Not sure if other recent models are the same? Our Jayco Heritage developed a massive water leak through the top stop light (above the rear window) whilst parked up at home. I hadn't been able to cover it because I hadn't been able to go near it for a couple of weeks whilst we had very windy and raining for most of that time.
The mattress, bedding, bed frame & bed head were all drenched and needed replacing.
At first I thought it was a rear window leak until I checked the sealing and found it was all good. Scratching my head for answers I removed the rear upper stop light, only to find 2/ 20 mm holes (beside one another) where the little 2 mm wire went through. The silicon sealant that was about the size of a golf ball had dislodged allowing the wind driven rain to enter the van faster than it could run out, running down to the top of the window frame (inside the wall cavity) before running down each side to the bottom of the window before pouring into the interior of the van.......................... Maybe the Jayco tech needed to stick his head in the hole to find the wire.
Hey Jim said
04:17 PM Jul 28, 2017
Your so lucky. Only 20mm holes. Try 50-60mm holes gummed up with their powered chalking guns, pumping from drums of the stuff.
Its like hit and miss/ out of site, out of mind.
Peek a Boo I did see all of mine. Thanks Jayco I could fit five fingers into floor spaces.
The only cure is to fix it yourself. I had to, to give oneself piece of mind.
My flooring on the under side looked like a teenager, going to the prom with the best hair gel makeup competition. What a mess Jayco. A big Mess.
It only invites Rats, Mice, ants and wasps.
Such a bustard of an act. From a company that prides itself on Quality control. Pis.... Poor.
macka17 said
04:46 PM Jul 28, 2017
Unfortunately. Jayco are known for good. Follow up.
IE AFTER you left the factory.
All the do is count numbers out the gate.
QC and Jayco. do NOT belong in same sentence.
They have none, nor have for over 40 yrs.
The early Pre '80's. were good quality vans, In relation to others of that time.
The last 30 yrs. In General. (There are some that slip through, but not many) They have left a lot to be desired. Compared to other "named" brands.
The only "ADvantage" Jayco have on the market. IF you can call it such. is a cheap price for what you get.
Just a shame it's not put together with any forethought.
Mainly. Reasonably good geer, But not so good assembly.
-- Edited by macka17 on Friday 28th of July 2017 04:47:36 PM
Desert Dweller said
07:54 PM Jul 28, 2017
All RV's have their faults & niggly issues, there's no such thing as a perfect world. Some brands are worse than others. After working hard all our life surely we can be entitled to buy a quality product in our retirement. If your current rig is problem free, keep it & don't ''upgrade'' to a new unit with a ''million problems''.
WRV said
09:45 PM Jul 28, 2017
Unfortunately i think a lot of new products suffer the same fate, out the door and sold = end of responsibility. Have bought an older van, quality of build and fit seems very good so far
Possum3 said
10:06 AM Jul 29, 2017
Try again - previos post gone to Ether; Similar problems on my Jayco Discovery, the fibreglass moulding in which the lights are mounted are not properly sealed and fill with water which then ingresses caravan from rain/dew/hosing to enter the van through the cavities (Bloody big holes) they use to feed wiring through when initially wiring van during manufacture. I solved problem by removing moulding then sealing the holes around wires with caravan sealing tape, removing the (pelican sh1t) gunk put on at factory, putting drain holes in bottom of moulding resetting moulding with Sikaflex.
As Jim said disgraceful manufacturing techniques.
Cupie said
10:02 PM Jul 29, 2017
Possum3 wrote:
Try again - previos post gone to Ether; Similar problems on my Jayco Discovery, the fibreglass moulding in which the lights are mounted are not properly sealed and fill with water which then ingresses caravan from rain/dew/hosing to enter the van through the cavities (Bloody big holes) they use to feed wiring through when initially wiring van during manufacture. I solved problem by removing moulding then sealing the holes around wires with caravan sealing tape, removing the (pelican sh1t) gunk put on at factory, putting drain holes in bottom of moulding resetting moulding with Sikaflex. As Jim said disgraceful manufacturing techniques.
I too can't believe the poor quality of workmanship, even on my very old Jayco.
The secondary caulking on the roof to wall joint, like all the roof top caulking was an eyesore with absolutely no attempt to make the finished bead regular or smooth.
I recently replaced the secondary caulking on the wall/roof joint and even as a novice and not too skilled operative (me) I was able to do a very good, much better job than they did & they're supposed to be the professional quality controlled ones. All it took was a little research, some practice to develop the process & the right attitude.
