Jayco Swift SLX Reviews

[Bill Texas]

I recently purchased a Swift 145 RB and haven't had it long enough to use in the summer.

The A/C that comes with this trailer sure seems small, but I'm told it does a good job of keeping the trailer cool.

For those of you with a Swift, are you pleased with the A/C's ability to cool your trailer?

[Threebutchers]

Originally Posted by Bill Texas

For those of you with a Swift, are you pleased with the A/C's ability to cool your trailer?

Congrats on the new TT.

I have the 154BH with 5000 BTU wall unit. It has performed well on days in the 90s.

[Bill Texas]

Thanks a bunch. That's good to hear.

[honeymooner]

Originally Posted by Threebutchers

Congrats on the new TT.

I have the 154BH with 5000 BTU wall unit. It has performed well on days in the 90s.

I have a 184BH (2013 MODEL) It does a fairly decent job in the summer. We had one trip at Cedar Hill State Park with no shade and it was 110 outside. Unbearable outside. 85 inside. Not as cool as you want, but then again.. you're camping! It ran on high constantly.

[honeymooner]

I went out to check on my 184BH tonight (Supposed to freeze here in North Texas) I noticed that my seat cushion (driver's side dinette) was wet underneath vinyl side against the plywood. This is my first RV. In the center of the seat. There appear to be no leaks. Could it be condensation? Very strange.

[Threebutchers]

honeymooner = Check to make sure your dinette window (below the A/C) was caulked across the top and down the sides.

[Bill Texas]

I think a previous post noted the need for a drawer and I couldn't agree more. Likewise, my 145 RB's closet is very small and didn't really appear to offer much for hanging clothes.

So, here are a couple of modifications I recently made.

[honeymooner]

Threebutchers,

thanks for the reply. I was able to go and look for leaks while a steady rain was occurring. Still dont know the exact source of the leak but I am betting on it being the front window. Will try to attach pics when I figure out what I am doing wrong.

[Threebutchers]

Originally Posted by Bill Texas

I think a previous post noted the need for a drawer and I couldn't agree more. Likewise, my 145 RB's closet is very small and didn't really appear to offer much for hanging clothes.

So, here are a couple of modifications I recently made.

Bill Texas

Excellent work!!!....you should start a thread dedicated to your mods that can be found easier through searches.

[Bill Texas]

Thanks for the compliment. I just finished building and installing a medicine cabinet. I'll post up photos soon.

That's another item I wish they had provided. It was unhandy for us not having one.

[Threebutchers]

Looking forward to seeing your work!

[Bill Texas]

Here is the medicine cabinet I recently built for our trailer. Fortunately, I was able to salvage the frame from the mirror glued to the wall. Unfortunately, the mirror had to be broken in order to remove it.

[Threebutchers]

Nice work!......rabbit joints - you have some tools! [ATTACH][/ATTACH]

[mike12110]

You guys show real talent! Now how about figuring out how to put a bathroom sink somewhere. All the swift trailers have the same bathroom so a fix for one will be a fix for all. I've run out of ideas.

[smacdonald]

I had the same problem on a trip to Hershey. It rained all the way there and back from Canada. Noticed the cushions wet when we unpacked the trailer. It was a leak around the front window, water ran down the inside and onto the plywood under the seat cushions (both sides). Had the window re-sealed by dealer, it's been fine ever since.

[Frodo423]

What do you guys think about a 2009 Honda Element 4 cyl pulling one of these? I've been looking at the 154bh and the 184bh... I've been researching for a long while, and I can't find any other brand or model that's the perfect combo of the right price with the right size and weight. My concern is that the Element, according to the manual, has a towing capacity of 1500. It just seems way too low...

[Threebutchers]

Originally Posted by Frodo423

My concern is that the Element, according to the manual, has a towing capacity of 1500. It just seems way too low...

Frodo423;

I'm sure that is quite correct....166hp, 2WD, short wheelbase =

[Threebutchers]

Very light max tongue weight as well....the 154BH and 184BH have tongue weights upwards of #300-#450

[Bill Texas]

I understand my 145 RB Swift SLX has a 5,000 btu A/C. In looking at the 2014 model I notice it comes with an 8,000 btu A/C. Does anyone know if the 8,000 btu unit will fit in the same place as my current 5,000 btu unit?

[Gsutherland]

I love our 184BH. I have the same complaints as others, so far I have:
- Installed a bar to make the tear down and setup of the dinette easier. (Thanks to the person who posted it last year!).
- Replaced the raised bump on table legs with hinge pins so it is easier to collapse the dinette legs.
- Replaced the electrical outlet under the dinette with a new one and added second near the coach/bench.
- Replaced lights with LED
- Welded scissor jacks to front
- Added small ladder to bunks (from campingworld.com)

Next I will:
- Add drawers
- Add medicine cabinet in bathroom.
- Add a powered fan with covered vent to replace the vent in the middle of the trailer.