Pinnacle 17.5" tire and disc brake upgrade factory option - Page 2

NEWS4US · 01-31-2022, 08:19 PM

I'll try tomorrow after we return from Amish country.

NEWS4US · 02-01-2022, 03:30 PM

Here is a picture of trailer on Dec. 14, 2021, 9 months and one day after we ordered it. Other 2 shots for rim and tire.

NEW4US

Joe

Learjet · 02-01-2022, 06:01 PM

nice...I see we have similar trucks...I have a 2017 Ram Dually 4x4 with a B&W hitch on the factory pucks...any tailgate/bed clearance issues and does the RV sit fairly level on the hitch with those tires/rims?

Thanks in advance

NEWS4US · 02-01-2022, 06:18 PM

I have the max tow package 30k hitch. Air suspension makes it smoother ride. I hade to raise my hitch 1 inch higher to have enough clearance. I have a roll-up cover with rails. Don't want to damage them like I did on my 99 2500.

Joe

RDTC · 02-01-2022, 08:31 PM

Which Goodyear tire is it. G114?

Looks great.

NEWS4US · 02-01-2022, 08:32 PM

Yes, Goodyear 614. 17.5"

NEWS4US

Joe

RDTC · 02-01-2022, 08:48 PM

Tire type G614 or G114

NEWS4US · 02-01-2022, 08:58 PM

Goodyear G114

NEWS4US

WayneTaylor · 02-02-2022, 02:55 PM

We don't have a Pinnacle, but we have a 2018 North Point 315 that has disc brakes, 8K axles and 17.5 Goodyear tires. We ordered it special direct from the factory. Have not regretted the extra expense!

Larry Dean · 02-02-2022, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Learjet

Has anyone ordered the Pinnacle 17.5" tire and disc brake factory upgrade option?

I upgraded the brakes to disc on my current Fifth wheel...so I know the pluses...just looking for more info on the Jayco Pinnacle option.

Pictures and thoughts appreciated.

Thanks!!

We have the Goodyear 17.5 that came OEM on our Jayco Designer. They are 16 ply tires. I just put new ones on it last fall, they were 5 years old. I looked them over good couldn’t tell they were used. I feel confident that they hold up very well.

Learjet · 02-04-2022, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWS4US

Goodyear G114

NEWS4US

hopefully last question

Any pictures of the electric/Hyd actuator? Brand and it's location on the unit?

Thanks again!!

NEWS4US · 02-04-2022, 01:18 PM

The disc brake system a by Dexter. It seems to work as well as my old Kodiak system on my Carriage. Only pulled trailer home from dealer 50 miles.

NEWS4US

Joe

Whammer · 03-22-2022, 05:40 AM

Thank you for taking the time to add this info!

I'm on my second set of factory Endurance in two years because we do about 15,000 miles per year and I figured it was cheap insurance. Unfortunately we had a blow out at month 9 of this set that resulted in trailer damage.

I've been researching this setup as an upgrade for our trailer but struggled with finding a heavy duty tire to match our factory 33.1 inch tire diameter.

This gives me confidence that Jayco is obviously ok with installing the G114 in 215/75R17.5 which is a outside diameter of 30.5 inches.

Snap shots of tire specs incase anyone is looking for load/speed ratings.

Mike

Learjet · 03-22-2022, 07:07 AM

what I have been wondering...and should know soon when my Pinnacle arrives shortly...is the suspension the same with this option?

Hopefully Jayco adjusted for the shorter tire.

NEWS4US · 03-22-2022, 03:31 PM

The suspension looks like it is the same. The axles measure 3.5 inch. I'm having Road Master shocks installed by a local mobile tech next Saturday. When I brought trailer home in December it seemed to rock a lot. My Carriage 5th wheel had them on and it never rocked.

Whammer · 03-22-2022, 07:39 PM

I tried to get ahold of Jayco engineering, service and aftermarket parts to confirm if any changes were included besides the wheels and tires for ride height. I wasn't able to get a straight answer.

Glad we get to drool over your new toys

Learjet · 04-19-2022, 11:33 AM

Well, she is here...picking up my 32RLTS today...Disc brakes made it on the unit but the tire upgrade didn't happen. Taking the discount and the 16" tires.

I've been very happy with the Endurance tires on my current unit and they are plenty robust enough for the 32RLTS...also might ride a little softer with the bigger foot print/lower PSI and lower PSI is easier to add air to.

vpayne · 04-19-2022, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Learjet

Well, she is here...picking up my 32RLTS today...Disc brakes made it on the unit but the tire upgrade didn't happen. Taking the discount and the 16" tires.

I've been very happy with the Endurance tires on my current unit and they are plenty robust enough for the 32RLTS...also might ride a little softer with the bigger foot print/lower PSI and lower PSI is easier to add air to.

They did not upgrade to 17.5 inch wheels and H range tires and you kept the "E"? I know there "were" 2 options a few months back at least listed on the Jayco website and I called it out because the dealer only put down the option that showed something like a 2500.00 price tag and the one I wanted was the 7500.00 or so price tag. Then I looked on the website and saw there were 2 options - one with the wheels/tires and one without. The dealership did not even have that more expensive option in their system yet - so we had to make sure that got all squared away before I placed my order. I notice there is only the one option now on the website. I wonder if the paperwork was submitted using the old option for you? I could see how the confusion could happen but dang...

F350guy · 04-19-2022, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Learjet

Well, she is here...picking up my 32RLTS today...Disc brakes made it on the unit but the tire upgrade didn't happen. Taking the discount and the 16" tires.

I've been very happy with the Endurance tires on my current unit and they are plenty robust enough for the 32RLTS...also might ride a little softer with the bigger foot print/lower PSI and lower PSI is easier to add air to.

Congratulations. The wait is over.

This just my opinion but I'm not sure you would have been happy with the heavier tires ride wise. We weighed ours right before a month long trip to the Colorado Rockies. It was loaded up pretty good with winter and summer clothes, fridge and pantry packed with food, etc. We had added a Splendide washer/dryer to the nose and along with the Goose Box made our pin weight 3120 pounds. Our total weight was 14,700 which meant there was 11,580 on the axles.

The Endurance tires are rated at 4079 each at 80 psi so they are way more than adequate. If I looked at the chart right the G114's would have a 4805 rating at 125 psi.

Learjet · 04-20-2022, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vpayne

They did not upgrade to 17.5 inch wheels and H range tires and you kept the "E"? I know there "were" 2 options a few months back at least listed on the Jayco website and I called it out because the dealer only put down the option that showed something like a 2500.00 price tag and the one I wanted was the 7500.00 or so price tag. Then I looked on the website and saw there were 2 options - one with the wheels/tires and one without. The dealership did not even have that more expensive option in their system yet - so we had to make sure that got all squared away before I placed my order. I notice there is only the one option now on the website. I wonder if the paperwork was submitted using the old option for you? I could see how the confusion could happen but dang...

It was the right option ordered... only one...the Vin sticker on my unit even shows the 17.5" tires...they just couldn't get them according to the Jayco rep. FYI...they are suppose to send me a new sticker that is on the front left side of the trailer. with the 16" tire size. Don't like having a sticker showing 125 PSI for the tire pressure when 80 is the max for the 16"

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