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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JEBar wrote:
I believe the Jayco is a much better built unit with a much larger base of dealer support .... it has a stronger frame which can be fitted with a 4 point auto leveling system .... Open Range has cut its frame to where in order to support it and keep it from bouncing takes a 6 point system .... on top of the 6 jacks they usually require additional stabilizer bars between the jacks .... while some think they are fine, they also use the cheapest (cable) slide system on the market .... they do a good job of spinning their system to make it look good but spin is spin .... if you are going to park it most of the time, they are OK .... if you plan to travel, the Jayco is the way to go
Jim
Open Range does use cable system on their slides. If JEBar would investigate the slide system he would find that it is aircraft cable, the system has been around for some time and there are more companies using this as it reduces the weight of the vehicle as much as 500 pounds per slide. I got our Open Range in May of 2008, have pulled it over 25000 miles and the slides have worked flawless and mine was the 165th unit they built. Check out the BAL website and make your own decision instead of taking gospel by someone who doesn't own the brand he states is best. (Sorry Jim) just my opinion Don't you trust airplanes?
FYI the 305 designation does not reflect the actual length of the unit but the square footage of the interior.
Good Luck in your shopping and Happy Camping.
