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06-28-2019, 01:30 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Florida
Posts: 7
THOR #13453
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2016 jx450
Just put a deposit on one, and will be traveling to the dealer to inspect and finish the deal in a couple weeks. Going to be towing with a 2017 F350 DRW 4x4 and Trailer Saver BD5 hitch, or at least that's the current plan. Trailer has standard suspension.
Couple questions - am I going to be able to get enough bed clearance on this, or am I going to have to add risers/extend the spring hangers/flip axles/etc to get enough clearance?
What do I need to know about the rig before getting there? Pros/cons/issues to watch out for? We've been full time for two years in a Cedar Creek, so I feel I know my way around a fiver, but anything specific to these?
Finally - suggestions for a good reclining couch in the living room? Currently have a LazyBoy in our Cedar Creek, but I think it's too big for the JX450.
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06-28-2019, 04:59 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
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You 17 F350 DRW should be enough truck. But it is all about balancing your load on the 5ver correctly. Where did you order your DRV from?
I know on my set up, I had 2 inch risers added. And I know that some have had 3 inch risers added. Hopefully some one with what your set up will chime in on the risers.
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-28-2019, 08:32 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 342
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We were just at DRV Tuesday (6/25), Mike our guide told us that DRV has implemented 2" risers as a STANDARD feature on ALL IS equipped units moving forward. I didn't think to ask when this option was placed into production however.  ... Sorry
Dan
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06-28-2019, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dapperdan
We were just at DRV Tuesday (6/25), Mike our guide told us that DRV has implemented 2" risers as a STANDARD feature on ALL IS equipped units moving forward. I didn't think to ask when this option was placed into production however. ... Sorry
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But the JX450 does not come with Moryde IS. It is about TIME that they started changing their frames. GMC started getting taller in the rear since 2013 I think and by 2015 the big three were all taller. Shame that it took them 4 years to figure it out. They should be mating F350’s and Rams & Chevy’s 3500 series trucks EVERY YEAR! Very minimal effort. Plus with towing correctly, rigs are less likely to have failures and components last longer as well as just tow better. Which mean’s happier customers knowing that DRV cares and is always doing some R&D to keep current. I think the only reason why they are doing it is because it is being ordered more and more. I could suggest several things that would help build there base and brand. Sorry for the rant.
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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06-28-2019, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 342
THOR #3221
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Very true Ryan, but some things never change.........
What's wrong with this picture? 
Dan
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06-28-2019, 12:03 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Florida
Posts: 7
THOR #13453
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dapperdan
Very true Ryan, but some things never change.........
What's wrong with this picture?
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Those brake lines look like tire or road debris victims in waiting.
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06-28-2019, 12:04 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Florida
Posts: 7
THOR #13453
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It's a used 2016, so no ordering. Somebody just traded it in at Lazydays Tampa - if anyone knows the former owner, I'd love to chat with them before making the trip down there.
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06-28-2019, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Mobile Suites 38rssa
State: Alaska
Posts: 253
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Check and see if it has risers installed????? I have 2 inch risers, and I tow with 17 350 DRW to tow my 38rssa.
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2018 MS 38rssa
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06-28-2019, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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MorRyde relocated my lines that looked like that. Truly pathetic!!!
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06-28-2019, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dapperdan
Very true Ryan, but some things never change.........
What's wrong with this picture?
Dan |
It looks like it has 2 inch risers but can not make out what suspension is on it.
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06-29-2019, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: Memphis
State: South Dakota
Posts: 181
THOR #2341
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Regular spring suspension was standard on the Fullhouse units for a while. Kansas RV Center also orders all of their 3 axle units with springs instead of IS.
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2017 Mobile Suite Memphis
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06-29-2019, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walker
Regular spring suspension was standard on the Fullhouse units for a while. Kansas RV Center also orders all of their 3 axle units with springs instead of IS.
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I remember DRV telling me in a tour that they do not put IS as it is a much heavier suspension. But, I think it can be optioned.
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06-29-2019, 11:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Pic above is the IS.
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06-30-2019, 02:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 342
THOR #3221
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
Pic above is the IS.
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BINGO!!!! 
Dan
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06-30-2019, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dapperdan
BINGO!!!!
Dan |
I put my Detective hat on. 
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07-01-2019, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 44' Santa Fe
State: Montana
Posts: 392
THOR #2053
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My 17 Santa Fe has 3 axles and IS from the factory. It was a dealer stock unit in Texas.
Bill
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07-02-2019, 12:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rynosback
I remember DRV telling me in a tour that they do not put IS as it is a much heavier suspension. But, I think it can be optioned.
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Not standard because of the RV base/rated weight and potential of garage load.
IS adds several hundred pounds per axle.
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