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Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-28-2021, 11:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,868
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 09-27-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,868
Posted By Dropnaduece
[/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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-13-2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,625
Posted By Dropnaduece
Smile 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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-22-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By Dropnaduece
:DThanks for the detailed explanation it helps a...

:DThanks for the detailed explanation it helps a lot. From the ORV forum people are 50/50 on whether to use a 1000lb or 1200lb rated WDH. This is why I wanted to do the CAT scale weigh in so I can...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-21-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 08-21-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,186
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-02-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,262
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-29-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,306
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-29-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,306
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-29-2018, 01:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,306
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-19-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 04-19-2018, 12:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,204
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-17-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,344
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-16-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,344
Posted By Dropnaduece
Oh wow same situation as me but I just heard the...

Oh wow same situation as me but I just heard the adjuster told the shop guy that State Farm will want him to try and fix it but he said he can never get it back to factory condition. He told me the...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-15-2018, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,344
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-15-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By Dropnaduece
I recently installed the BAL Lock Arms purchased...

I recently installed the BAL Lock Arms purchased off Amazon. They work great and are super easy to install. Also with BAL you purchase them a set at a time so you can just buy 2 sets and see if they...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-04-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,158
Posted By Dropnaduece
Thanks for the feedback. Why is the ProPride so...

Thanks for the feedback. Why is the ProPride so good? Does it really help that much?
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 03-03-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,158
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-24-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,310
Posted By Dropnaduece
Heated floors is not just because you have floor...

Heated floors is not just because you have floor vents. Does it help yes but if you have the Glacier Package it actual ducts going to the tanks. I have opened mine up before and the duct work going...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-24-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,310
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 02-24-2018, 11:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,867
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Lite/Ultra Lite Travel Trailers 02-12-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 40,752
Posted By Dropnaduece
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...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-14-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By Dropnaduece
Forgot to attach the pics after I uploaded them....

Forgot to attach the pics after I uploaded them. Oops
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-14-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By Dropnaduece
That sounds like a good plan. Didn’t think of it...

That sounds like a good plan. Didn’t think of it that way. It will be nice to only have to replace 2 tires at a time. Thanks!
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 01-14-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By Dropnaduece
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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