The 2014 Jayco Eagle Premiere 371 FLFS

Stock Number:	J4072
Floor Plan:	371 FLFS
Length:	37 ft.
Slideouts:	5 Slideouts
Awnings:	1 Awning
AC Units:	1 AC Unit

• Aluminum Frame Construction
• Electric Awning
• Enclosed LPG Tank Compartment
• Entry Grab Bar - Collapsable
• Fiberglass Exterior
• Jacks
• Rear Ladder
• L.P. Gas Detector
• Battery Detector
• Carbon Monoxide Detector
• Fire Extinguisher
• Smoke Detector Alarm
• 2-Televisions
• Ducted Air Conditioning
• CD Player
• DVD System
• Electric Fireplace Insert
• Foot Lever Operated Head
• Handheld Shower Unit
• Medicine Cabinet with Mirror
• Porcelain Vanity Sink
• Shower Enclosure
• Skylight in Bathroom
• Bedroom Dresser Cabinet
• Ceiling Lights in Bedroom
• Enclosed Bathroom
• Extended Sleeping Area
• Folding Door to Bedroom
• Queen-Size Bed
• Two Nightstands in Bedroom
• Ceiling Fan
• Day/Nite Shades
• Hardwood Cabinets
• Mini-Blinds
• Plush Carpet
• Skylight in Living Area
• Table with 4 Chairs
• Window Valances
• Dual Basin Sink
• Galley Ceiling Light
• Range Hood with Fan/Light
• 3-Burner Stove with Oven
• 4-door 2-way Refrigerator
• Microwave Oven
• Refrigerator
• Refrigerator-Freezer

The Seattle RV Show explodes!

The Seattle RV Show.....has expanded!!

This year is the 51st annual Seattle RV Show. This year has the largest selection of RV's ever. One of the greatest things about this show is the informational and consumer booths that help the beginner and seasoned RV'er keep an edge on the RV lifestyle. And this year they have topped themselves!

Included is Seattle's greatest RV expert and Valley RV Supercenter's own "Ask the RV Tech" Chris Nelson. He will be there to answer all of your RV questions.

Come on down to the Seattle RV Show February 6-9th.

Century Link Field and Events Center

http://theseattlervshow.com/

Come see... Ask the RV Tech at the Seattle RV Show!

The Seattle RV Show is the biggest RV show of the year!

FEB 6 - 9, 2014
CENTURYLINK FIELD
& EVENT CENTER

Come see Valley RV Supercenter and our largest display ever down at the Seattle RV Show!

We will have "Ask the RV Tech" display on site to answer all your questions regarding accessories and service for your RV!!

http://www.askthervtech.net/

By Dave Helgeson, MHRV Show Director 

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

Do it yourselfers, gadget lovers and anybody looking to upgrade their RV won’t want to miss this year’s Ask The Tech exhibit at The Seattle RV Show. At the exhibit you will find a fully accessorized travel trailer and tow vehicle equipped with the latest toys and  upgrades. A seasoned RV service professional will be on hand to answer any and all your questions concerning general RV service,  jacks, awnings, antennas and other installed accessories. There is also a great assortment of daily seminars that will take place at the exhibit. Following is a description of the seminars and the presentation times.

http://theseattlervshow.com/blog/

Technology is creating the RV industry new standard.

In the last decade the RV industry has made great strides in technology. The quick growth of design married with the need for connectivity and better towability has led to this industry to a new standard.

Below are just a few enhancements that are now becoming the standard in the RV Industry:

 Rear/Side cameras

RV's are now coming with rear and side cameras. The rear back-up camera allows for the driver to see all the space behind them for moving safely in reverse; watching via a high definition color backup and side video cameras for added safety and ease of maneuvering. These backup cameras engage when the vehicle is in reverse and the side cameras are set to activate when the turn signal is turned on.

LED Lighting

LED lights have a low wattage and last longer than the normal bulb. LED are a great energy and cost efficient solution. 

Exterior TV

Outdoor entertainment is now an option. Exterior TV's are becoming popular. They are usually built into the exterior of the RV and placed under an awning. This featured with outdoor speakers allows for outside movie time or music.

