Jayco Eagle or Outdoor Rv Creekside

[sportsman16]

We are wanting to upgrade from our Jayco Jayflight 27BH. The Jayco has been trouble free for the 9 years we have owned it. We are interested in the 28 BHBE Jayco floorplan and want fiberglass purely for looks. This has made the Jayco Eagle 28BHBE the front runner for our upgrade. However, I have always been intrigued by the reputation of Artic Fox and have discovered the Outdoor Rv Creekside 27BH. I understand there is a connection between Outdoor Rv and Artic Fox. There are some features of the Creekside that I really like that are not on the Eagle. However, Outdoor Rv is a newer company and my previous Jayco experience was solid. I feel like flipping a coin......Any thoughts to help my decision.
Thanks.

[sportsman16]

Good info. I am aware that there is an option for Fiberglass on the Jayflights, however I was told they use a different process on the Jayflights vs the traditional method on the Eagle. Dealer didn't necessarily say this but hinted that the Fiberglass process on the Eagles and Whitehawks is preferred to the Jayflight?

On another note, I looked at the Creekside 27Bh today and really liked some of the features. However, I think this unit is a bit heavier than advertised. The factory lists the Creekside at 6935 full featured dry weight with 8,800 max leaving 1,865 cargo. While not finding a sticker showing the shipped weight, we did fins a sticker showing 1,000 cargo capacity. This would lead me to believe the unit dry was closer to 7800 or nearly 900 lbs more than they advertise. I realize options add weight but this seemed extreme. This may make the Creekside a no go as I need to watch tounge weight on my 2500 suburban. Anyway, was a nice unit.

[FreakinSchmiech]

We have a 2014 Jayco Jay Flight 28 BHBE that we ordered from the factory last August. I also looked at the Eagle version, and there were a few things that were actually higher end in the Jay Flight. We found the bunk arrangement slightly better because it wasn't fully enclosed and had a built in ladder, on the Flight. I think some of the fixtures were higher end too. The dealer was kind of surprised too.

We've had it in for a few warranty things, the worst of which was a window that came from the factory with what looked like a chip cast into it. We had a few other places where the finish wasn't done well, one of the bedroom cabinets had the bottom nearly unattached, and the other had the clothes rod cut too short so that it fell with any weight on it. We also have a trim piece along the bathroom door where the installer shot the staple gun out the side of the trim 5 times. All fixed back in September.

Since, I've found a few more warranty issues. The worst, is that looking at the electrical behind the panel, I found that the installer had pulled the 110 wiring through a grommet with a staple sticking through the opening. It put a 6" gash in the insulation. I'm unsure if it also damaged the internal wires. The electric hot water light also doesn't illuminate. Finally, as I was winterizing, I found behind the bathroom cabinet what looked like one of the black sewer vent pipes was leaking. I haven't had a chance too look at it closer yet, as I can't really imagine a vent pipe leaking liquid.

I did see the complete order form from the dealer, if fiberglass was available, it's not on the order form. Had I seen it as an option, I likely would have ordered it.

[3oaks]

dieselenthusiast wrote:

3oaks wrote:
To correct a some mis-information being passed here:
Outdoors RV trailers DO have the SAME INSULATION VALUE and 4 seasons capabilities as Northwood RV's Arctic Fox. With an excellent warranty to match. outdoorsrvmfg.com

I'm not saying your wrong, however, my Arctic Fox dealer explained the difference in the trailers. I can't remember the details, but he said the Arctic Fox has a better thermal package. Not true?

Oh, I'm not looking to argue. I am going by the information on their Web-Site. That is why I included the link.

[CampingN_C_]

In case you didn't know this. You can get the Jay Flights with fiberglass siding. The dealer told me it would add about $1000 to it.
Some dealers may not advertise that.

[dieselenthusias]

HGL wrote:
I am a bit partial even though I got the one trailer from the 2014 line that has now had two warranty repairs in less than 9 months of owning it. My husband swears that it was built on Friday the 13th and the last trailer of the day!!!

There are a few others on this forum who had problems with their trailer, even leaking. My Arctic Fox dealer said they are trying to make the trailer better but having to change how they were being made. They are not a bad trailer, per say, but they are going through the growing pains of taking over a business.

[dieselenthusias]

3oaks wrote:
To correct a some mis-information being passed here:
Outdoors RV trailers DO have the SAME INSULATION VALUE and 4 seasons capabilities as Northwood RV's Arctic Fox. With an excellent warranty to match. outdoorsrvmfg.com

I'm not saying your wrong, however, my Arctic Fox dealer explained the difference in the trailers. I can't remember the details, but he said the Arctic Fox has a better thermal package. Not true?

[3oaks]

To correct a some mis-information being passed here:
Outdoors RV trailers DO have the SAME INSULATION VALUE and 4 seasons capabilities as Northwood RV's Arctic Fox. With an excellent warranty to match. outdoorsrvmfg.com

[sportsman16]

HGL, What type of Warranty repairs did you require? Is your dealer Apache by chance? Was the dealer responsive?

[HGL]

I have to tell you that I am partial to Outdoors RV because I own the 2014 Timberidge BH. We love it and when the furnace in our house went out for two days when it was in the teens at night, we were warm and snuggly in the trailer. I can tell you that Outdoors RV is owned by the same family that owns Northwood Manufacturing. From what I was told by the sales reps is that they were looking to expand the Northwoods to more travel trailers and one of the other local manufactures went out of business so they bought the factory and the "models" in order to expand. All of the Outdoors RV lines are built on the chasis that Northwoods builds for them. Yes, I am a bit partial even though I got the one trailer from the 2014 line that has now had two warranty repairs in less than 9 months of owning it. My husband swears that it was built on Friday the 13th and the last trailer of the day!!!

I can tell you that the team has been very responsive to getting the items fixed, it just a pain in the butt that it has now forced us to cancel two major trips that we had planned.

[NascarBobnBeth]

we bought a 2003 artic fox 26x. we love it

[MackinawMan]

We've had our Eagle going on 4 years now and have loved it. We've never had any issues with it, and now that it's 6 years old it still looks great.

I've never had an Artic Fox, but from what I've read on this site they are very nice units.

I don't think you would go wrong either way.

[dieselenthusias]

We've had our Jayco new since 2008 and haven't had any problems. With that being said, I'm wanting to buy an Artic Fox. Even though the owners of Arctic own Outdoor RV, the Outdoor RV is not the same in terms of insulation and 4 season capabilities. In my opinion, your choice should be between Arctic Fox and Jayco. Jayco's reputation is good and their trailers are of good quality. The two year warranty is also a big deal in my opinion. Let us know what you decide. These RVs depreciate in value so much that we are thinking about keeping our Jayco and buying an Arctic Fox.

[Rob_Fla]

We are on our second Jayco, both have been good solid products.

Jayco has been building RVs for a long time, is still family owned and stands behind their products with a solid 2 year warranty.

[rider997]

I think they're surprisingly similar construction-wise.

I do have a Creekside and think that Outdoors RV did a very, very solid job of building the trailer and paid careful attention to detail. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or purchase another one.