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Apr 29, 2015

Jayco Octane 273

Hi Y'all. Just wanted some opinions on the Jayco Octane 273. Looking for something that will hold my Honda Pioneer 700-4 which is 82 inches tall by 10.5 feet long, and 60 inches wide. According to salesman over phone it will work. Mind you I will measure to make sure, however it is a 10 hour drive to pick up unit.

Please give me your humble opinions on this, and any other suggestions you may have.

Tow vehicle is 2015 RAM 2500 with Cummins


Thank you so much!!!!!!

16 Replies

  • What price range trying to stay under or within? That might help some throw out some other options. How many people taking with you? Some with seperate garage but only one drop down bed might provide more height.
  • I've thought of that as well, just never done it. Do you use ratchet straps??
  • Thanks for advice, truck does have brake controller. As far as the Honda goes...It is underpowered, suspension is a little weak, however no belt, neat set up with the 4 seater, and typical bulletproof Honda reliability. Own a Rincon now and have had 2 others, all with 680 and same tranny, ZERO problems. My Polaris buddies always made fun of my Rincons till it was towing them out of the woods:)

    Clearance under bed is 80". I have to check it letting air out of tires can get me 2 inches, otherwise it is pulling the hardtop off each time.
  • I owned a Jayco Talon once, but anything as tall as 82" isnt going to fit with the standard drop beds in the back. All the other sizes like width and length fit fine...

    Note...
    Your the first person ever that i know to buy a Honda, why?
  • Hard to beat the Jayco 2 year warranty, I'm not sure any/many others are even still offering 2 year warranties. With the truck you have I think you're going to be just fine, but I haven't run any weight numbers. At 30' and 9950# that's a reasonable side behind your truck, do get a good WDH hitch and brake controller if the RAM doesn't have a built in one.