Integrated Dashboard's

 RV's are getting a more efficient dashboard equipped with all the controls for easy access and control. Below are just a few items in a newly integrated RV Dashboard:

Trip and vehicle computer

Tire pressure monitoring                                     

AM/FM/WB tuner

CD/WMA/MP3 playback

Satellite radio                                                                

GPS navigation system

Hydraulic leveling controls

Radar system

Camera/monitor system

Vacuum systems

More and more RV manufacturers are including a built-in vacuum system for efficient space usage and easy cleaning.

Hide-away TV's

These TV's are usually referred to as Pop-up TV's. They are built into a cabinet and can be hidden away to maximize space.

Solar Power

Zamp Solar offers an affordable and efficient solar frames to keep your RV powered up and energy efficient.

 There are quite a few new developments in the RV industry and from what we are seeing the innovation is constantly replacing itself. Enjoy this time of creative luxury and keep your eyes open for the new standard!

Its time for this Eagle to get a new wall...

The wall must come down. Our Service team came together to give this Eagle a brand new wall.

Using careful hands and years of experience.

The wall is replaced.

Our professional and knowledgeable Technicians are here to help at every season and stage in the life of your RV.

 Valley RV Supercenter

What is included in the Weight-Distribution System for your Travel Trailer?

 Lift Brackets

Mounted to the frame, lift brackets are used to hold the spring bars in place.

Spring Bars

Spring bars transfer the load that pushes down on the rear of your vehicle. These bars distribute the weight evenly to the vehicle.  Spring bars  are chained to the lift brackets and attach to the hitch. Most spring bars are made of traditional spring steel, which can flex and "spring" back to its original shape. 

 Head Assembly

The weight-distribution head assembly has a few components that help with connection and stability; the hitch ball platform for attaching sway control, Spring bar attachment, and the Head adjustment for tilting the head assembly for a good fit. The Head assembly provides mounting points for the hitch ball and the spring bars.

Shank

The weight-distribution shank is a part that slides into your trailer hitch and provides an attachment for the head assembly. It helps to ensure that your trailer is level with your tow vehicle when it is hooked up.

Trailer Hitch

The hitch will attach to the frame of your vehicle. It has a receiver opening that the shank will slide into. Trailer hitches will be ranked by their weight carrying capacity.

Introducing the Jayco Jay Smart!

Jayco's design and engineering consultant Brian Donat has had a lot of influence on the Jay Smart project and that influence has come primarily from Europe after spending the last three years working there. A few things that make the Jay Smart special is that this rig's center of gravity has been reconfigured by modifying the chassis and extending the hitch A-frame; leaving a hitch weight of 100-150 lbs. 

The Jay Smart has four floor plans form 19 to 26 feet long. and weighs in from 2400 to 4100 lbs. Some improvements initiated are a friction pad on the front and back of the hitch. It will lock down tightly to the coupler preventing chucking. Another innovation is a maneuvering system added to the axles to make it easier to move into tight locations. The Jay Smart also has acrylic windows throughout the unit.

What Is Weight Distribution and how is it important to an RV?

  

Weight Carrying

Towing a trailer with a rear-mounted hitch will allow all of your trailer's tongue weight to be transferred on the rear axle of your tow vehicle. This means that the back end of the vehicle may be forced lower and the front end may be raised. When this happens, your vehicle's rear axle will bear the weight the trailer and much of the tow vehicle's weight as well. The less weight on your front axle can cause weakened performance in terms of steering, traction and stopping. It can also increase the sway of the trailer and limit the view of the road due to the vehicle's awkward angle.

Weight Distribution

Weight-distribution includes the use of spring bars to help stabilize the issues that often occur with common hitches. By adding spring bars to your towing, it will apply leverage to either side of your system transferring the weight to all of the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer. This is an even distribution of weight which results in a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow at your maximum capacity for your hitch.

When do you need Weight Distribution?

• If your trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50 percent of your vehicle's weight (GVWR)
• The rear of your tow vehicle will sag when the trailer is hitched
• If there is any trailer sway
• If your tow vehicle headlights are pointing upward
• If you find it hard to steer or stop your vehicle
• If you need to tow to the highest capacity allowed by your vehicle's trailer hitch setup

Note: Your trailer hitch must be rated for use with weight distribution. Check the weight rating label on your hitch to make sure that a weight-distributing capacity is listed. If no rating is listed, a weight-distribution system should not be used.

Choosing a Weight-Distribution System?

