New WI 23B owners starting Thursday!

[Campin' Muds]

We have been looking for a trailer for over 3 years now and finally purchased a 23B. My wife and I grew-up camping and started tent camping while dating. We have a younger son and he is always excited to pack-up the car to get in a long weekend out of town. We grew tired of deflating air mattresses and lack of space/convenience. My parents bought a 24' jayco when I was younger so I am a little spoiled with trailer life. I can't wait for our first trip in a few weeks and more importantly towing a larger trailer for the first time. I look forward to sharing and learning with you all!

 

[Locky]

Congrats on the purchase. Take lots of pics on your first trip with her and post some here for us to see.

 

[Quahog]

Welcome to the JOF, Campin' Muds and congratulations on your new 23B. What will you be towing it with?

 

[Crabman]

Welcome to the group and congrats on your new trailer!

 

[bayleightucker]

welcome from northern california, congrats on the new tt ....happy camping!

 

[Denise-JAY]

Welcome to the JOF Campin' Muds! Have you camped in Camp Driveway yet? Congrats on your new tt!

 

[Wiscampsin]

Welcome to the forum from a fellow Wisconsinite and congrats on your 23B.

 

[Campin' Muds]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I will post a bunch of pics from our first outing and probably one from bringing her home the first day. I will be towing with a '08 Ford Sport Trac Ltd. V8 Can't wait to see how that goes. I think I need a few trips around the lot and I should be ok. Need to figure out how far to swing on turns - anyone have advice? I do plan on our first camp-out to be driveway camping to enjoy the trailer asap - plus load some gear, etc. We have to store ours due to subs. rest. - 2 days in the drive allowed.

 

[dmax_83]

Good to see another member from WI! Congrats on the purchase, you are going to love your Jayco, in fact I am camping in mine right now!

 

[Campin' Muds]

Gotta love technology! Thanks Dmax! Maybe we can share favorite camp grounds? I think we are going to southern kettles for the first trip in a couple weeks.

 

[dmax_83]

^^^ Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss WI campgrounds ^^^

 

[Campin' Muds]

TT is home!! Was easier than expected to tow. Backing into the driveway was another story - need to work on that. I will post pics soon.

 

[Campin' Muds]

We made it home!

 

[dmax_83]

^^^ Looking good! What kind of dog is that? ^^^

 

[Campin' Muds]

She is a lab/hound mix. Turns 2 in July.

 

[29BHS ECO]

Campin' Muds--A good pair of towing mirrors will help on those wide turns. Larry

 

[Campin' Muds]

I do have towing mirror extensions on in the pic but they are hard to see. I still need to figure out how to use them to their highest potential plus turning, timing, etc. Larry to you have the mirrors that extend on your f250?

 

[Wiscampsin]

Nice looking combo you have there Campin' Muds. As far as WI State Parks go we've been to many and my favorite 2 are Wyalusing and Point Beach. DW likes High Cliff best. BTW we live 5 minutes from Kettle Moraine Southern Unit - Ottawa Lake and Pine Woods.

 

[29BHS ECO]

Campin' Muds--Yes I do, they are the factory one's. My kids bought them for me for fathers day last year. I think the got them from a salvage yard. They are very expensive from a dealer. They are worth whatever you have to pay, even aftermarket one's. Larry

 

[LilWilly-JAY]

My parents bought a 24' jayco when I was younger so I am a little spoiled with trailer life. I can't wait for our first trip in a few weeks and more importantly towing a larger trailer for the first time. I look forward to sharing and learning with you all!

Welcome aboard! I'm new here myself, did a lot of trailer camping as a kid, and worked my way back up to a trailer this spring. I will appreciate the fact I won't have to pack EVERYTHING in and out of the car for each trip!