Melbourne 4x4
Noted the Melbourne 4x4 positioned as a separate product during my periodic check of what's up with Jayco: I like the looks exterior and interior, ground clearance and the 4x4. Haven't seen ...
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Thanks for the heads-up on this!
Jayco should also offer a 23-24 foot non-slide version of the 4X4 Melbourne for even more serious boondocking use.
The tanks are too small -> especially the critical black and fresh water tanks are too small. Also, what is the propane tank size? 18 gallons is minimum for serious worry-free comfortable Class C boondocking, but they don't mention the size.
Inclusion of a one-piece, no-seam, no-forward-facing-window classic cabover bed area would also be good for those who want double queen beds.
Way to go Jayco on the tank heating pads - assuming all liquid line runs are within the interior. (For boondocking, I prefer 12 volt heating pads over areas around tanks that have to be constantly exposed to furnace-warmed air.)
What's with the somewhat dark exterior - cool looking, if that's your thing - but good luck with interior heat control when boondocking in the spring/summer/fall sun.
It's nice that Jayco is at least recognizing the market for a factory-built 4X4 Class C, though ... they are even making an attempt at offering token suspension tweaks above Ford stock (... however in a 23-24 foot length, stock Ford suspension is probably just fine). Inclusion of Load Range G tires would be a great ruggedness upgrade, too.
Jayco should also offer a 23-24 foot non-slide version of the 4X4 Melbourne for even more serious boondocking use.
The tanks are too small -> especially the critical black and fresh water tanks are too small. Also, what is the propane tank size? 18 gallons is minimum for serious worry-free comfortable Class C boondocking, but they don't mention the size.
Inclusion of a one-piece, no-seam, no-forward-facing-window classic cabover bed area would also be good for those who want double queen beds.
Way to go Jayco on the tank heating pads - assuming all liquid line runs are within the interior. (For boondocking, I prefer 12 volt heating pads over areas around tanks that have to be constantly exposed to furnace-warmed air.)
What's with the somewhat dark exterior - cool looking, if that's your thing - but good luck with interior heat control when boondocking in the spring/summer/fall sun.
It's nice that Jayco is at least recognizing the market for a factory-built 4X4 Class C, though ... they are even making an attempt at offering token suspension tweaks above Ford stock (... however in a 23-24 foot length, stock Ford suspension is probably just fine). Inclusion of Load Range G tires would be a great ruggedness upgrade, too.
