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04-03-2018, 07:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hudson Valley Region of NY
Posts: 256
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Saying Goodbye
After 5 years with our 8281SS we are moving over to a Jayco 355MBQS. Both the Rockwood and this forum have been awesome. We have a lot of great memories with our Rockwood and hope to have a lot with our Jayco
I will be around on the forum, always looking for great camping ideas and places to go!!!!
Picking up our Rockwood five years ago....
Picking up our Jayco last week (same rest stop)....
See you around the camp fire......
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2018 Jayco Eagle 355MBQS, Andersen Ultimate Hitch
2013 Rockwood 8281SS 5W, Reese Revolution (sold)
2016 GMC 2500 Denali HD 6.6 Diesel
2016 Victory Cross Country Tour
2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max (sold)
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04-03-2018, 08:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Nice Rig! Congrats on the new fiver. We too had to make the tough decision to leave Forest River for SOB. As a friend stated here earlier this week you have to do what is right for you even though it is SOB.
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04-03-2018, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 5,423
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Congrats on the new Jayco, we had one years ago and were very pleased with it. Like said what works best for you is what's right, best of luck and happy camping 
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04-03-2018, 09:20 AM
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Just as confused as you
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south central Wisconsin
Posts: 5,108
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I believe all here understand ya have to do what ya gotta do. Enjoy your new 5'er, good luck in your adventures, and have fun. 
I just gotta remind you there were severe repercussions for desertion and treason. 
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2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS Classic Super Lite
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
Camping since 1989, Seasonal since 2000.
Car Shredder Op/Tech, Scrap Metal Recycling - retired
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04-03-2018, 09:28 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,173
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What's this 'Goodbye' stuff? There's no need for goodbyes, while this forum is geared towards Forest River, we welcome everyone.
On another note, how much did you grow? Looks like you had to be an extra lane over just to frame both vehicles in the shot. Between the truck and trailer, that had to be a significant increase in overall length.
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04-03-2018, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hudson Valley Region of NY
Posts: 256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapper
I just gotta remind you there were severe repercussions for desertion and treason. |
I was concerned about that, so I figure I will carry a few extra cold beers to share with any Forest River owners who are upset
I have one already for you. 
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2018 Jayco Eagle 355MBQS, Andersen Ultimate Hitch
2013 Rockwood 8281SS 5W, Reese Revolution (sold)
2016 GMC 2500 Denali HD 6.6 Diesel
2016 Victory Cross Country Tour
2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max (sold)
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04-03-2018, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hudson Valley Region of NY
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The trailer is 9 feet longer. I don’t know the trucks difference. I sold the Tundra last year. Will have to get used to the extra length. I thought the Rockwood was long and in no time I was used to it.
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2018 Jayco Eagle 355MBQS, Andersen Ultimate Hitch
2013 Rockwood 8281SS 5W, Reese Revolution (sold)
2016 GMC 2500 Denali HD 6.6 Diesel
2016 Victory Cross Country Tour
2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max (sold)
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04-03-2018, 12:27 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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Very nice upgrades (the trailer only because it's longer  )! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I'll be around for one of those desertion beers!
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04-03-2018, 01:15 PM
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Just as confused as you
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south central Wisconsin
Posts: 5,108
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jjsav
I was concerned about that, so I figure I will carry a few extra cold beers to share with any Forest River owners who are upset
I have one already for you. |
I just stopped by to take you up on your offer , but I couldn't find the doorbell. 
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Richard & Jill
2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS Classic Super Lite
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
Camping since 1989, Seasonal since 2000.
Car Shredder Op/Tech, Scrap Metal Recycling - retired
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04-03-2018, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 1,629
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My brother has a Jayco Eagle fifth wheel and seems to like it a lot. Enjoy your new digs!
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04-03-2018, 10:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,502
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Wow 41' 4 inches-that thing is huge!
I absolutely love the floorplan!
Congrats and good luck with your new rig. As an FYI, keep a close eye on the shower enclosure. I know two people with other Jayco models that were purchased in the past 2 years and both have had ugly cracks form on the bottom of their enclosures.
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04-03-2018, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: SoCal
Posts: 463
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Congrats. We sold our Jayco for our Rockwood. Hasn’t been a day that I haven’t regretted it. The fit and finish and customer service is much more superior than Rockwoods. Have fun. [emoji41][emoji631]
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04-03-2018, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas
Posts: 781
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9 extra feet and a 2nd AC..
Our 1st TT was a Jayco, and we liked it a lot. Just too small for us. Doesn't look like that will be an issue with yours.
Congratulations. Nice set-up.
Tuckerdog1
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