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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-27-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,726
Posted By KC_GMC
^^^^^ - Reads like an internet Troll wrote it -...

^^^^^ - Reads like an internet Troll wrote it - I'll give you the benefit of the doubt here, and say this - We don't post about our Jayco, because we do not have issues to post about. Had ours almost...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-15-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,431
Posted By KC_GMC
This may help Lever Mechanical Advantage...

This may help


Lever Mechanical Advantage Equation and Calculator - Case #1 | Engineers Edge | www.engineersedge.com (https://www.engineersedge.com/calculators/levers/page_levers_1.htm)
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-25-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,091
Posted By KC_GMC
Tammy, Perhaps I can help you understand...

Tammy,

Perhaps I can help you understand something about Social Media. When the criminal element needs to find out personal details about you, they mine your social media. When a local (to you)...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-10-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By KC_GMC
I can't wait

I can't wait
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 03-10-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By KC_GMC
It's also important to know, that the INTERNET is...

It's also important to know, that the INTERNET is really 98% full of complainers in sites like these - they come here for help solving problems, or looking for solace in other owners of the same ilk....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-07-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By KC_GMC
Rock - your new 36FBTS has adjustable Axel's on...

Rock - your new 36FBTS has adjustable Axel's on it - just call your dealer, or Jayco, they will tell you how to raise the 5'er to level the towing experience.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-06-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By KC_GMC
usually the bed rail clearance prevents this as...

usually the bed rail clearance prevents this as you need a minimum of 6 inches to match the fifth wheel hitch articulation without fear of contact.

if you bring the trailer up, or the truck down...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-04-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By KC_GMC
Put larger tires on the 5'er or lower your truck....

Put larger tires on the 5'er or lower your truck.

3 inches high is not bad, but it's going to wear your rear trailer tires out much faster than if it was level.

I would lower the truck with...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-04-2015, 05:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,529
Posted By KC_GMC
Roadside assistance - AAA - or Route 66. ...

Roadside assistance - AAA - or Route 66.

Would not travel without it IMO.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 12-03-2015, 06:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,427
Posted By KC_GMC
We used RvDirect - got a hefty ~42% off MSRP and...

We used RvDirect - got a hefty ~42% off MSRP and No destination charge.

Ended up bouncing the RV Direct price off 2 other dealers and had a 3 way shootout for my hard earned retirement cash.
...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 12-01-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,100
Posted By KC_GMC
This was on my mind about a year ago when we were...

This was on my mind about a year ago when we were ordering our new 38FLSA - I talked to a friend that works for an RV dealer and he said in 20 years he has seen 3 pin box/frame issues, and 2 of them...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-29-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,162
Posted By KC_GMC
My Jayco has a Garmin, and a nice rear view...

My Jayco has a Garmin, and a nice rear view camera, I mean NICE. both were factory options, the camera is good resolution (5mp) and a nice wide view of the entire rear and a lane on each side up to...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-28-2015, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,868
Posted By KC_GMC
With a ~30 grand bump on the Pinnacle price tag,...

With a ~30 grand bump on the Pinnacle price tag, you would think they would be marketing the up-scale features like crazy...

Looking at the specs, it appears to follow the Pinnacle floor plans,...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 11-20-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 790
Posted By KC_GMC
The GCWR of that truck is 20,000lbs. - You would...

The GCWR of that truck is 20,000lbs. - You would be cutting it VERY VERY close on a SRW model - on a DRW you would have a little more margin, but not much.

Our 38FLSA loaded is right around 16.5K...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-16-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,894
Posted By KC_GMC
I gave $57K for my new 2015 SRW Denali 3500 HD in...

I gave $57K for my new 2015 SRW Denali 3500 HD in Oct of 14. Sticker was 75 and change.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-16-2015, 05:48 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,894
Posted By KC_GMC
Having had both gassers and now a Diesel - the...

Having had both gassers and now a Diesel - the choice, for a DD, for towing on weekends, and general use is Diesel.

I didn't like the way Ram and Ford HD trucks rode and drove (solid front axle...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 11-16-2015, 05:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,282
Posted By KC_GMC
We used RVDirect. MSRP on our 2015 38flsa with...

We used RVDirect. MSRP on our 2015 38flsa with all of the options was 105K - I paid 60K. or 57% of MSRP.

It really is a game, keep playing and you will get a better deal.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 11-04-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,834
Posted By KC_GMC
Be careful with the FW you get - 2200lbs goes...

Be careful with the FW you get - 2200lbs goes fast when your talking pinnacle, our FLSA, loaded for camping, without freshwater (I have the onan 5500W Genset) - is just under 2900lbs.

On my 15...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-14-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,090
Posted By KC_GMC
After you have bypassed and drained the hot water...

After you have bypassed and drained the hot water heater...

You should have a hose that will drop into a gallon of anti-freeze and also screw into your water inlet.

You have a water pump...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-09-2015, 03:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,408
Posted By KC_GMC
The thermal windows are a great addition, but,...

The thermal windows are a great addition, but, that heat pump, for the cost of the upgrade is AMAZING for late season camping.

We love ours - it's nice, dry heat, and it works with the quickness....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-09-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,390
Posted By KC_GMC
We found that most of the dealers we talked with...

We found that most of the dealers we talked with would play ball, the ones that did't we just dropped from our list of perspective purchase points.

We started with 10 or so dealers, and ended up...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-08-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,390
Posted By KC_GMC
I used a quote from RV direct to land our 38FLSA...

I used a quote from RV direct to land our 38FLSA for about 60% of MSRP.

A great tool for those looking to buy, I wouldnt buy from RV direct, I certainly did use them as a negotiating tool to get...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-07-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,190
Posted By KC_GMC
I'd rather have the technology that know the size...

I'd rather have the technology that know the size of my tow set-up and keeps me safe. I'm not saying that atlas isn't useful, it's just not a complete set of info.

I can't speak for the rest of...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-06-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,190
Posted By KC_GMC
We use a Garmin, and have it set to "RV" so it...

We use a Garmin, and have it set to "RV" so it keeps us on truck routes - our 38FLSA is right about 13'6" with the maxair cover.

I also have the reverse camera option, mounted to the rear of the...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 10-01-2015, 04:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,192
Posted By KC_GMC
I have a 6.5 bed on my 3500 Denali, with our...

I have a 6.5 bed on my 3500 Denali, with our 38FLSA and a B&W companion slider I can make full lock turns with the hitch slid back. with it in "tow" mode I'm unable to make a 3/4 lock turn. Forwards...
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