Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
09-28-2021, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 14,868
For sure, if you shrink the truck cab down the...
For sure, if you shrink the truck cab down the trucks pay load capacity goes up considerably. Most people have a crew cab and my reply was geared for a crew cab truck. Sorry I should of noted that in...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
09-27-2021, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 14,868
[/QUOTE] The dry weight is 8800lbs, but, loaded...
[/QUOTE] The dry weight is 8800lbs, but, loaded we are closer to 9200lbs. It is a real challenge to pull, but, we do it for now. The truck manufacturer stated 9420 was the max for this truck, so we...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-13-2021, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,625
When I used the homemade ones I would out the...
When I used the homemade ones I would out the jacks down first then put the 2X4's in and tighten the straps. What will happen if you use ratchet straps the trailer will rise up, then I lower the...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-22-2018, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-21-2018, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Thanks for the reply. I have to ask why does...
Thanks for the reply. I have to ask why does there need to be a weigh in without the WDH engaged?
Maybe you can help with this one. I use to have a light trailer loaded it was 7200lbs and a tongue...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
08-21-2018, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
CAT Scale Help plz
So I’m trying to figure out my tongue weight. I followed what I have read and passed through the scales 3 times. Here is what I have for numbers. Can someone please tell me what I can learn from the...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
05-02-2018, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,262
The reason is quite simple. if someone was to...
The reason is quite simple. if someone was to rear end you in a car accident it will cause some serious damage. Vehicles are design to crash with bumpers not 50-80lb hitches sticking out 12-16"s. I...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-29-2018, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,306
Yup - when you think about it and say a 34’ is...
Yup - when you think about it and say a 34’ is only 2 feet bigger doesn’t sound like much but after you said that a few times to each trailer you like it becomes 5-6 feet total which is huge. My WH...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-29-2018, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,306
Yes it’s a dilemma that I don’t want :( Thanks...
Yes it’s a dilemma that I don’t want :( Thanks for everyone’s input it really helps to hear others thoughts because it gets us thinking about things we didn’t even consider. For my family the “I’m...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-29-2018, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,306
Bunks vs no bunks w/ Teens
Hello All - thought I would get some feedback as we are unexpectedly buying a new trailer. Recently our trailer was in an accident and is now totaled. We bought it 2 years ago with bunks since this...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-19-2018, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Oh wow I did say 6.2...lol. Hey be nice this is...
Oh wow I did say 6.2...lol. Hey be nice this is my first diesel truck and 1 ton. I don’t even know what and how engine braking works :o but I’m sure I will figure it out...I hope. Drove around today...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
04-19-2018, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Bye Bye 1/2 Ton...& Jayco...
Hello Everyone!!
Before I start I wanted to say thank you for all the information, great mods, and advice. This forum has taken a first time RV'er full of what do I do now's?? to a confident RV'er...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-17-2018, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,344
Thanks!
Thank you everyone for your comments. This has given me a better understanding of what might happen so I'm not blinded sided by the adjuster. As for my policy I don't have the full replacement but...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-16-2018, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,344
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-15-2018, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,344
HELP Trailer Rear Ended
Well I was rear ended pretty hard a couple of weeks ago. There is very little visible damage as the lady hit my spare tire, bumper, and the 2” receiver hitch I had bolted to the frame. Her car was...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-15-2018, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-04-2018, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,158
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
03-03-2018, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,158
1/2 Ton 2018 26RK
Does anyone have the new 26RK and pulling with a 1/2 ton? I have a 2016 F150 Ecoboost with max tow package. I currently have a 2016 25BHS White Hawk and it pulls good but I’m not sure if I want to go...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
02-24-2018, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 11,310
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
02-24-2018, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 11,310
I’m not sure but when I think of “Thermal...
I’m not sure but when I think of “Thermal Package” I wouldn’t think of a heated under belly. Thermal being heat I would assume the trailer has extra insulation in the roof and walls with a covered...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
02-24-2018, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,867
I have the same one for the past 2 years. Works...
I have the same one for the past 2 years. Works just fine for the price but I’m moving to the adjustable one with a gage. The water pressure is reduced way to much with the cheaper one. I have more...
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Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
02-12-2018, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 40,752
I have a similar problem in my 2016 WH 25BHS...
I have a similar problem in my 2016 WH 25BHS where the floor has a hump in the kitchen area that is in front of my kitchen slide. When the slide comes in it sits a couple of inches off the floor but...
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-14-2018, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-14-2018, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers
01-14-2018, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Well I have found out the have a bent axle. I...
Well I have found out the have a bent axle. I have only used the trailer for less than 2 years so they are thinking I must of bought the trailer in this condition. I have never over loaded it nor...
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