A weight-distribution hitch has two weight ratings; the gross trailer weight and the tongue weight. This is what you must know in choosing the right distribution system:

-GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) is the weight of the fully loaded trailer.
   It is measured by placing the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.
   The rating of weight-distribution system must match or exceed your GTW.

-TW (Tongue Weight) refers to the tongue weight of your trailer and the weight of the cargo that sits behind the rear axle of your vehicle.
  Trailer TW is measured using a tongue weight scale
  Typically, about 10 to 15 percent of the GTW
  Weight of cargo behind the rear axle can be measured using a commercial scale
  Weigh vehicle without cargo
  Weigh vehicle with cargo loaded
  Subtract initial weight from weight of loaded vehicle to arrive at Tongue weight

Tongue Weight (for weight distribution) = tongue weight + vehicle cargo load behind rear axle

The TW rating is very important in determining what size of weight-distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are too high of a rating for your setup, they can make a rough ride, which can result in a bouncy trailer haul. If the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to distribute the weight, making it useless to have.

Contact our Service department with any questions on weight Distribution.

Jayco Toy Hauler Expansion

Jayco Inc. announced on January 15th that it has relocated manufacturing operations for its toy hauler travel trailers and fifth-wheels to a 55,000-square-foot facility on its main campus in Middlebury, Ind.

According to a press release, the toy hauler production line was moved to a dedicated facility to focus on growth.

“The increase in our production capacity will allow us to better meet the current demand for our Octane and Seismic toy hauler units,” said Rick Gallmeyer, operations manager.

Company officials said that 30 new jobs have been created, with another 30 expected over the next 12 months. Production in the new plant began last week.

The company currently has about 1,600 employees at its 373-acre Middlebury campus, Sid Johnson, a company spokesman said. The first 30 jobs at the refurbished facility were added over the last four months.

"2013 was the best year since before the Great Recession for us as well as the RV industry," Johnson said.

Source: Jayco

2001 Skyline Nomad 26ft at Valley RV Supercenter

Troubleshooting your Jensen DVD Player

Here is a quick trouble shooting guide put together by Jensen that may help with the set up and use of your Jensen DVD/CD Player.

If unit will not turn ON 
· Try the reset button. 
· Check fuse. 
· Check 12V+ on battery wire to radio (YELLOW wire). 
· Check 12V+ on accessory wire to radio (RED wire). 
· Check Ground. 

If unit turns ON, but no sound 
· Verify Volume control on DVDB01 is turned up. 
· Verify sound system is ON and set properly (input & volume). 
· Try RESET button. 
· Verify Audio cable is connected from DVDB01 to sound system. 

CD/DVD does not load fully 
· Make sure unit has power and no other CD/DVD is currently inside. 
· Inspect unit’s chassis to verify shipping screw(s) have been removed. 

CD/DVD skips 
· Verify player is installation angle does not exceed 30 degrees. 
· Verify mounting strap is secure. 
· Test with new discs (not home made). 
· Try RESET button. 

CD/DVD does not play correctly 
· Check to make sure disc is inserted correctly. 
· Verify disc is free from dirt, scratches, etc. 
· Check with factory CDs. 
· Check factory original CDs for compatibility warnings (due to various copy-protection, multi-media 
content, etc). 
· Disc skips during playback – verify installation angle does not exceed 30 degrees. 

DVD plays sound but no video 
· Make sure the video cable is routed from the video output (yellow RCA) to the input on the 
television. 

Unit does not respond to Remote Control 
· Verify that you have a clear line of sight for the IR signal. 
· Check the batteries. Replace as needed. 
· Test remote for operation by viewing LED through digital camera view screen while pressing 
remote buttons. The LED should blink rapidly. A cell phone camera will work to perform this test of the remote control.

Thousand trails top 3 RV Resorts in Washington

Leavenworth

The gorgeous Cascade Mountains provide a beautiful scene to either relax or enjoy the many recreational activities at Thousand Trails Preserve In Leavenworth, WA. Enjoy 300 acres of beautiful forests and meadows. In the winter months you can ride your snowmobile directly over the street and ride 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. You can cross country ski, snowshoe, and sled down hills that are all located right here at the Leavenworth.

The Leavenworth Preserve is located 29 miles from Steven's Pass Ski Resort. Go Ice fishing just 4 mi. away in Fish Lake. Every year, two to three million people visit the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. Leavenworth is world famous for its Bavarian architecture, seasonal festivals, unique German restaurants, specialty shops and art galleries.

