New vs Used Jayco Camper trailer

Hi Oldbaz,

I'm looking for a more recent model which covers those closer to the 20k mark which is what I have seen for a new one.

Either they retain their value very well or people have very high expectations :)

Cheers,
MrP

Something tells me you and I think a like John, I work in IT and solve problems all day and not a big fan of others doing it for me..saying that I'd rather no problems with a new trailer to solve!

Hi SDG,

Thanks for the info, the prices you mentioned where what I was expecting and only 1-2K at the most more than a 2-3 year old second hand model which is hard to go past.

How do you find the space/bed sizes? I've got the wife and 3 year old to tow but I am around 6'1" in height and wondering if the bed might be too small..wife is a midget so she would be fine :)

A friend recommended the Dove instead but I would be towing it with a Subaru (1600/160 ball) which would fit the limits but i'd rather something that was well under.

Cheers,
MrP

I'm only about 5foot 6 and for me the bed is good. As for your height I would suggest getting into one and trying it. The length of the bed is as long as a queen size I believe, but the width is narrower. Still fit two adults. I think the Dove is a little wider, but same length.
I would suggest getting one of their inner spring mattresses. Mine came with it, and after a friend laid on it she wanted it. Hers has a standard foam.
Space is fine if you are just using it to cook eat and sleep. Parties not recommended. lol Most of the time you will be outside anyway.
I travel with two kids, and the youngest does have trouble getting in and out of bed as he is short. My eldest prefers his own tent outside. You will most likely need to help your young one. The table does fold down to another bed if required. Only a kid size.
I changed my lights to led. As that is about all the power I use, I have found a 20watt solar panel keeps it topped up.
I had a little bit of trouble finding an awning for it recently. It seems to be an odd size. A fiamma f35pro fits it. It is possible to use their brand, but I was trying to avoid carrying extra poles.
The Dove from memory is only one bed. While your kid can sleep with you, sooner or later they will want their own bed.

When towing(pajero) I don't even know its there.

Thanks for the tips, I checked the swift out today and found the bed wasn't an issue and much better than the camping sleeping i've been used to for many years.

Space was fine too if used for just cooking, eating and sleeping but the wife thought we might out grow it in the near future so she is keen on the Dove which has bigger beds and more room inside.

As for price I was quote around $19k for the touring model (on road) and they will throw in annex with this..another 3K+ for outback model. Not sure how much the annex would be but was surprised they weren't willing to budge much from the rrp even though I told them I was ready to buy today.

Only other thing I noticed was the electrical tow cable had a 12 pin connection but my car has 7 pin so will need to check if I can convert.

I think from memory the 7, will fit into a 12 pin.

Hi Rob,

Sounds like a great set-up but unfortunately it is a little out of my price range.

Cheers,
MrP