Jayco Octane Travel Trailer reviews

best overall rv ive had...getting away from slideouts is so nice..this rv has so much usable room no slides needed...i owned a 40 ft 5th wheel toyhauler before this 26 ft bumper pull...wow..having my truck bed back with my topper on is so nice..and at 26 ft..you dont need a football field to turn around!!!..jayco makes a very stout rv..i dont even need sway bars...real plywood floor!! scrwes not falling out like so many others..wiring much better...the upgraded suspention system and sony sound system top shelf!!! vinal floor is so nice.but they give you precut carpet to go over if you want it...the 6 ft kitchen table is wonderful!!! its in 2 pc...after owning both fiberglass and alum siding rvs...ill take the alum ..up keep is nothing...and has a better look..my 40ft did not have a real bathroom..but this 26ft does!!..and looking at other bumper pull toyhulers many dont have a real bedroom..its in the garage area so while driving you have no bed....not so with this jayco octane zx...very nice bedroom with tons of storage!...love that it comes with all vents having high way covers and a very stout ladder..rear ramp is strong great spring system with the best ramp locks ive ever seen..if you are looking for a toy hauler or a rv that has a ton of usable room......and can sleep 8.....and be under 30 ft...boom...you found it!!! Show less

Buyer beware! Condensation within the walls without any visible signs . My Octane has never shown any condensation issues, not in the cabinets or living areas. I’ve always kept the unit well vented when in storage and under a RV carport. Your RV may be rotting away and you don’t even know it! My Octane is an excellent example of poor craftsmanship and no pride in one’s work! It took just seven year for the front eight feet to rot away from the inside out. I would have not known except that my Octane split open driving down the highway. The entire passenger side front corner opened up nearly the entire length while we were heading to a rally. At highway speeds it took just seconds to start peeling back and away. After opening up the walls I discovered massive gaps with no insulation and the AC duct-work taps so poorly cut that half the air was being pumped into the roof and walls! The three roof vents were open behind the trim pieces. So every time we ran the AC we were pumping moisture into the walls and roof. This was so bad that the aluminum floor framing has rotted away, yes aluminum 1 1/2 square tubing totally dissolved in seven years! There was no vapor barrier between the outer aluminum siding and the inside walls. This creates continuous condensation every time there is a temperature variation. Forget about the warranty or your RV insurance, you are on your own for the repairs on this type of damage. Dealer estimate for the repairs? Just shy of $16,000 for repairs! Like I would let any dealer repair it back to factory specs!! I’ve repaired the unit myself for less than 3K. I used closed cell insulation, treated lumber, vapor barriers, Kreg joints, exterior rated glues and highly elastic polymer caulk and sealants. Built the way you would expect to find in one of these expensive toys. So look before you buy and definitely check if you own. Not all RV Condensation can be seen! Show less

Absolutely the best quality toyhauler on the market in the$30,000 to $40,000 range,I've had 4 toyhaulers in the last 8 years and nothing compares to the jayco great construction the best roof system on the market ,strongest frame on the market,if your looking for a toyhauler that's going to last a lifetime it's the jayco 273 hands down best toyhauler on the market for the price Show less

My husband and I purchased this RV in April. We have used it once so far. We are happy with it mostly. However, on our first use the refrigerator was not keeping temperature. All dealers that could service it were out for 3-4 months. We took it on our own to a private company to service because of this. They were able to get us in within 2 weeks. We found out the manufacturer had covered the refrigerator vent with insulation. This could have become a fire hazard. We don’t know if we’ll be reimbursed for the repair which was only $110. It seems to me the manufacturer should have had better quality control for this. I will update on whether there’s any other issues. Just know if you have a new Jayco RV with a Norcold N8X refrigerator that isn’t working properly that the vent may be covered over with insulation and don’t run it until corrected. Show less

I purchased a Jayco Octane SL 293 in May of 2020 for a military PCS. We lived in it from the beginning of July thru the end of August and have taken several weekend trips since then. Overall I am extremely happy with this rig. We use the garage section to carry 2 Harley's with us, mostly when we PCS. We have also used the rear garage as an office at times. I have had zero major issues with it. IMO, Jayco has superior quality throughout the rig when you compare it to other models, specifically bumper pull toy haulers. We really like the fact that the garage is separate from the rest of the space. I don't understand why they discontinued this floor plan, but I suppose it serves a niche customer that isn't large enough to justify continuation. Show less

This rv is garbage. We have had nothing but problems, it is less than one year old and every appliance has gone out. You can forget about help from Jayco. They come up with every reason in the book to blame someone else for thier product. Show less

Have owned 4 rv's and this is the worse purchase we have made. Poor quality and workmanship at its best, no support from Jayco's customer service. What a piece of junk this 2019 Jayco Octane Super Lite 273 is. Stay away from this Company and their products. Show less

Fantastic trailer. Enough couches to have the whole family in for dinner and hanging out in bad weather. Tows like a champ. Don’t even use sway bars. Fits all the toys and gear. I only have a few complaints. I would love more exterior storage space. And a larger place for a tv. An on board generator would be nice but not having that gives it a better price. Fuel cell works great and it’s been just perfect for us. If I ever decide to replace this for a larger one or a more equipped one I will be starting my search with jayco. Show less

Purchased new Jayco T33L Toy Hauler, We like the floor plan with raised bedroom and bathroom to provide lots of storage underneath. The trailer sits up high in the air, I have a 3500 GMC, diesel truck and pulling it anything over 60 was white knuckles and down right scary. Trailer was equipped with Blue Ox 15K hitch and this didn't make any difference. Others issues within one time of camping, flooring coming up, stripped screws inside and out, stabilizer jacks too short, 24 inch won't even touch the ground without blocks. seats covers were loose and didn't stay in place and much more. Poor quality overall. traded the unit off after using 1 time. Show less

The patio is great. But the towing on this vehicle is the worst experience I’ve ever had just trade it off for something else.i have a dodge 3500 and it didn’t hold it to the road over 60 mph. I put air bags on the truck a blue ox hitch and heavier ply tires with no resolve. Very disappointed in the product. Show less