Have fun in the sun kayaking or paddle boating on Alpine Trout Lake and Otter Pond. With over 7 miles of trails Leavenworth stays a fun adventure. There are local wine tasting, hiking, fishing, river rafting or you can sunbath on the shores of Lake Wenatchee.

La Conner

 All through the year, visitors can enjoy local festivals, sporting events and all American food. In Mount Vernon is the perfect setting for exploring the local scene or running off into the beautiful Washington mountains and rivers.

The Cascade Mountains freckled with snow provide a stunning sight to the Skagit River Valley preserve. The lush forests make your camp private and inviting. Enjoy golfing and fishing or set out on the ferries to the San Juan Islands. Minutes away are the Skagit Valley bulb farms whose spectacular blooms are celebrated every spring during the two-week long Tulip Festival and just a 1/4 mile away is a casino with shuttle service available.

Birch Bay

Get away without going too far away. Birch Bay is located just a few miles from the US and Canadian border and a small walk from Washington’s largest tide flat. When the tide is out, explore, go crabbing, clamming, bird watching or build sand castles.
Birch Bay is open year round. It has a bicycle and walking track for enjoying the great outdoors. The lodges will keep you warm and busy on those rainy days. Birch Bay has full hook ups.
Enjoy shopping, restaurants and entertainment in Bellingham. Blaine, Lynden, and Ferndale. 

More about the Jayco Redhawk....

RedHawk

-          The Jayco Redhawk is the most affordable class C on the market and does not spare spare any of the features.

-          Washington Glazed cabinetry-Rich luxury residential Amish made cabinetry

-          Queen sized Denver Mattress

-          305 H Triton E-450 Chassis

-          19,500 GCWR 5000 towing

-          12v electric patio awning

-          32” led HD TV Flat screen

-          400 watt inverter

-          8 cu. Ft. Flush mount refrigerator

-          Black holding tank sprayer

-          Front molded seamless fiberglass cap

-          Heated holding tanks, 12v pads

-          Rear back up camera and monitor

-          Ipod input jack

Cab Equipment

-          3 point lap and shoulder safety belts (Driver and passenger)

-          Auxiliary start switch

-          Deluxe remote controlled side view mirrors

-          Driver and passenger air bags

-          Lock and deadbolt on entry door

-          Power windows and door locks

Chassis Equipment

-          120 amp alternator

-          5000 lbs. rated hitch w/ 7 pin plug

-          5 speed automatic torqueshift transmission w/ overdrive

-          55 gal fuel tank

-          AC and Cruise control

-          Ford E-450 Chassis

-          Hellwig helper springs w/ rubber isolation body mounts

-          Power anti-lock brakes w/ power steering

-          Tilt steering wheel

-          Triton 6.8L EFI v-10 305 HP engine w/ 420 lbs. torque

The 6.8L V10 and 5.4L V8 Triton gasoline engines in the Ford

Class C Motorhome Chassis are equipped with the Fail-Safe

cooling feature. In the event the engine loses coolant, it can be

driven a short distance with reduced power to obtain service.

This eliminates the inconvenience and cost associated with

towing.

• It will also shut the engine off before engine damage occurs

• Also includes 97,500 Mile Tune-Up Interval under normal

driving conditions

TRANSMISSION

TorqShift®Transmission with Tow/Haul Mode

The 5-speed, automatic TorqShift transmission features a

fuel conserving, fifth-gear, overdrive ratio. Ford Tow/Haul Mode

is included and helps reduce gear hunting, improves power

delivery and uses engine braking to help control vehicle speed

when descending hills.

A 55-gallon aft-of-axle fuel tank is standard on E-450

and available on E-350 DRW with 158-inch wheelbase.

An Auxiliary Fuel Port, located on the fuel tank, offers

entry point access to the fuel tank for specialized gas

powered equipment such as a power generator.

