Peace and love were in the air—and so was entrepreneurial spirit. In 1968, Lloyd and Bertha Bontrager set out to make a family dream a reality in their quiet corner of Northern Indiana. Let the fun begin! Show In the '70s, while families gathered around the newfangled video boxes (TVs of course!), we began to make a name for ourselves too, acquiring competitors, delivering new products and selling internationally for the first time. Look out, TVs! We’ve got an idea for family time too. Jayco was established among the powers of the RV industry in the '80s and we mourned the loss of our fearless leader, Lloyd, in a tragic plan crash. That did not stop the momentum, but instead we doubled down on the vision for family fun. In the '90s Jayco acquired Starcraft, one of the oldest and most respected builders of campers. Lloyd was inducted into the RV Hall of Fame. We built and shipped our 300,000 unit in 1997, and our new corporate headquarters facility was completed in Middlebury, Indiana. In 2002, Jayco introduced the Jay Flight travel trailers which as of today, has been the 1 selling travel trailers in North America for thirteen years straight. In 2006, we built and shipped our 500,000th unit, and introduced the first lightweight toy hauler travel trailer built with a wider stance, known first as the Talon. And, in 2008, we acquired assets of the former Travel Supreme and launched the Class A diesel-pusher Entegra Coach division.Between four division of Jayco, Starcaft RV, Entegra Coach and Highland Ridge RV in May of 2016, we built and celebrated our 1,000,000the unit in total. On July 1st of the same year, Jayco Corporation, including all of the brands of Jayco, Starcraft RV, Entegra Coach, and Highland Ridge RV, was acquired by Thor Industries. Fast forward to the '20s, a global pandemic reawakened everyone's desire to get outside and sparked another golden age for the RVing community. With eyes toward a bright future, Jayco, Entegra Coach, Highland Ridge and Starcraft unified as the Jayco Family of Companies. Totally agree with the shade on the door useless. For the medicine cabinet I just added another latch( the older model before magnets) and now its OK. For the pantry we added those expandable bars and that fixed that. Since ours is a 2017 we don't have the other stuff that you mentioned. We added the second AC when we ordered and it is a lifesaver in real warm weather one AC just wont cut it.  Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,184 We're sitting in the 2019 version of the same model. We love it. Agree- we need to get 2nd A/C. Our medicine cabinet has a very strong magnet, so it hasn't popped open. I like that they put shoe storage by the door. Ours has a large wooden air intake grill for the heater in that area. I'm going to see about modifying that. Also, we agree about the island. Plan to put a drop leaf shelf on the end, or even a small cabinet. Not sure yet. Congratulations, and enjoy! __________________ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: On The Move Posts: 1,170 Congrats! Recommendation for the steps....we used the large Camco wrap around step covers and that helped a lot with sand/dirt getting in from our shoes...easy to clean also...at least better than the plain metal steps...every other month or so I undo them and clean the steps as needed.... __________________ S&T 2019 Entegra Insignia 37MB 2022 JEEP Wrangler 4xe (chase and touring vehicle) (2019 NP 383FKWS) (2019 RAM 3500 DRW Big Horn) Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Waynesboro Posts: 1 Great info. I’m currently looking at a 28.5rsts but can’t decide on that model or the 321rsts. Quick question though…does the floor in the bathroom make a popping sound when you step on it near the shower? The one I’m looking at does that and I was told that is normal. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Abingdon Posts: 6,177 Tint the entry door window instead of a shade. __________________ 2013 Jayco Eagle 328 RLTS 2021 Keystone Montana 3121RL 2013 F350 6.7L 4x4 CCLB W/Air Lift air bags (front & rear) Equal-I-Zer� WDH & B&W Companion Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Conway Posts: 9 Quote: Originally Posted by Porknbeans Great info. I�m currently looking at a 28.5rsts but can�t decide on that model or the 321rsts. Quick question though�does the floor in the bathroom make a popping sound when you step on it near the shower? The one I�m looking at does that and I was told that is normal. No sound in our floor........not sure what they mean. We looked at both, but decided on the smaller size for us. Good luck! Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Conway Posts: 9 Quote: Originally Posted by TWP723 Tint the entry door window instead of a shade. SO smart! Thanks! Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Vassar Posts: 2 2018 eagle ht This trailer has been a nightmare. From the very first week things went wrong like brakes locking up,3rd year frig gives out,new motors for the expando,front cap pealed,faucets replaced,axles out of alignment,front cap is now pulling apart from sidewall,bumps forming on floor between island sink and slide out,shades breaking strings and now the best part finding out the frame is twisted and it�s not safe to tow. Anyone else out there having this many or some problems like this? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,184 Quote: Originally Posted by Oakley This trailer has been a nightmare. From the very first week things went wrong like brakes locking up,3rd year frig gives out,new motors for the expando,front cap pealed,faucets replaced,axles out of alignment,front cap is now pulling apart from sidewall,bumps forming on floor between island sink and slide out,shades breaking strings and now the best part finding out the frame is twisted and it’s not safe to tow. Anyone else out there having this many or some problems like this? Yes, 2019 28.5 RSTS. Bad brakes after 2 axles replaced, cracked frame, sidewall crack, front molding separation, (The last two required factory frame repair, including partial sidewall removal) front cap water leak, entry door twisted, complete roof replacement, slides that won't slide and many more items. We keep fixing and moving on. Don't know what else to do. 27+- states so far at last count. __________________ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 673 regarding your item 9: I added a small device to my negative battery wire that shows all I need to know about my batteries on my phone.Notice it shows I can expect my 3 batteries to last for another 8 hours and 19 minutes (before they go below 50%). Attached Thumbnails
