Hi, we really appreciate your videos! We are driving a gas 2022 GMC 2500 HD Sierra truck 6.6L and pulling a 2022 - 36 1/2 ft Jayco Pinnacle 5th wheel with a total weight of both combined 21,200 approximately. We heard you state not to take the I-70 drive through the Vail Pass with a gas engine. We do not have to go to Utah, just wanted to. We could take I-25 up to Ronan, Montana. What is your opinion?
You can take a gas powered vehicle - it just may go a little slower. We had trouble with a gas-powered class C that we once rented. But your truck is rated to tow so I’m sure it will be fine.
This video is excellent! I have been seriously considering the Seneca bunk house and your videos help out. My wife and I have been watching your videos and this one hits home for me. We started looking at the Diesel pushers but I like having the engine up front where I can hear any strange noises before it turns catastrophic. Thank you for this awesome video!
Marvin Walcott I’m glad. I realized a lot of my videos are from my perspective and my husband has other things that are important to him. So I’m trying to feature more of those videos.
This is a great video on how the Jayco Seneca handles in the mountains. Thank you for making this video. We are very close to purchasing our 2020 Jayco Seneca K and have test driven a Seneca but really didn't any idea how it would handle in the mountains till this video. Also, we were a little concerned on the noise level that some people say is a down side to the Super C vs a Class A. We have been watching all of your videos since finding this one and really love the information on different issues that could come up and the great places you have brought your Seneca in your first year. Please keep these Seneca informational videos coming. Very exciting to see an actual Jayco Seneca in action with your whole family and towing a Jeep which we will be doing as well. Thank you for making such informative and "to the point" videos. So after having your Seneca for over a year now, my question is, are you glad you made this choice? Would you do anything different?
Hi Janell, Thank you for your kind note. My husband is an ER physician and had concerns about a class a and front end collisions. Also, we like being able to work on the engine (or easily find people who can) with easier access (as you have with a super C). We have been thrilled with the freightliner chassis and the Allison transmission. We've not loved all of the interior components from Jayco but we have just replaced things over the past year that we don't like. It still was the most affordable option for the Super C. We knew a gas powered rig was not going to work in the mountains. Please let me know if this answers your questions. I'm happy to share any other insight I can provide.
Nice video, we just ordered a 2021 Jayco Seneca 37k and can’t wait for it to arrive. What kind of mileage are you averaging and what kind of life have you been getting with your tires? Thank you.
We average 8 mpg (and use that to do our calculations when planning). The tires have been great. Still on the first set with plenty of tread. I think we have about 25,000 miles on it now.
Great video. We are looking at 2020 Seneca 37L. Currently in a Dutch Star 4304 that is getting old, age wise. We really don’t need 43’ of coach, and I honestly never really feel comfortable driving the beast. My question is do you find the Seneca stable? Do you get blown around from passing rigs? And how do you rate the drivability and smoothness of ride? Our Newmar is very stable with typical class A ride, but it’s just too dang big anymore!
Dave Lenavitt I’m answering for Jeremy but I think he would say the Seneca has been very stable. You do feel the push/pull going by big rigs but it’s not uncontrollable. Jeremy always tells people it drives like a school bus. The turning feels more like a big truck (since it basically is). We didn’t like the feel of the class A, nor the safety concerns about front end collisions and limited access to engine.
We drive over Eisenhower frequently and think it does great. Here's our video on it if you want to see for yourself: ua-cam.com/video/hAYnTA-6_Ok/v-deo.html
Hi guys, Thanks for all your videos about your Super C. We are considering gettin' into a Dynamax 37BH Freightliner (same floor-plan as yours) with a 8.9 Cummins that has a locking differential. My question is... have you ever gotten stuck with your rig or if equipped, have you been able to get unstuck using the locking diff?? We plan on doing a bunch of boondockin' in less than perfect conditions and I'll be getting tire chains just-in-case!!!!
