Jayflight walls

homer1959 · 08-15-2018, 07:23 AM

Guys, whats your opinion, do you think they sell more JAYFLIGHT, with aluminum side wall or fiberglass side wall.

I would say aluminum.

I personnaly choosed alu. over fiber.on our new 29rks because it shines more, because of the color and graphic and for all the other reason discussed ad nauseam here and because we could see the studs behind the thin fiberglass sheet glued to them, didn't really liked the grey color either.

so more alu. or fiberglass on jayflight ?

oldmanAZ · 08-15-2018, 07:57 AM

I have no idea which one they sell more of. We choose alum because fiberglass was an expensive option and we like the sliding windows.

Rustic Eagle · 08-15-2018, 08:13 AM

I ordered my 2018 Jay Flight with aluminum and happy with the choice....., my last two Eagles were fiberglass.

Bob

homer1959 · 08-15-2018, 08:35 AM

Yup the price play a role and like you I prefered by far the sliding window, my only concern with alu.is to keep the TT watertight around all the opening like cargo door window etc etc

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Originally Posted by oldmanAZ

I have no idea which one they sell more of. We choose alum because fiberglass was an expensive option and we like the sliding windows.

ALJO · 08-15-2018, 09:05 AM

To keep things water tight its time to start doing right o way corrections.
Replace the rubber/foam window seals with butyl tape (sticks and seals much better)A few of the window seals might be already leaking right out the factory and you might notice it after a couple of years when the damage is already done. Have seen that many times already.
Then the corner molds; look them over. Leave the bottom open from the vinyl insert.
The roof check for the small cracks and what is missed.

Use the appropriate products for RV sealing.

homer1959 · 08-16-2018, 11:18 AM

Wow, its a full time job that I bought if I have to remove all the windows , ..... just a good bead of sealant around the perimeter will not be good enough ??

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Originally Posted by ALJO

To keep things water tight its time to start doing right o way corrections.
Replace the rubber/foam window seals with butyl tape (sticks and seals much better)A few of the window seals might be already leaking right out the factory and you might notice it after a couple of years when the damage is already done. Have seen that many times already.
Then the corner molds; look them over. Leave the bottom open from the vinyl insert.
The roof check for the small cracks and what is missed.

Use the appropriate products for RV sealing.

ALJO · 08-16-2018, 01:05 PM

Sealing around the perimeter are temporary seals and will fail eventually of UV.
It is almost a full time job for me to look after the house and TT and we ever stops by with something, thought I was retired but are busier than I had a job....lol.

homer1959 · 08-16-2018, 03:20 PM

Im retired too and I never worked so much in my life , and for no paycheck !!! And I wont go as far as saying retiring sucks :-) .... but resealing all the window on a new trailer THAT SUcks LOL

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Originally Posted by ALJO

Sealing around the perimeter are temporary seals and will fail eventually of UV.
It is almost a full time job for me to look after the house and TT and we ever stops by with something, thought I was retired but are busier than I had a job....lol.

ALJO · 08-16-2018, 03:34 PM

When yours get built, ask Jayco of you can sit there in a lawn chair watching they do things proper. I'm sure you can take some time off.

ALJO · 08-16-2018, 03:37 PM

BigJohnD and me that's the first thing we do "Sealing" and replace the rubber/foam gaskets. RV's and water they are no match. They forgot a 2 ft. overhang on each side of the roof.

homer1959 · 08-16-2018, 08:10 PM

Actually I've asked them ( without the chair :-) to pay a visit to their plant where they built the Jayflight, apparently impossible, one can only see fifth wheel and motorhome shop.

I dont care about fivers and motorhome....

Maybe there is too many industrial secret about the Jayflight construction

or maybe its better like that, what you dont see dont hurt

!!! lol

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Originally Posted by ALJO

When yours get built, ask Jayco of you can sit there in a lawn chair watching they do things proper. I'm sure you can take some time off.

wags999 · 08-16-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by homer1959

Actually I've asked them ( without the chair :-) to pay a visit to their plant where they built the Jayflight, apparently impossible, one can only see fifth wheel and motorhome shop.

I dont care about fivers and motorhome....

Maybe there is too many industrial secret about the Jayflight construction

or maybe its better like that, what you dont see dont hurt

!!! lol

We purchased our TT from RV express in Middlebury and picked it up there. We toured the Jay Flight factory and the 5er factory. No problem doing so, and I was impressed with the quality plywood and other items they used. This is the 4th season, and 4th winter in the hot Az sun and no windows falling out and no puddles inside. Only thing I re-caulked was a few lights that I replaced due to lens falling out. I do 303 on the roof and have re caulked some small areas on the roof where the caulk either cracked or was not as thick as I like. I'm impressed with how Jayco can build a TT as inexpensively as they do, using the same appliances, heater etc as much more expensive units. We live in ours about 6 months a year and it still looks brand new.

Working in campgrounds I choose the Aluminum....I have seen way to many delamination issues with the filon siding. Also touring where they were laying up the panels, and having some experience with laid up panels, I can see why the issues arise. Aluminum is easy to repair/replace, filon isn't. Guess it's all a matter of personal choice...is no right or wrong answers.

Happy Camping and I would not loose sleep is you don't remove all your windows...do your due diligence and keep up on normal maintenance.

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