Jayco X20E opinions?

popupcamping wrote:
In doing my research for a hybrid ,3 years away :( , some things I didn't like about the Jayco vs Rockwood roo (in your case maybe the 21DK, same weight,close in price)
1. 13 inch tires on Jayco VS 14's on Roo
2. 5 cf fridge on Jayco VS 6 cf on roo (for me coming from a popup this is important to me)
3. Ducted air on Roo....unsure if the X20e is
4. 80"beds in Roo VS 78 in Jayco
5. 6 gallon fresh and 8 gallon black larger tanks in Roo VS Jayco.

Not to say Jayco isn't a great trailer just some things I noticed that are pushing me to Forest River.

Jayco does have a longer warranty

Wow, those are really thin differences. I guess I can sort of understand the fridge if you've got a large family. Our old HTT only had a 3.5 CF fridge and we can't fill the 5cf fridge. So I don't know what we'd do with 6cf.

I have yet to find any definitive reason why 14 in tires are better than 13. Our old HTT not only had 13" tires but was also a single axle. We never had a blow out or anything else in 10 years and probably 20-25k miles on that trailer. Proper inflation, don't over load, and drive within the speed rating of the tires is what's going to make more difference than size.

The X20E A/C is not ducted. That could be an issue for people down south, but for the 10 hours a year we might use it in WI, its no big deal. So far the A/C has been fine. But I can see how that might be a deal breaker for some people.

popupcamping wrote:


Not to take this thread of topic but I hate to say a Jayco x20e will NOT be a good trailer for your Traverse. It will have a "crushing" TW of 550lbs loaded to camp and probably higher with the weight of the hitch. First thing- your TW limitation will be exceeded and secondly your payload will be greatly exceeded as well.

Sorry to say but I wouldn't even think of it.

You need to stay lighter IMO

FORGET the 5200lbs..that is for a boat or flatdeck.

In order to maintain the manufacturer limits of your vehicle ,3500lbs loaded to camp will be your max. That makes a 500lb TW

I can't say that I completely agree with that. The GVWR of the X20E is 4750#. My Trailblazer as it sits only has a tow rating of 4900# and GCVWR of 10k, so I already know I'm close to the limit but I'm not towing in mountains anymore. It tows beautifully. Granted its usually just my wife and I, and sometimes our adult daughter.

So yes, I think they are going to be pushing it too. But provided they are sticking with shorter trips and everything is properly set up, they should be fine. Now, as their kids get older, they are going to want something that has a higher tow rating and payload. Growing boys weigh more every year, eat more every year, and require more toys!