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ERIIland
Explorer
Apr 23, 2013

Buying New Travel Trailer Jayco or Z-1 Crossroads??

I am purchasing a new travel trailer in Texas. My budget is 15K out the door. Thoughts on Jayco and Crossroads Z-1?

Heard negative reviews about Jayco. The trailer will be used day in and day out as a gate guard shack. I really need something durable.

Any input is appreciated.
  • VolFamily's avatar
    VolFamily
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2013
    You're going to hear people's opinions about their own trailers, we're all biased. :)
    I'm on my third Jayco, never had a problem.
  • tomman58's avatar
    tomman58
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    3rd Jayko, great TT. If you want a frigg'n guard shack then just buy a guard shack not a TT. What an ignorant comparison
  • lizzie's avatar
    lizzie
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    Ellland. Please ignore the above comment. It is not at all characteristic of posters on this forum. I think a TT would make a great guard shack or whatever else you want to do with it. We have a Crossroads Sunset Trail and it has been satisfactory. lizzie
  • aclay's avatar
    aclay
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    I had a Jayco and it was solid. In laws and friends have Jaycos and like them too.
  • MackinawMan's avatar
    MackinawMan
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    Can't speak to Crossroads...but we're in our 4th year of owning our 2008 Jayco Eagle and love it. Great TT!!
  • VolFamily's avatar
    VolFamily
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    Down South, TTs are often used for guard shacks, constr sites, etc.
    Nothing "ignorant" about it.
  • ERIIland's avatar
    ERIIland
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    Understand the comment, but am bringing the gate guard aspect of our E&P company in house, so I want something new and DURABLE.

    Try not to be biased. Which trailer is more durable? Jayco or Z-1?
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    ERIIland
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    VolFam truly is correct. You would be surprised what gate guard housing is in the Eagleford in S.Texas. Some independent guards that have their own housing have full fledge CLASS A units. The money down here is surprising...

    I'm trying to cut costs, but with a new unit.
  • DarylSue's avatar
    DarylSue
    Explorer
    Apr 24, 2013
    3rd. Jayco here......no issues with quality......no exp. with Croosroads.

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