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04-15-2012, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Converting back to RV
Im a Canadian, we get the hottest weather and coldest weather.
In the late 80,s I bought a used Franklin Camper. It had every toy of the time, and beat the tent trailers I froze in. Proud owner backed up my Mazda truck, screwed the jack up, (I’m a farmer) looked at bumper on the ground and purchased a Buick station wagon. Took at tank of gas to go 30 miles.
Broke down and got a cabin, had to mow grass, paint, put in pump out tank, etc. Gave this up and watched the trailers going up and down the highway for years. At 57 now I decided I wanted to relax some as I’m a work a-holic. Being tight I bought a used 2004 Jayco Jay Flight 25.5 rks. Hope I got that right. It looks in mint condition, wish I found this site first.
I have decided to put it on a Camping lot for a year at $1500 dollars until I figure out what I need for camping, and how everything works. Only half hour from home. Got to find a truck to pull this, and yes I know more is better, but you wouldn’t believe what us farmers do with smaller trucks, lol.
Yes they gave me heck at work cause I’m not a camper but an RV. I want to learn to live like handybob, hope I got that right but that’s long ways away.
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04-15-2012, 01:33 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: In a lawnchair
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Howdy and welcome to the forum! Congrats on the Jayco and I hope you have many happy miles/years with it.
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04-15-2012, 08:19 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Appalachian Campers Coastal Campers Carolina Campers
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North Carolina
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Hi Scoop, welcome to IRV2. Hope you enjoy this site as much as we do. The folks here are always willing to help out. Enjoy your Jayco.
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Raisin our mixed hound and BooBoo our cat.
2004 Itasca Suncruiser
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04-15-2012, 08:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,812
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New to you Jayco
Here is a short term solution(s) for a truck. Maybe the seller will tow it to your seasonal site for you. Could you have a local RV dealer tow it on site for you. This would give you time to research trucks and talk to others at the campground. You are right it is very important to get the right tow vehicle. Campers are generally very friendly and will answer questions you may have. Best of luck with your new adventure.
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04-15-2012, 10:12 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
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Welcome aboard Scoop. Hope you enjoy the site. Enjoy all your future travels as well. Be safe and Happy Motoring!!
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Steve & Sally / Hudson Our Little Pom / Heidi, Houston & HiTee Forever in our Hearts
04 NEWMAR MACA 3778 W22 / 05 PT Vert
Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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04-15-2012, 10:27 PM
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Senior Member
Gulf Streamers Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Golden Village Palms, CA
Posts: 1,988
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Hello scoop and welcome to irv2.
I hear if you get into the slip stream of some of those Canadian snow birds you can save a few bucks going south for the winter!
Glad you found us, have fun and good luck!
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'98 Gulf Stream Sunsport 325, 7.5L Banks Power Pack, Koni FSD's, Air Bags, ReadyBrute Elite,
2000 Honda Accord
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04-16-2012, 07:17 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,626
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Hi and welcome to IRV2! We're really glad you decided to join the bunch here! Sounds like you're on the right track! Good luck & God bless!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-16-2012, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Pond Piggies Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,320
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Hello and welcome to iRV2.
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Darlene
2014 Gulf Stream Conquest Lite Model 218MB
2013 Chevy Traverse LT
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04-16-2012, 05:36 PM
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Junior Member
Carolina Campers
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 12
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welcome to irv2. Safe travels.
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Sunnybrook Bristol Bay 5th wheel
GMC Sierra cc
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