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Angelo_S
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Aug 31, 2013

2014 ZT280BH Zinger

Well I just sold my 2007 TC23SB last week and I have been on the hunt ever since. We fell in love with this Zinger trailer from Cross Roads. Can anyone please help me with whether or not its a good brand. We were also looking at the Jayco Swift 267BHS but we found the quality of the zinger was a lot better. The dealer told us that the swift was a entry level trailer compared to the Zinger. The biggest think that stood out was the resin counter top and stainless steel under mount double sink.It also comes with a roof ladder and a tri fold couch. I don't know much about cross roads and there rep in the trailer manufacturing world. Any input would be appreciated and would I get a better deal if I buy it through the winter months. My biggest fear is the height of this trailer it is 11ft5" with AC iam afraid of major wind drag.

Thanks

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  • mwebber78's avatar
    mwebber78
    Explorer
    Aug 31, 2013
    Angelo.S wrote:
    Thanks for the input I also found a 2014 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 289BHS which is the same interior style and layout but I have not seen it in person yet. I know that the swift and zinger are different classes but the prices are within less than $2000 between them. I know that that reduced there warrenty but I also heard that jayco's 2 year is a limited warrenty not bumper to bumper but then again this was just something I heard.


    Don't know about Canadian prices but they are priced differently - sounds like a dealer was a tad high on price. The Autumn Ridge is the same as the Jayco Jayflight with different graphics and a one year warranty. Limited warranty? They are all limited including the Crossroads one year warranty and BS "12-point promise" warranty claims. The Jayco features their Magnum roof structure, a benefit in areas where high snow load is a consideration and laminated beam structure over openings like slides.

    Terry town RV in Michigan is a Jayco and Crossroads dealer that does Canadian sales. RVDirect does the same for Jayco out of New York State - may want to see their prices!!!
  • Angelo_S's avatar
    Angelo_S
    Explorer
    Aug 31, 2013
    Thanks for the input I also found a 2014 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 289BHS which is the same interior style and layout but I have not seen it in person yet. I know that the swift and zinger are different classes but the prices are within less than $2000 between them. I know that that reduced there warrenty but I also heard that jayco's 2 year is a limited warrenty not bumper to bumper but then again this was just something I heard.
  • mwebber78's avatar
    mwebber78
    Explorer
    Aug 31, 2013
    Quality was better or features? Big difference.

    I owned a Crossroads before they halved their warranty and had leadership issues (my opinion). It was a great trailer - so when it was time to look at a bunkhouse I went to look at the Zinger. Long and short we went with Jayco. I did not find the Zinger better assembled and the oozing butyl tape everywhere and raw edges were a turn off; the warranty was also shorter.

    I'm not sure why your comparing a Swift against a Zinger since they are two different products. Take a look at the regular Jayflight series for a level comparison.

    Best of luck.

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