|
08-13-2017, 07:24 PM
|
#1
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 16
|
New to Jayco
New to Jayco and the travel trailer world. Started with a Coleman pop up in 95 and then a hybrid 3 years ago. Have a Jayflight SLX 284BHSW. Taking it out for a shakedown next weekend. Welcome to any suggestions or advice. Thanks in advance!
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 07:26 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,355
|
Welcome to the Jayco Owners Forum and congratulations on the Jayflight SLX 284BHSW. Hope the shakedown turns out well.
__________________
John & Marcie
2017 Melbourne 24L
Las Vegas, Nevada
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 07:46 PM
|
#3
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Pickering
Posts: 19
|
Like you I started with a pop up and then an hybrid (x19h) 3 years ago and just did our first week with our 264BHW. My only advice to you is what I went through on the ride home yesterday. I was in a bigger vehicle with a lot more ponies under the hood pulling a trailer that weighed more than anything that I had ever pulled in a torrential downpour. Put as many safety features into your tow vehicle as you can. Your life is more important than cheaping out ...
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 07:49 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Lower Alabama
Posts: 1,482
|
Congrats and welcome! Happy camping!
__________________
2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5 RSTS
2017 Ford F-250 Lariat FX4, 6.2L, 4.30 gears
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 07:51 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
|
Congratulations on the new rig and welcome to the group!
__________________
2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 08:02 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Parma, Ohio
Posts: 395
|
Congratulations !
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 08:03 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
|
Welcome and congratulations. Lots of us followed the same path.
__________________
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!
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 08:19 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Clinton township
Posts: 118
|
Congrats ! We did the same and love our 284bhsw ! Took me 4 trips to find the sweet spot for sway control now I don't move when a semi passes! Advise enjoy your camper and be safe !
__________________
2017 Jay Flight 284 BHSW SLX
2014 F150 XLT 4x4 quad cab
2018 Ford F150 XLT Sport 4x4
2020 Ford F-150 Ltd Sport max tow
equalizer wd/sway
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 10:10 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Milpitas
Posts: 1,628
|
Congratulations. I also towed a much smaller trailer before I graduated. My one suggestion is to learn what you can about sway control. Prior to reading about it I always thought of it in regard to wind, trucks passing etc. I was glad that I investigated as my first trip went down a very long downgrade. Had I not been prepared prior to the trip it could have turned ugly. My van has a trailer package which also helped. But, it was being prepared for the cross winds caused by the gaps in the hills that made all the preparation worth it.
__________________
2019 Chevy express 2500 Van Coversion. 2017 Jayco 23MRB: 26' total and Glacier Package. 2 Renogy solar panels. Married 49 years. Haley the mutt, 4 years old. "Excited to learn new things everyday and humbled by those who offer to help." And very grateful to our Moderators!
|
|
|
08-13-2017, 10:52 PM
|
#10
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Wilsonville
Posts: 5
|
Congrats on the new trailer. We took the same steps, going from tent trailer, to hybrid trailer and then we bought our 267BH in April and have had it about 2 weeks total. I'm still working out the kinks with the sway. Learn about your slide and how to hand crank it in if fails to come in at the push of a button. Good luck and have fun!
|
|
|
08-16-2017, 09:18 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Parma, Ohio
Posts: 395
|
So why are there two overflow tubes?
|
|
|
08-19-2017, 06:06 AM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mechanicsville
Posts: 1,479
|
What do you mean by "2 overflow tubes"? I have a 23RB which has two fresh water tanks. It has a fresh water tank drain for each fresh water tank.
However, it only has one gravity fill that fills both fresh water tanks.
The gravity fill has one small tube that lets air out of the fresh water tanks as they fill.
There are also two low point drains, one for the cold water side and one for the hot water side. However, these are only used when preparing the trailer for winter storage.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluegill1
So why are there two overflow tubes?
|
__________________
Erroll and Mary Doss and Duffy (RIP)
2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|