Newish RV!!! So excited!!!

[kayakterp]

I'm still kinda new to this forum so I cannot answer your question.
However there is another forum for Jayco Owners that has been very helpful for me (and many others) with answering all different types of questions & fix-it scenarios...hope it's ok to post it here?
www.jaycoowners.com
Good luck

 

[Jireh Financial]

I believe it has reversed axles for those oversized tires, and it’s four seasons rated so it should have PEX plumbing, only one battery though, I’m definitely going to need to upgrade the power system because I want to be able to boondock it.

Looks great. Just an idea on your "boondock" plan - have you considered a small Honda (or the like) generator?
Holler if we can help with anything.
Ken

 

[Dalton08]

Looks great. Just an idea on your "boondock" plan - have you considered a small Honda (or the like) generator?
Holler if we can help with anything.
Ken

I have two generators, one is a champion 4,000 peak and the other is a dura 4500 peak. In the long run I do want a Honda setup because they’re sooooo much quieter than the cheaper ones!

 

[Bob K4TAX]

I think it really depends what the PAYLOAD of the Yukon is?
Yellow sticker inside drivers door jam will say something like "this vehicles cargo carrying capacity is xxx"
In my humble opinion a 1/2 ton truck is definately too small for this TT even though too many people do it, just not doing it safely. The brakes alone on a 3/4 ton makes a huge difference!

I've always said, "it's not what it can pull, .......but what it can stop!" A 1/2 ton is likely a wee bit light, especially if you do the numbers for the cargo capacity which includes tongue weight, gas, people, and "stuff". I've seen more than one slide through an intersection, with all 8 wheels locked up. Not a pretty sight, before, during, and after.

 

[Dalton08]

I've always said, "it's not what it can pull, .......but what it can stop!" A 1/2 ton is likely a wee bit light, especially if you do the numbers for the cargo capacity which includes tongue weight, gas, people, and "stuff". I've seen more than one slide through an intersection, with all 8 wheels locked up. Not a pretty sight, before, during, and after.

We’ve opted out of pulling it with a half ton since talking to all you folks!

 

[Dalton08]

We’ve opted out of pulling it with a half ton since talking to all you folks!

So apparently pulling it with my company truck on personal time is Ill advised, so we’re back to pulling it with the Yukon XL, obviously we have to install a brake controller or this won’t be safe lol! I will say when I pulled it home with my 2500 that has factory brake controller set at 8.0 it felt like the trailer was slowing us down which is good sign because it’s brakes are in great shape. I’ve been looking at brake controllers and they’re about $200, w/O installation, have any I’ve y’all installed your own and how hard is it? I’m a machinist and mechanic but not an electrician lol

 

[Bob K4TAX]

I found in our Chev Trailblazer that the brake controller harness was already in place. Just needed connecting. The vehicle had the correct connector already installed. I had to connect the brake controller to the harness and connect the 12V line which went to the trailer connector for charging purposes. So "how hard is it?".........depends on your vehicle. Download a wiring harness diagram for the vehicle for the start.

Also, it is best to go to the dealer with your VIN number and get the towing specs. That might assist in your decisions.

Good "legal" choice on not using the company truck for pleasure.