I posted this on the Jayco forum, so apologies for the redundant message. I’m currently shopping for a jayco eagle 29.5bhds, and I’m curious if there are any major differences between the 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years. I’ve got my eye on a new 2018, and apart from my concerns about it sitting on the dealer lot for an extended period of time, I’d like to flush out any differences between it and the 2020 model. The price difference is fairly significant; approximately $7K-$10K more for the 2020 model year, but typically, the changes in build are minor. I understand that depreciation plays a factor as well, but $7-$10K is considerable. Thanks in advance.

The best prices I can find with a quick search on RVT range between 38K for the 2018 to 41K for the 2020. I don't know about differences between models but that price variation with the change in years seems about normal (or even a bit less than normal). I was searching nationwide and location can have a pretty sizable impact on price due to transport costs. For 3K I'd easily grab the 2020 to avoid depreciation. These things aren't like cars that have miles. The only real metric to go by when shopping is model year. And RV value falls like a stone.... way more than 3K in 2 years.

Thanks for your comments. So far, I’ve got a quote for $39K on a 2018, and $47K on the 2020. I’ll see if I can squeeze another $1-2K out of them before pulling the trigger. I’d really like to find out if the 2020 has features that the 2018 doesn’t.

The dealer I talked to told me that there would be a price increase in the models due to the rising cost of steel, fact or fiction I don't know.

Check if the 18 has low profile AC, wetbolt , heavy shackles, and the entry step. May be the one that folds inside the entry door

Yes, I like the “whisper quiet” AC, the layout of the outside kitchen, and the auto leveling system. Apart from that, I assume the build specs are similar. Insulation ratings, weights, etc.

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Spacecowboy7
Explorer
Jul 21, 2019
The dealer I talked to told me that there would be a price increase in the models due to the rising cost of steel, fact or fiction I don't know.
bobbyg123
Explorer
Jul 21, 2019
Thanks for your comments. So far, I’ve got a quote for $39K on a 2018, and $47K on the 2020. I’ll see if I can squeeze another $1-2K out of them before pulling the trigger. I’d really like to find out if the 2020 has features that the 2018 doesn’t.
mtofell1
Explorer
Jul 21, 2019
The best prices I can find with a quick search on RVT range between 38K for the 2018 to 41K for the 2020. I don't know about differences between models but that price variation with the change in years seems about normal (or even a bit less than normal). I was searching nationwide and location can have a pretty sizable impact on price due to transport costs.

For 3K I'd easily grab the 2020 to avoid depreciation. These things aren't like cars that have miles. The only real metric to go by when shopping is model year. And RV value falls like a stone.... way more than 3K in 2 years.

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