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10-02-2013, 04:52 PM
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Location: Oshawa,Ontario,Canada
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My wife & I have a Jay Flight 24RKS 2010 and our TV is a 2010 Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 Hemi 3.55 gears.
My question is will our set-up be able to cross Rocky mountains fro Vancouver B.C. Calgary Alberta. I know there will be a lot a diverse answers but any feed back would be appreciated. The unloaded weight of trailer is 5200 # and towing rating of Ram with these gears is 7500 #
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Pam and Dave
Oshawa,Ontario,Canada
TT 2012 Jayco Whitehawk 27DSRL
TT 2011 Jay Flight RKS24 (sold)
TV 2010 Ram Laramie 5.7 Litre Hemi 3.55 gears
Equalizer Hitch
Yamaha 2400is
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10-02-2013, 08:13 PM
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Location: Pahrump
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You shouldn't have any problem assuming you're not putting unusually heavy loads in the pickup and the trailer. Don't lug on steep grades, go to a lower gear if necessary. Of course, you've got a tow package, brake controller, WDH, right? Expect your HP to drop about 3% or more per thousand feet of elevation and torque drops with it.
Very important - Learn how to descend grades with minimal use of your brakes. Riding them can lead to overheating and loss of braking power. Not a good thing.
The mountains are beautiful, but summer's over. We've had night temps in the 20s a couple of weeks ago. We're at 9000' and last week quite a bit of snow fell above 10,000. You shouldn't need chains on the trip, but should you use them, be sure to have them on a trailer axle, too. Don't want it to pull up along side you when braking!
Nothing to fear if you are prepared and have an idea what to expect. Thousands of people drive over them every day. Enjoy nature at her finest.
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10-03-2013, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oshawa,Ontario,Canada
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CEKKK
Thanks for your feedback re mountain towing. My TV is stock (no Superchips yet) but it does have a good OEM brake controller, tow package and we have an Equal-i-zer WD hitch. Also have coolant,oil & tranny temp readings on dash panel. I was most concerned about the descending grades but I am a cautious driver so I will take your advice and enjoy the scenery. I have been to Banff & Jasper on business but the wife has never been to our Western provinces so she is in for a great experience.
Pam & Dave
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Pam and Dave
Oshawa,Ontario,Canada
TT 2012 Jayco Whitehawk 27DSRL
TT 2011 Jay Flight RKS24 (sold)
TV 2010 Ram Laramie 5.7 Litre Hemi 3.55 gears
Equalizer Hitch
Yamaha 2400is
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10-03-2013, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Long Island,NY.
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You know you have the right combination when you look at new trucks and trailers and you see no reason to upgrade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2007 Jayco Eagle 322FKS
Reese Dual Cam HP
2015 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty 6.4 Hemi Reg Cab 3.73 Gear SRW
Member Long Island Castaways
Member Suffolk Committee For Camping
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10-03-2013, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: White Salmon, Wa.
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Have 2004 Dodge 2500 CTD with cold air intake redid the exaust, Reese dual cam hitch Towing a 2011 G2 25RKS its about 6800 dry and not sure loaded
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Washington, State.
2011 Jayco G2 25RKS
2004 Dodge 2500 CTD
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10-03-2013, 10:27 AM
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Location: Athens
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I agree, no matter what anyone says you always feel the trailer is back there. And that is a good thing because you never wanna forget its there. Now as far as pulling power yes the diesels and a well matched gas combination pull nice. But you will always feel your trailer back there.
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10-03-2013, 11:52 PM
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Location: Twin Falls
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpygp
You know you have the right combination when you look at new trucks and trailers and you see no reason to upgrade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes, that is a GREAT feeling... I know it well...
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10-04-2013, 12:27 PM
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2011 Jayco 24fbs,2013 Ford 150 XLT Echo Boost.