Ken & Cathy Main great question. The clearance at our lowest point is only 8 inches. Not to say muffler couldn’t be modified. We have never used the locking differential. We love our Seneca now but interior quality is NOT great. You can expect work on the Seneca to get up to speed. I have described as “shorty craftsmanship.” Having said that the freightliner is fantastic. You can NOT go wrong with either one for what matters most-how it drives. We have taken ours on many dirt roads, but with washboard and big rocks and $500 tires you may want to rethink how much off-roading you will do with the rig. Gravel and dirt roads that are regularly grated is best you can expect.
my 2005 airstream land yacht with the 8.1 gm gas motor easily moves 50 plus up ANY interstate road in the country. ford engine rv's have problems, for sure.
Stop making videos like this! You're going to drive up demand for Super Cs and I'll get priced out of the market! ;-) But really, thank you, it's interesting to see what speeds and RPMs you were able to hold on this pass.
Hey!! Great tips on driving the mountain passes in Colorado!! I have a Jayco Seneca as well, 2019 37RB. Take a look at my channel as you will appreciate all of the upgrades I have done. Cheers to you!!
Gwood232 It’s not required for the RVs. So we do not have one. Probably it would be helpful because we had to figure out a lot of things on our own and talking to professional truckers.
In Colorado it's not required. If you're in another state check laws there. Many don't require full CDL for RVs but may require a higher class of non-commercial license. There are downsides to having a CDL like much harsher penalties for infractions even if not driving commercially. If you don't need a CDL, probably best to not get one. But the training classes and materials for CDL are very helpful for RV drivers.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!
Glad it was helpful. Have a safe trip.
Not sure if my V10 is modified or not but I fly by all the Diesels up steep grades, with no issues.
Hi, we really appreciate your videos! We are driving a gas 2022 GMC 2500 HD Sierra truck 6.6L and pulling a 2022 - 36 1/2 ft Jayco Pinnacle 5th wheel with a total weight of both combined 21,200 approximately. We heard you state not to take the I-70 drive through the Vail Pass with a gas engine. We do not have to go to Utah, just wanted to. We could take I-25 up to Ronan, Montana. What is your opinion?
You can take a gas powered vehicle - it just may go a little slower. We had trouble with a gas-powered class C that we once rented. But your truck is rated to tow so I’m sure it will be fine.
This video is excellent! I have been seriously considering the Seneca bunk house and your videos help out. My wife and I have been watching your videos and this one hits home for me. We started looking at the Diesel pushers but I like having the engine up front where I can hear any strange noises before it turns catastrophic. Thank you for this awesome video!
Marvin Walcott I’m glad. I realized a lot of my videos are from my perspective and my husband has other things that are important to him. So I’m trying to feature more of those videos.
This is a great video on how the Jayco Seneca handles in the mountains. Thank you for making this video. We are very close to purchasing our 2020 Jayco Seneca K and have test driven a Seneca but really didn't any idea how it would handle in the mountains till this video. Also, we were a little concerned on the noise level that some people say is a down side to the Super C vs a Class A. We have been watching all of your videos since finding this one and really love the information on different issues that could come up and the great places you have brought your Seneca in your first year. Please keep these Seneca informational videos coming. Very exciting to see an actual Jayco Seneca in action with your whole family and towing a Jeep which we will be doing as well. Thank you for making such informative and "to the point" videos.
So after having your Seneca for over a year now, my question is, are you glad you made this choice? Would you do anything different?
Hi Janell, Thank you for your kind note. My husband is an ER physician and had concerns about a class a and front end collisions. Also, we like being able to work on the engine (or easily find people who can) with easier access (as you have with a super C). We have been thrilled with the freightliner chassis and the Allison transmission. We've not loved all of the interior components from Jayco but we have just replaced things over the past year that we don't like. It still was the most affordable option for the Super C. We knew a gas powered rig was not going to work in the mountains. Please let me know if this answers your questions. I'm happy to share any other insight I can provide.
Nice video, we just ordered a 2021 Jayco Seneca 37k and can’t wait for it to arrive. What kind of mileage are you averaging and what kind of life have you been getting with your tires? Thank you.
