Jayco introduces under US $30,000 Caravan
One of the cheaper mass produced ones on the market
Forum Discussion
- Well no wonder it`s cheaper....they built it with the door on the wrong side!
tatest wrote:
Do we have a currency conversion issue here? The U.S. Jayco's entry level lightweights start around $13,000 USD list price, and sell for not much over $10,000. We can still buy equivalent models from Gulfstream and K-Z under $10,000. $30,000 US might get you a premium small to midsize TT, maybe even a small Airstream.
When I was shopping ten years ago this "entry" price was under $8000 USD.
Aus Dollar now 79c to US Dollar. The Model shown is the Dirt Road version, would do a fair bit of OFF ROAD running. So a basic Off Road Travel Trailer with a Slideout , would be a good comparison- Do we have a currency conversion issue here? The U.S. Jayco's entry level lightweights start around $13,000 USD list price, and sell for not much over $10,000. We can still buy equivalent models from Gulfstream and K-Z under $10,000. $30,000 US might get you a premium small to midsize TT, maybe even a small Airstream.
When I was shopping ten years ago this "entry" price was under $8000 USD. 
Claded version with Slideout
Jayco’s cut-price Starcraft range is now available with the same, slick composite walls as featured on the manufacturer’s range-topping Silverline caravans.
Only available until recently with more traditional aluminium sheet cladding and aluminium frame, Jayco is offering the fibreglass wall option on its entry-level caravan and pop-top range to meet demand mainly from families looking for an affordable family bunk van with the latest gloss finish.
Whereas the more family-focussed Starcraft models start below $30,000, the glossy, range-topping Silverline caravans kick off above $60,000 and are mainly aimed at couples.
Available as a $2000-2500 option on the Starcraft, Jayco’s ‘Tough Frame’ body panels are manufactured in-house and comprise a five-layer, vacuum-bonded ‘sandwich’, incorporating an aluminium frame, polystyrene insulation, internal and external plywood, and high-gloss fibreglass external finish.
However, to keep prices down the Starcraft van retains its insulated timber frame roof with one-piece fibreglass skin (as opposed to the Tough Frame roof on the Silverline), and ABS and pressed panels for the front and back rather than fibreglass moulds.
