Jayco Eagle vs. Open Range Light
Jayco Eagle 31.5BHTS or Open Range Light 305BHS? What do the specs tell you? Is one going to be significantly lacking in some capacity or will we not really notice a difference in day to day use or ...
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The models are fairly comparable. Both are decent manufacturers with 2 years warranties. The Open Range is 1200 pounds lighter. The secret to OR reduced weight is the slide system. The cable slide system does not require any drive shaft mechanism all the mechanicals are inside of the RV. Because there are no slide shafts the main beam does not need to be drilled to accommodate the slide drive shaft. The net result is a smaller lighter beam can be used resulting in a 1000# lighter trailer. Open Range units are typically 1000-1500 pounds light than the competition.
They have the same gross cargo capacity. Jayco has a about a 10 gallon larger fresh tank while the 305 has 2 gallons more capacity in each waste tank.
The two units have basically the same capacities except the OR is a bit lighter.
Does the slide has to be moved to acces the bathroom in the 305?,If so it would be a concern in my book. The Jayco has uninhibited bathroom access.
Both units have reduced capacities vs. a non light model 2000 pound cargo capacity is not much once tank capacities and options are subtracted.
Tank sizes are smaller as well vs. a non light unit.
I am not a fan of light models however they are an option for less capable tow vehicles. The OP however has a F-350 which is capable of towing a larger rig.
If I were in the OP's shoes and had a F350 as a TV, I would not be shopping for light models. I prefer the larger capacities and amenities of a full size RV.
They have the same gross cargo capacity. Jayco has a about a 10 gallon larger fresh tank while the 305 has 2 gallons more capacity in each waste tank.
The two units have basically the same capacities except the OR is a bit lighter.
Does the slide has to be moved to acces the bathroom in the 305?,If so it would be a concern in my book. The Jayco has uninhibited bathroom access.
Both units have reduced capacities vs. a non light model 2000 pound cargo capacity is not much once tank capacities and options are subtracted.
Tank sizes are smaller as well vs. a non light unit.
I am not a fan of light models however they are an option for less capable tow vehicles. The OP however has a F-350 which is capable of towing a larger rig.
If I were in the OP's shoes and had a F350 as a TV, I would not be shopping for light models. I prefer the larger capacities and amenities of a full size RV.
