I've in the market for a couple of years now, but just can't seem to pull the trigger on any one TT. I've looked at Coachman, Keystone, Forest River, Dutchmen, and lastly Jayco. Maybe it was just the salesman, or maybe the models I've been looking at; but Jayco looks to be built better then any other brand out there. Real wood, solid built cabinets, reinforcements in the right spots, and even quality fabrics.The price range I've looking is $15-23K, and everything I have compared (sitting on the lots only) does not compare to a Jayco. Specifically, the Jayco bunk houses, single slides, i.e. Jay Flight 28BHBE, 29QBH, 32BHDS.I would like to hear opinions from people who either had a Jayco and bought something else and felt it was an improvement...Or people had other brands and now have a Jayco, and felt that made the right decision.My tow vehicle would be a 2011 F150, heavy duty tow package, eco-boost engine, 3.73 axle ratio, and tow capacity of 11,200#.

I have owned two jayco's... One travel trailer and one fifth wheel. Both were excellent without any problems at all but on the heavy side for 34 and 35 feet compared to some others. Full timed in both.My current keystone/springdale is also a good trailer without any problems yet in 4 years but it isn't a jayco, as I new them.My next trailer will be a smaller one to get into places I can't get my 30ft in the hills and the jayco (Idaho build) is at the top of the list followed by lance and keystone premier.

We just went through the process of buying a new trailer last summer and looked at Jayco units along with so many others. Ultimately, we went with a Winnebago 2201DS due to great storage space, outside kitchen, and longer awning than any comparable Jayco unit. But the Jayco 2 year warranty is a big plus. If possible, take a look at the Winnebago towables and compare to what you like in the Jayco line! Buy the best trailer with the floorplan and features that will meet your needs!

I suggest checking out the Jayco owners forum (Google it). You will read of lot of good information there. While Jayco has a good reputation and 2 yr warranty, they have skeletons in the closet just as any other RV manufacturer. I have found that brand x can produce a quality rv on Tuesday and one full of defects on a Weds. Some brands more than others. I for one am happy with my Keystone product. I have also been happy with other previous brands. You just sort of have to do research, look at a lot of units and go with your gut. Steve.

We bought our 3rd Jayco product last year. A Pup in 1993, a 17ft hybrid in 2003, and now our current HTT. All well built and solid. Never any real problems with any of them. That said, if another manufacturer had a floor plan we liked, we would not dismiss it. In fact before we bought ours we looked at several others including KZ and no one had a floor plan quite like the X20E. It was the slide with couch that won us over. The one negative "skeleton in the closet" I would say is that the fit and finish can sometimes leave one rolling their eyes. Our current trailer had a slightly mis-aligned bathroom door that wouldn't latch. Easy fix. A piece of the plastic weather cover over a retaining rail on the outside was cut short exposing a couple of screws. Another easy fix. That kind of thing. Nothing big, just annoying. With our 2003 model I caught a couple of minor things on the walk through that the dealer fixed right away.BTW, I'm on the Jayco owners forum. Good suggestion. There really aren't too many complaints. In general, Jayco seems to be pretty good about backing up their stuff, but there is at least one person who really went through the ringer with their trailer and never did get it resolved. but I think that can happen with any manufacturer.

We chose a different brand this time, but our first one was a Jayco. Our Jayco salesman was honest and they totally stood behind our prior RV which had very few issues, and none of them that were major.The comparable Jayco trailer to our current one was very well made and we would have had no problem at all with it, except for a few tiny things we wanted which our choice had.Good luck.

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Candie4749
Explorer
Mar 20, 2015
We started out with a Shasta and then a Keystone Springdale which we owned for five years. Last summer we purchased a Coachmen and after looking at several other brands traded that for a Jayco about a month ago. I have to say that we can really tell the difference in quality. The Jayco is a solid camper and seems to be built better than the others. So far we are very happy with our choice.
rvbmw94
Explorer
Mar 17, 2015
Ron3rd wrote:
bewarervone wrote:
If you buy a Jayco don't buy from RVOne, RV Direct, Orlando RV, Albany RV, Buffalo RV (they are all owned by the same family).

Consumers in Central Florida have started a grassroots effort called Consumers Unite to get the word out about RVOne Superstores, Inc., of Albany NY, operating as Orlando RV, Tampa RV, Albany RV, Buffalo RV and Des Moines RV. Protect your grandparents, mom and dad, other family members, friends, or colleagues. After you read the following Facebook page and blog, and if you feel strongly about protecting consumers and holding businesses accountable for their actions, and you find that this RV Dealer doesn’t deserve our hard earned money, we ask you to do two things for us.

