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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-14-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,947
Posted By oceanguy
First of all - THANK YOU for being a foster...

First of all - THANK YOU for being a foster parent. I happen to be one as well and we do own the 26bh for the reasons you mention. We have removed the dinette to place a pack and play for a baby and...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 09-14-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,509
Posted By oceanguy
So sorry for not seeing this - I must have...

So sorry for not seeing this - I must have changed my settings (email alert) and never saw the response... We did go to Stony Fork Campground and we really liked it. There weren't many full hook up...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 06-14-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,509
Posted By oceanguy
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon campgrounds?

I have it narrowed down to 2 campgrounds - prefer the full hook up. One is on the rim of the canyon and one is a bit away from but don't know if that is a deal breaker... Anyone camp in/near the PA...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-02-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,261
Posted By oceanguy
I just left a campground a few weekends ago where...

I just left a campground a few weekends ago where the previous camper tried to jump the 20 am and the 30 amp to combine to a singe 50 amp for their camper. It fried the common to the point that it...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-13-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,410
Posted By oceanguy
I struggled with discomfort the first few times...

I struggled with discomfort the first few times out camping on our mattress. We put a cheapo Wally world topper and I thought there was no way it would make any difference - I was surprised! It made...
Forum: Boondocking 10-14-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
The conclusion

To finalize this thread - I did take a longer mileage route by taking the PA Turnpike (Northeast Extension rt476) to Route 80 west. It was a very easy travel route for towing as the only long climb...
Forum: Boondocking 10-08-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
I'm okay with the 40 extra miles - sometimes it...

I'm okay with the 40 extra miles - sometimes it ends up saving you time in the long run. My sister just made the run and what shows as a 3 hour trip took them 4 (not towing anything). from my home to...
Forum: Boondocking 10-08-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
So - late change in plan. I am going to take the...

So - late change in plan. I am going to take the PA Turnpike (476 - NE Extension) to 80 West to hopefully avoid some of the 322 mountain climbs - if anyone has an opinion on that, I'm open to hearing...
Forum: Boondocking 10-07-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
I google earthed it as well to see their set-up....

I google earthed it as well to see their set-up. The person I spoke with confirmed it was in the back of their store so I am confident it exists. I found it as a UniMart review - someone posted...
Forum: Boondocking 10-07-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
So I tracked down a plan for dumping. It is a...

So I tracked down a plan for dumping. It is a "Tom's Travel Center" https://www.tomsonline.com/toms-travel-centers/toms-millroytoms-arbys-travel-center.aspx about 25 miles from the stadium. I spoke to...
Forum: Boondocking 10-07-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
::woohoo:: From what I was told - there is a...

::woohoo::

From what I was told - there is a detour around that ramp that is going to be in place for a while.

The Suburban is a concern with the final climbs... I have plenty of HP and torque...
Forum: Boondocking 10-06-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
I am heading up 322 via 81 west - I did look at...

I am heading up 322 via 81 west - I did look at camping with full hook-up at the KOA as well as Gram and Pap's in Bellefonte but the folks (sister and brother-in law) I am bringing the camper out...
Forum: Boondocking 10-05-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
My travel route won't put me onto the PA Turnpike...

My travel route won't put me onto the PA Turnpike (which I am told has a dump station at their rest stop). I am looking into a Flying J that has the dump station but I am not really familiar with the...
Forum: Boondocking 10-05-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,086
Posted By oceanguy
Need advice - boondocking at PSU in travel trailer for football weekend

I am bringing the 26BH to the PSU vs Michigan game and staying in their rv lot. No hookups at all and no running external generators. I think I am ok with power as I converted to LED for lighting and...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-07-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,424
Posted By oceanguy
I just have the Interstate that the unit came...

I just have the Interstate that the unit came with - the tv is listed at 45w (I used to be in the 12volt electronic field so I should be able to remember the draw numbers etc.) The inverter is a...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-07-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,424
Posted By oceanguy
Well... since it has been brought to this forum...

Well... since it has been brought to this forum and you are offering to bring us over - I am new to the solar consideration because I am heading out to PSU for a couple of football tailgating...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-05-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,610
Posted By oceanguy
Thank you for pointing out the fan scenario - my...

Thank you for pointing out the fan scenario - my DW called me while I was on a beer run and said the odor was terrible... looking back, the fan was on and I had forgotten to open the outside vent for...
Forum: Campgrounds and Attractions 05-22-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,790
Posted By oceanguy
Thanks for the review - my family has gone to...

Thanks for the review - my family has gone to Mountain Springs CG which is literally a stones throw away and I didn't realize Appalachian was there as I always travel up rt 61 and turn onto Mountain...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-22-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By oceanguy
I noticed the long time to get to 1/3 as well...

I noticed the long time to get to 1/3 as well (went to a State Park and needed to bring our own fresh water). I just chalked it up to being the first time using it and the sensors being slow to...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-09-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,433
Posted By oceanguy
Congratulations on the new camper. We just...

Congratulations on the new camper. We just upgraded (forced to with surprise family growth) from a hybrid to a 26BH and I thought they towed very comparably - until I loaded up... you shouldn't have...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-25-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,109
Posted By oceanguy
I am in the same boat with the 26BH - please post...

I am in the same boat with the 26BH - please post what you end up going with. We are most likely waiting to the end of the season to add the grill... I am leaning towards the Webber Q200. Our maiden...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-09-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,255
Posted By oceanguy
Ours (26BH) came with a 26" - when shopping for...

Ours (26BH) came with a 26" - when shopping for the tv, be sure to look at where the connections are. If they are on the left side, it is easier to plug and unplug things. It also won't interfere...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,020
Posted By oceanguy
I love this response - I used to always have a...

I love this response - I used to always have a $100 bill folded tight and tucked secretly inside my wallet in case of emergency. Now, with six kids (oldest is 15 and youngest is 3 months), I usually...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-30-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,205
Posted By oceanguy
I am an extensive internet shopper but put very...

I am an extensive internet shopper but put very little into the "best TT" opinions... I researched bunkhouses and found they all have pretty much the same floorplan so it came down to asking a few...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-30-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
Posted By oceanguy
I am picking up our 2013 26BH this week. After...

I am picking up our 2013 26BH this week. After coming out of a hybrid with no slide and sleeping 7, I am looking forward to the "extra" space in the 26BH. We looked a units with slides but typically...
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