Jayco 2006 17.55-4 Poptop

I bought the outback version of the Jayco in June 07. So far it has been back for warranty work 5 times, some of it major. This does not include the repairs I've done myself. It has only done about 60km of dirt road all the rest has been on tar.
The battery charger didn't work, the floor ply was not joined on a beam and still has a sag in it after the repair, the seal around the ensuite was not done properly, bolts from the water tank were not put in, the floor vynal has a hole in it, the tank outlets were blocked up with glue, the pop top is not on straight (overhangs the side). The list goes on and on. Only some has been fixed. Things like the poptop were too difficult to repair, there was nothing their agents could do about it they said.
Would I buy another, no way, and certainly not out of warranty. Might even be selling mine soon and buying something else just to get over the frustration and anger.

Thanks Geoff,
Makes me think I should perhaps take a closer look at other makes with the same features. What would you recommend?

Perhaps buying second hand is not a bad idea some times, The poster above has bought new and has had a lot of trouble , and i imagine by the time he/she sells it they would have fixed most of the major problems that could occur, and they would be selling it because of frustration and not wanting any more problems.

Something to think about when in the market for a van ....... New isn't always the best option

BOC

Denise,

i bought a new 1755-5 in june last year,its not the best built van on the market but you get what you pay for.being lots cheaper than any other van of this style(bunks and double bed)i am happy with the purchase,being handy myself i can and have fixed many stupid things,bed not secured to wall,no screws in most of the panel joining blocks,wiring hanging out everywhere,cupboards not opening/locking properly,replace most internal lamps with decent quality ones(as for lasting from 10s to 5 mins before burning out) etc etc etc.now i have repaired 99% of the issues with it now and it is a brilliant van.have done about 10k with it and it tows very well with no load levellers or anti sways behind a landcruiser(tandem axle)all 4 wheels are braked which makes a huge difference.fibreglass outer beats ally hands down.as for the toilet etc cant comment as ours doesnt have one.if you like it buy it,i would buy a jayco again.cheers Paul

I purchased a Jayco 17-55-4 tandem pop-top in October last year. Have had quite a few problems, some small and some not so small. All put together, very annoying. Can't pump from front water tank, cupboard door need replacing and others adjusted to fit correctly,(have been waiting two months for the door), outside tap needed fixing, Microwave did not work, boot locks did not lock, shower rose jams against roof when pop-top down, screw covers missing, water backs-up into shower when full kitchen sink discharged and the shower door needed adjustment A lack of quality control the problem - very disapointing. Having said that, the van is very comfortable and tows very well. I tow with a Ford Futura AU111 Sedan.