New Jayco 29l

ebis63 · 07-12-2011, 08:15 PM

Spent 2 years looking for travel trailer and decided on 2011 Jayco 29l. Looked at many brands and we kept coming back to the Jayco because of quality of workmanship and warranty. Outside kitchen is great feature and the trailer tows great. We have two kids and a dog and the bunks work great for us. Only problem was thermostat went bad but was replaced by dealer. Anyone else have the 29l?

Terry · 07-12-2011, 09:03 PM

Hey Ebis63! Welcome to the Jayco Forum. If you get a chance come on over to the new member forum and also introduce yourself. I have not seen that 29L in person, but it looks like a nice unit!

tjd1100 · 07-13-2011, 05:35 PM

We a 29L also an love it. outside kitchen is great no more trips inside for the kids to get drinks an my beer is closer too. we love the floor plan. the kids like to sit at the bar an eat..the only thing I wish it had was more draws(one under the fride an sink arent quite enough)..

ebis63 · 07-13-2011, 07:48 PM

Wife complained about lack of cabinets but I keep my cooking and grill gear outside so I'm fine.

Murphie · 07-13-2011, 11:41 PM

My wife and I looked for about two years as well and half a dozen RV shows prior to buying ours. We liked the floor plan we saw in a Tamarack Trail, lucky for us the dealer wanted way too much money and I wasn't happy with the construction methods. Was made in the old fleetwood factory. Than four more brands with the same floor plan. Once I read up on the Jayco I knew this was the one for us. Starting our summer trip tomorrow morning. Just have to hook up the trailer, feed the critters and then were off.

TNJayco · 07-14-2011, 03:19 PM

We bought a new 29L last February and have not had a single problem with it. We have used it over 14 nights and we love everything about it. This coming Saturday we hit the beach for an other 7 nights. This is our 3rd Jayco, so that's not really a surprise.

ebis63 · 07-14-2011, 06:48 PM

We have had ours out 10 nights so far and are getting ready for 5 more next week. Very happy with the Jayco and the floor plan. Great info and folks on the forum as well.

ebis63 · 07-14-2011, 06:51 PM

Tjd1100 how does the 1500 tow? I have an f150 and I have no issues but I keep it at 55 and with Reese dual cam I find towing stress free. I was looking at upgrading truck but it has all the upgrades so can't justify. All flat where we live so that helps as well.

tjd1100 · 07-15-2011, 08:23 PM

hey ebis63, it tows the 29l nice. I put on a set of timbrens to help,with them an my wd hitch im about 1/2inch lower than when unloaded, which to me is close enough..it seems to be real happy at 60-65mph any faster an i get a little sway but i dont have sway control so if i did i could go faster but 60 is just fine for me..Where we live its hilly an some mountains an i have no prob at all, i may slow down a little pulling the grades(50-55mph) but thats about it.Havent really checked the mileage yet because we've been doing short trips around home within an hour or so but we are going to OBX for 2 weeks so ill check it on the way down to how "good" it really is..

Rustic Eagle · 07-15-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd1100

snip..........but i dont have sway control so if i did i could go faster but 60 is just fine for me.........snip

I agree the 29L has a great floorplan, but it's also 33'-4" long. I'm sure you have your WDH dialed in great, but IMO you would enhance your TV/TT handling/controllability with a sway control device. At any speed under less than ideal road conditions or an aggressive maneuver a sway event could surface, not the time to wish one had sway control.

WDH manufactures recommend (2) manual friction control sway bars on TT's over 25ft., or IMO a Reese HP Dual Cam and Equal-i-zer brand WDH's are great upgrade considerations for a TT 33 feet long.

Be safe out there

, it's the other guy that can ruin your perfectly planned camping trip.

Bob

tjd1100 · 07-15-2011, 10:05 PM

I agree rustic, sway control will make it much better to control. Right now i have a hand me down hitch that my dad had but no longer needs an it didnt have sway on it.I do take my time towing im deff no speed demon like some people are when towing.. I plan on up grading it to a reese dual cam this winter, just want to explore all my options before i do an drop some cash on something that i wont be very happy with..Everyone here really seems to like the dual cam so i may just get new bars an the cams since i have a good hitch head..

ebis63 · 07-15-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd1100

I agree rustic, sway control will make it much better to control. Right now i have a hand me down hitch that my dad had but no longer needs an it didnt have sway on it.I do take my time towing im deff no speed demon like some people are when towing.. I plan on up grading it to a reese dual cam this winter, just want to explore all my options before i do an drop some cash on something that i wont be very happy with..Everyone here really seems to like the dual cam so i may just get new bars an the cams since i have a good hitch head..

Tjd1100

The Reese dual cam was worth the money and rustic is right its a long trailer and the sway control made a huge difference.

Rustic Eagle · 07-16-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tjd1100

snip........Everyone here really seems to like the dual cam so i may just get new bars an the cams since i have a good hitch head..

If you do decide to go with the Reese Dual Cam, keep in mind that your existing spring bars "may" be compatible with the HP Dual Cam upgrade kit (and assuming that your existing bars are rated correctly for the loaded TT tongue weight).

Anyway, when you get to the point of incorporating your sway control device (any brand), I'm sure we can help if you have any install or adjustment questions.

Bob

branam · 07-27-2011, 07:21 PM

We have the 29L also and we love it! With 4 kids and a dog, it gets a little busy inside but there is plenty of personal space. We had a minor problem with air duct blockage for the rear bunks, however, a quick trip to the dealer resolved that problem. I have been looking for posts relating to the 29L for a few months and this is the first I have found. Im glad to hear others are happy with this model as well.

AndyGee · 08-10-2011, 10:21 AM

We pick up our new 29L this weekend and head 'er down the road for 30 days. Can't wait!

Norm807 · 08-12-2011, 05:32 AM

We picked up the 2012 29l last weekend and spent 4 days in it. It is our first travel trailer. We love everything about it with our only wish is that the slide was alittle deeper, but that is a tradeoff for weight I guess. My kids love the bunks and the outside kitchen works great for beer, juice and bait.

AndyGee · 08-12-2011, 08:55 AM

^^I agree the part slide was a concern for us as well but the other features outwheighed that concern. An option for a full slide would be nice though even if it added 500lbs to the unit.

Terry · 08-12-2011, 10:52 AM

Norm - sounds like you had a great first trip! Congrats. I also see you have started to prioritize your supplies - "beer, juice and bait". Good choices

Norm807 · 08-14-2011, 08:04 AM

Prioritizing beer first is a must for a smooth camping trip. We were in such a hurry for the first trip that we forgot things like measuring cups, and spatula and general utensils, but not the beer.

Terry · 08-14-2011, 10:07 PM

Well...a beer can is 12 oz...so there is your measuring cup....cut the lid off and attach a spork using duct tape and you have a spatula....and utensils??? That is what fingers are made for......

So really - you are all set! Hope you had a good time!

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