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05-04-2020, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Colorado
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Just Purchased! I'm in the Jayco Fam!
Just bought a 2020 Jayco Jay Flight SLX BH174 BAJA package
Couple weeks ago I sold a 27 footer and was in the market for something smaller and more nimble - Living in the mountains of Colorado we were looking for something we could take a little deeper - After looking at about a dozen or so makes and models we found this little unit to be the most affordable and fit our family of 4's needs. We spend 92 percent of our time outside the trailer and usually face plant in our beds and wake up and go back outside. My trailer is currently in for "handling" and I'm sure the "Accessory" dude will call any moment to see what upgrades I might want. Any advice on upgrades before the little dude leaves the shop?
THanks! 
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05-04-2020, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin and enjoy your 2020 Jay Flight SLX BH174 BAJA.
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05-04-2020, 04:37 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Connellsville
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new Jayco. It's good to see another Baja owner joining the ranks.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
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05-04-2020, 05:09 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Colorado
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Welcome from Colorado Springs.
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People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf
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05-04-2020, 05:38 PM
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Location: Mapleton
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I have a 195RB which is very similar. Here are a few I have done that make it more comfortable and easier to use, you may already have some of them.
Front Stabilizers
Power tongue jack
Andersen hitch, Andersen leveler
Hidden hinges with self closing on the hatch to access pump and drain cocks.
AC heater element for the water heater ( mine was gas only)
Zinus 10 inch mattress to replace factory mattress filed with newspapers? LOL
Bed lifters to make getting under bed storage more convenient.
Better seat cushions for the dinette cause my butt needs more padding
Shelves and racks in pantry for better storage and access
Shower head with shutoff button on handle to save water. Better shower curtain.
TO DO; Solar panel and controller
Bath wall cabinet
Shower rod that folds in and out
Retractable drying line for shower to hang towels on to dry.
the rest I will remember after I hit post
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2017 SLX 195RB
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit L 5.7L V8
Andersen WDH hitch, Renogy 100 AH Lithium &
200 Watts solar panels from Renogy
Prev. '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, gas 3.6 V6
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05-04-2020, 06:22 PM
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Location: FL
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum.
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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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05-05-2020, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
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Congratulations and may it serve you and your family well for many years.
Post some pics when you get it back.
Cheers.
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2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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05-05-2020, 12:42 AM
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Location: Lakewood, WA.
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Congrats and welcome.
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05-05-2020, 07:04 AM
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Location: SC
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Congrats! There are a couple of threads of mods on those size campers (particularly one by 01Tundra and his previous Hummingbird) that are really great. Hope this helps and welcome to the forum.
shrp
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2017 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6 Duramax/Allison Transmission
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05-05-2020, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Colorado
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thanks everybody!
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05-05-2020, 02:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Indianapolis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RogerR
I have a 195RB which is very similar. Here are a few I have done that make it more comfortable and easier to use, you may already have some of them.
Front Stabilizers
Power tongue jack
Andersen hitch, Andersen leveler
Hidden hinges with self closing on the hatch to access pump and drain cocks.
AC heater element for the water heater ( mine was gas only)
Zinus 10 inch mattress to replace factory mattress filed with newspapers? LOL
Bed lifters to make getting under bed storage more convenient.
Better seat cushions for the dinette cause my butt needs more padding
Shelves and racks in pantry for better storage and access
Shower head with shutoff button on handle to save water. Better shower curtain.
TO DO; Solar panel and controller
Bath wall cabinet
Shower rod that folds in and out
Retractable drying line for shower to hang towels on to dry.
the rest I will remember after I hit post
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I also have a 195RB
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05-05-2020, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Colorado
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Just got the call that she will be ready on Friday morning! A little walk thru and orientation - and then... Time for the driveway! THEN - the open road!
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05-05-2020, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Wakeman
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Welcome and many safe trips to come!
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2018 Ford F150 3.5 Ecoboost w/3.55
Dennis, Cindy, Philip, and Sarah
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05-05-2020, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikespeakfamily
Just got the call that she will be ready on Friday morning! A little walk thru and orientation - and then... Time for the driveway! THEN - the open road!
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Most State parks are closed right now because of this virus stupidity and some Counties have actually closed down to non residents. Definitely confirm that any particular place you plan on going to is actually open and get a Name and ID # of an individual that states a location is open. It saved a buddy a citation when RANGER wanted to cite him for a legally Camping. He was able to call the Ranger Station ask for that individual and their ID number then get them to confirm The information he was told. 
Oh and pictures or it never happened! 
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People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf
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05-05-2020, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
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Welcome to the Forum from Western New York State! Enjoy the Baja, happy trails!
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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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05-08-2020, 07:07 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SC
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Awesome, congrats! Welcome to JOF!
shrp
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2017 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6.6 Duramax/Allison Transmission
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05-09-2020, 06:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
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Congratulations and welcome!
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05-09-2020, 06:35 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: PNW
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Welcome now let 2020 open up so you can enjoy that new purchase.
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05-09-2020, 08:04 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Colorado
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Here she is
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05-09-2020, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado
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Very nice, love taking the dog camping. Take some time to load it, set up the hitch and get it weighed. Based on your name I’m assuming you’re in the Colorado Springs surrounding area. There’s a scale that you can use at Daniels moving right off of Fillmore and Sinton Rd. There’s also cat scale down off the Fountain & Santa Fe exit however that one you will not have the time to hook and unhook like you will at Daniels. If you have any questions feel free to PM me.
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People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their Behalf
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