2016 pop-up changes

[MiCamperDad]

I have noticed that the 2016 1209 models have front mounted winches. Is this a change for jayco? I thought all the jay series had internal lift systems. Also the front storage box is a very boxy, separate box stuck on the front end. Are there any other changes to the 2016 jaycos? Just wondering if it will affect quality, etc.

[MiCamperDad]

I answered my own Question, the 2016 Jay Series 1209sc I saw is the same as the 2015 Comet, must be using the Starcraft factiry unit, and slapping a Jayco on it

[Grumpy]

Actually that winch on the front is the original design which was patented by Wilbur "Jay" Bontrager when he was an engineer at STARCRAFT. He was working there before he and Bertha started JAYCO
That is one reason why they bought STARCRAFT when it went bankrupt.

And yes all the pop-ups are coming out of the same plant.

[MiCamperDad]

I have a 1982 Starcraft, and all the lift system is all original, except the winch, I just replaced that. I was wondering if all the starcraft / jaycos have the same intrnal lift rods, or do some use the pulleys like mine, in the lifter posts? It is time for a new camper lol,

[Grumpy]

The basic operation with the pulleys should be the same since that was how it was patented. Haven't really taken a close look at the actual corner posts in a long time.

[MiCamperDad]

As long as they warranty a new pop up lift system for life, I guess I shouldn't worry.

[mainer]

I see lots of small changes in the 2016 jay series. Jayco has done away with there internal lift system, a system they bragged about for years and was only available on their top of the line pop-ups. No more raised cabinet doors, the valance around the inside of the roof is also smaller, same as sport series. The sport series and the jay series are becoming more similar. A sad sign of the times, the pop-up camper is slowly dying. Look what happened to Coleman. People today want more amenity's and easier set-up

[eng45ine]

We had planned on ordering a 2016 1007UD, but our salesman informed us that Jayco was planning to make changes that we might not appreciate since quality was the ultimate reason why we chose to purchase the Jayco brand. We opted to purchase a new 2015 1007UD and we are thrilled with that decision because we saw the changes in the 2016 at the Milwaukee RV show.

[MiCamperDad]

looks like many jayco models are just re-tagged Starcraft campers, might just keep my 1981 Starcraft another few years...at least it is a conversation starter when im camping.

[MiCamperDad]

I was 95% sure i was going to buy a Jayco in the next month or two, now i really have no clue what to buy if i decide to get a new pup

[eng45ine]

I had never seen a new StarCraft popup until last month at the Milwaukee RV show, the 2016 Jayco 1007UD is identical to the 2016 Starcraft popup with the exception of exterior body colors. You might consider purchasing a new 2015 Jayco popup, I do believe that you'll appreciate the quality and the pricing might be in your favor because it is a new one-year old unit.

[mainer]

Knowing what I know about the 2016 jayco's, I would look for a 2015 model or even a 2014 if you could find one. You would be buying one of the last great pop-up;s. (IMO) Jayco has been making great camper, but I think times are changing for the pop-up market. I am very happy that I bought a new pop-up last summer, the camper is awesome. I look at it and think I got one of the last great pop-up's

[MiCamperDad]

At least i got confirmation the a number of jayco models are being built at the Starcraft plant in Topeka, In from a response from an email to jayco. If i buy, it will be a 2015, jayco, not a 2016 jaycocraft

"Yes the Jayco and Starcraft camping trailer models have been manufactured in Topeka by a joint effort of Starcraft & Jayco personnel for the past year, but there are plans being discussed that may separate them again in the near future."

[yaluyg]

saw floor plan of 2016 1007. Yikes! From what I can see on plan and photos Much smaller - Queen and full instead of King and double, no u-shaped dinette, no cutlery drawer, no under-sink storage, slanted floor sections in front of bunks. 2016 JAYCO JAY SERIES 1007UD

[eng45ine]

The wife and I made a trip to our RV dealer today to purchase a furnace vent screen and we had another opportunity to walk through the 2016 1007UD, we are thrilled that we purchased the 2015 1007UD instead.

[bailee21]

one of the reasons i ran out and bought one of the Last 2014 1207 i could find was all the changes that were coming ... color and options are so different than what they were doing in the 2014 and older ... i love my 2014 1207

[29BHS ECO]

Originally Posted by MiCamperDad

I have a 1982 Starcraft, and all the lift system is all original, except the winch, I just replaced that. I was wondering if all the starcraft / jaycos have the same intrnal lift rods, or do some use the pulleys like mine, in the lifter posts? It is time for a new camper lol,

Micamperdad-- I was always under the impression that Jayco had a system that pushed the top up with springs and not the "pully lift system". Larry

[kristaltimm]

We are considering buying a 2016 Jay series sport 10SD. But after reading some of the posts here, we are concerned that we're getting an inferior quality pop up that just has the jayco name on it. We'd appreciate any advice.

[bailee21]

i would still buy one starcraft is still a good brand and Jayco owns them and they are better than most popups

[eng45ine]

Kristaltimm, you can go with the Sport 10 SD, but you might try to track down a new 2015 version instead of the 2016. Sadly, the construction changes are striking, we are thrilled that we did not purchase the 2016 model.