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Old 07-23-2016, 07:26 PM   #1
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26BH Review

Been camping in the yard and now at a full hookup site, got Wifey, 13, 9, 7 yr old kids and the dog! Gotta say more room is always good but we are happy so far! I'm 6'2" close to 3 bills and the shower was fine!! Very surprised by that.

Happy with the radio and outside speakers...the led lights out there are bright...

Haven't had any problems other than forgetting coffee, that's been fixed!!

Would say I'm not impressed with the TV mount spot in the bedroom area, seems very flimsy. Also gotta get some more ways to hang towels and wet swim suits!

I'm sure as we use it more we'll figure more out.. I'll update as things come up...

Let me know if ya have any questions.

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Old 07-23-2016, 07:34 PM   #2
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Great to hear you are happy with and enjoying your new 26BH! We are currently on our 6th outing with our new 26BH with no issues at all. We have 8 more already planned for this summer. Very happy with it as well. Keep us updated on any mods you do!!!


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Old 07-23-2016, 08:13 PM   #3
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we love our 26BH. heading out for a week long trip next week can't wait. No problems at all.
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Old 07-24-2016, 05:51 AM   #4
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I have had a 26bh since 2011 with 2 grandchildren. and it is a great camper. I haven't had 1 issue with it whatsoever. Now that the oldest is 14 and likes to bring along friends I would like a little more room, but I also hear people in hell are looking for ice water!!!!
Its not too big and not too small , I like the fact I can get it in and around state park sites and smaller places whereas the longer trailers seems to be frowned upon or too hard to maneuver around. The happiest my kids get are when we are going somewhere in our 26BH....
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Old 07-24-2016, 07:40 AM   #5
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We have the older 27bh, the same floor plan. We like it. It can get a little tight on those stormy days where everyone is inside, especially with my 3 teenagers and a big dog. I hope to upgrade to something with a little more room next year.
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Old 07-24-2016, 08:59 AM   #6
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We love our 26BH too! I also have the same issue with finding a place to dry towels and bathing suits. I usually hang them on the awning arms but they will slide down, bunch up and stay wet a little longer. I may look into one of these https://www.amazon.com/Stromberg-Car.../dp/B00B2AU7QE
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Old 07-24-2016, 01:27 PM   #7
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We got our 26BH in Sep 2015 - only thing that gets us sometimes is the lack of space between the sink/stove and the table and having to squeeze by. Otherwise, we are good and no worries pulling with a half-ton (alot less weight without the slides).

We are over 60 nights in it, including a 6 week trip last winter (Florida/Texas) and are planning an 8 week trip in it for this fall out to Oregon/California.

There are four of us - me, the wife, and two boys (6 and 8 yo).
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Old 07-24-2016, 01:52 PM   #8
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Here we are headed out today!


Also does this look normal for axle camber or should I seek adjustment?



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Old 07-24-2016, 02:53 PM   #9
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Also does this look normal for axle camber or should I seek adjustment?



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Not sure if that's normal or not. Any chance the truck is not in line with the trailer in that picture? Mine does it also (24MBH White Hawk) when turning sharp ( driveway / parking lots ). Interested to see what others opinions are.
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Old 07-24-2016, 02:58 PM   #10
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The 26BH is quite likely Jayco`s best selling floorplan and certainly popular here on JOF. Under 30 ft, bunk house, no slides to deal with, very affordable family friendly RV and you do not need a monster TV to tow it.
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Old 07-24-2016, 04:28 PM   #11
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We love our 26BH! We are a couple with 3-1/2 and 5-1/2 yo kids. They love it and never want to go home when we are camping.

As for your camber question - pull it in a straight line for a ways on level ground and see if it is straight... it takes a trailer length or so to straighten up after turning.
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I've been fulltiming in my 26BH for a few years now, and haven't had many problems. The worst was when the lower section of aluminum siding blew loose from the front end of the TT while on the road in 100+ degree temps. Was able to secure it temporarily, then later fixed it right.

As far as the bedroom TV mount, I didn't use the marked space to mount mine. I positioned the TV mount higher on the wall, securing it into the cabinet framework on the opposite side of the wall. It's very stable mounted that way.
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Old 07-28-2016, 05:24 AM   #13
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Was in the trailer last night zipping up TV wires and noticed the TV mount in the bedroom was not secure, tried to tighten it and it pulled out. Turns out someone put the "place mount here" sticker in the wrong spot and the dealer missed the stud. Took it all apart and used a stud finder to secure it properly.

Getting ready for longer road trip and stay, we'll see how it goes!
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Well we're home from a long trip to NE Vermont. Everything worked great!

I do have to figure out the whole weight thing, on the way home the trailer pulled a little different than on the way there. Not sure what thats all about.
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Well we're home from a long trip to NE Vermont. Everything worked great!

I do have to figure out the whole weight thing, on the way home the trailer pulled a little different than on the way there. Not sure what thats all about.
A lot of things can affect how the trailer pulls other than weight distribution in the trailer. Road surface, wind, how the weight distribution/sway system is set up, whether the fresh water/waste tanks are full or empty, and tire pressures are some things that be different from time to time, and can affect how the trailer feels when towed. Glad your 26BH is a good one!
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