guide to your vehicles towing capacity

vik351 · Senior Member

Jayco on a Merk...???

macka17 · Guru

Merc fine..(The best)

Jayco. === JUNKO.

At all levels. Shame to spoil such a good vehicle.

There are much better on the market in same price range bracket I would think.

PS. Nice Doggie..

Had a bull Terrier/Bull Mastiff a few yrs ago. 47kg of pure muscle and teeth.
Granddaughters loved him. Always riding his back on the beach.
NOBODY came near them.

vik351 · Senior Member

yawn yawn yawn 47 KILO...!!! Yea ... most misunderstood breed out there, that's a mini ,this was Porky http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/vik351/100_1015.jpg

So Macka, what should I look for...??? had a look at some Jayco caravans 2010 era and could only find one with a screw missing from a door latch,and even the screw was on the table waitin to be put back in... Expect the same fit out in a MH...

Only plan on this type of MH as a "dipin a toe in the water" to see what it is all about, was gunna go smaller with an ex rental hack,but the 2 boys said they would use what we got so 2 berth was out...

SWMBO didnt like the rentals much, bit too pre loved...!!!

vik... tell me folks...

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

Why is there so much angst toward Jayco? Yes, they are built to a price - perhaps the price most of us can afford.

In most areas (including off the beaten track) out five caravans, there will always be at least one Jayco! Besides 70,000+kms isn't much in six years (well, in the way that I do them) - I'd be more concerned that the vehicle has received regular (distance + time) servicing.

My advice would be to inspect the unit & make your decision on that.

Warren

vik351 · Senior Member

Warren-Pat_01 wrote:
Why is there so much angst toward Jayco? Yes, they are built to a price - perhaps the price most of us can afford.

In most areas (including off the beaten track) out five caravans, there will always be at least one Jayco! Besides 70,000+kms isn't much in six years (well, in the way that I do them) - I'd be more concerned that the vehicle has received regular (distance + time) servicing.

My advice would be to inspect the unit & make your decision on that.

Warren

Ya got me beat Warren...??? Got to knock something I spose, when I was in a 4X4 brand club it was them and us mentality... Remember when Volvo came out with lights on cars... aww aww poo pooed by all and sundry... now look DRL all over the joint... The Jayco vans over ten years old I looked at didnt look X army units...

Treat them right and away ya go,as for the vehicle,the only thing that has got me worried is the Bluetec zorst gizmo if indeed this model is one, that and if the book aint stamped it will be see ya ta ta...

vik... too many gizmos,no thanks...

vik351 · Senior Member

Looks like no news is good news... Junko gets the nod from the clan...

vik... off to tell SWMBO...!!!

PeterInSa · Guru

How heavy is the Caravan (ATM) To me Sprinters can tow around 1800-2000KG depending on Model/year. Later vehicles more.

And what about the towball weight of the caravan, also depending on model/year Sprinter towbars can only take between 120Kg to 200Kg.

http://www.newcastlerental.com/Vehicle%20Mass%20Towing%20Guide%20-%20May%202012%20.pdf

guide to your vehicles towing capacity

www.newcastlerental.com/VehicleMassTowingGuide-May2012.pdf

TOWING MASS LIMITS IN AUSTRALIA. Passenger vehicles ... The tow vehicle
manufacturer's recommended maximum trailer towing mass (including the tow
ball ... particularly critical when dealing with the lighter weight vehicles and bars.
.... Alfa. 159 3.2L V6 Ti AWD Sed Pet. Auto. 12/2010>. 500. 1700. 70. 1648 Tare

Peter

-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 2nd of October 2016 05:39:54 PM

-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 2nd of October 2016 05:40:53 PM

daffyfrancis · Senior Member

Hi vik351,

We have a 14 year old Sprinter campervan done 190,000KM now & still drives excellently & economically. Costly repairs to date have been to the sprintshift auto hydraulics here in Tassie & high pressure fuel pump when travelling in Qld 2 years ago (Also the tilt tray tow in to Monto & then on to Bunderberg cost the RACT about $1000 + our accommodation costs etc.).

I am not mechanically minded but have been advised to have the injectors loosend & retightend every 70-90000KM (not mentioned in the service manual but apparently a known problem) as they can become welded in & then cost more to repair the engine than its worth- don't know if this applies to the later models but I would suggest you research this & have them checked pre- purchase as the cost is minimal.

Bil has a Jayco Motorhome fit-out on a VW Crafter (3yo when purchased) & is very savvy on electrics & after installing solar panels etc. decided to rewire the whole 12v side of the motorhome when he seen the poor workmanship of Jaycos efforts- so might be an area to have a good look at.

Regards

David

vik351 · Senior Member

PeterInSa wrote:

How heavy is the Caravan (ATM) To me Sprinters can tow around 1800-2000KG depending on Model/year. Later vehicles more.

