New Owner Soon! Jay Flight 32BHDS

LawnFlamingo · 02-19-2019, 02:13 PM

Hi! Long time forum lurker, and soon to be owner. Family of 4, new to owning a trailer, but not new to camping.

After finding a floorplan that worked for us, looking at weights, options, tank capabilities, bed sizes, and costs, we finally zeroed in on the 32BHDS with dual AC, thermal package, hide-a-bed, and a couple of other options.

Once we had the want list firm, I shopped around to about a dozen dealerships here in the upper Midwest and a couple of the wholesalers - we are lucky to live only a couple hours from the factory. After a ton of back-and-forth, we placed the order at the beginning of this month, with expected delivery in 8-10 weeks - the order sheet shows an expected competition date of March 18th. I was able to secure 38% off true MSRP, and no additional dealer prep fees from a dealer about an hour from home. The whole process was both exhausting and informative! Feel free to ask more details on this process.

Tow vehicle is a 2012 Buick Enclave with the MaxxTow package (I recently added air bag suspension to make sure I am good on payload).

:-)

Ok Ok, TV is really a 2018 Ram 2500 Megacab 6.4 gasser - rated at about 12k towing and 3K payload. I haven't loaded and scaled it yet, but plan to and feel confident we will be well within safety margins, I know the 32BHDS can get tounge heavy quickly. Would have loved to try the diesel but couldn't justify the extra cost for my mostly flatland towing.

We have already booked trips for the major holiday weekends at a scattering of IN State Parks, and will continue to explore a little further as we get comfortable with the rig.

Thanks for all the great info here so far, we look forward to contributing in the future.

Ryand · 02-19-2019, 02:42 PM

Its as if I could have written this....Getting ready to pull the trigger on the same trailer. Already have the '15 version of your truck with same power train. I have towed a 7K trailer with it since new, it handles it well and like you did not want to fork over the $$ for the oil burner. With the increased payload of the gas vs the diesel it should have no issue towing the same combo. The overall length is somewhat of a concern, but it is what it is. What dealer did you go with if you dont mind me asking? Also did you go with fiberglass or traditional?

mohok1 · 02-19-2019, 02:53 PM

Would you please provide an explanation of the term "true MSRP". I'm not familiar with it.

Rustic Eagle · 02-19-2019, 02:53 PM

LawnFlamingo,

Welcome to JOF

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Originally Posted by LawnFlamingo

snip...... I haven't loaded and scaled it yet, but plan to and feel confident we will be well within safety margins, I know the 32BHDS can get tongue heavy quickly.......snip

Sounds like you have a good plan in place and understand how a weigh-in can confirm weights and WDH adjustments.

CAT scale how-to: https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...v-tt-3871.html

Bob

Vasquez Kid · 02-19-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LawnFlamingo

Hi! Long time forum lurker, and soon to be owner. Family of 4, new to owning a trailer, but not new to camping.

After finding a floorplan that worked for us, looking at weights, options, tank capabilities, bed sizes, and costs, we finally zeroed in on the 32BHDS with dual AC, thermal package, hide-a-bed, and a couple of other options.

Once we had the want list firm, I shopped around to about a dozen dealerships here in the upper Midwest and a couple of the wholesalers - we are lucky to live only a couple hours from the factory. After a ton of back-and-forth, we placed the order at the beginning of this month, with expected delivery in 8-10 weeks - the order sheet shows an expected competition date of March 18th. I was able to secure 38% off true MSRP, and no additional dealer prep fees from a dealer about an hour from home. The whole process was both exhausting and informative! Feel free to ask more details on this process.

Tow vehicle is a 2012 Buick Enclave with the MaxxTow package (I recently added air bag suspension to make sure I am good on payload).

:-)

Ok Ok, TV is really a 2018 Ram 2500 Megacab 6.4 gasser - rated at about 12k towing and 3K payload. I haven't loaded and scaled it yet, but plan to and feel confident we will be well within safety margins, I know the 32BHDS can get tounge heavy quickly. Would have loved to try the diesel but couldn't justify the extra cost for my mostly flatland towing.

