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NC_Hauler
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Aug 04, 2015

Going to a Jayco 5er Toy Hauler

I've got a thread going on the TH forum and thought I'd post about it here also, after all it is a 5th. wheel TH.

In process of closing deal...Will be trading 5er in my sig. for a 2016 Jayco Seismic 4112 TH.
It has a GVW of 20,000# and is 45' long:E...Pretty niffy looking 5er...The unit has two full baths, 3 AC's, built in Onan gen set...3 axle with tires that won't be on it long:R, full body paint, residential fridge that can run on the inverter and well, it's pretty well loaded out, we'll have our washer/dryer combo and they'll put a new Wingard slim line HD satellite on the roof like one on my current 5er.

Thought I'd share in case some of my buddies didn't venture over to the TH forums.

Figure it may be about 10 day's to 2 weeks before it's ready to go and I'll post pictures when I get the chance.

...anyway, just wanted to share:)... really looking forward to camping in it..Looks like a quality built unit.

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  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    MFL wrote:
    Congrats Jim!

    You must be getting close to retirement, when you can really enjoy some travel time.

    Will you be hauling some toys, or planning to use the garage door for a deck?

    Jerry


    No toy's just a place to store things...got bicycles and some exercise equipment. Yes, will use garage door as a deck...

    Good Lord willing, 1 August of next year is retirement date:)
  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    blofgren wrote:
    Cool, congratulations! Thanks for posting here; I don't visit the toy hauler forum much so I may not have known this.

    We've looked at several of the higher end Jayco products and are convinced they are pretty well built. We were actually very close to pulling the trigger on a Pinnacle.

    What made you decide to go to a toy hauler? We also thought of going that route but had trouble finding a layout that we liked and I don't think we would have gotten some of the larger ones (like yours) into our back yard! That is a beautiful looking unit, though.

    And lastly, are you sure you have enough truck for that? ;) You know someone is going to ask! I know it will handle it just fine!

    Please post some photos when you get it!


    I may have to upgrade to a bigger truck:)....We love our HR Presidential Suite, it's been great, replaced one front landing gear and that was only issue, rest jut normal maintenance. Reason we are going to a TH is that we needed a little more room when we decide to retire and run around in a 5er. Will keep it on my property in WVa most of the year and when it get's really cold, probably head south and will also visit out west some. This unit has two full baths and lot's of space to keep things....We don't have any "toy's' but will utilize the garage to store things and keep bicycle's and some exercise equipment.

    Current 5er is 39' 9" long and weighs in at 16,300 (CAT scale weight), The Jayco has a GCWR of 20,000 and "empty" weight 15, 650#...it's also 45' long, so guess I'll have to re-learn how to corner with it.....

    Probably pick it up early week after next
  • yamerhammer1's avatar
    yamerhammer1
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    That's a fine camper! I have a Jayco also and couldn't be more happy. You will have many hours of fun using it. Congratulations
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Aug 04, 2015
    Congrats Jim!

    You must be getting close to retirement, when you can really enjoy some travel time.

    Will you be hauling some toys, or planning to use the garage door for a deck?

    Jerry
  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    Did you buy it from camping world?If so people say on here you won't get it for 6 months if at all:B


    No, Am purchasing from a Jayco Dealership about a mile from Camping World :)
  • blofgren's avatar
    blofgren
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    Oh, and in regards to tires, I would highly recommend the Sailuns if you need to run a Load Range G. I had them installed in April on our new to us unit; they are a super heavy duty tire that are wearing like steel all for a reasonable price!
  • blofgren's avatar
    blofgren
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2015
    Cool, congratulations! Thanks for posting here; I don't visit the toy hauler forum much so I may not have known this.

    We've looked at several of the higher end Jayco products and are convinced they are pretty well built. We were actually very close to pulling the trigger on a Pinnacle.

    What made you decide to go to a toy hauler? We also thought of going that route but had trouble finding a layout that we liked and I don't think we would have gotten some of the larger ones (like yours) into our back yard! That is a beautiful looking unit, though.

    And lastly, are you sure you have enough truck for that? ;) You know someone is going to ask! I know it will handle it just fine!

    Please post some photos when you get it!
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Aug 04, 2015
    Did you buy it from camping world?If so people say on here you won't get it for 6 months if at all:B

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