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10-15-2013, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ohio
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Jay Flight Swift 287BHBE
2010 1500 4WD EXT CAB 5.3 3.42 ratio
Fastway E2 Hitch
Tekonsha Primus IQ brake controller
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10-17-2013, 01:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jddave
CEKKK
Thanks for your feedback re mountain towing. My TV is stock (no Superchips yet) but it does have a good OEM brake controller, tow package and we have an Equal-i-zer WD hitch. Also have coolant,oil & tranny temp readings on dash panel. I was most concerned about the descending grades but I am a cautious driver so I will take your advice and enjoy the scenery. I have been to Banff & Jasper on business but the wife has never been to our Western provinces so she is in for a great experience.
Pam & Dave
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Just remember that Rogers Pass is a huge 34km hill. 17km up and then down. With snow in the winter months.
When you hit the coquihalla freeway, it has one particular descent of 10 percent for 42 km. There also may be snow there at all times of the year.
Here is a link to trip advisor page with most of the details of the drive. It is a beautiful drive but not advisable with a TT in the winter IMO.
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Travel-g65...Mountains.html
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10-17-2013, 01:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Jay Flight 26BH
2013 Ford F150 Screw 5.0L V8. 3.55 gears.
Reese Equalizer hitch
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10-17-2013, 08:31 PM
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2003 f150 5.4l pulling a jayco 23j Hybrid camper. It will drink some gas as well, usually get 9-10 mpg. Tows it nicely until you get into the hills
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10-19-2013, 06:41 AM
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Pulling a Jayco 2014 248RBS with a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.cusing an equalizer 4 point WDH. Tows nice uses allot of fuel.
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10-22-2013, 06:34 PM
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Pulling our Jayco 228 sled with an 08 GMC Acadia SLE AWD with the standard tow package. Rollin down the road doing 60-65 watching the gas needle drop.
The day we bought her
The day we brought her home
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06-07-2015, 05:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Anthem
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The Banks intake and exhaust has been recommended for my Ford F150. Are you happy with it?
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06-09-2015, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Long Island, NY
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2007 Jayflight 27BH pulled by a 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Long Bed DRW 6.0 TD and a Husky Round Bar hitch between them.
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Brian
TV = 2006 F-350 CC DRW 6.0
TT = 2018 Wildwood 31KQBTS
TT = 2007 Jayco Jay Flight 27bh - SOLD
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06-10-2015, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Oklahoma
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2015 264BHW pulling with 2002 Yukon XL 2500, AutoRide (not sure it's worth it) and 8.1L V8. Motor pulls great. Just got to get rid of this drone!!!!
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06-10-2015, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CENTRAL NEW YORK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oobray
2015 264BHW pulling with 2002 Yukon XL 2500, AutoRide (not sure it's worth it) and 8.1L V8. Motor pulls great. Just got to get rid of this drone!!!!
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I have the 8.1L in my Avalanche and I don't have a drone. Its as quiet as a mouse for 496 Cubic inches 
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2004 Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1
2019 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.2
2016 CTS 4 2.0T
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0
2015 Chrysler 200C AWD
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06-10-2015, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Oklahoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 33 RLDS
I have the 8.1L in my Avalanche and I don't have a drone. Its as quiet as a mouse for 496 Cubic inches |
What exhaust are you running? I think the previous owner put a spin tech on here which is incredibly loud.
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06-11-2015, 11:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: 817
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Hello I am new to the forum and a new Jayco owner. My current set up is a Jayco 23RLSW and my TV is a 2008 Silverado 1500 excab 5.3L w/tow package. I also have a Husky leveling hitch. I love my new TT but it seems my TV is struggling some towing it . I am considering weighing the whole rig because I am stumped as to why . At 4800 lbs dry my TT is well under the 6700 lbs the vehicle is max rated at. I am no where near that . Maybe at the most with a little bit of water and gear 5,700 lbs.
Also I am planning to go to the west coast some time and just the thought of traveling up steep grades is causing me some concern considering how my TT acted on the hills of east Tx.If I remember right Oregon has some tight turns and steep up and down grades leading to the coast.If anyone can offer any real world experiences with similar set ups I would greatly appreciate it . Thanks in advance.
Patrick.
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