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03-28-2019, 05:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Providence Village
Posts: 24
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26bh newbie needs to know secrets!
We pick up the Jay Flight 26BH tomorrow...what do I need to know?
New to Jayco and travel trailers so any tips, tricks and hints outside of the typical stuff you hear helps!
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03-28-2019, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: las vegas
Posts: 261
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Go slow.....until you get the dynamics dialed in from pulling 3 tons behind you
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2006 Ram Laramie 2500 4x4 crew CTD
2017 Jayco Flight SLX 245 RLSW Baja edition.
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03-28-2019, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,073
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Take your time doing the inspection before you take delivery. Go into the inspection like something is hiding from you. Take the drawers out and look inside the cabinets. Test and turn on everything, first with shore power then test it all with just batteries.
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2017 Eagle 291RSTS
2017 Chevy Silverado Duramax 2500
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03-28-2019, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Welcome to the forum and do a THOROUGH PDI when you pick it up.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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03-30-2019, 04:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Rehoboth Beach
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Hope there is no more than 3 or 4 people using it at one time? Not much room to turn around in. I know--I have a 2014 26BH and wish I could get rid of it.
Mike
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2014 Jayco Flight 26BH
2015 GMC Sierra SLE V8 4x4
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03-30-2019, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Muskegon
Posts: 804
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Watch this several times:
There are no secrets with the internet. Watch all the youtube videos you can. Towing, backing into a site, maintenance, finding a good RV park, and so on.
And, you've come to the right forum. Most of the newbie's questions have already been answered many times, so let the search function be your friend. When you're totally stuck, ask, and you'll generally receive all the help you need.
Welcome aboard.
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03-30-2019, 09:12 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 9,424
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gperson26,
Welcome to JOF 
Note that your RV dealership can only adjust your new WDH under "unloaded" conditions, and many RV dealerships fall short on this adjustment.
Make sure your RV dealership gives all the installation/adjustment documentation of your WDH...., you will want to re-adjust the WDH under your typical TV/TT "loaded" ready-to-camp conditions. You can preform the WDH adjustments yourself with the proper tools...., and reference your TV's owner manual's "Towing Section" for any related specifications when utilizing a WDH.
Consider adding a CAT scale visit to your short list........., the CAT results will confirm all your weights and allow you to dial-in your WDH adjustment, a CAT visit under TV/TT loaded conditions will give you all the information you need.
CAT scale how-to: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...v-tt-3871.html
Bob 
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2016 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4.10
2018 Jay Flight 24RBS
2002 GM 2500HD 6.0L/4:10 (retired)
2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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03-30-2019, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 1,712
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Take it slow and ask questions. The 26BH is a great camper. We had ours for almost 6 years and never had any issues that required the dealers attention. Happy Camping!
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2018 28BHBE
2017 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2 gasser
2013 26BH (traded)
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03-30-2019, 09:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Providence Village
Posts: 24
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we only found one minor issue with paneling on a wall so we will be calling them but great advice
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03-30-2019, 10:29 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,943
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Welcome to the forum from western NY! You may want to set it up in "Camp Driveway" first, just as if you were at your favorite campground. This will give you an idea of what you need, and still be at home if you forgot something. A pad of paper and pencil is a good idea for the first few times away, to jot down items you need, want, forgot to pack, or questions you want to ask.
Also, there's no such thing as a dumb question here. Happy camping!
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Think you're too old to cry or swear out loud...walk into your hitch in the dark.
2012 Jay Flight 19RD
2016 Ford F150 XLT 2X4 SC 3.5L Eco Max Tow
2010 Tundra TRD DBL Cab (Traded)
2 new fluffy Corgis, Bayley and Stanley
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