Coachman or Jayco

[fun_in_the_sun1]

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?

[skipnchar]

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

[Bumpyroad]

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

[sodakfisherman]

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.

[WyoTraveler]

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

[Roadrash450]

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]

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

[WoodGlue]

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!

OP, I'd be looking for a TT with a TPO roof as they're Energy Star rated and carry a 12 year warranty.

WppdGlue

[mbopp]

We looked at them both. The Jayco would have a slight edge with the 2-year warranty. But overall I'd say it's a coin toss.

[brirene]

No experience with Coachman, but Jaycos are generally well built and has a solid reputation. Coachman has been around a long time too. Which do you prefer, and which fits your needs better? Like one floorplan better? Ultimately comes down to your choice. Happy trails!

[Bumpyroad]

WoodGlue wrote:
Based on a little research, I'd say the Coachmen would be the best choice (imo)

Coachman Freedom Express

WoodGlue

has a rubber roof. I wouldn't want it myself.
bumpy

[WoodGlue]

Based on a little research, I'd say the Coachmen would be the best choice (imo)

Coachman Freedom Express

WoodGlue