Jayco Jay Feather Trailering Electrical
Newbie here. I am considering purchasing a 2007 Jayco Jay Feather 17 Ex Port. I have a minivan with a female 4 prong electrical cord for connecting to trailers. I'm pretty sure the Jayco has a 7 pr...
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rfranz,
If you go with an HTT you'll more then likely need to upgrade your TV in the near future, many of us have had to do the same trying to get by with too small vehicles. The wind resistance really bogs you down as well as the weight causing rear end sag and steering issues. If you flat out do not want to upgrade then I'd suggest you keep looking. I went the first year after adding Air-Lifts for the sag but was under powered going up hills and into stiff headwinds. In year 2 I had to bite the bullet on a bigger used vehicle, which I've since replaced yet again. I see folks pulling small trailers with minivans, 1/4T trucks, and small SUV's, having done so myself I certainly won't recommend it.
As far as the 4 pin to 7 pin, you'll need to change your 4 pin flat to a 7 pin for which there are adapter kits. It requires adding wires for the new Brake Controller you'll need for the van. Uhaul or an RV dealer can probably do it if you don't want to tackle it.
If you go with an HTT you'll more then likely need to upgrade your TV in the near future, many of us have had to do the same trying to get by with too small vehicles. The wind resistance really bogs you down as well as the weight causing rear end sag and steering issues. If you flat out do not want to upgrade then I'd suggest you keep looking. I went the first year after adding Air-Lifts for the sag but was under powered going up hills and into stiff headwinds. In year 2 I had to bite the bullet on a bigger used vehicle, which I've since replaced yet again. I see folks pulling small trailers with minivans, 1/4T trucks, and small SUV's, having done so myself I certainly won't recommend it.
As far as the 4 pin to 7 pin, you'll need to change your 4 pin flat to a 7 pin for which there are adapter kits. It requires adding wires for the new Brake Controller you'll need for the van. Uhaul or an RV dealer can probably do it if you don't want to tackle it.