We average 8 mpg (and use that to do our calculations when planning). The tires have been great. Still on the first set with plenty of tread. I think we have about 25,000 miles on it now.
Thank you for the quick reply. Enjoy your coach and happy camping!!
Great video. We are looking at 2020 Seneca 37L. Currently in a Dutch Star 4304 that is getting old, age wise. We really don’t need 43’ of coach, and I honestly never really feel comfortable driving the beast. My question is do you find the Seneca stable? Do you get blown around from passing rigs? And how do you rate the drivability and smoothness of ride? Our Newmar is very stable with typical class A ride, but it’s just too dang big anymore!
Dave Lenavitt I’m answering for Jeremy but I think he would say the Seneca has been very stable. You do feel the push/pull going by big rigs but it’s not uncontrollable. Jeremy always tells people it drives like a school bus. The turning feels more like a big truck (since it basically is). We didn’t like the feel of the class A, nor the safety concerns about front end collisions and limited access to engine.
I just purchased a 2021 Valencia - same chassis/engine. How does it do over Eisenhower? I live in W Colorado
We drive over Eisenhower frequently and think it does great. Here's our video on it if you want to see for yourself:
ua-cam.com/video/hAYnTA-6_Ok/v-deo.html
Hi guys, Thanks for all your videos about your Super C. We are considering gettin' into a Dynamax 37BH Freightliner (same floor-plan as yours) with a 8.9 Cummins that has a locking differential. My question is... have you ever gotten stuck with your rig or if equipped, have you been able to get unstuck using the locking diff?? We plan on doing a bunch of boondockin' in less than perfect conditions and I'll be getting tire chains just-in-case!!!!
Ken & Cathy Main great question. The clearance at our lowest point is only 8 inches. Not to say muffler couldn’t be modified. We have never used the locking differential. We love our Seneca now but interior quality is NOT great. You can expect work on the Seneca to get up to speed. I have described as “shorty craftsmanship.” Having said that the freightliner is fantastic. You can NOT go wrong with either one for what matters most-how it drives. We have taken ours on many dirt roads, but with washboard and big rocks and $500 tires you may want to rethink how much off-roading you will do with the rig. Gravel and dirt roads that are regularly grated is best you can expect.
my 2005 airstream land yacht with the 8.1 gm gas motor easily moves 50 plus up ANY interstate road in the country. ford engine rv's have problems, for sure.
Thanks for joining my channel my friend
we had a 2014 31 foot coachmen leprechaun and we could go up passes faster in that than in our 2018.5 Seneca even towing.
Its better to have people think that you are stupid that to open your mouth and prove it. Put your motor in the Seneca Chassis, then talk...
Why didn't you use the alternate transmission mode?
Stop making videos like this! You're going to drive up demand for Super Cs and I'll get priced out of the market! ;-)
But really, thank you, it's interesting to see what speeds and RPMs you were able to hold on this pass.
What year is your rv and does it have the Cummins? I drive a 2020 Thomas C2 bus with the Cummins
Harrison Wells It is the 2019 Jayco Seneca 37FS and it does have a Cummins. Love the Cummins.
@@RVHomeschool question. Is your Cummins 5.9 or 6.7? Thanks
Kevin Buxton It’s a 6.7
Hey!! Great tips on driving the mountain passes in Colorado!! I have a Jayco Seneca as well, 2019 37RB. Take a look at my channel as you will appreciate all of the upgrades I have done. Cheers to you!!
Do you have a CDL or do you fill it’s not necessary?
Gwood232 It’s not required for the RVs. So we do not have one. Probably it would be helpful because we had to figure out a lot of things on our own and talking to professional truckers.
In Colorado it's not required. If you're in another state check laws there. Many don't require full CDL for RVs but may require a higher class of non-commercial license.
There are downsides to having a CDL like much harsher penalties for infractions even if not driving commercially. If you don't need a CDL, probably best to not get one. But the training classes and materials for CDL are very helpful for RV drivers.
RV Homeschool it is when you’re making money/ working
In California over 26,000 LB. you have to get a commercial class B lic.