Jay Flight vs. Coleman (Dutchmen): which is better?

I've had 3 Jaycos,all 3 were very good campers. I don't have any experience with Thor \ Coleman so I couldn't chime in either way.

LakeN wrote:
Have to chime in and say we had a nightmare experience with a Jayco. Yes, it was purchased new, company put new roof on in IN, still leaked, sides delaminated all within 6 months of ownership. Company heirarchy very difficult to deal with when you need help. Had to get state attorney general involved. Would never consider a Jayco!

Wasn't that over 10 years ago on a felt backed 2003 Kiwi roof that everyone was using at that time and your roof failed, like everyone's, even from other trailer manufacturers. The trailer was also a 'glued together' disposable (IMO) laminated build and why I recommend "Stick and Tin" like the Jay Fight models.

I've had a problem unit in 2008 and Jayco bent over backward to make sure everything was fixed correctly at the factory. They even fixed things that the dealer messed up. 1st rate, I would choose no one else above jayco unless I didn't like their floorplans.

I've had the 2012 and it's build quality is second to none, along with it's features. Yet it was inexpensive. Jayco is the best in the industry IMO and I would only choose another make if Jayco didn't have the floorplan.

JAYCO!

Love our Coleman!!

Before you make a final decision take a look at the Retro 195 built by Riverside. I visited their plant last week and reviewed each step of the assembly process. I was very impressed with their attention to detail. The Amish assembliers seem to take great pride in doin the job correctly.

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Have to chime in and say we had a nightmare experience with a Jayco. Yes, it was purchased new, company put new roof on in IN, still leaked, sides delaminated all within 6 months of ownership. Company heirarchy very difficult to deal with when you need help. Had to get state attorney general involved. Would never consider a Jayco!

Jayco makes a good trailer no doubt about that, but anybody can make a lemon, and I am sure a Jayco lemon exists, of course the 2 year warranty helps.

On the other hand I have owned 2 Dutchmen products and have been very happy, my current 2011 Kodiak has never since been returned to the dealer for any problems. So even Dutchmen can make a good product :B

So has others said, pick the best floor plan you like, and if it's available with Jayco, and at a good close to comparable price...then I'd go with the Jayco.

I think the ads state the Jay Flight is the best selling TT. X2 on the best floor plan. Why does it have to be a Jay Flight. Jayco make about 100 different models (slight exaggeration) but a lot of choices.

Thanks all for the good feedback.