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03-29-2016, 08:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Macomb
Posts: 54
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New Jayco Owner - 29.5BHDS 5th wheel
Just picked up a brand new 2016 29.5 BHDS 5th wheeler yesterday! Just switched over from a travel trailer and can't believe how easy they are to tow and I am getting 2 mpg better! At least on the way home from Dealership. Is there anything that I need to be aware of on this Jayco Model / items to check? What type of TV mount should I use in the front bedroom and who has a suggestion on rear bike racks (4place) now that I cant use my box?
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03-29-2016, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Aurora CO
Posts: 2,334
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Congrats and welcome from Colorado
Jayco makes a rear slide out tray / bike rack that is awesome for carrying bikes and other stuuf, or, slides away when not needed.
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Jim & Kim from Colorado
2014 Eagle 30.5 RLS
2015 Dodge 3500HD SRW 6.7L
Click on my profile for Mods and notes
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03-30-2016, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 348
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Welcome to JOF and congrats on your new trailer! There are a lot of 29.5 owners on this site and you'll get plenty of knowledge, along with us learning from your experience!
Regarding the TV for the BR, I would suggest you take your time and use the trailer a few times first. There are many of us who thought we needed one, but then realized we didn't. Regarding the bike rack, the platform kind is best--we already lost two bikes using the suspension style rack. And, don't recommend it. Post some pics of your rig on this site and the 5th Wheel Facebook page when you have a chance.
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Originally Posted by tledwards25
Just picked up a brand new 2016 29.5 BHDS 5th wheeler yesterday! Just switched over from a travel trailer and can't believe how easy they are to tow and I am getting 2 mpg better! At least on the way home from Dealership. Is there anything that I need to be aware of on this Jayco Model / items to check? What type of TV mount should I use in the front bedroom and who has a suggestion on rear bike racks (4place) now that I cant use my box?
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U.S. Air Force (1979 to 1994)
2016 Jayco 29.5BHDS
2015 Ram 2500 (6.7L Cummins Diesel)
Queen Creek, Arizona
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03-30-2016, 09:07 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: stockton
Posts: 20
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Congrats on your FW.
Soon Im looking to get the same one myself..
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03-31-2016, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Milford
Posts: 629
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jmooney
Congrats and welcome from Colorado
Jayco makes a rear slide out tray / bike rack that is awesome for carrying bikes and other stuuf, or, slides away when not needed.
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Where would one look for additional information on the tray you speak of?
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2016 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5BHDS (ordered 12/30/15, delivered 3/8/16)
2015 F-350 crew cab, short bed, 6.7L PSD, Pullrite Superglide 3300 hitch
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03-31-2016, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
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Congrats on new FW
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Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
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04-08-2016, 05:00 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Palmdale
Posts: 12
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Congrats and Welcome!
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04-09-2016, 04:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations!
Be careful with the bike rack you buy as many of the popular brands won't hold up to the beating they take on the back of a rig. I've done a bit to research on them and am leaning towards the Swagman XTC4
As far as BR TV, I agree with tularockstar, be sure you need it before installing. That said, we went with a Samsung and have been happy with it. When mounting, double check that the backing for the mount is really where the sticker says it is - it's been off on both of our units so far
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2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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04-09-2016, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Missoula, Montana
Posts: 704
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cdash
Where would one look for additional information on the tray you speak of?
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Start with your dealer, then ask Jayco directly. My 2013 eagle has the rack and it is handy. I've put kayaks, bikes or my generator and gas can on it.
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"I might be movin' to Montana soon..."
2020 Outdoors RV Glacier Peak Titanium
2013 Eagle 29.5RKS (traded in)
2013 Ford 6.7L diesel F350
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04-09-2016, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Milford
Posts: 629
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robkelly
Congratulations!
Be careful with the bike rack you buy as many of the popular brands won't hold up to the beating they take on the back of a rig. I've done a bit to research on them and am leaning towards the Swagman XTC4
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I've been eyeing that one as well, but haven't found anyone that has used it. All I seem to find are "get a Swagman" or "Swagman are the best" without mention of model. I'd be curious to hear what you've found in your research.
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2016 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5BHDS (ordered 12/30/15, delivered 3/8/16)
2015 F-350 crew cab, short bed, 6.7L PSD, Pullrite Superglide 3300 hitch
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05-18-2016, 06:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Boston
Posts: 319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cdash
I've been eyeing that one as well, but haven't found anyone that has used it. All I seem to find are "get a Swagman" or "Swagman are the best" without mention of model. I'd be curious to hear what you've found in your research.
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I just ordered the Swagman Traveler XC2-RV 2. It came last night. So I will be putting it together tonight & using it over the Memorial Day weekend. I only have the 2 full-size adult mountain bikes for the wife & I, so I only needed the 2-bike model. But I went with this one because its RV rated and the full 2" mounting brace. I don't like many of the other brands that use 1 1/4" brace and give you a 2" sleeve to fit our receivers.
Dave...
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2015 Ram 3500, CTD, CCLB Dually, Aisin, 4x4 in Maximum Steel, Andersen Ultimate Hitch (v2)
2013 Ram 2500, CTD, CCLB 4x4 in True Blue - SOLD
2016 Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS Picked-up 4/1/16
2007 Rockwood ROO 21SS - SOLD
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05-18-2016, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Rochester, MA
Posts: 491
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Ditto on the Swagman. Haven't tried it yet but it is built really solid and I like how it holds the bikes. I'll still throw a strap on them though.
As for the TV, check out my mods page, just installed one the other day.
http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f6...tml#post408685
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Tom
2017 F250 Lariat Super Duty Crew Cab, 4x4, 6.7L Power Stroke
2016 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS
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