Jayco - Diesel Forum

fxdwgi · 01-06-2008, 10:00 AM

We are looking at buying a new Jayco FW. For the people with/had a Jayco some questions for you:

1. How is the build quality ?

2. How durable is it ?

3. Anything to look out for ?

Thanks....

johnm · 01-06-2008, 11:06 AM

email sent

johnm

fxdwgi · 01-06-2008, 11:31 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: johnm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">email sent

johnm </div></div>

Thanks for the info/email.

Anyone with a Jayco ?

firesoutmatt · 01-06-2008, 12:45 PM

I wouldn't buy a second one. Fit and finish is bad on the Jayco I had but there are differnt levels I'm sure in all the trailers. You get what you pay for .

With that being said Alfa is more money but they are very nice trailers. Depends on how much time you plan on being in one. We are in ours all most every weekend from March thru November racing MX so we wanted a nicer trailer .If we only used it a couple times a year I would have went with a cheeper one.

MDarrough · 01-06-2008, 02:30 PM

I have a 2008 Jayco Eagle 291RLTS and absolutely love it. We looked at what seemed like a hundred 5ers. Everything from the $60K units down to the $25K ones. One thing I discovered is that with a FW you definitely get what you pay for. For the money, Jayco Eagle was by far the best IMO. Mine has most all the options, so MSRP on it was $48K, and I got it for $32K including a new slider hitch. Fit/finish is great on mine!! I honestly have not found anything that I don't like about it.

They do make three (quality) levels, Eagle SuperLite, Eagle, and Designer. I didn't even look at the SuperLites since I wanted a bedroom slide with a queen bed, and a free-standing dinette. The designer series is more than I wanted to spend.

One thing that really attracted me to the Jayco is the TWO year warranty where most mfgs only offer one year.

Let me know if you have any specific questions that I can try to help with.

Good luck,
Mark

fxdwgi · 01-06-2008, 02:35 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MDarrough</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a 2008 Jayco Eagle 291RLTS and absolutely love it. We looked at what seemed like a hundred 5ers. Everything from the $60K units down to the $25K ones. One thing I discovered is that with a FW you definitely get what you pay for. For the money, Jayco Eagle was by far the best IMO. Mine has most all the options, so MSRP on it was $48K, and I got it for $32K including a new slider hitch. Fit/finish is great on mine!! I honestly have not found anything that I don't like about it.

They do make three (quality) levels, Eagle SuperLite, Eagle, and Designer. I didn't even look at the SuperLites since I wanted a bedroom slide with a queen bed, and a free-standing dinette. The deigner series is more than I wanted to spend.

One thing that really attracted me to the Jayco is the TWO year warranty where most mfgs only offer one year.

Let me know if you have any specific questions that I can try to help with.

Good luck,
Mark </div></div>

Cool...that is what I needed to hear. We are looking at the 32 BHS and we are getting ready to pull the trigger on it.

Thanks !

MDarrough · 01-06-2008, 02:38 PM

I assume you mean the 325 BHS. A friend of mine has one and it is a real nice unit with the bunk room. Especially if you have little ones.

Mark

teamroper60 · 01-06-2008, 02:49 PM

I have a 96 model Jayco and it still works like new. If I were in the market today, I would definitely be buying another Jayco.

Here is a link to a website much like this one, that is devoted to RVs. Go look around over there. You can learn just about anything and everything you want to know about them on that site.

fxdwgi · 01-06-2008, 02:52 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MDarrough</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I assume you mean the 325 BHS. A friend of mine has one and it is a real nice unit with the bunk room. Especially if you have little ones.

Mark </div></div>

Yep...the 325 BHS. We need the space....we have 3 boys under the age of 6.

MDarrough · 01-06-2008, 03:18 PM

Oh yea, with three small boys you do need the BHS. You'll love it!!

teamroper, that site is a great source of info. I'm texasjayco on there. Another is irv2.com

Mark

Vegas_Fergie · 01-11-2008, 10:53 AM

I own a Jayco Recon ZX 5er and absoloutly love it! Fit and finish are excellent. I've had it a year now with no problems. Also, I looked at alot of 5ers, and for the money, you can't beat Jayco. Mine wasn't cheap, but to get all the same features like sealed underframe, wraparound side skirts, etc, I'd have to pay 10-20K more.

obitom · 01-11-2008, 09:49 PM

I have a '97 Jayco trailer. It is our second Jayco. We have been pleased, but I would be sure to monitor and maintain the roof around any "skylight". For a number of reasons, our '97 sat stored and unused for 2 seasons, and when we took it out to get ready for camping, discovered the skylight leaked and now we have significant damage to the roof, ceiling, and some walls.

I fault our neglect, which is why I still believe the Jayco to be a good product.

Tom

Clete · 01-11-2008, 11:45 PM

I have an 02 Jayco Eagle 28' with bunks and its held up great, we use it several weeks out of the year. I'd buy another if I ever need to.

Bill1013 · 01-13-2008, 11:03 PM

Got an 84 Jayco 30' Designer series. Still going strong. Only thing done to it was replaced the carpet and linoeleum with the snap in flooring, sure makes for easier cleaning, specially sand by Bay City beaches. LOL Check my pics,taken this yr. Originally a Michigander. Marine City

Pappy19 · 01-14-2008, 12:50 AM

If I was buying a new 5er, I would really look hard at an Alfa. You get alot more for your money and a longer warranty than any other maker in the business. Check them out before you go with a Jayco.