Extensive Traveling with a 5th Wheel
We currently own a 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5RSTS. As we get closer to retirement, our thoughts have turned to taking longer (in duration and distance) trips. I'm concerned about this rig being an HT si...
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RickLight wrote:
Our light rig has served us well. We've been increasing our trip times every summer. 2, 3 and now 5 months a year.
We've certainly had some breakdowns and wear. We haven't been tender with it either. Lots of FS dirt roads and a certain wrong turn put us on an ATV road! The worst is the interior wood finishes that can't be repaired. Be prepared to do some repairs on the road!
The strangest issue is drawer slides. They aren't over loaded but the most used needed replacement last year. Of course even the cheapest hardware store one are better than the OEM.
Our Jayco Eagle HT looked great inside. It was under the skin where the failures happened. Way too under designed for its own good. Sure, less frame means lighter weight, but it also means weak.