1. “Share”, “Like’ and spread the word using social media and word of mouth.
2. Provide your name and email address under the Contact Us tab at the URL below to show your support. We will not share your name or email address with anyone.

Facebook: Beware RVone
http://consumersagainstrvone.com

We owe it to current and future generations to take action now and refuse to purchase from the Strollo brothers.

What went wrong? What's your reasoning behind your post?

Looks like you copy and paste the same info in all your posts.

What consumers?? I purchased a quarter of a million dollar coach from OrlandoRV a few year ago and could not be happier with RVOne and all the service I have received!! Don and Mark have become friends over the years and I find them personally very humble vs. how you are displaying them with this crusade of yours.

Rob & Victoria
2011 Entegra Aspire RB
CampingN_C_
Explorer
Nov 22, 2014
To me, having to buy a second year warranty isn't quite the same. We love our 32BHDS!!
4Powells
Explorer
Nov 22, 2014
Our Jayco is somewhat older but we are very satisfied and would highly consider a Jayco for our next purchase. Its not perfect but we tend to not sweat the small stuff.
W4RLR
Explorer
Nov 21, 2014
I still use my now TWENTY YEAR OLD Jayco Eagle. I'm now replacing the original roof. When I'm done, I'll probably get another twenty years out of it if I don't sell it to get a larger Jayco.
thomasmnile
Explorer
Nov 20, 2014
Ron3rd wrote:

What went wrong? What's your reasoning behind your post?

Looks like you copy and paste the same info in all your posts.

Looking at that website isn't very revealing either.

Funny, I purchased a 2013 Jayco WhiteHawk from Orlando RV 2 years ago. No problems with the deal, the trailer was thoroughly prepped for delivery, the PDI and orientation was beyond my expectations, and the staff we dealt with were great folks.

Warranty issues? None, the trailer has not been back to the dealership since we bought it. Good job Jayco, at least on our trailer. :C
johnnyrv
Explorer
Nov 20, 2014
We had a jayco 184bh that had sloppy putty in some of the nail holes and a defective propane check valve in the pigtail that I replaced myself. We now have a Jayco 228 again some sloppy putty and the coleman ac failed in 3 months but was quickly replaced under warranty. We would buy another Jayco, anthough they are not perfect the construction and customer service seem better than most other companies.
BillB800si
Explorer
Nov 20, 2014
Had a Jayco Eagle for 6 years. Normal issues with it until the sixth year and then noticed delamination!!! Got rid of it....

Jayco from what I've researched still uses older technology. Wood strut roof & floors- heavy weight for size. They do offer a 2 year warranty but so do some others. Forest River products offer a 2nd year warranty for $150.
In todays technology I would stick with all aluminum construction and solid foam type insulation in walls, roof and flooring. Many mfgr's just use normal house insulation (fiberglass) that over time comes loose and if it gets wet it's useless.
Good luck on your quest.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Nov 19, 2014
bewarervone wrote:
If you buy a Jayco don't buy from RVOne, RV Direct, Orlando RV, Albany RV, Buffalo RV (they are all owned by the same family).

Consumers in Central Florida have started a grassroots effort called Consumers Unite to get the word out about RVOne Superstores, Inc., of Albany NY, operating as Orlando RV, Tampa RV, Albany RV, Buffalo RV and Des Moines RV. Protect your grandparents, mom and dad, other family members, friends, or colleagues. After you read the following Facebook page and blog, and if you feel strongly about protecting consumers and holding businesses accountable for their actions, and you find that this RV Dealer doesn’t deserve our hard earned money, we ask you to do two things for us.

1. “Share”, “Like’ and spread the word using social media and word of mouth.
2. Provide your name and email address under the Contact Us tab at the URL below to show your support. We will not share your name or email address with anyone.

Facebook: Beware RVone
http://consumersagainstrvone.com

We owe it to current and future generations to take action now and refuse to purchase from the Strollo brothers.

What went wrong? What's your reasoning behind your post?

Looks like you copy and paste the same info in all your posts.
11krcford
Explorer
Apr 17, 2014
Hello looks like you have the same truck I have.2011 ford super crew eccboost tow package.We are also looking a jayco TTs.We like the 33rds.Looks like that would be the max for the truck.Jayco does seem to make a nice unit but they all seem to be on the heavy side.Look at the hitch weight on the TT. the truck max is 1000 lbs. the 33rlds is 1060lbs .We are now looking at a flagstaff by forest river.Aluminium frame different floorplan but 300 lbs different hitch weight.We think most brand are comparable to jayco.Finding the right floorplan is most important .