Looking for a good rv/tt forum
01-12-2018, 08:38 AM
#11
Junior Member
Check out the Jayco Owners forum too. I just signed for a Jayco Jay Flight 29BHDB. This model but not from this dealer... http://www.holidayhour.com/--xInvent...inventory-link
It doesn’t have two doors, but instead has 1.5 baths. We preferred this to 2 doors because you also get the outside kitchen. I just got a smoking deal, 38K msrp as I configured my custom order, 23,000 selling price with a equalizer WDH included. It will be built for me around March 10th.
It doesn’t have two doors, but instead has 1.5 baths. We preferred this to 2 doors because you also get the outside kitchen. I just got a smoking deal, 38K msrp as I configured my custom order, 23,000 selling price with a equalizer WDH included. It will be built for me around March 10th.
01-12-2018, 11:13 AM
#12
Senior Member
Check out the Jayco Owners forum too. I just signed for a Jayco Jay Flight 29BHDB. This model but not from this dealer... http://www.holidayhour.com/--xInvent...inventory-link
It doesn’t have two doors, but instead has 1.5 baths. We preferred this to 2 doors because you also get the outside kitchen. I just got a smoking deal, 38K msrp as I configured my custom order, 23,000 selling price with a equalizer WDH included. It will be built for me around March 10th.
It doesn’t have two doors, but instead has 1.5 baths. We preferred this to 2 doors because you also get the outside kitchen. I just got a smoking deal, 38K msrp as I configured my custom order, 23,000 selling price with a equalizer WDH included. It will be built for me around March 10th.
My Whitehawk has 42 fresh and 55 grey, or something along those lines.
01-12-2018, 01:15 PM
#13
My '12 Jay Flight 26BH has 90 gallon fresh water and 32.5 gallon grey, and 32.5 gallon black. I use a blue tote to haul off waste water. The 90 gallon capacity is whats important as State Parks only have electric hookups.
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01-12-2018, 01:19 PM
#14
Check out the Jayco Owners forum too. I just signed for a Jayco Jay Flight 29BHDB. This model but not from this dealer... http://www.holidayhour.com/--xInvent...inventory-link
It doesn’t have two doors, but instead has 1.5 baths. We preferred this to 2 doors because you also get the outside kitchen. I just got a smoking deal, 38K msrp as I configured my custom order, 23,000 selling price with a equalizer WDH included. It will be built for me around March 10th.
It doesn’t have two doors, but instead has 1.5 baths. We preferred this to 2 doors because you also get the outside kitchen. I just got a smoking deal, 38K msrp as I configured my custom order, 23,000 selling price with a equalizer WDH included. It will be built for me around March 10th.
What are you pulling this with, F250 or F350??
01-12-2018, 02:24 PM
#15
Junior Member
Wow, that's a monster trailer. If it's loaded hitch weight didn't exceed the F150's hitch receiver, maybe a F150 with Heavy Duty Payload package could tow it. Still would be a handful for such a heavy trailer and a such a light truck.
What are you pulling this with, F250 or F350??
What are you pulling this with, F250 or F350??
Max Trailer Tow Package 3.55 axel
Payload sticker 1809 pounds
Earlier discussion about my truck and trailer setup so we don't hijack this thread.
https://www.f150forum.com/f82/help-m...weight-401778/
01-13-2018, 03:43 AM
#17
Since I have my "new" 2013 f150 wife and I are thinking of upgrading our tt so I'm looking for a forum where members could recommend a brand of tt for the specs I'm looking at ie 1 slide, dble bed bunkhouse with rear bathroom outside access door and there's so many brand and weights rather than search all day long I'd figure maybe someone on a forum would have an idea of what I can fit into with my truck, she's a 2013 5.0 w/ 3.73 axle and 1500lb payload. Any help would be great
When I was Rv shopping, I looked at a ton of different manufacturers. After a while I got the distinct impression that a lot of the manufacturers located around Indiana were in a different class than some of the other manufacturers located elsewhere in the country. Even competing brands felt like I was looking at the same trailer. This is a little abstract, but it's not a point I see made very often: You know how in the 90's a lot of the domestic vehicles made in the 'rust belt' (ford / chevy / GM /etc) had a very similar 'fit and finish' to them? and how japanese cars or german cars had a totally different 'feel'? I think part of that comes from the regional culture where these vehicles are made...employees change companies because they're all geographically near each other, and 'work ethic' becomes homogenous between the companies located in the same region. Indiana and surrounding areas is the "rv belt" of america. So many RV manufacturers have their headquarters there. It amazes me, that even comparing entry level models to high end, there seem to be a lot of the same 'design sins' that run through them... these included both initial quality issues and design issues. Weirdly placed light switches, or places where sawdust was never cleaned up from assembly. It's surprising how many places in different rv's I saw trim that was screwed or nailed in place without any rhyme or reason (screws off center and randomly placed). A lot of the low end models still don't come with LED lights, and something as obviously useful as wiring the trailer to charge from the vehicle battery isn't even a standard feature on all trailers. Even on the high end motorcoaches I found lots of weird design issues. One motorcoach I toured that was designed for more than one couple (it had a queen bed plus bunk and sleeper sofa) had a shower that was just a glass door exposed to the main hallway without any kind of door or curtain to obscure it from the rest of the occupants. That seemed like a glaring oversight for a $100k+ vehicle.
