Best Quality/Value Expandable?
I'm new to the forum, and the RV world. I'm looking to by a new or slightly used expandable for my family of four. I'm looking for the best quality materials & construction, and value for my dollar. ...
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I could tow a much larger hybrid camper, but our Jayco 17Z has everything we need and we adore our little camper. We bought it in 2010 after three popups over 20 years.
The max gross weight is only 3500 lbs and it's a full 8 feet wide. It's been perfect for just the two of us and we haven't had any quality issues worth speaking of.
Actually, as far as amenities, our 17Z has every single thing that any of the bigger hybrids have with the exception of a slide-out. Well, some things like a wardrobe are missing also, but I mean the big things like:
Two queen beds
A Sofa (most small trailers don't have a sofa, but the 17Z does)
Bench style dinette
Fridge with freezer
full bathroom
Stove with oven
microwave
Stereo system
Air conditioning
Furnace
Sure, some things are smaller like the sofa (two seater instead of three)or the counter space, but we still have everything, just smaller.
If and when we do replace the trailer some day, it would only be to move over to a small full hard side trailer. Not because we don't enjoy the hybrid, but just because of health issues. I may need to reduce the work and have a regular bed that I don't have to climb into if I'm still able to enjoy camping. but for now we love our Jayco 17Z and have for four seasons.
Ray
The max gross weight is only 3500 lbs and it's a full 8 feet wide. It's been perfect for just the two of us and we haven't had any quality issues worth speaking of.
Actually, as far as amenities, our 17Z has every single thing that any of the bigger hybrids have with the exception of a slide-out. Well, some things like a wardrobe are missing also, but I mean the big things like:
Two queen beds
A Sofa (most small trailers don't have a sofa, but the 17Z does)
Bench style dinette
Fridge with freezer
full bathroom
Stove with oven
microwave
Stereo system
Air conditioning
Furnace
Sure, some things are smaller like the sofa (two seater instead of three)or the counter space, but we still have everything, just smaller.
If and when we do replace the trailer some day, it would only be to move over to a small full hard side trailer. Not because we don't enjoy the hybrid, but just because of health issues. I may need to reduce the work and have a regular bed that I don't have to climb into if I'm still able to enjoy camping. but for now we love our Jayco 17Z and have for four seasons.
Ray
