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scbwr
Feb 08, 2014Explorer II
Jayco products are quite good and the two year warranty is a definite plus along with their reputation for customer service. When we were searching for a new trailer this past summer, we looked at a lot...I mean a lot of trailers, both at dealers and online.
We ended up purchasing our Winnebago 2201DS because the overall quality seems to be a bit higher than even comparable Jayco units (around 26' and 5,000 lbs before gear). In addition, the outside kitchen and amount of storage appealed to us. One major difference that I saw was that Jayco tended to use shorter awnings on many of their trailers. Our 26'9" trailer came with a 19' awning where as a couple of the Jayco trailers we were looking at only at 15 or 16' awnings. And with one Jayco model, the shower didn't have it's own enclosure i.e. the material that was on the walls served as the shower surround. BUT...that was only with one of their trailers, and I believe with the 2014 line they have changed that.
Since you are looking for a larger trailer, all you can do is carefully compare the models that have the floorplan and storage capabilities that meet your needs. And, even though you plan on parking it for now, if you plan to tow it, make sure you are within the limits of your tow vehicle. IMHO, it's best to stay at 80% or less of the maximum tow weight if you want to avoid undue stress and wear/tear on your tow vehicle, as well as have adequate power for towing in the mountains.
Good luck!
We ended up purchasing our Winnebago 2201DS because the overall quality seems to be a bit higher than even comparable Jayco units (around 26' and 5,000 lbs before gear). In addition, the outside kitchen and amount of storage appealed to us. One major difference that I saw was that Jayco tended to use shorter awnings on many of their trailers. Our 26'9" trailer came with a 19' awning where as a couple of the Jayco trailers we were looking at only at 15 or 16' awnings. And with one Jayco model, the shower didn't have it's own enclosure i.e. the material that was on the walls served as the shower surround. BUT...that was only with one of their trailers, and I believe with the 2014 line they have changed that.
Since you are looking for a larger trailer, all you can do is carefully compare the models that have the floorplan and storage capabilities that meet your needs. And, even though you plan on parking it for now, if you plan to tow it, make sure you are within the limits of your tow vehicle. IMHO, it's best to stay at 80% or less of the maximum tow weight if you want to avoid undue stress and wear/tear on your tow vehicle, as well as have adequate power for towing in the mountains.
Good luck!
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