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08-30-2017, 09:31 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Cumming
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No ladder on the Jay Flight SLX - why?
I will never understand why Jayco does not put a roof ladder on the SLX models, especially those with a slide, like they do on the Jay Flight.
How do they expect you to clean the slides, inspect the roof, put a cover on?
Just venting.............
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08-30-2017, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Lakeland
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Just as mystified as you
I have a 2015 Precept 35up and it doesn't come with a ladder either. With two AC units, two vents, a skylight and other odds and ends up there, eventually I am going to have to go up. Now the problem will be how not to damage anything in the process. What were they thinking???
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08-30-2017, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Utah
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Quote:
Originally Posted by herbd
What were they thinking???
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They can save $28 in parts/labor per trailer.
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2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Laramie 4x4 6.4L HEMI 4.10s with antispin
2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
Equal-i-zer 90-00-1200(new 90-02-4900 shank)
2x Honda 2K
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08-30-2017, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
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A ladder was an option on my TT. I took it.
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Current TT: 2012 Eagle Super Lite 308RETS
Current Hitch: Equal-i-zer 1400/14K
Current TV: 2010 Chevy 2500HD, CC, LB, Duramax/Allison
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08-30-2017, 10:55 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kewadin, MI
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Cheaper model = less stuff, period... even if it should almost be a mandatory item.
If they could have left off a tire or two, they probably would have done that too.
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08-30-2017, 10:56 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Virginia`s Eastern Shore
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Not unique to the SLX line, many trailers have no ladder. I have had three and all with no ladder. I just use my own. One problem with the SLX line is some standards and options available on the Jayflight cannot even be ordered on rhe SLX.
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2018 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.2l CCSB
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08-30-2017, 02:19 PM
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Location: Kansas City
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No ladder on my Flight...I don't even know if it was an option.
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08-30-2017, 03:43 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Saint Louis
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I've been wondering if it is safe for the trailer to be on the roof of a Jay Flight Swift
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08-30-2017, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Parma, Ohio
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No ladder on my Jay Flight G2 Bunkhouse
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08-30-2017, 06:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mechanicsville
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Ladder would have been an option on a '13 Jay Flight.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Iraqvet05
No ladder on my Flight...I don't even know if it was an option.
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2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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08-31-2017, 02:26 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Lasalle, Ontario
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all comes down to cost!
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08-31-2017, 04:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mechanicsville
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It's what makes a SLX a SLX. Jayco takes a Jay Flight, removes $100 worth of features and options, and reduces the price $50.
I will say one thing, WRT the ladder. A ladder was a must have for me. Would save me the problem of taking a ladder with me everywhere.
Once I got my 23RB w/ the ladder, I quickly figured out I couldn't practicly use the ladder. When I was younger once and in the US Navy, I could go up and down vertical ladders. Now, in my much older, out of shape self, I struggle with vertical ladders.
I will now need an angled ladder irregardless if a trailer has a ladder or not.
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Originally Posted by thompsondd
I will never understand why Jayco does not put a roof ladder on the SLX models, especially those with a slide, like they do on the Jay Flight.
How do they expect you to clean the slides, inspect the roof, put a cover on?
Just venting.............
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2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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08-31-2017, 06:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Prince george
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My previous trailer had no ladder, part of the deal when I bought it was for them to install one. I believe it may cost 3-$400 to have one installed at a dealer, and its not a big job for them.
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08-31-2017, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggerdan17
My previous trailer had no ladder, part of the deal when I bought it was for them to install one. I believe it may cost 3-$400 to have one installed at a dealer, and its not a big job for them.
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Yowza, that cost would give me heartburn for a lightweight RV ladder. Mine was a $90 option in 2012, and that cost made me think hard about it.
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Current TT: 2012 Eagle Super Lite 308RETS
Current Hitch: Equal-i-zer 1400/14K
Current TV: 2010 Chevy 2500HD, CC, LB, Duramax/Allison
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08-31-2017, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Prince george
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikefos
Yowza, that cost would give me heartburn for a lightweight RV ladder. Mine was a $90 option in 2012, and that cost made me think hard about it.
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I live in Canada , so $90 American is like $300 Canadian
The $300 includes ladder and labour. Most shops up here charge $100 an hour for labour.
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09-01-2017, 09:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Redmond
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I think for SLX they have lighter (aka weaker) walls and roof, that's why ladder is not even the option.
Jay flight Slx 174BH Baja
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09-01-2017, 11:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Cincinnati
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My Jayflight 27 BHS does not have a ladder. It was already on the lot when I purchased it. They could have ordered and installed one before delivery for extra cost. Looking back I wish I had it done along with stronger bumper for bike rack.
Still plan on adding both sometime in the future!
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09-01-2017, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Cincinnati
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ukrainian_Kozak
I think for SLX they have lighter (aka weaker) walls and roof, that's why ladder is not even the option.
Jay flight Slx 174BH Baja
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I thought the same thing but I realized later that was only for the smaller models that are only 7' wide.
The 8' wide dual axle TT's both have hardwood not OSB on the roof & floors
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09-01-2017, 12:05 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: in the desert
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the 8' slx has the magna truss roof. no problem with getting up there and weight. im 240lbs and well i havent fallen through lol.
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01-25-2018, 12:55 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Clovis, Ca.
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What would it take/cost to get one? I have a '17 245RLSW w/ no ladder, though I see some of the "Baja" editions with them. I'd like to add one. Thoughts?
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