The first Lance trailer I toured immediately felt like it came from a different country, where more thought was put into the design. They aren't without their own flaws, but worth checking out especially if all you've looked at are Indiana made RV's.
01-13-2018, 03:01 PM
#18
Senior Member
Just to give you something totally different to compare: check out Lance travel trailers... I think the 2185 might be similar to what you're looking for. They aren't the cheapest by far...but they're in a totally different class than anything Jayco makes (yet, they're way cheaper than an Airstream). Lightweight, well built, and one of the few manufacturers of true "four season" travel trailers (they have insulated windows and heated tanks). I have a Lance 1985 and LOVE it!
When I was Rv shopping, I looked at a ton of different manufacturers. After a while I got the distinct impression that a lot of the manufacturers located around Indiana were in a different class than some of the other manufacturers located elsewhere in the country. Even competing brands felt like I was looking at the same trailer. This is a little abstract, but it's not a point I see made very often: You know how in the 90's a lot of the domestic vehicles made in the 'rust belt' (ford / chevy / GM /etc) had a very similar 'fit and finish' to them? and how japanese cars or german cars had a totally different 'feel'? I think part of that comes from the regional culture where these vehicles are made...employees change companies because they're all geographically near each other, and 'work ethic' becomes homogenous between the companies located in the same region. Indiana and surrounding areas is the "rv belt" of america. So many RV manufacturers have their headquarters there. It amazes me, that even comparing entry level models to high end, there seem to be a lot of the same 'design sins' that run through them... these included both initial quality issues and design issues. Weirdly placed light switches, or places where sawdust was never cleaned up from assembly. It's surprising how many places in different rv's I saw trim that was screwed or nailed in place without any rhyme or reason (screws off center and randomly placed). A lot of the low end models still don't come with LED lights, and something as obviously useful as wiring the trailer to charge from the vehicle battery isn't even a standard feature on all trailers. Even on the high end motorcoaches I found lots of weird design issues. One motorcoach I toured that was designed for more than one couple (it had a queen bed plus bunk and sleeper sofa) had a shower that was just a glass door exposed to the main hallway without any kind of door or curtain to obscure it from the rest of the occupants. That seemed like a glaring oversight for a $100k+ vehicle.
The first Lance trailer I toured immediately felt like it came from a different country, where more thought was put into the design. They aren't without their own flaws, but worth checking out especially if all you've looked at are Indiana made RV's.
When I was Rv shopping, I looked at a ton of different manufacturers. After a while I got the distinct impression that a lot of the manufacturers located around Indiana were in a different class than some of the other manufacturers located elsewhere in the country. Even competing brands felt like I was looking at the same trailer. This is a little abstract, but it's not a point I see made very often: You know how in the 90's a lot of the domestic vehicles made in the 'rust belt' (ford / chevy / GM /etc) had a very similar 'fit and finish' to them? and how japanese cars or german cars had a totally different 'feel'? I think part of that comes from the regional culture where these vehicles are made...employees change companies because they're all geographically near each other, and 'work ethic' becomes homogenous between the companies located in the same region. Indiana and surrounding areas is the "rv belt" of america. So many RV manufacturers have their headquarters there. It amazes me, that even comparing entry level models to high end, there seem to be a lot of the same 'design sins' that run through them... these included both initial quality issues and design issues. Weirdly placed light switches, or places where sawdust was never cleaned up from assembly. It's surprising how many places in different rv's I saw trim that was screwed or nailed in place without any rhyme or reason (screws off center and randomly placed). A lot of the low end models still don't come with LED lights, and something as obviously useful as wiring the trailer to charge from the vehicle battery isn't even a standard feature on all trailers. Even on the high end motorcoaches I found lots of weird design issues. One motorcoach I toured that was designed for more than one couple (it had a queen bed plus bunk and sleeper sofa) had a shower that was just a glass door exposed to the main hallway without any kind of door or curtain to obscure it from the rest of the occupants. That seemed like a glaring oversight for a $100k+ vehicle.
The first Lance trailer I toured immediately felt like it came from a different country, where more thought was put into the design. They aren't without their own flaws, but worth checking out especially if all you've looked at are Indiana made RV's.
If they made one with a King sized bed in it we would be looking at it in person for sure!
01-13-2018, 09:34 PM
#19
If this is your first time though, you might want to think about jumping into it whole hog. If it turns out to not be your thing, then you could be stuck with a very expensive lawn ornament. RV trailers are worse than cars when trying to sell them. It is one of the reasons I went with the Coleman as they are not high end, but decent trailers for the price. Got two years into mine so far with a dozen trips and have not had any issues with it except for the seat back of the dinette loosening up from people grabbing it or sitting back too hard. Nothing a few corner braces and screws didn't fix though.
Mine cost me $13K.
Mine cost me $13K.
01-16-2018, 03:50 PM
#20
Senior Member
