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07-16-2018, 05:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lower Alabama (LA)
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Waved bye-bye to my 2008 Jayco
She served us well but little things were cropping up and I'm lazy. We also wanted 2 AC units and a larger bed - so we went looking. Intending upon another modest fifth we instead went grand. This led to additional needs.
Welcome 2017 Heartland Big Horn 3755FL.
Goodbye 2014 F250, hello 2018 F350 dually.
Next week the bulldoziers will punch a hole in the woods and drive upon material/fill brought in; then a 24X48X14 pole barn, then new 50A electrical service.
I'm sure I'll hang around for awhile but its natural to slowly move away. Thank you to all who helped me when needed.
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former 2008 Jayco Eagle 29.5 RLS
former 2014 F250 6.7 4X4, CC LB
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07-16-2018, 06:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
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Congrats on your new rig! Looks beautiful
There are lots of great folks over on the Heartland forum. I used to own one and I still lurk around over there from time to time.
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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07-16-2018, 07:20 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Congratulations! Nice rig. I almost bought a Big Country in 2011 and still check in over there occasionally.
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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
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07-16-2018, 11:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
Posts: 731
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Dang, go big or go home must be your motto! Why mess around, right?
Congratulations and enjoy.
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- Jeff
2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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07-17-2018, 03:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Longwood
Posts: 1,263
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Five slides! And I’ve just got two!
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2018 Jay Flight 29RLDS
2019 F250 FWD gasser
ΣΧ, UCF '78
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07-17-2018, 07:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,401
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Congrats on your Heartland Big Horn 3755FL.
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07-17-2018, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Living life large now!! Good on you, enjoy.
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Barry and Lisa
with 2 Tollers!
2016 F350 PSD
2010 Jayco 30.5 RLS
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07-17-2018, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lower Alabama (LA)
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2011 351RLTS Eagle, Mor/Ryde suspension & pin box
My new unit has the Morryde pin box but I believe only whatever is standard for the suspension. Any advice there? My thinking is as big (and heavy) as this 5th is it may be worth looking in to.
I've been reading up on MORrydes independent suspension and grease-able bolts, but have no background on them. Should I, and at what cost?
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former 2008 Jayco Eagle 29.5 RLS
former 2014 F250 6.7 4X4, CC LB
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07-17-2018, 07:51 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wrascal
Moderator
2011 351RLTS Eagle, Mor/Ryde suspension & pin box
My new unit has the Morryde pin box but I believe only whatever is standard for the suspension. Any advice there? My thinking is as big (and heavy) as this unit is it may be worth looking in to.
I've been reading up on MORrydes independent suspension and grease-able bolts, but have no background on them. Should I, and at what cost?
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The CRE3000 is the standard suspension on mine. The wet bolt kit option can be purchased from Mor/ryde. I had had no problems with my suspension. I have an appt in a few weeks to have NeverFail spring shackle bushings installed. I have the wheel bearings inspected and re-lubed every other year.
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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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07-17-2018, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lower Alabama (LA)
Posts: 2,010
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Five slides! And I’ve just got two!
Four years ago I had no slides (24' HiLo); its walkway was maybe 20" wide - no room for two adults, two large dogs and two grandboys. Hello 2 slide Jayco.
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former 2008 Jayco Eagle 29.5 RLS
former 2014 F250 6.7 4X4, CC LB
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07-17-2018, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Lower Alabama (LA)
Posts: 2,010
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Imagine my surprise to see your (Norty) quick response; this forum has often been great like that.
I'll be returning to the dealer tomorrow (for my free Anderson Hitch install, a benefit this dealer offers to those with a military ID / including us retirees).
I think the answer is to first determine what's on my new 5th and then see what upgrades are available, and at what cost. Then decide if I should continue to dump money in to this new toy or if what I have is plentiful.
My expectations are that a unit like this would already be adequately suspended - but I've been mistaken before.
With my Jayco crossing things like RR tracks was quite noticeable.
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former 2008 Jayco Eagle 29.5 RLS
former 2014 F250 6.7 4X4, CC LB
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