Jayco vs Avan

Powercasta · Member

Jayco vs Avan

ozjohn · Guru

Mate,
I've sent you a PM.
Cheers, ozjohn.

Cruising Granny · Guru

Take your time to do your research, be cautious when you make your decision, and don't be conned by any salesperson.
I've only heard people's feedback, but have not had any personal experience with any of them. I have a Roma.
Some Jayco and A Van customers are dubious, while others have nothing but praise, so the decision you make will be based on what your learn.
Buy a second hand one where all the teething problems have been addressed and the water marks will be obvious.
Good luck with your investment.

Powercasta · Member

Thanks so much that sounds like good advice, i'll definatley do my homework & won't be pressured, i didn't think it was going to be this hard! So many choices.

Powercasta · Member

Thanks for the advice, the caravan show is on in Brisbane early june i'm going to have a good look at the competition, that way we can make a more informed decision on our investment. Thanks again and enjoy your trip.

Cruising Granny · Guru

That's a good idea. Just look, leave your money and cards at home, keep your eyes and ears open, then go home and weigh up all the info.
It's too overwhelming while you're in the hustle, bustle and bullsh!t.
If you already have the size and style of van in mind, all you have to do is work within your budget and needs. Now, don't I make that sound easy?
I'm glad I'm not making the decision.
There are so many vans, styles and configurations of diverse quality and value. Good luck!

Happywanderer · The Master

Theres a TVan parked next to me tonight. I asked the guy when he was setting up if it was an AVan, He said no its a TVan, you can see the different shape. He has got it all set up well, even got the TV going tonight.

milo · Guru

we have a jayco motor home ,but the sales guy we bought off was great, still good friends
2 years after the sale even tho he's some where else now, only problem we had was poor
after sales service, from the dealership we got it....
happy searching

Powercasta · Member

Thanks it does sound easy but thanks to some great advice on this forum we should make the right choice.

Powercasta · Member

We had a Hawk & had nothing but praise for it also top after sales service from the Jayco dealer, just not too sure about their vans, there is plenty of competition at the van show though.

Powercasta · Member

Hmm Tvan eh! Will have a look at one.

Ron and Shirley · Senior Member

A TVAN is a great up market off-road Campertrailer. http://www.tracktrailer.com.au/tvan_overview1.html

Not quite your Jayco/Avan.

-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Wednesday 27th of April 2011 06:43:33 PM

NandK · Senior Member

G'day Powercasta,I've got a Jayco Discovery Outback bought new last September,had a couple of small problems the first trip but have had no trouble since then.
I also had a Hawk,i liked it wife didn't,but our Discovery's a great van..check them all out mate only you can decide as every ones likes are different.

Powercasta · Member

Thanks Nandk, i was hoping a jayco owner would give me an opinion thanks for that, like i said you can't go past their after sales service,have looked at a discovery they looked ok but will check out a few more cheers.

Ma · Guru

We had a Jayco Discovery pop top, although not an outback model and we were very pleased with it. Took it over some rather rough stuff and plenty of corrugations and met all our expectations.

Powercasta · Member

Thankyou everyone who responded i have heaps of info you guys have made our decision a lot easier, cheers Powercasta.

Vic · Guru

Bit late, but having had an A'Van Camper Trailer (A shape) and a Jayco pop top I found that both had some initial teething problems (quality control issues) however Jayco wins on the repair/warrant issues hands down and is known for being one of the best in Oz even making good on things after expiry of the warranty for me and I have heard others say that too.

You can ask other Jayco owners by going to the Jayco Website www.jayco.com.au (put in au or you'll get the US website) and look up Travel Diary under owners info.

-- Edited by Vic on Wednesday 11th of May 2011 10:57:21 AM