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Re: Mounting a television
Good suggestions. I was going to explore increasing the thickness of the mounting surface so as to use longer screws. Was planning a swing-out arm but my dealer is worried that pulling the screen out may over-stress the single-point pin that allows the mirror/TV to pivot around. Think I'll stick to the fixed mount.632Views0likes0CommentsRe: Airstream, Winnebago, or another Travel Trailer?
I'm not an "expert", have had a Jayco pop-up for years and a Jay Flight 26BHS for two years. Things I think I've already learned: RVs are for the most part pretty cheaply built so as to be as light as possible. From lots of shopping for used units I believe RVs don't age well, especially if stored outdoors. Their systems are numerous and not particularly simple so plan on learning a lot. I liked the dealer I bought from but I learned more about operating the rig and the hitch system from YouTube. The first time out in my Jayco 26 the awning failed to work and the a/c unit on the roof blew out with a loud boom and a cloud of vented coolant. I traded it on another unit and it has worked fine, so maybe quality unit-to-unit is unpredictable. When they say "1/2 ton truck towable" they mean at 30 mph, not highway speed or up a mountain. For all that, we've enjoyed the unit and Jayco seems to be overall a good choice. We're glad we bought it. I'm just glad I have a place to keep it stored inside.275Views0likes0CommentsRe: Looking for a Generator
the bear II wrote: I chose two Honda 2000i generators with a parallel kit so I can hook them together for more power to run the house or 5th wheel. Chose them due to how quiet they are even at full power. But main reason is the Honda engines are very reliable. Even when sitting for months at a time both generators start easily and run. Very efficient fuel use. The two give the flexibility to carry one if we won't be using the airconditioner or running power tools. Or carry both if more power is needed. The power at our house went out fo 36 hours due to a large transformer failure on the grid. I hooked up the two Hondas and we had power to keep the fridge, lights and TVs going. Everyone else on the block were dead in the water.412Views0likes0CommentsRe: Shocked at lack of quality
First trailer bought last year. We shopped a lot, including a lot of used units. It was pretty clear right away that these are built balancing on the edge between quality and light weight. Our Jayco seems pretty well built, within that balance, and I can accept that. Looking at used units it seemed clear to me that RVs, especially if stored outside in weather, don't age well.409Views0likes0CommentsRe: No Slide Out Travel Trailer
we bought our first TT last year, a 26 foot Jayco with bunkhouse beds, dinette, sofa, just as you describe. After one (that's right) weekend trip with kids we traded it for the same trailer but with a slide. That slide made an enormous difference in useful space in the trailer. Otherwise our trailer meets all your requirements and we like it. Jayco 264BHS.362Views0likes0CommentsRe: Towing Capacity Question?
My experience with my first trailer was not happy. I had a 1/2 ton 2008 Ram with the smaller V8, not the Hemi. The numbers said the truck would tow the trailer (around 6500lbs), and of course the trailer dealer said sure, no problem towing with that. I had once pulled a 1,000 lb work trailer with a 7,000 lb skidloader on it OK, so I accepted that, but that was in town, speed not an issue. The trip home from the dealership told the tale. Yes, it would pull it, but I couldn't make highway speed and we were pushing very high RPMs to boot. I don't want to be the guy doing 25 up a highway in the mountains, burning up my truck in the process. Traded for a 2500HD Chevy 6.2 liter, problem solved. When asking "Can this truck tow that?", I'd say consider what real-world towing experience do you really want.362Views0likes0Comments
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