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Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-15-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,374
Posted By dksmith17
Is this something an idiot can do themselves? ...

Is this something an idiot can do themselves?

I have an 18 F250 4x4 and 17 26.5BHS, with 16in goodyears, andersen hitch on middle hole

I have about 5.5 in tailgate clearance. Probably about 3-4...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-09-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,750
Posted By dksmith17
Good deal. Do you mind giving details on your...

Good deal. Do you mind giving details on your setup?

Which camper?
Any mods to your truck or camper for height reasons?
which way are you turning the gooseneck adaptor?
which ball height...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 05-09-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,750
Posted By dksmith17
Howdy, what magnets did you use for the pin...

Howdy, what magnets did you use for the pin release handle?

thanks...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-02-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,051
Posted By dksmith17
The 5th wheel option selection in the tow system...

The 5th wheel option selection in the tow system software on the infotainment system.

In other words, if you want to use BLISS with your 5th wheel, choose trailer instead of 5th wheel, and some...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-02-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,051
Posted By dksmith17
Doesn't the trailer camera cut off when you go...

Doesn't the trailer camera cut off when you go above 5 MPH?

I was thinking an aftermarket wireless monitor trailer cam system with no cutoff would be the better option.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-02-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,051
Posted By dksmith17
Wire, I made almost all the same decisions as you...

Wire, I made almost all the same decisions as you did. Probably would of gone with the 30.5MBOK in an ideal situation too.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-02-2017, 07:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,051
Posted By dksmith17
I think BLISS is a must anymore as most cars have...

I think BLISS is a must anymore as most cars have them now and everyone will become more reliant on them.

I have one on the wife's but not on mine and catch myself not checking blind spots after...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-01-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,051
Posted By dksmith17
Thanks for the reply that was very helpful. ...

Thanks for the reply that was very helpful.

Adaptive cruise is intriguing, but I'm trying to save $$ and don't want a premium package like a lariat,etc. The LX/STX models allow all the fancy...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 08-01-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,051
Posted By dksmith17
I'll be doing a custom order soon... I'm...

I'll be doing a custom order soon...

I'm thinking 250 CCSB STX 4x4, 4.3 gears, camper package, Ultimate camera, brake controller, blind spot system

I keep going back and forth on the heavy duty...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-19-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 27,939
Posted By dksmith17
packerbacker, how is your height/clearance with...

packerbacker, how is your height/clearance with your 2017 F250?

Could you of done the 6.75 bed?
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 07-09-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,456
Posted By dksmith17
I'm wondering the same thing

I'm wondering the same thing
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-30-2017, 06:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,421
Posted By dksmith17
My 2017 does not have this. You do have to access...

My 2017 does not have this. You do have to access the pump from the bunk in order to winterize.
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-21-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,468
Posted By dksmith17
Sorry to confuse... the Jayco dealer was telling...

Sorry to confuse... the Jayco dealer was telling me to go half ton.

My guess is my dealer is probably in the minority of dealers saying that.

Still, it seems to me the whole phenomenon has...
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-21-2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,468
Posted By dksmith17
Thanks for the replies. I had told the...

Thanks for the replies.

I had told the dealers I was thinking 3/4 even though I was secretly hoping for a F150 V8 crew W/HDPP. For them to push me towards a half ton kind of through me for a loop....
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-21-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,468
Posted By dksmith17
For reference here are the specs Unloaded...

For reference here are the specs

Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 7185
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 1370
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 9950
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 2765
Forum: Jayco Fifth Wheels 06-21-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,468
Posted By dksmith17
26.5BHS TV and Hitch Help

Hello!

Newbie here to the fifth wheel world. For various reasons I am working backwards and matching my tow vehicle to what unit we decide to go with.

I asked for advice from the dealer and he...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 06-03-2017, 04:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,004
Posted By dksmith17
^ it looks like it has changed but not sure you...

^ it looks like it has changed but not sure you get pass through storage when bed is up.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-31-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,004
Posted By dksmith17
It does look like they have the front window...

It does look like they have the front window option( with Murphy bed down obviously).
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-31-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,004
Posted By dksmith17
Don't think bolded is correct. There are some...

Don't think bolded is correct. There are some pictures up on rvtrader if you want to take a look. They also don't have outside access to under dinette storage because of the l dinette. It appears...
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-25-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,139
Posted By dksmith17
Nice. I wonder if the front living room style...

Nice. I wonder if the front living room style will pickup sales now?

It's a shame to have that cool window feature and never be able to see it.
Forum: Jayco Travel Trailers 05-21-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,957
Posted By dksmith17
It seems pretty clear the goal this year was to...

It seems pretty clear the goal this year was to make the door radius showers a standard feature. The decision really hurt the 24MBH.
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