I'd just love to have a couple of months in one of these factories as the Operations or Quality Control Manager. It's not rocket science yet these wankers just can't get it right.
Warren-Pat_01 said
10:08 PM Jul 29, 2017
What's rain? Water? Perhaps five failed wet seasons have some advantages. I do know what L3 restrictions mean - getting out of bed at 5.45am to water the garden for an hour in the dark (twice a week), the same at night only have to contend with mozzies as well!
Possum, how do those panels come out/off? I did get chased out of Warrnambool last Christmas by strong winds/rain.
Thanks,
Warren
Possum3 said
01:26 AM Jul 30, 2017
Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
What's rain? Water? Perhaps five failed wet seasons have some advantages. I do know what L3 restrictions mean - getting out of bed at 5.45am to water the garden for an hour in the dark (twice a week), the same at night only have to contend with mozzies as well!
Possum, how do those panels come out/off? I did get chased out of Warrnambool last Christmas by strong winds/rain.
Thanks, Warren
Carefully elsewise they will break - I used a filleting knife to cut through the bonding gunk (pelican sh1t) it took all day but I knew it would be an expensive bit of gear to replace, (I have time but limited money).
Desert Dweller said
05:58 AM Jul 31, 2017
We were originally shopping around for a second hand caravan but ended up buying new. The second hand ones had more holes drilled in them than Swiss cheese, all by previous DIY owners.
Not sure if other recent models are the same? Our Jayco Heritage developed a massive water leak through the top stop light (above the rear window) whilst parked up at home. I hadn't been able to cover it because I hadn't been able to go near it for a couple of weeks whilst we had very windy and raining for most of that time.
The mattress, bedding, bed frame & bed head were all drenched and needed replacing.
At first I thought it was a rear window leak until I checked the sealing and found it was all good. Scratching my head for answers I removed the rear upper stop light, only to find 2/ 20 mm holes (beside one another) where the little 2 mm wire went through. The silicon sealant that was about the size of a golf ball had dislodged allowing the wind driven rain to enter the van faster than it could run out, running down to the top of the window frame (inside the wall cavity) before running down each side to the bottom of the window before pouring into the interior of the van.......................... Maybe the Jayco tech needed to stick his head in the hole to find the wire.
Your so lucky. Only 20mm holes. Try 50-60mm holes gummed up with their powered chalking guns, pumping from drums of the stuff.
Its like hit and miss/ out of site, out of mind.
Peek a Boo I did see all of mine. Thanks Jayco I could fit five fingers into floor spaces.
The only cure is to fix it yourself. I had to, to give oneself piece of mind.
My flooring on the under side looked like a teenager, going to the prom with the best hair gel makeup competition. What a mess Jayco. A big Mess.
It only invites Rats, Mice, ants and wasps.
Such a bustard of an act. From a company that prides itself on Quality control. Pis.... Poor.
Unfortunately.
Jayco are known for good. Follow up.
IE AFTER you left the factory.
All the do is count numbers out the gate.
QC and Jayco. do NOT belong in same sentence.
They have none, nor have for over 40 yrs.
The early Pre '80's. were good quality vans,
In relation to others of that time.
The last 30 yrs. In General. (There are some that slip through,
but not many)
They have left a lot to be desired. Compared to other "named" brands.
The only "ADvantage" Jayco have on the market.
IF you can call it such.
is a cheap price for what you get.
Just a shame it's not put together with any forethought.
Mainly. Reasonably good geer, But not so good assembly.
-- Edited by macka17 on Friday 28th of July 2017 04:47:36 PM
As Jim said disgraceful manufacturing techniques.
I too can't believe the poor quality of workmanship, even on my very old Jayco.
The secondary caulking on the roof to wall joint, like all the roof top caulking was an eyesore with absolutely no attempt to make the finished bead regular or smooth.
I recently replaced the secondary caulking on the wall/roof joint and even as a novice and not too skilled operative (me) I was able to do a very good, much better job than they did & they're supposed to be the professional quality controlled ones. All it took was a little research, some practice to develop the process & the right attitude.
I'd just love to have a couple of months in one of these factories as the Operations or Quality Control Manager. It's not rocket science yet these wankers just can't get it right.
Possum, how do those panels come out/off? I did get chased out of Warrnambool last Christmas by strong winds/rain.
Thanks,
Warren
Carefully elsewise they will break - I used a filleting knife to cut through the bonding gunk (pelican sh1t) it took all day but I knew it would be an expensive bit of gear to replace, (I have time but limited money).