__________________ 2022 Eagle 321RSTS w/Overlander II Solar Package 2024 GMC Sierra Denali 3500HD L8T Gas SWD PullRite 4452 OE Adapter &2700 SuperGlide HitchMember Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Clearwater Posts: 67 On ours we are noticing that you can�t get your face over the bathroom sink as the medicine cabinet sticks out too far. Looking for some kind of tray to hook over the sink cabinet edge to catch the drips. __________________ 2022 Eagle HT 28.5 RSTS 2019 Ford F250 Limited TV Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Marshfield Posts: 1 Quote: Originally Posted by Cincinnati Kid We're sitting in the 2019 version of the same model. We love it. Agree- we need to get 2nd A/C. Our medicine cabinet has a very strong magnet, so it hasn't popped open. I like that they put shoe storage by the door. Ours has a large wooden air intake grill for the heater in that area. I'm going to see about modifying that. Also, we agree about the island. Plan to put a drop leaf shelf on the end, or even a small cabinet. Not sure yet. Congratulations, and enjoy! If anyone finds a good dropleaf shelf solution for the island, please post particulars. Thank you Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: bridgman Posts: 236 I am interested in a drop leaf for the island also. I will be watching this. Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Deerfield Posts: 482 Quote: Originally Posted by Mwutke If anyone finds a good dropleaf shelf solution for the island, please post particulars. Thank you Quote: Originally Posted by hyperactive I am interested in a drop leaf for the island also. I will be watching this. Easily accomplished using a couple of folding shelf brackets and some bracing inside the island (I used 1" furring strips, no need to apply finish since they're hidden). My camper's in Florida with the Mrs. I've asked her to send me a few pics and I'll post them when they come. These are the brackets that I used. I'll be doing similar along the back (front?) of the island to better utilize the bar stools that my wife insists on bringing along every trip Attached Thumbnails
__________________ John & Donna 2024 GMC 3500HD AT4, CC, LB, Duramax, SRW 2021 Jayco North Point 377RLBH (Florida) 2019 Jayco Jayflight 28RLS (New York) The latest government survey finds that 3 out of 4 people account for 75% of the total population. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: bridgman Posts: 236 Thank you, looking forward to seeing some pictures if you get them. Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Deerfield Posts: 482 Quote: Originally Posted by hyperactive Thank you, looking forward to seeing some pictures if you get them. Not the best pictures, but hopefully you'll get the idea. Beginning in 2021, Jayco added a pull-out counter top extension which we found to be extremely inconvenient to use because the top had to be put on and taken off each time. I used the existing butcher block top which came with the camper, but you can easily make your own or find something that meets your needs on line or in one of the big box stores. You'll want to do some dry fitting to make sure that it's hung low enough to fully extend up beneath the overhang. I could have gone higher if I had chamfered the leading edge, but I didn't think about that until I had put it up and it doesn't really bother us. This summer, I plan on doing the same to the front; probably 12" or just deep enough to fit a dinner plate, __________________ John & Donna 2024 GMC 3500HD AT4, CC, LB, Duramax, SRW 2021 Jayco North Point 377RLBH (Florida) 2019 Jayco Jayflight 28RLS (New York) The latest government survey finds that 3 out of 4 people account for 75% of the total population. Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Everywhere Posts: 19 2019 28.5 RSTS is a lemon Quote: Originally Posted by Cincinnati Kid Yes, 2019 28.5 RSTS. Bad brakes after 2 axles replaced, cracked frame, sidewall crack, front molding separation, (The last two required factory frame repair, including partial sidewall removal) front cap water leak, entry door twisted, complete roof replacement, slides that won't slide and many more items. We keep fixing and moving on. Don't know what else to do. 27+- states so far at last count. My 2019 is a nightmare. One of the back axles broke. The front door doesn't shut. Slides scrape the flooring. Already replaced one slide motor. One slide lifts up and hits the island so someone has to stand on the floor. Side walls moved/shifted so the slide goes in crooked. Black tank was disintegrating and leaking. Front jack stopped working. Back stabilizers needed repair. UGH! Is Jayco Eagle a good fifth wheel?Even still, Eagle HT is Jayco's highest selling fifth wheel because of the amenities it offers at the lower price point. You'll still have everything you need to do camping your way, just at a lower price. Even at the lower price point, you can expect a classy, well designed interior. What does HT stand for Jayco Eagle?The 9, popular HT models range from 29'1” – 37'4” long with a dry weight of 8,060 lbs to 10,465 lbs. The Jayco Eagle HT 28.5 RSTS is the 1 selling Jayco Fifth Wheel at Bish's RV. Wondering what HT stands for in Eagle HT? All 9 models in this lineup are meant to be hauled by a half-ton pickup.What is the top of the line Jayco fifth wheel?The Pinnacle is among the most luxurious RVs in the Jayco lineup. Plus, its premium towing gear and full-time warranty coverage make this luxury fifth wheel the complete package. What company makes the best 5th wheel campers?If you're looking for luxury, the best brands of fifth-wheel trailers are Luxe, DRV, and Alliance are the way to go. However, for family-friendly fifth-wheel trailers, Keystone, Grand Design, and Coachmen are a few of the top brands. |
