Jayco JayFlight 24FBS - 5 month review
Hi all, In February this year we bought our first travel trailer, a 2013 Jayco JayFlight 24FBS. We’ve been out about 4 times so far, for a total of 10 nights or so. We’ve towed it around 2,000 mile...
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Glad you like your TT, esp after our pm conversations before you purchased.
As to some of your concerns:
"The triple entry steps flex more than I like when you step on the bottom step."
Yep, they do, but in 3 yrs of ownership ( I'm aboot 230#), ours haven't shown any problems, feel the same, but no worse and no damage. I have tightened up the mntg bolts once, but they weren't very loose at all.
"I wish there was another roof vent toward the front of the trailer."
The roof is framed for one over the bed, only thing not there is wiring for a vent fan if you wanted one, but you can pull power from the ceiling light right next to the area. I installed one, was very easy, and it does make for much more ventilation inside.
"I wish the trailer had a “screw in” type electrical cord, rather than the “pull out of the port” kind."
Major point!!! Wait till the cord jams on itself inside the small area they provided for it to be pushed into. Even with careful storing, I have had it jam twice since new. Unless you have very tiny fingers and long skinny arms, you will have to take off the cover to gain enough room to "un-jam". Also, no way into the cord area without dismantling the cabinet below the tv area!! I installed a lockable door in place of the round access door, about 6"X8" so if jammed agin, I can reach inside and free up!! Did mention it is locking!!
"The water pump is kinda loud."
Common, lots of strings on how to quiet down. I also added an accumulator in the closet by the water heater, that helps a lot. We boondock almost 100% so the pump is used a lot.
"Wish the trailer had a digital thermostat."
Did that, makes a world of difference and comfort. Again, lots of strings on doing this, very easy. Search for "Hunter".
"A larger gray tank would be nice."
Definitely!! Don't understand why they don't add capacity esp when they upped the fresh water capacity in 2011. But, a whole lot of people camp at full hookups, and would not really have a problem with this. We tend to "cheat' with the gray water out in the boonies. Sure to start a fight over that statement!!!!!
"The front downspouts for the gutters on the side of the trailer drip directly over the front storage doors. So when it’s raining and water is streaming out of the gutters, it’s right in the way of accessing the storage compartment."
Don't have any problem with this over here in the "Dry Cities"!!!! But if so, I just stay inside!!!!!
Slideout is pretty ingenious, works very well. Our sons 26 Jayco with a big slide is the same way, flush floor. But a lot of weight on the slideout arm when extended and using the dinette. Again, no problems so far.
Glad you like you unit, and again, glad to have helped with you decision back then!!
Gerry
As to some of your concerns:
"The triple entry steps flex more than I like when you step on the bottom step."
Yep, they do, but in 3 yrs of ownership ( I'm aboot 230#), ours haven't shown any problems, feel the same, but no worse and no damage. I have tightened up the mntg bolts once, but they weren't very loose at all.
"I wish there was another roof vent toward the front of the trailer."
The roof is framed for one over the bed, only thing not there is wiring for a vent fan if you wanted one, but you can pull power from the ceiling light right next to the area. I installed one, was very easy, and it does make for much more ventilation inside.
"I wish the trailer had a “screw in” type electrical cord, rather than the “pull out of the port” kind."
Major point!!! Wait till the cord jams on itself inside the small area they provided for it to be pushed into. Even with careful storing, I have had it jam twice since new. Unless you have very tiny fingers and long skinny arms, you will have to take off the cover to gain enough room to "un-jam". Also, no way into the cord area without dismantling the cabinet below the tv area!! I installed a lockable door in place of the round access door, about 6"X8" so if jammed agin, I can reach inside and free up!! Did mention it is locking!!
"The water pump is kinda loud."
Common, lots of strings on how to quiet down. I also added an accumulator in the closet by the water heater, that helps a lot. We boondock almost 100% so the pump is used a lot.
"Wish the trailer had a digital thermostat."
Did that, makes a world of difference and comfort. Again, lots of strings on doing this, very easy. Search for "Hunter".
"A larger gray tank would be nice."
Definitely!! Don't understand why they don't add capacity esp when they upped the fresh water capacity in 2011. But, a whole lot of people camp at full hookups, and would not really have a problem with this. We tend to "cheat' with the gray water out in the boonies. Sure to start a fight over that statement!!!!!
"The front downspouts for the gutters on the side of the trailer drip directly over the front storage doors. So when it’s raining and water is streaming out of the gutters, it’s right in the way of accessing the storage compartment."
Don't have any problem with this over here in the "Dry Cities"!!!! But if so, I just stay inside!!!!!
Slideout is pretty ingenious, works very well. Our sons 26 Jayco with a big slide is the same way, flush floor. But a lot of weight on the slideout arm when extended and using the dinette. Again, no problems so far.
Glad you like you unit, and again, glad to have helped with you decision back then!!
Gerry
