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Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-12-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,942
Posted By klinner28
A number of the better campgrounds we've staying...

A number of the better campgrounds we've staying at have become Sun Resorts over last 2 years... and the rates have shot up as a result.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-11-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,942
Posted By klinner28
We were there in March and noticed that as...

We were there in March and noticed that as well... it's definitely the most empty since our first trip in 2017, and we go there every spring break.

It's relatively empty despite them closing...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-11-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,942
Posted By klinner28
Campground Availability in 2024

Anyone else noticing a lot more vacancies on weekends this year?

I'm in northeast and go to campground in NY in summer, and normally all of the campgrounds that used to be completely booked on...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 09-01-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,398
Posted By klinner28
There was a Jayco rally in Gettysburg last month....

There was a Jayco rally in Gettysburg last month.

See one in Elkhart, IN 6/20-6/23 in 2024.

Should join the Jayco RV Club in Facebook if you are interested in these.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-22-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,435
Posted By klinner28
Were you at a Taylor Swift concert recently? ...

Were you at a Taylor Swift concert recently? That's lyrics in her Cruel Summer song.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-12-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 652
Posted By klinner28
Be really wary of 2022's. Manufacturers were...

Be really wary of 2022's. Manufacturers were cranking them out as fast as possible due to demand... even dealers were saying they're junk.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-27-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,869
Posted By klinner28
I'm still blown away by the reliability of my...

I'm still blown away by the reliability of my 2017 Eagle... Going into 7th season and never an issue with the AC, heater, fridge, slides, leaks, etc.

The new products look nice but don't see the...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-17-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,401
Posted By klinner28
Before we bought our rig, we rented for 2 years. ...

Before we bought our rig, we rented for 2 years. My kids were small and I can say they urinated on the mattress of the rental. So there's that.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-16-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,401
Posted By klinner28
The only people who has ever done the #2 in our...

The only people who has ever done the #2 in our RV is our 3 kids. Neither my wife nor me have ever done the #2 in it yet.

There's no way I'd rent it out and deal with a stranger's #2... given how...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-13-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,556
Posted By klinner28
They might have bought that unit from...

They might have bought that unit from manufacturer at a time when they had to pay top dollar, so they can't give you 30% off. They tend to be short-sighted like cars, focusing on profit at unit...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-11-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,556
Posted By klinner28
That's frigging awesome! I'm looking at a GMC...

That's frigging awesome! I'm looking at a GMC and they have way more inventory than Ford. I'll try the same tactic.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-10-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,556
Posted By klinner28
Same here but the best deal you can get on a new...

Same here but the best deal you can get on a new truck is MSRP. And that's their "incentive" because there are others are selling at $3k over MSRP.

It's a joke because the trucks sit on their...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-10-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,556
Posted By klinner28
RV, auto, boat industries are pretty much...

RV, auto, boat industries are pretty much screwed.

The dealers bought anything they could from the manufacturers at top dollar to have inventory on hand. But now with the demand destruction from...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 01-09-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,556
Posted By klinner28
It's also gotten obnoxiously expensive for a new...

It's also gotten obnoxiously expensive for a new RV and a new tow vehicle.

Dealers only selling trucks at MSRP. The same camper I bought for $30k in 2017 is now $53k after discounts.

I paid...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 10-27-2022, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By klinner28
RV Industry Downturn here

Sept "total RV shipments ended the month with 28,333 units, a decrease of (-48.5%) compared to the 55,014 units shipped in September 2021.

Through September, RV shipments are down (-8.2%)...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 08-04-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,411
Posted By klinner28
The RV Nerd on Youtube says that the industry is...

The RV Nerd on Youtube says that the industry is reducing production by working less days per week.

He doesn't commit to saying if it's a buyers or sellers market... but that it's neutral. I'd...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-27-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,411
Posted By klinner28
I've noticed here in the NE - basically NY, DE,...

I've noticed here in the NE - basically NY, DE, PA area, the reservations are roughly the same as pre-covid, just by observation via booking through websites.

It's hard to get weekend spots at...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-26-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,411
Posted By klinner28
I go back to the outrageous prices... The...

I go back to the outrageous prices...

The new Eagle TT I bought in 2017 for $30k after discounts is nearly $60k ($78k list) after discounts.

Add to that a new tow vehicle was $67k and now at...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 07-25-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,411
Posted By klinner28
RV Industry Downturn

Surprised no one has posted this:

Keystone RV announced this week that it is closing two factories, 41 and 705, in Goshen, eliminating 334 jobs from production to plant management, from quality...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-25-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,430
Posted By klinner28
There's supposedly a shortage of diesel in the...

There's supposedly a shortage of diesel in the NE.

It's $6.39 here in PA. It's pretty much the final dagger to the RV industry. That follows a lack of towing vehicles for sale, the overpricing...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 05-23-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,237
Posted By klinner28
Easy for me. I-95 between Rt26 and about 10...

Easy for me. I-95 between Rt26 and about 10 miles from GA border...

This one specific stretch has caused:
- vanity mirror in bathroom to fall off
- sconces to fall off
- bike carrier straps...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-12-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,689
Posted By klinner28
The RV lot nearest to me was practically empty...

The RV lot nearest to me was practically empty last year and now it's filled to the max.

A recession is imminent as well... that will crush the industry.
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 04-06-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,084
Posted By klinner28
Interesting thing is that Disney is limiting...

Interesting thing is that Disney is limiting crowds so they're theoretically not at full capacity yet. However, the difference is that there are now no slow days... unlike pre-covid when you can...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-24-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By klinner28
Good advice. I'll open the faucet. It was...

Good advice. I'll open the faucet.

It was 4-5 years ago, I ran into similar situation. Same time of year, but my RV was stored outside 45 miles away. It was going to hit mid-20s as high and low...
Forum: General Jayco RV Chat 03-24-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By klinner28
Should I winterize?

It's been 50's and 60's as high each day here in PA.

However, in a week, it's forecasted at 33-34 highs with nighttime lows of 20 for 2 consecutive days.

My RV sits in a covered garage and it...
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