Camper Question
Submitted: Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 20:28
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Hey all!
We're looking at upgrading from a tent-on-trailer camper to a jayco camper trailer. We've looked at a few now, but not sure which way to go and looking for any Jayco experience that might be out there...
We're looking at some of the older models (1985+) with the possibility of doing it up. We've generally been looking at the Swan and Finch models.
Anyone have any advice on which way to go, in terms of models (were then any that we should steer clear of?). Also, some are wind up and others lift up...any suggestions on the better system? Finally, anything to look out for on an older camper?
Thanks in advance of your suggestions...it never ceases to amaze me how much knowledge there is out there...
Cheers
Reply By: Muzzgit (WA) - Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 23:46
Monday, Jun 05, 2006 at 23:46
Finch is the smallest of the current range.
Swan is second from biggest, and to be honest there is a big difference between the two.
Finch has 2 double beds [ 4 ft wide ]. We have this model and we chose it for ease of towing, both on and off road, having the shortest wheel base and the lightest tare weight.
The queen sized bed [ 5 ft wide ] at the front of the next size up [ dove ] would have been a better choice, and is one reason we have decided that we will upgrade sooner rather than later. The swan has the queen bed at both ends and it's overall length is quite long, which means heaps of room inside compared to our little finch, but a bit heavier.
Still, with the the finch we can get all the gear that 2 people need in ours with room to spare!
Check out www.jayco.com.au/ click on >jayco RV's then >floorplans
If you are slender in build and there is only two,
check out the
penguin. A very handy set up, as there are no bed ends to pull out. Just wind up and get in.
Geez, do I sound like an ad for these things or what?
Jayco have not made a "push up" model for a while, AFAIK !
Get the shockie and spring mounts checked, as some were weak and poorly designed. These designs were fixed around 2000.
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Reply By: Chris & Jody (Golden Bay) - Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 00:24
Thursday, Jun 08, 2006 at 00:24
We have the Jayco Eagle Outback, being the offroad version and its great. No major problems yet from our first 5 or 6 adventures, just a few small teething ones . We travel with 2 boys and 2 dogs. Room for the whole family with comfort compared to the tent we have been using for the last few years. Would never look back.
Not sure about the lift up as ours is wind up but the wife can put ours up in about 15 minutes by herself if she has to. I probably wont ever see that happening again apart from the
test runs we had at
home.
Dont rush into it and look at all that are available, even interstate, as this will give you a better idea on prices and quality. We found private sellers to be a better option than the yards, but sometimes you can pick up a bargan at a yard. Good time of the year to be looking.
Hope you find what you are looking for.
Cheers,
Chris
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