We have already booked trips for the major holiday weekends at a scattering of IN State Parks, and will continue to explore a little further as we get comfortable with the rig.

Thanks for all the great info here so far, we look forward to contributing in the future.

Buick Enclave... I laughed!!

Congrats. It's a great floorplan for a family of 4.

oldmanAZ · 02-19-2019, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LawnFlamingo

Hi! Long time forum lurker, and soon to be owner. Family of 4, new to owning a trailer, but not new to camping.
...snip...
Thanks for all the great info here so far, we look forward to contributing in the future.

Congratulations (soon

) on the new trailer and welcome to the forum.

LawnFlamingo · 02-19-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mohok1

Would you please provide an explanation of the term "true MSRP". I'm not familiar with it.

Hi Mohok1 - I'm referring to the MSRP prices listed on the Jayco website and their order form, not the prices found on some not so honest dealer breakdowns, in an effort to inflate the price and give the appearance of a higher discount % to the customer.

LawnFlamingo · 02-19-2019, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryand

What dealer did you go with if you dont mind me asking? Also did you go with fiberglass or traditional?

Happy to send you the info in a PM, I hate to promote the dealer until I am satisfied with how it all shakes out and have a chance to test their after sales support! Even with the great price and generally friendly demeanor, getting much reaction from them at times has been challenging.

We went with the traditional sides - going new was already pushing the budget, and another couple thousand was not worth it. I had planned on finding something a couple years old to let someone else work out the bugs as well as letting them take the depreciation, but decided to spend the extra money. I like the looks of the fiberglass, but understand the traditional is much easier to repair.

Route 66 Traveler · 02-19-2019, 03:53 PM

When you do your walk thru make sure you have a thermal thermometer with you to check the heat coming out of EVERY heating duct, as well as cold air from the AC unit(s). It should be full of water with the water heater on so you can also check the temp of the hot water. Take a tire gauge and check pressures on every tire and make sure nothing is hanging down under the trailer...wires, piping, etc. Being new the holding tanks should be empty so check the black and grey dump valves to make sure they open and close easily. If it has a ladder go up on the roof and check the roofing material for any bubbles or imperfections. Look at the caulking around the AC unit,vents, TV antenna, etc,. If there is no ladder have them provide you with a means of getting on the roof. DO NOT leave the dealers lot without a roof inspection. Also, make sure you have no pebbles in your shoes before you do your inspection.

Take notes of every item that needs to be fixed and have them fixed BEFORE you sign documents. Once you sign the contract the trailer is yours and then getting things fixed can turn into a nightmare.

Taking a video of your walk thru also might come in handy later on. Most are done in a hurry and you will probably forget most of it by the time you get it home. Ask as many questions as you can. Google "rv walkthroughs" for more helpful information.

That being said, have fun with your new RV!

Ohiofinlander · 02-19-2019, 05:02 PM

Congratulations! You guys have some beautiful parks in Indiana. Happy Travels!

2nOZ · 02-19-2019, 05:41 PM

Congratulations and welcome!

LawnFlamingo · 02-20-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Route 66 Traveler

When you do your walk thru make sure you have a thermal thermometer with you to check the heat coming out of EVERY heating duct, as....

That being said, have fun with your new RV!

Thanks so much for taking the time to write all that out, it's great advice!

LawnFlamingo · 02-20-2019, 07:56 AM

Thanks for all the other warm welcomes, we are looking forward to getting on the road!

LawnFlamingo · 04-10-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryand

What dealer did you go with if you dont mind me asking? Also did you go with fiberglass or traditional?

We used Zoomers RV based out of Wabash, IN - the experience was smooth, the price was right, and we didn't have a single issue at our PDI.

We have offically been through the 1st shakedown weekend and all has been good. I would like to put an accumulator on the water system, the pump cycles too quickly with using the sink at a low flow rate. Also want to put a dimmer on the awning LED - all in due time!