svedspx
SoCal
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2X on the axle flip. I have an 09 Jayco I bought in June that had the same nose high attitude yours has and although it didn't seem to handle all that bad I had several problems.
1 Only 5.5 inches of bed clearance
2 I had the 3 steps at the door and the bottom step would hit the ground
3 When coming to a stop my front tires would lock up indicating I had too much weight on the back tires and not enough on the front.
Jayco adjusted the spring hangers to the lowest hole on the Jake plate but still I was too high in the front. I was at the Pamona Rv show and noticed that all of the 2010 models (not only Jayco) came from the factory with flipped axles to address an indusry wide problem with the newer trucks with higher beds. I ran into the factory rep and he was kind enough to sit down and talk to me. I showed him some photos I had on my cell phone and explained the problems. He contacted Steve Richardson the owner of Richardsons Rv and a few days later I had a phone call from Richardsons saying they would do the axle flip but had to get it approved from Jayco as an axle flip would normally void the warranty. A week later the axle flip was done, under warranty I might add, and evertyhing is good. I have a level trailer and 6.5 inches of clearance between the bed and trailer. The 5r rides, handles and stops much better when it is level.
2009 Jayco 28.5 RLS Super Light
2007 Tundra RCSB
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sirdrakejr
Las Vegas, Nevada
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After looking at the pictures again, I think I would consider flipping the axles under the trailer to get it more even with the truck for level.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
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Drtry10
Ramona, California
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68dodgeramman;
the picture was taken at the Fontana race this last fall (Oct 2009) we had a spot in the infield for the weekend. This was our annual GOLF (Guys Only Ladies Forbidden) trip.
2004 Ford F-250 Lariet 6.0L Powerstroke
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sirdrakejr
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Shadoow,
That Cedar Creek has some SERIOUS window space! Great looking rig.
Frank
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68dodgeramman
Northeastern Lower Michigan
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Nice rig! Where are the pics taken, at a NASCAR race?
2001 Shasta Phoenix 285 BHS fifth wheel
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 QuadCab 4x4 Laramie
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- Dodge RB1 Alpine Navigation Stereo CD/Radio
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Drtry10
Ramona, California
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Fontana Fall 2009 Parked on second attempted.
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deeratpond
Maine (summer) Zephyrhills, FL (winter)
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Camps with Critters...
I would love to see some pics of the inside of your beautiful rig!!
That is truly a house on wheels!! Ours is 37' It looks small compared to yours!!
Thanks,
Shirl & Rich
2003 Prairie Schooner 37' 5th Wheel (SOLD)
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Turbo Charged Dually
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Sportchassis_RV
Georgia
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Camps with Critters wrote:Yes it is nice & lots of room to ramble around, but then again it is our home 24/7 for 365 per year. I am jealous of the fuel economy the rest of you get, and there are some parks I cannot get into. Over all though I love it!
Wow great Rig ... I know how you feel about not getting into certain parks, we had to give up some of the also.
2008 Newmar X-Aire 40CKSH
2007 Freightliner SportChassis RHA 114 330 hp/Mercedes Benz
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shadoow
South Texas
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thankyou. We really like the trailer, have had it about a year. Just wish we had more time to use it. That problem should get fixed next year though....retirement time !!!
2009 Cedar Creek 34sats
2007 Chev 3500HD D/A
1952 Wife
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camperfool
Michigan
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Shadoow nice rig.
2006 Keystone Laredo 32RS 5th wheel
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