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05-21-2020, 08:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Casper
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New Jayco owner, new to this forum
My wife and I are considering purchasing a Jayco 317 RLOK 5th Wheel. We have been approved, and are just waiting for it to be prepped and sign the paperwork. Looking for any owners that can give me insight to the quality, and experience they have had with Jayco, and specifically this unit.
Thanks
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05-21-2020, 08:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin!
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05-21-2020, 08:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Gallatin
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We have a 317 and love it. Quality has been what I would expect from any manufacture, which means there has been a few issues but nothing major. Only mods so far have been to replace the flimsy shelves in the pantry with sturdy ones and took the cooktop out of the outdoor kitchen and replaced it with a drawer.
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05-21-2020, 08:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Perryton
Posts: 212
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Welcome and enjoy from Texas Panhandle. Don’t have your unit but did purchase a new 2020 TT and so far no major issues
Stay Safe
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2020 Jayco Jay Flight 34rsbs
Anderson WDH 14k
Wineguard G3 portable sat system & H24 receiver
2013 Harley Triglide
2 Yorkies
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05-21-2020, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Las Cruces (soon...)
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Welcome and congrats. You might want to make sure that the dealer checks the list of recalls/ Service Bulletins that might pertain to your rig. You would think that this would be obvious and automatic, but for us it was not. Curiously, the dates on the respective bulletins pre-dated our build date! Only one item was safety related (a change in fuses for the awning) and we had that done at a local Camping World. Other items were minor and still on our to-do list. We do have the sidewall crack issue but that is a another kettle of fish and will not necessarily affect you. It has not interrupted our life.
We live full-time and the few larger issues with the rig were mostly self-inflicted newbie mistakes. Our rig has made a nice home for us.
Hope to hear about your exploits!
Angus
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Winters in Las Cruces, NM, traveling the rest
2019 Pinnacle 36SSWS "Diana"
2019 F350 DRW Lariat CC Long Bed Diesel "Sheila"
3 Chihuahuas and 4 cats
We don't camp, we don't glamp, we LIVE.
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05-21-2020, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Casper
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Thanks for the feedback. We saw this 317 on one of our local rv dealers web sites, and immediately loved it. It' a 2020, and the price was right. Really looking forward to it.
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05-21-2020, 09:42 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your soon to be new Jayco.
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05-21-2020, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: SW Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bender88
We have a 317 and love it. Quality has been what I would expect from any manufacture, which means there has been a few issues but nothing major. Only mods so far have been to replace the flimsy shelves in the pantry with sturdy ones and took the cooktop out of the outdoor kitchen and replaced it with a drawer.
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We have had our 317 for almost 3 years and also love it. It has been back to the dealer numerous times for minor warranty repairs but our dealer always did a great job with the repairs. (North Trail RV Ft. Myers) Had a small roofing issue and they replaced it with a life time guarantee flex armor roof. Also had some fading on the front cap and they repainted it free of charge. After camping 14 years in our previous 5th wheel we knew exactly what we wanted and the 317 fit the bill perfectly. We love the floor plan and after spending two summers in it we wouldn't change a thing. I also changed out the outside grill and replaced it with a drawer. We are looking forward to many more enjoyable trips.
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05-22-2020, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC Area
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Welcome from York County, South Carolina!
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05-22-2020, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Jefferson
Posts: 209
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Welcome and Happy Camping, from NE Georgia.
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Andy, Sherrie, Dixie, and Daisy
2020 Jayco 336FBOK Modern Farmhouse
2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 SRW Duramax 10 speed GM/ Allison
CURT Q20 on R20 Slider
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05-23-2020, 07:51 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Casper
Posts: 73
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Thanks for welcoming us, and making us feel a part of the community. We are excited to get out new rig, and start making memories.
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05-23-2020, 08:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
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Congrats and welcome don’t forget to post up some pictures when you get it.
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05-23-2020, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Temescal Valley
Posts: 249
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Welcome and congratulations!
We bought a 2020 Eagle 319 MLOK. Love it...only problem I had was with the Bm pro drawing down the battery. Hooked up a small solar trickle charge panel and its been great so far.
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05-24-2020, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Saint Clair Shores
Posts: 98
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Welcome!
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05-24-2020, 07:08 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Casper
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We will post some pics as soon as we pick it up. We're scheduled to do our inspections on Wednesday!
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05-24-2020, 10:08 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: WILKINS
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Do you have enough truck???? What do you drive?
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05-24-2020, 10:45 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Casper
Posts: 73
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Yes, believe we're good on the tow side. 2018 Ram 3500 6.4 Hemi. 8' box.
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05-24-2020, 10:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Jefferson
Posts: 209
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You probably are good, but do yourself a favor and check the yellow sticker in the driver's door. Safe travels.
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Happy Camping!
Andy, Sherrie, Dixie, and Daisy
2020 Jayco 336FBOK Modern Farmhouse
2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 SRW Duramax 10 speed GM/ Allison
CURT Q20 on R20 Slider
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05-30-2020, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Libby
Posts: 138
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Delivery Inspection
I recommend you stay in it for a couple of nights before you take official delivery. There should be a place to stay overnight at the dealer.
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05-30-2020, 12:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Campbell River
Posts: 20
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we have an older 2011 30.5 Eagle Super lite. It along with any other brand of RV had its problems. We have the RLS model and love the layout. We've experienced many problems with the interior finishing like valances pulling away from the walls, sagging cupboards above the rear window, and peeling finishes. Nothing too serious but I can tell you that you will have some problems no matter what you get. We love our road home and will continue to use it for many more years. Just a thought about extended warranty coverage. We got an 8 year extension at the time of purchase and it has paid for itself over the ensuing yeaars.
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