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Totaled travel trailer by insurance company
Our 2010 Jayco TT was recently damaged in the central Illinois Tornado's that hit Woodhaven Lakes Campground. Has anybody had to deal with having a trailer removed that's not towable and damaged? I know the insurance company is going to ask for estimates on removal of old trailer. Thanks, John1.2KViews0likes3CommentsRe: Light models with king slides
We bought a Jayco 26p in 2010 brand new. We absolutely love this floor-plan. If you haven't seen it, it has the king bed slide-out in the back and the dinette slide out on the side. It opens up the whole mid section of the trailer. When open looks much much larger than 26'. Its about 5700 lbs "dry", tows great. The best part is while on long driving trips, we just keep the slides in for overnight stops, stay hooked up to the truck, do a quick water, electric, and sewer hookup, take our showers have dinner, I unhook everything but electric (for fridge and ac), and I'm ready to get behind the wheel quickly the next morning. The trailer is still very usable with the slides in, you can get around nicely! Beware of the trailers where you can barely access the fridge or bathroom if slides are in. You may have to find a nice used unit if you like this floor plan though, last I saw Jayco discontinued this model?? The dealer told me that most people want the "bedroom". I myself don't like the bedrooms that take up a 1/4 to a 1/3rd of the total trailer floor-plan. Good luck!402Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is this enough truck?
I own a 2010 Tundra, 4.6 engine, 4:10 gear, tow rating 8300 lbs. Our trailer Jayco 26' is just under 7000 lbs loaded for our long road trips. I have owned the truck and trailer for four years now and we have driven from Chicago to Disney, Tennessee, Indiana, and Michigan multiple times. I am very impressed with the stability and ease of towing that this truck offers. 70 and 75 mph speed limits no problem, and that is the small V-8. I can only imagine how much stronger the 5.7 is? Gas mileage has been a solid 19 highway (no towing) and 9 ish with the trailer. I hope this helps.346Views0likes0CommentsOutside Maintenance
I am looking to get some advice on travel trailer owners that store there RV's outside year round. I just took my 4-year old Jayco 26' Travel Trailer (bought brand new in 2010) in for some routine service and during an overall inspection the dealer suggested a roof and outside inspection. They came up with $911.50 for caulking gutters, seams, edges, etc. and another $350. for a roof cleaning and sealing. I've cleaned the roof at least once if not twice a year, all four years I've owned it and have sealed the roof in 2012, and will do again this year. I haven't authorized the work yet, but do think this is ridiculous! My Dad had RV's when I was growing up and I don't think he ever caulked or sealed the roofs. Aren't these vehicles meant to be outside for there lifetime?? Any help on this subject would be greatly appreciated.3KViews0likes14Comments
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