Hi guys some of you might have seen my other thread asking for advice on Jayco as Im looking at upgrading to a newer 5er. I had my mind set on a Jayco Eagle 26.5 HT RLS and came across the Keystone Hideout 276 RLS which my wife loves allot more and I kinda like the interior better myself and its cheaper than the Jayco by a fare amount. On top of that the Keystone is a 2017 and the Jayco a 2016 and the keystone is still less.Is the Keystone a cheaper product is that why its cheaper ? I would just like some opinions from owners and people before the sales guy tries to give me his pitch. Im still very green to this stuff and want to try and make the best decision possible.Thanks

Keystone has 12 or more different fifth wheel brands from lesser expensive models to high end models. Likewise Jayco has multiple brands at different price levels. So you can't simply say one or the other is a cheaper product. You have to look within each brand to see what each offers in the way of manufacture and bells and whistles to do any comparisons.

Bigmoss wrote:Hi guys some of you might have seen my other thread asking for advice on Jayco as Im looking at upgrading to a newer 5er. I had my mind set on a Jayco Eagle 26.5 HT RLS and came across the Keystone Hideout 276 RLS which my wife loves allot more and I kinda like the interior better myself and its cheaper than the Jayco by a fare amount. On top of that the Keystone is a 2017 and the Jayco a 2016 and the keystone is still less.Is the Keystone a cheaper product is that why its cheaper ? I would just like some opinions from owners and people before the sales guy tries to give me his pitch. Im still very green to this stuff and want to try and make the best decision possible.ThanksIMO, the Jayco is most likely to be the better quality FW. Just the fact that they have a 2 year warranty should tell you something.Lyle

Between the two definitely Jayco in terms of quality.

Bigmoss wrote:my wife loves allot more and I kinda like the interior better myselfThanksTHAT right there should pretty much cover it.Doesn't matter which one you buy, you may or may not have issues with either.. So, if you like one over the other then get that one.

I did notice the 2yr VS 1 year warranty and Ive been reading until my eyes bleed lol.The more I look at the Keystone I really like it. The hardwood floors, Central Vac, Cold Mountain Package. I hunt until almost January with my 5er and this is a HUGE plus. I really like the interior colors as well.BUT all that being said longevity is also what I want. This will be the last 5er for a while ad I need it to last. So if mosts opinions are that Keystone wows you with the cosmetics while Jayco has the quality then that is a huge decision maker.

Difference between Jayco and Keystone, Need some quick advice

fla-gypsy
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
Flip a coin or buy what your wife likes. Not .02 difference. My buddies Jayco 5th wheel had an entire side come apart at the nose and peel back while travelling.
RustyJC
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
Congratulations. I hope everything works out the way you want.

Rusty
Bigmoss
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
I just spoke to the sales fellow at the dealership and I think we are going to make a deal on the 2015. He notified me the cap has to be repainted and new decals put on from fading and Jayco is handling that under warranty. They cant get to it for a month so I told him to call me when its complete which will give me time to sell mine and get some other $$ organized.
NC_Hauler
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
Bigmoss wrote:
I just thought Id update this thread. We went to the big RV show here and did not buy the Keystone. There was a definite difference in quality compared to the Jayco. All three Jaycos we were interested in were sold by the time we got the opening day which blew me away they went that fast.

I have now found a 2015 Jayco HT 27.5 RTLS Im negotiating on if the numbers work out we will prob grab this one.

Good luck...IMHO, you made the right choice....hope it works out for you..In the last 40 years I've owned a couple Jayco pop-ups, several TT's and the TH in my sig...alway's has worked for me...the one in my sig will be our "full-time" rig...no toys, but got for rear party deck and garage offers great storage.

Jim
Bigmoss
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
I just thought Id update this thread. We went to the big RV show here and did not buy the Keystone. There was a definite difference in quality compared to the Jayco. All three Jaycos we were interested in were sold by the time we got the opening day which blew me away they went that fast.

I have now found a 2015 Jayco HT 27.5 RTLS Im negotiating on if the numbers work out we will prob grab this one.
Jim4929
Explorer
Jun 20, 2016
I owned a Jayco trailer as my first unit. As many have said the good news is Jayco has a two year warranty, the bad news for me was I needed every day of it. It spent more time at the factory getting a new 33ft side redone and reinforced A frame, 3 different sets of axles. On and on and on. A lot of problems were from outright poor engineering. I have a Keystone and have had my issues, the major issue I use it so often that mine revels problems that others may take years to find out. No matter what you get IMHO it's a **** shoot when quality is concerned. I'm on a 5 week trip now and already have started my list of things to fix when I get back.
W4RLR
Explorer
Jun 17, 2016
Bigmoss wrote:
I did notice the 2yr VS 1 year warranty and Ive been reading until my eyes bleed lol.

The more I look at the Keystone I really like it. The hardwood floors, Central Vac, Cold Mountain Package. I hunt until almost January with my 5er and this is a HUGE plus. I really like the interior colors as well.

BUT all that being said longevity is also what I want. This will be the last 5er for a while ad I need it to last. So if mosts opinions are that Keystone wows you with the cosmetics while Jayco has the quality then that is a huge decision maker.
If it is longevity that you want, it's the Jayco you should buy. My Eagle fifth-wheel is twenty one years old and still going strong. The only things I have done to it is replace the rubber roof that had deteriorated and upgraded the appliances. Best thing about it is that it is completely paid for.
crewstx
Explorer
Jun 17, 2016
Our 1st 5th was a Jayco and we had no issues with it. The next time we went with a Keystone Montana. The issues we have had with it are to numerous to mention. We will never go Keystone again. Jayco is definitely the better choice.
richfaa
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
There is basically no difference. You may or may not have problems with both of the brands. Purchase the floor plan and price range that suits you.
Bigmoss
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
We are going to look at both tonight in person. Even with buying the 6 years extended warranty on the Keystone. The keystone winds up being almost 8 thousand cheaper than the Jayco. SO we will see

It was a last minute decision to upgrade and the budget will dictate what we get although I wont buy a cheap unit just for the sake of buying.