Exterior Equipment

-          120V G.F.C.I. protected exterior receptacle

-          12V electrical system with 120V, 60-amp power converter

-          30-amp power cord

-          4" tube-bumper sewer hose storage

-          80"-tall fiberglass, radius-cornered entrance door and screen door

-          Aluminum running boards

-          Battery disconnect switch

-          Bead-foam insulation (R-23 max roof, R-9 max floor, R-7 max walls)

-          Electric-powered slideout

-          Electric-powered, double-step entrance

-          Exterior graphics

-          Frameless, tinted, safety-glass windows

-          Heavy-duty grab handle for entry assistance

-          Hookup for city water

-          Onan 4,000-watt MicroQuiet generator

-          Outside shower

-          Pass-through storage compartment with light (select models)

-          Roof ladder

-          Seamless one-piece rubber roof

-          Slideout battery tray

-          Third brake light

-          TuffShell vacuum-bonded laminated roof, floor and sidewalls

Interior equipment

-          12V demand water pump

-          15,000-BTU ducted A/C

-          3-burner range with 9,000-BTU SuperBurner and piezo igniter

-          31,000-BTU furnace with wall thermostat

-          6 gal. gas/electric DSI auto-ignition water heater

-          84" ceiling height

-          ABS shower with one-piece surround

-          Ball bearing drawer guides, 75-lb. capacity with full-drawer extension

-          Brushed nickel cabinet hardware

-          Cable TV hookup with RG6 coax

-          Decorative slideout fascia boards

-          Digital antenna with signal booster

-          Dream Dinette mechanism, raises and lowers dinette tabletop (select models)

-          Fabric-covered box valances with lambrequin legs

-          Full cabover bunk mat with headboard

-          High-rise, double-handle faucet

-          Interior Command Center

-          Laminate countertop with deep sink bowls in kitchen

-          Lap safety belts on all living area seats

-          Large wardrobes

-          Marine toilet with foot pedal flush

-          Microwave oven

-          Queen-sized bed with Denver Mattress and bedspread

-          Removable clothing rod in tub

-          Screwed-stile cabinetry construction

-          Skylight in shower

-          Under-bed storage, bed lifts easily on gas struts (select models)

-          Vinyl flooring throughout unit

-          Washington Glazed cabinetry with flat-panel doors throughout

-          Water purification system

Floorplans:  23XM, 26XS, 29XK, 31XL

FLOORPLAN 23XM

Weights          

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs)      14,500

Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs.)            22,000

Measurements           

Exterior Length           26' 3"

Exterior Width            100"

Exterior Height with A/C        137"

Interior Height            84"

Queen Bed      60 x74

Cab-Over Bunk            58 x 80

Wheel Base     181"

Tank Capacities          

Furnace, Auto-Ignition (BTU Output)  31,000

Fresh Water Capacity (gals)   32

Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals)     40

Black Waste Water Capacity (gals)    33

Fuel Tank Capacity (gals)        55

FLOORPLAN 26XS

Weights              

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs)             14,500

Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs)       19,500

Measurements

Exterior Length 28' 9"

Exterior Width   100"

Exterior Height with A/C               139"

Interior Height  84"

Queen Bed         60 x 76

Cab-Over Bunk 58 x 80

Wheel Base        181"

Tank Capacities

Furnace, Auto-ignition (BTU output)       31,000

Fresh Water Capacity (gals)         32

Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals)             40

Black Waste Water Capacity (gals)            32

Fuel Tank Capacity (gals)               55

Sleeping Capacity             5

FLOORPLAN 29XK

Weights              

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs)             14,500

Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs)       19,500

Measurements

Exterior Length 32' 5"

Exterior Width   100"

Exterior Height with A/C               139"

Interior Height  84"

Queen Bed         60 x 76

Cab-Over Bunk 58 x 80

J-Steel Convertible Sofa                48 x 56

Wheel Base        223"

Tank Capacities

Furnace, Auto-ignition (BTU output)       31,000

Fresh Water Capacity (gals)         32

Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals)             41

Black Waste Water Capacity (gals)            32

Fuel Tank Capacity (gals)               55

Sleeping Capacity             6

FLOORPLAN 31XL

Weights              

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs)             14,500

Gross Combined Weight Rating (lbs)       19,500

Measurements

Exterior Length 32' 5"

Exterior Width   100"

Exterior Height with A/C               139"

Interior Height  84"

Queen Bed         60 x 76

Cab-Over Bunk 58 x 80

Bunk Beds           30 x 72

J-Steel Convertible Sofa                48 x 60

Wheel Base        223"

Tank Capacities

Furnace, Auto-ignition (BTU output)       31,000

Fresh Water Capacity (gals)         32

Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals)             40

Black Waste Water Capacity (gals)            32

Fuel Tank Capacity (gals)               55

Sleeping Capacity             8-10