We've been camping for 40 years and now want to move up to a class A. Started in the back of. suburban to a tent to a pop up to a class c to a couple of TT. Although we have had a great experience in the past 10 years with our Arctic Fox, it has become more difficult for my with to get in and out of the tow truck. With a toad behind, traveling will be easier when we stop at sites and use the toad. We are looking at a Jayco 31U since it has a large shower. I also like the fact they have a 2 year warranty and a fiberglass roof. There are "lemons" with every manufacturers but have Jayco owners, over all, had good experiences with their Claa A and is a fiberglass roof, if taken care of, longer lasting or more durable than TPO roofs? Thanks so much for any comments/ ideas.

We had an excellent experience with our Jayco TT. We purchased a Jayco Motorhome. Major mistake! Jayco focuses on glitz and glam but if you look underneath you will find poor construction, poor workmanship, and their warranty is a bit of a red herring. Yes it is longer warranty but the real problem is the unethical behavior of their new executives. They don't RV and don't like RVers. I spoke with them they lied to us directly. I can tolerate defects in an item as complex as a motorhome however I don't tolerate being lied to. I can provide very detailed information as to the problems with Jayco motorhomes if you PM me. In short, I say run don't walk away from Jayco.

The DH wanted a Class C that she could drive. We got the Jayco Redhawk which is the cheapest model they had, the features and construction were good. My DH missed the large windshield of the Class A and wanted a king size bed, so we are back to a Class A. Jayco products and their dealer service departments are first rate, that's my opinion.

We had a Class C Motorhome (Sunseeker) for at least 5 years. Made an impulse decision to acquire a Jayco Class A. BIG MISTAKE. The coach spent more time in the service center being fixed than out camping. We sold it after 14 months and purchased another Sunseeker. We are much happier. Never again. Jayco may make good trailers and class C's, but a Class A is another animal. Most of the items being repaired are items found in 50 amp Class A's.Don't think Jayco is ready for the Class A market.

While waiting for service on our unit at the dealer, we met a fellow who had bought a new Jayco M.H. It was a lemon. He used it a few times and according to him, things kept falling off and other stuff did not work. He had it back to the dealer several times and they offered him a different Class A at a very attractive price. He ended up with a new Winnebago and was happy with it and few issues.Personally we have no experience with Jayco or Winnebago.

Many times things as complex as motorhomes have QC issues and even design issues. What I look for is being treated fairly and ethically. I strive to treat service people including manufacturer representatives with respect. The RV business is very price sensitive. Unfortunately, what sells is glitz and glam, cool looking colors and wiz bang features. What we as consumers are actually purchasing is a house on a medium duty truck or bus frame. Frequently, these vehicles are sold at or over their GVWR. The reason manufacturers can get away with this is because most consumers don't even know what to ask.

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bsinmich
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
Jayco was just taken over by either Thor or Forest river so all new management there now. Just a couple miles away is Newmar who have excellent service and reputation. The Miller family has owned Newmar and not sold out to anyone. I would go for another Newmar if I was looking for anothe big Class A.
msturtz
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
Many times things as complex as motorhomes have QC issues and even design issues. What I look for is being treated fairly and ethically. I strive to treat service people including manufacturer representatives with respect. The RV business is very price sensitive. Unfortunately, what sells is glitz and glam, cool looking colors and wiz bang features. What we as consumers are actually purchasing is a house on a medium duty truck or bus frame. Frequently, these vehicles are sold at or over their GVWR. The reason manufacturers can get away with this is because most consumers don't even know what to ask.
Tripalot
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
While waiting for service on our unit at the dealer, we met a fellow who had bought a new Jayco M.H. It was a lemon. He used it a few times and according to him, things kept falling off and other stuff did not work. He had it back to the dealer several times and they offered him a different Class A at a very attractive price. He ended up with a new Winnebago and was happy with it and few issues.

Personally we have no experience with Jayco or Winnebago.
shirleyj62
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
We had a Class C Motorhome (Sunseeker) for at least 5 years. Made an impulse decision to acquire a Jayco Class A. BIG MISTAKE. The coach spent more time in the service center being fixed than out camping. We sold it after 14 months and purchased another Sunseeker. We are much happier. Never again. Jayco may make good trailers and class C's, but a Class A is another animal. Most of the items being repaired are items found in 50 amp Class A's.

Don't think Jayco is ready for the Class A market.
fivejackie
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
The DH wanted a Class C that she could drive. We got the Jayco Redhawk which is the cheapest model they had, the features and construction were good. My DH missed the large windshield of the Class A and wanted a king size bed, so we are back to a Class A. Jayco products and their dealer service departments are first rate, that's my opinion.
msturtz
Explorer
Sep 07, 2016
We had an excellent experience with our Jayco TT. We purchased a Jayco Motorhome. Major mistake! Jayco focuses on glitz and glam but if you look underneath you will find poor construction, poor workmanship, and their warranty is a bit of a red herring. Yes it is longer warranty but the real problem is the unethical behavior of their new executives. They don't RV and don't like RVers. I spoke with them they lied to us directly. I can tolerate defects in an item as complex as a motorhome however I don't tolerate being lied to. I can provide very detailed information as to the problems with Jayco motorhomes if you PM me. In short, I say run don't walk away from Jayco.

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