And what about the towball weight of the caravan, also depending on model/year Sprinter towbars can only take between 120Kg to 200Kg.

http://www.newcastlerental.com/Vehicle%20Mass%20Towing%20Guide%20-%20May%202012%20.pdf

guide to your vehicles towing capacity
www.newcastlerental.com/VehicleMassTowingGuide-May2012.pdf
TOWING MASS LIMITS IN AUSTRALIA. Passenger vehicles ... The tow vehicle
manufacturer's recommended maximum trailer towing mass (including the tow
ball ... particularly critical when dealing with the lighter weight vehicles and bars.
.... Alfa. 159 3.2L V6 Ti AWD Sed Pet. Auto. 12/2010>. 500. 1700. 70. 1648 Tare

Peter

-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 2nd of October 2016 05:39:54 PM

-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 2nd of October 2016 05:40:53 PM

Thanks for that Peter, I just looked at caravans internals to see the finish of them, The Sprinter I'm lookin at is with a Conquest home on it. not a caravan to tow.

vik.

vik351 · Senior Member

I am not mechanically minded but have been advised to have the injectors loosend & retightend every 70-90000KM

Thanks for that tip daffyfrancis... will keep that one in mind if I buy the thing.

Came across this yank blokes site, pretty good and true,and nothing new from "the old school" change your bloody oil on time and everything else...good read actually...

www.stephensservice.com/oil-related-failures-to-engine/

I would change all body fluids first thing along with all filters,belts...??? Hoses...??? what ever looks in doubt...!!! They havent had drain plugs on a trans sump for yonks, so while it's off change the trans filter too...

Ah yes, the joys of a humpy on wheels... As for solar wires,gee how bad must they have been...???

vik... I will make sure I see if it works ,sun better be out !

Geeco · Senior Member

Hi VIK, if it is a 2010 model all the "nasties" will surely have come to the surface and been fixed. If it looks ok then it probably is, have a good look and take a damp meter with you to check for any previous leaks. People seem to love or hate Jayco I have never owned one but they have a big slice of the market so must be doing something right. Keep us posted on how the viewing goes.

vik351 · Senior Member

Love or hate alright...sheesh... confuse yawn cry

Spoke to a rep the other day and the story he told me is the Hate comes from the tightarses who buy a new one outa the box, want a silk purse from a Jayco,then it's crock tears when a screw falls out and all the other faults show up...

They get the bugs sorted,mostly,THEN another screw falls out...!!! RIGHT ,thats it ...!!! SOLD...

I come along,purr chase the afore mentioned BEAST... all gremlins fixed, me happy as Larry,knowing it aint a Paradise Oasis and it's a 1/3 of the price...

Treat it for what it is and ya cant go wrong...plus the fact if something didnt go wrong I couldnt have a fiddle...

Adelaide is still in the storm mood today, havent even been out doors... http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/video-wakeboarding-through-flooded-vines-at-lake-breeze-wines--langhorne-creek/news-story/ad7d837a72ed85f1cc06717202ee7989

vik...

vik351 · Senior Member

Geeco wrote:
Hi VIK, if it is a 2010 model all the "nasties" will surely have come to the surface and been fixed. If it looks ok then it probably is, have a good look and take a damp meter with you to check for any previous leaks. People seem to love or hate Jayco I have never owned one but they have a big slice of the market so must be doing something right. Keep us posted on how the viewing goes.

Had a look today, looked the goods, no screws on the ground, every dooflickie opened and shut. biggrin

Would grab it in a flash...

Just waitin for the numbers to come in now...!!!

Didnt look like a bluetec donk either, the folks hadnt had it long and wernt over sure about it, selling due to sudden ill health...

How often do ya hear that...!!! Lovley old couple they were too...

vik... The planets didnt align for me today... disbelief

Philw · Senior Member

Vic. We have a Jayco Conquest 2011 on a Merc Sprinter v6 turbo diesel. The Merc is brilliant. Heaps of grunt and great traction in the soft stuff. Jayco's reputation is undeserved. Have seen complaints about all brands of vans and motorhomes. Jayco just has more on the road. This is our third Jayco. Certainly there are some issues at purchase but their after sales warranty is excellent. We greatly enjoy our Jayco and plan to keep it for a long time. It has been awesome. Good luck with it.
Phil

vik351 · Senior Member

Philw wrote:
Vic. We have a Jayco Conquest 2011 on a Merc Sprinter v6 turbo diesel. The Merc is brilliant. Heaps of grunt and great traction in the soft stuff. Jayco's reputation is undeserved. Have seen complaints about all brands of vans and motorhomes. Jayco just has more on the road. This is our third Jayco. Certainly there are some issues at purchase but their after sales warranty is excellent. We greatly enjoy our Jayco and plan to keep it for a long time. It has been awesome. Good luck with it.
Phil

Thanks Phil

I dont know what all the fuss is about either,six year old bus,second owners and I couldnt see the road through the floor or the sky through the roof... cept through the sky light... everything we touched worked opened and closed,with the rain we have had here, no leaks either.

A question about the donk Phil, couldnt see a blue tec filling point, are this V6 model non blue tec...??? Not that I know much about it, cleaner soot etc, but more stuff to go wrong...??? The old fella wasnt sure about stuff like that, just said he was getting good MPG from it... biggrin

Yours the 5 speed auto...???

vik...

vik351 · Senior Member

Read on Dr Google Jayco Conquests leak rain water like sieves ,fact or fiction folks...???

My gutters (spouting) overflow if I dont clean em...!!!

Jaycos are startin to sound as though some owners of Conquest MH's just reckon it all happens for em...!!! The magic fairy comes at night to fix all stitch in time jobs before they need nine...!!!

Am I wrong about this...???

vik... a dear way to find out...!!!