2005 Jayco reviews

I bought a new Jayco Seneca from Flagg RV. When U went to pick it up, the dealer had someone washing it so it was wet when I took it. When I got it home I realized the cab was covered in spray dust from the manufacturing process and that is how they left it. The generator leaked diesel fuel when it ran. I called the dealership and explained I was leaving for Florida the next day so the service manager told me if I could get the unit there by noon, they would take care of it. Well I got there by noon and waited all day. At 5 when they were closing, they hadn't even looked at it. When I went to see the service manager, he told me they don't work on generators. Why I had to sit there for 5 hours to be told they wouldn't fix it, I have no idea. Anyway, I went home, pulled the cover off and found a loose fuel line. Fixed it myself in 15 minutes. The sliding drawers un the pantry are secured by plastic fasteners which break pretty quickly. When you open the door, you find all of the drawers laying at the bottom broken off. The biggest problem I had was the chemical smell from the adhesives used in manufacture. On a hot day, you could barely breath in there. Had to ju.p in, open the windows and put on the exhaust fan for 15 minutes before I could use it. I kept this unit garaged since new, but it rusted extensively on the undercarriage, propane tank and generator. The back bumper is junk. Why the industry stopped providing bumpers is a puzzle to me. One tiny bump and you have a really large repair bill. Seems like they could do a lot better. Another complaint was the levelers. I couldn't tell you how many times I was stuck with them down. A real pain in the butt.Finally, the automatic steps broke and stayed open on a trip to Tennessee. Had to crawl under and rewire it to get it to close. They use garbage connectors that corrode. Why they don't use a marine grade fastener in an environment that is exposed to the weather is another manufacturing shortcut to save a couple of dollars. The house batteries are 12 volt wired in parallel. This is a poor design and results in the batteries destroying each other because of constant voltage flowing back and forth. I replaced them twice and finally went with large 6 volt batteries wired in a series. That solved the problem. The reason they don't come like that, is those batteries are twice as expensive so they go the cheap route knowing it won't last the customer a year. Show less

I really liked the 5th wheel and the truck. This was my home and was very comfortable. The storage was a big factor for me. It has lots of storage. The layout was perfect for me. This unit pulled wonderfully. I never had any problems towing anywhere I went. Show less

I have traveled for 12 years in this 5th wheel and it has been a wonderful home. The inside is bright and airy and is very comfortable. It is easy to maintain. New roof replaced 3 years ago. A/C works very well. Unit tows very well. Both slide outs work fine. Show less

This is our second Jayco motorhome and both have been fun to travel in. The RV is will equipped and handled will on our trip to Alaska, even on the less than good roads we encountered. My next RV will be a Jayco 5th wheel. Show less

The quality is number 1 with me, it’s a Jaco the factory support and part availability is why we choose this 5th wheel solid body and built for all seasons,, central heating and cooling is a big factor, storage is great and they pull like a dream. So get ready to be spolid wile camping or just traveling Show less

this rv was a home away from home. all the amenity's and none of the work. loved the gas grill that mounts right outside the door and hooks up to the lp gas. nice 18 ft awaning ,safe under the bed which is very comfortable. has a spare tire, pulls really easy down the road. Show less

Great RV. The range top needs redesigned, Overall it's a great driving experience, and all of the features have held up even as the motorhome has aged. The. Only thing we wished different about this rig is that it would have electric/automatic levelers. Show less

This trailer is in excellent condition. Very little millage as we use it only 3 months a year on a site and the rest of the year it is in storage. All functions work, both inside and out. New TV and stereo system is great. Just had the awning cleaned and installed to tail lights and new jack. Very comfortable with pull out couch and Lazy Boy features. This trailer is ideal for both travelling and living on a site. Show less

Downsized to a Class C from a 40' deisel pusher due to health issues. It took a while to get used to less space, but enjoyed the instant manouverability and parking that the smaller TV offered. The few long multistage trips we took offered some seat time, and was pleasantly surprised as to how comfortable it was to drive long distances. I towed a small Volvo behind it with no issues. It offered plenty of power with the V8 engine. The living area was a little cramped compared to what we were used to, but once we figured out what not to bring along, it offered sufficient space. All other appliance aspects were almost the same. We can't complain about anything with this unit. I did the job it was made for and even though it's an older RV, it still offered a reliable travel unit, with most of the comforts of home. Show less

This has been a totally maintenance free unit. Change the oil and keep on going. Used primarily for week end trips to the mountains. We will miss it. It just doesn’t get used enough to justify having it. Show less