Coachman or Jayco
I am looking to upgrade my TT and I am looking for your opinion on buying a Coachman Freedom Express (Liberty Edition) or a Jayco White Hawk. Thoughts?
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tempforce wrote:
jayco quality has dropped during this economic slowdown. hopefully they will return to their former higher standards and regain their higher standing…
Gee, I hope you don't get flamed and pounded into the ground like I do whenever I make a suggestion like this!
WoodGlue- since forest river bought coachman trailer manufacturing division the quality has improved dramatically. as a former coachman repair/service tech. the changes have been welcomed..
i would currently rate the units equal with minor differences.
jayco quality has dropped during this economic slowdown. hopefully they will return to their former higher standards and regain their higher standing…
so currently the colors and floor plan would be what would make my choice..
happy trails.. Bumpyroad wrote:
Roadrash450 wrote:
Though I agree with Bumpy and Woodglue on the TPO as a better product, I wouldn't run from the rubber roofs. The EPDM material carries carries a 12 year warraranty and will last 20 plus years with just regular soap and water cleaning a few times a year.
What models of both are you looking at?
you agree that TPO is preferable. why then would you not get the better product as plenty are available at comparable prices. don't get sucked in on the 12 year warranty.
bumpy
I chose not to go with a brand that had TPO because I am fully capable of replacing the rubber roof if needed. Didn't get sucked into the 12yr warranty as I know full well that it is only for the EPDM itself and nothing else, just like the 12yr warranty of a TPO roof, material only. Just used the warranty number as to when roof repair may need to be required. Treated as buying shingles for a house, could have bought the 25yr shingles, went with the 50yr ones instead of going life time with metal roofing. All on what your willing to accept when it comes to maintenance when they all eventually need it!
OP, as stated already, which one suits you better in layout and options. That would be the one I would lean too as they are of the same build type, except for the roof of course.;)- We have a Coachmen Freedom Express 310BHDS - let me know if you have any specific questions. :)
- Owners of the two brands rate them nearly dead even on this web site where owners rate their own RVs based on standard list of criteria
http://www.rv-coach.com/RV/manufacturers/survey/rate_your_rv_results.html Roadrash450 wrote:
Though I agree with Bumpy and Woodglue on the TPO as a better product, I wouldn't run from the rubber roofs. The EPDM material carries carries a 12 year warraranty and will last 20 plus years with just regular soap and water cleaning a few times a year.
What models of both are you looking at?
you agree that TPO is preferable. why then would you not get the better product as plenty are available at comparable prices. don't get sucked in on the 12 year warranty.
bumpy- Although I did not look real closely at the White Hawks when looking for my new TT, I still did look at them, along with most other Jayco lines. I have not seen a Liberty Edition, buy I am intimately familiar with the Freedom Express line, having been an owner for 3 years.
I had some relatively minor build/quality issues with my Coachmen that were just the result of sloppiness at the factory. However, once I resolved those issues myself, it served me well for 3 years. This would be an industry-wide issue, and not unique to Coachmen/Forest River.
I think they are comparable lines overall, and I think you would be happy with either. I would think that your floorplan preference would be the deciding factor. If floorplan is not an issue, then based on real world experience rather than online research, my personal opinion is that I would give the overall advantage and preference to the Jayco. - Where are the Coachmen fans? It's Coachmen not coachman.:B. As far as warranty Jayco could offer a 10 year warranty & I would still buy Coachmen. Jayco never honored any of their warranty for my Jayco. I traded that piece of junk. Of course I could have driven over a thousand miles & paid an inspection fee & they said they may cover it
- Though I agree with Bumpy and Woodglue on the TPO as a better product, I wouldn't run from the rubber roofs. The EPDM material carries carries a 12 year warraranty and will last 20 plus years with just regular soap and water cleaning a few times a year.
What models of both are you looking at? WoodGlue wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
has a rubber roof. I wouldn't want it myself.
bumpy
I wasn't aware of this bumpy. Thanks for the heads up!
Original Poster, I'd be looking for a TT with a TPO roof as they're Energy Star rated and carry a 12 year warranty (if the roof is maintained properly)
WoodGlue
