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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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Thanks Sailor Roy
 
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Looks Great....
What are the temps like...??
It was 97 in CG the afternoon I took that photo, 101 on the truck readout when I went to the store. A little better then the 105 in Boulder City, NV a few days earlier.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Irelands child
It was 97 in CG the afternoon I took that photo, 101 on the truck readout when I went to the store. A little better then the 105 in Boulder City, NV a few days earlier.
Is this a dry area.......?? 97° but low humidity....??
 
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
Bastrop state park. First tow with new to me '14 Platinum
I see you have a North Point. 2016 or 2017? Do you like it thus far? Any compliments/complaints or things to look for during PDI feel free to PM me. We hope to have ours by the end of the year as it is currently on order.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SandR
I see you have a North Point. 2016 or 2017? Do you like it thus far? Any compliments/complaints or things to look for during PDI feel free to PM me. We hope to have ours by the end of the year as it is currently on order.
Yes. It's a northpointe 377 RLBH. Absolutely love it. It's a 2016. No real issues with it. Check out the Jayco forum and you'll find out all you need to know.

During the PDI, make sure they test and check everything. Ours has the residential fridge and we didn't check the water dispenser. Took me over 2 hours on our first trip to find a hidden shut off valve under the sink.
Some owners have had problems with bent slide out supports but they have updated those and added a bigger frame 12" vs 10" on the 2017s.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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Man you didn't waste any time putting the Platinum to work. Looks good MagnoliaTom.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 07:50 AM
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Man you didn't waste any time putting the Platinum to work. Looks good MagnoliaTom.
Thanks! I was really anxious to compare it to the 06. Really no comparison. The 6.7 is so smooth and the truck pulled the trailer with ease and power to spare. My only "complaint" is that it squats more than the 06 with the weight of the trailer when hitched. But, I have airbags ordered to remedy that.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 08:26 AM
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Had a RV drive-in movie night for Halloween.


 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv
Had a RV drive-in movie night for Halloween.


Hey, that looks really slick. How did it work out. Did it draw a crowd?

Steve
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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It was a neighbors idea and equipment. He works for a very large company that handles large events that need projections.

Even though the photo doesn't do justice for the quality, it actually was real clear.

The crowd was 10 or so. A little more notice and I think he could have drawn more folks.

He is planning some major football shows, like College National Championship and Super bowl.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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My 30 footer.

 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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That's a nice looking rig Rickeoni. I thought about looking at a Glacier Peak, but it was just out of the price range for my first 5er.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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That's a nice looking rig Rickeoni. I thought about looking at a Glacier Peak, but it was just out of the price range for my first 5er.
Thanks

Our first fiver as well, perfect for two. Our first ever new vehicle or RV purchase, thought we would splurge a little.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 01:41 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 06:28 PM
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Great rig ^^
 
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