Jayco Legacy

[HBarlow]

We looked at a new Jayco Flight TT a few months ago. We were not impressed the quality. We are still looking... .

The Jayco Jay Flight is a very low priced entry level trailer. You can't expect great build quality in a trailer in that price range. Jayco generally builds them on good frames and uses Dexter running gear and American made tires.

Try looking at some other Jayco products in a higher priced range if you like the brand well enough.

 

[jeepit]

Jeepit, are you still coming to the Balloon Fest in October?



george

Sorry to say but we can't make it. My wife started a new job this month and can't get enough days off to make the trip. At least she is employed.

 

[Grizzly]

Yes sir. The Model number is 36 RLMS and we also found another model my wife is interested in which is a 37 RLSA (both 2009's).

MoparBNob,



I received my 2009 and 2010 RVCG data today.



I only found one, which is the 36RLMS. It's rated 3. 5 stars, which is very good. Reliability and Value are both rated at 77. The 5th wheel is 38' in length and is designed for Snowbirding.



The 37RLSA is not listed.



george

 

[MoparBob]

Thanks George! I do appreciate the info!

 

[HBarlow]

Grizzly,

How does the RV guide define the word "snowbirding. " To my understanding, the word snowbird usually describes the folks who take their RVs south during the winter to avoid cold weather. That implies less than adequate insulation and preparedness for very cold weather.

 

[Grizzly]

Grizzly,



How does the RV guide define the word "snowbirding. " To my understanding, the word snowbird usually describes the folks who take their RVs south during the winter to avoid cold weather. That implies less than adequate insulation and preparedness for very cold weather.

Harvey, RV Consumer Group has an explanation of uses for trailers as follows:



1. Weekend. Use for weekend and up to two weeks of vacation.



2. Vacation. Use to 60 days per year of moderate live-in.



3. Trek. Use into the wilderness with extended stay to 90 days.



4. Snowbirding. Use to 6 month per year in any condition.



5. Fulltime. Live in 12 month per year in any condition.



The guide goes on to say that the longer the use the better the insulation, wall thickness, shower, type and quality of flooring, ceiling and windows.



No mention is made for appliances and cabinets.



I wished I could have cut and paste or copied this section, but the RVCG CD won't let me. There's much more information available. Your HH Discover is rated for Fulltime. My Arctic Fox is rated for Snowbirding.



Hope this helps, george

 

[HBarlow]

Thanks, Grizzly. That info is extremely helpful and should be carefully considered by anyone considering a new or used travel trailer.

I have always (incorrectly) assumed your guide book was suggesting a snowbird trailer should be taken south in the winter. I"m glad I asked and appreciate you taking the time and effort to provide that info. I see why you are such a strong advocate of buying that RV buyer's guide before shopping for an RV. It would prevent a lot of bad choices before making an RV purchase if buyers would only read it.

 

[Grizzly]

Thanks, Grizzly. That info is extremely helpful and should be carefully considered by anyone considering a new or used travel trailer.



I have always (incorrectly) assumed your guide book was suggesting a snowbird trailer should be taken south in the winter. I"m glad I asked and appreciate you taking the time and effort to provide that info. I see why you are such a strong advocate of buying that RV buyer's guide before shopping for an RV. It would prevent a lot of bad choices before making an RV purchase if buyers would only read it.

Harvey, you weren't incorrectly informed about Snowbirding. It does mean that fulltimer do in fact winter in Arizona and Florida and summer in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana and other cooler areas. However RVCG has a slightly different interpretation of Snowbirding. It's the second highest level of long term living condition. It's not a complete explanation, but they use it to determined the condition the trailer is designed for. Where I differ with the explanation is where Fulltimer use trailer is used to make a trip to the Yukon or the Alaskan Highway. Most Fulltime use trailers are too big and heavy for that type use, however they are better insulated and most of the time better built. For that type of application I would think a Snowbirding or a Trek may be better suited, but never a "Vacation" use trailer, as I found out on my Alaska trip in 1995 with a Vacation use Holiday Rambler Alumilite.



Bing's Snowbirding people interpretation. click here

 

[HBarlow]

Grizzly,

I agree with your opinion about towing a "full time" fifth wheel over the Alaskan Highway. I don't think I would pull my HitchHiker to Alaska. If I were going to make the trip again I would buy about a 24' to 30' conventional box trailer, put new tires and bearings on, pull it to AK, then sell it when I returned home.

I consider the AK highway a little too stressful on truck and trailer with a large heavy fifth wheel like my own HH.

When I made the AK trip in summer of 2003 or 2004, I forget which, I pulled my 32' Avion. The Avion and my first Dodge Ram performed perfectly. The Avion weighed a little over half what my current HitchHiker does. About 8,000 lbs. vs. 14,000 lbs.