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Old 03-21-2016, 07:34 PM   #1
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2016 Jay Feather 25BH vs Jay Flight 27BHS

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We are looking at trading in our X18D on either a 2016 Jay Feather 25BH or the Jay Flight 27BHS. I am leaning towards the feather for its weight as I am concerned that the flight will start to be to much on our 15 3.5 EcoBoost Max tow w/ 3.55s once loaded. I do like the tank sizes on the flight and some of the other extras however.

Would appreciate any outside perspectives.
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Old 03-21-2016, 07:48 PM   #2
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We just upgraded from a Jay Feather x20e to a Jay Flight 26RKS. We have a 13 3.5 EcoBoost Max tow w/3.73. So pretty close.

Unfortunately we haven't taken delivery yet, so I can't tell you how it will tow. One thing is for sure, we won't be putting much in the truck as we will be close on payload.
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Old 03-22-2016, 08:34 AM   #3
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I tow a Jayco Jay flight 32 bhds with a 2013 eco with 3.73 gears which it handles fine. I would go for the trailer u prefer as you aren't going to have issue towing either
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Old 03-23-2016, 01:21 PM   #4
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I just bought a 27BHS and I'm loving it so far (at least in the driveway). I am taking it out this weekend, and am pulling it with at '15 Silverado 1500. It shouldn't be a problem at all, but I can't really carry anything in the truck when I'm towing. Taking full water with me, but only going about 30 miles. Should be a good test of capability.
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Old 03-23-2016, 08:04 PM   #5
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Thank you everyone!! Really apprecite your insights. Will keep you posted on where we land.
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