Seeking Input on three TT choices for purchase

[Baja_Man]

Hello all-

Searching for a family TT. Me, DW, DS (18), DS (13). Main uses include state parks, beaches, private parks, and little boondocking. Typically 3-5 day trips. Two week trips in summer, may go out of state.

My Tow vehicle can pull all three with no issues.

Prefer used, but may consider new.

What are your thoughts on these floorplans, amenities, sleeping arrangements, length, etc.....for our intended uses.

Looking at these three units....


USED: 2011 Jayco JayFlight G2 33RLDS - asking price $15,500

not sure of options

2011 Jayco JayFlight 33RLDS



USED: 2014 Jayco JayFlight 32BHDS - asking price $20K

not sure of options, other than fiberglass sides

2014 Jayco Jay Flight 32BHDS



NEW 2017 Jayco JayFlight 28BHBE- $22K (some room to lower but not much)

OPTIONS include....Elite package, Thermal Package, electric stabilizers, Customer Value Package with 15btu AC, Good year tires, alum rims

2017 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE

Are there other floorplans I should be looking at/considering?
Advice from those that have been there doe that?

Thanks!

[Lwiddis]

Four people in 23 to 25 feet is close quarters IMO. Possibly with two slides but I don't see many with two at 23-25.

[Baja_Man]

I agree on the length...smaller is my preference, but DW likes comfort and wants the kids to have comfortable beds.

Kids tried the typical narrow "coffin" sized bunks found in older TTs and they found them too claustrophobic and narrow.

My DS (13) has Autism so he will be with us for a long time. DS (18) is close to his brother and will probably camp with us for many years.

However, I am trying to convince DW that a 23'-25' would suit is just fine, like the Jay Feather X213. She's still not convinced, but I keep trying!!

Is there a TT that's a happy middle ground?

[mattmountz94]

I always seem to have friends/family crashing in mine when we go camping. I would go with the 32bh. But that is me personally. You need to know your lifestyle. Also tank sizes might come in handy depending

[newman_fulltime]

Baja Man wrote:

newman fulltimer wrote:
an 18 and 13 yearold the bunks are probably to short for them anyway so i would do the rear living

No dimensions on Jayco.com provided for bunks. They need to be at least 72" long, preferably longer.

On the used RLDS, or any other Hide A Bed option for use a bed for my two sons.....

only one couch is a Hide A Bed and they are only 72" long. I wopuld have to replace the one jacknige sofa with a second Hide A Bed.

So that means a Hide A Bed option would be no better/longer than the bunks on a Double Bunk model, correct?

at 18 he wont be going wirh you much longer so consuder do you want 4 years from now to gaul around a camper that some of it will not be used as the 13 yearold will be going less by then look at the pic 4 to 5 years from now

[Lwiddis]

I like the outside looks of the 2014 Jayco JayFlight 32BHDS best.

[DownTheAvenue]

The new trailer appears to be from Camping World. That is a deal breaker for me.

All three trailers are 30+ feet in length! That is a lot of trailer to pull and squeeze in many campgrounds. I would want a much smaller trailer. You will be camping, not living in full time. You do not need to take your house with you.

[Baja_Man]

I found these dimensions for the 28BHBE.....

Hide A Bed: 46" X 76-1/2"
Double Bunks:48" X 80"

[Baja_Man]

newman fulltimer wrote:
an 18 and 13 yearold the bunks are probably to short for them anyway so i would do the rear living

No dimensions on Jayco.com provided for bunks. They need to be at least 72" long, preferably longer.

On the used RLDS, or any other Hide A Bed option for use a bed for my two sons.....

only one couch is a Hide A Bed and they are only 72" long. I wopuld have to replace the one jacknige sofa with a second Hide A Bed.

So that means a Hide A Bed option would be no better/longer than the bunks on a Double Bunk model, correct?

[newman_fulltime]

an 18 and 13 yearold the bunks are probably to short for them anyway so i would do the rear living