. We are also new fifth wheel owners. Picked ours up two weeks ago, 2019 355mbqs. Took about eight weeks from order to delivery. PDI went well, knowledgeable tech; however, got some bad info on landing gear during hitchup, and lack of info regarding Ground Control 3.0 six point leveling system. The EZ Breeze bathroom vent is what they're putting in the new Jaycos rolling off the line and the dealership didn't know that. It had a touchy on/off switch they had to work on. Not sure it's fixed. Tech actually left it open at PDI. After dropping off in storage with storm coming, I called dealer to ask if they had closed it, they said yes. After the storm, I went and checked, they had left it open but did not leak one drop. Like this vent, lol. Taking it out this weekend for maiden voyage. So far, so good.

Happy Camping to you rkymntsno and congrats.

rkymntsno · 04-21-2019, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Big1

Happy Camping to you rkymntsno and congrats.

Thank you and same to you guys!

Dargo · 04-21-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rkymntsno

Thank you and same to you guys!

Thanks. If I am not mistaken, you are on your maiden voyage now right?
How is it going? Big difference compared to your other RV?

Dargo · 04-21-2019, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Big1

Awesome, don't you just love it when you get an rv and can't wait to take it out, the wife and I are finally going to take out our 2019 321 RSTS Eagle next Tuesday near the beach.

Yes sir, we have been anxious to start our camping season.
Now that we have a new 5ver, just adds to the “new” experience.
First diesel and 5th wheel so I am both excited and nervious.

rkymntsno · 04-21-2019, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dargo

Thanks. If I am not mistaken, you are on your maiden voyage now right?
How is it going? Big difference compared to your other RV?

So far so good, about the middle way through our weekend trip. I didn't understand why the a/c wasn't shutting off last night. I failed to put it on a/c low cool "auto". Had it on low cool all night. Fireplace works well, lol. Yes, much more room, especially with the king bed. Bunkroom not being used this trip, nice room for storage. We looked at a lot of 5th wheels before we purchased. Glad we were diligent on the search.

Big1 · 04-21-2019, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dargo

Yes sir, we have been anxious to start our camping season.
Now that we have a new 5ver, just adds to the “new” experience.
First diesel and 5th wheel so I am both excited and nervious.

Lol, yes yes and yes again and if I didn't know better I can tell that you have one of the biggest smile on your face now, I know I did enjoy sir.

Big1 · 04-21-2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rkymntsno

So far so good, about the middle way through our weekend trip. I didn't understand why the a/c wasn't shutting off last night. I failed to put it on a/c low cool "auto". Had it on low cool all night. Fireplace works well, lol. Yes, much more room, especially with the king bed. Bunkroom not being used this trip, nice room for storage. We looked at a lot of 5th wheels before we purchased. Glad we were diligent on the search.

Lol, we learn something every day I've being there and still learning on how to tow a longer 5th wheel, lol, still learning.

Dargo · 04-21-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rkymntsno

So far so good, about the middle way through our weekend trip. I didn't understand why the a/c wasn't shutting off last night. I failed to put it on a/c low cool "auto". Had it on low cool all night. Fireplace works well, lol. Yes, much more room, especially with the king bed. Bunkroom not being used this trip, nice room for storage. We looked at a lot of 5th wheels before we purchased. Glad we were diligent on the search.

I remember my first camping trip I had friends with us. The manual thermostat had to be switched to heat but the detent was so hard I was worried I would break it. It was a hybrid and my friends from Puerto Rico were freezing all night. In the morning I took the cover off and pried the switch over. Instant heat and comfort for them. Hahaha.
They still make fun of me for it.

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