Jayco

An overview lists motorhome and caravan brands that appear most often in owner complaints and recall campaigns. These include Gulf Stream (leaks), Coachmen (faulty slide-outs), Thor Hurricane (frequent repairs), Fleetwood (brakes and fridge fires), Holiday Rambler (poor workmanship), Forest River (mechanical and electrical failures), Keystone (electrical problems), Winnebago (over 1,000 recalls), Coleman (furniture failing within a year), Jayco (mechanical and electrical safety issues), Itasca (fridge and brake faults), Airstream (brakes and trailer hitch problems), Champion (seat and seatbelt defects), Dutchmen (hitch and handling issues), Newmar (electrical wiring) and Tiffin (brakes and kitchen appliances). The article advises a professional inspection before purchase and recommends buying a separate fire extinguisher, as almost every manufacturer has recalled the supplied unit.

Michelle, 73, and Patrick White, 76, traded a Sydney waterfront home for a 6.4-metre Jayco Starcraft caravan. In seven years they have covered 153,000 kilometres on Australia's roads.

Meyers RV Superstores has acquired White Horse RV Center, a two-location dealership in New Jersey, from Ed Hutchinson, Jr. After the deal, White Horse is renamed Myer's RV.

The New Brunswick RCMP reported a stolen motorhome from Penobsquis, N.B. The theft is believed to have occurred between 11 p.m. on July 25, 2024, and 1 p.m. on July 26, 2024, from a business on Route 114. The motorhome has since been located. The vehicle is described as a white 2010 Jayco Greyhawk with New Brunswick licence plate JRR 535 and VIN 1FDXE4FS4ADA58344.

Four companies control the majority of RV brands in the North American market: REV Group, Forest River, Winnebago, and Thor Industries. REV Group owns Holiday Rambler, Fleetwood, American Coach, and Monaco Coach; Forest River, owned by Warren Buffett, includes Coachmen, Berkshire Luxury Coach, Dynamax, and East To West; Winnebago owns Grand Design and Newmar; Thor Industries owns Airstream, Dutchmen, Jayco, Tiffin, and CrossRoads. Consolidation may lower costs and simplify the supply chain, but can also lead to reduced quality control and cookie-cutter designs.

Jayco has expanded its Jay Feather Air SL travel trailer lineup with the 17RBSL floorplan. The model, nearly 22 feet long and 8 feet wide, is the largest in the series but accommodates couples or small families rather than maximizing sleeping capacity. It has a GVWR of 3,750 lbs, with 830 lbs of cargo capacity. The interior features a north-south bed, modular sofa, removable table, split kitchen with a rear refrigerator, and a full-width rear bathroom with shower and toilet but no sink. Amenities include a tankless water heater, LED lighting, 19,000 BTU heating, 13,500 BTU cooling, 30 gallons of fresh water, and a 10-foot awning. The new unit is priced around $22,000. Sales have started, but dealer availability and interior images remain limited.

THOR Industries announced additional leadership changes as part of the evolution of its North American RV operating model. Ken Walters is appointed President of the North American RV division.

Jayco has unveiled the updated 2027 Jay Flight 333BTS travel trailer, marking the 25th anniversary of the Jay Flight line. The 37.8-foot (11.5 m) trailer features three slide-outs, sleeping capacity for 8 to 11 people, and a rear bunkroom with two single bunks, J-Cubes, and a fixed double bed. Dry weight is 8,375 lbs (3,798 kg), with a cargo capacity of 2,125 lbs (964 kg). The MSRP is $51,743.

Blue Compass RV, an RV retailer with over 100 locations in 31 states, partnered with Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina to grant eight wishes by giving away RVs. The vehicles, three Jayco Jay Flight travel trailers and five Forest River Aurora travel trailers, were valued at more than $250,000 combined. The event took place on August 14 at Blue Compass RV Charlotte, where families received the RVs to create camping memories.

The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has announced the schedule for seven Partners of Progress (POP) meetings during the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, taking place Nov. 9-13 at Paris Las Vegas. POP meetings provide dealers with a forum to discuss brand-specific issues with top management from participating manufacturers. Dealer volunteers moderate the meetings, which are held in-person during the convention. Only dealers who carry the designated manufacturer may attend these meetings. The schedule includes sessions with KZ RV, Venture RV, Jayco Motorhomes and Towables, Grand Design, Winnebago Towables, Alliance RV, Keystone RV, and Forest River Motorhomes, Towables and Subsidiaries.

TradeWinds RV Center in Clio, Michigan, has updated its online inventory with new and used travel trailers, pop-up campers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and motorhomes. The dealership carries brands such as Jayco, Forest River, Ember, and Coachmen. It also provides financing, trade-in evaluations, and nationwide delivery.

Jayco has announced the 2027 Terrain, its most expensive Class B camper, built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with upgraded JRide suspension. The MSRP starts at $203,625, but dealers often offer prices around $170,000. Four floorplans are available, including rear bath or rear bed with garage. Standard features include a 165 Ah lithium battery (7.9 kWh), a 2,500 W generator, and 200 W solar. Previous owners reported build quality and service issues, as well as condensation due to thin flare walls.

Retain Media's Q2 2026 RV Market Brand Consideration Report, based on over 2.2 million searches across 139 RV brands, shows imported caravans and motorhomes extending their share of buyer consideration for a third consecutive quarter. Imported brands' share of total search rose to 27.8% from 26.7% in the previous quarter. Market leader Jayco's share fell to 23.1%, while Winnebago was the quarter's clearest gainer. Three brands—Network RV Caravans, Sunland Caravans, and Starvision—exited the market due to administration or closure.

Sue McCracken, 71, who lost her savings in an online scam, was given a new Jayco caravan worth $50,000. The gift came a week after she shared her story.

Blue Compass RV announced the acquisition of Brown’s RV Superstore in South Carolina, a dealership serving northeastern South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition brings Blue Compass RV’s total dealership count in the Carolinas to 13. The 12-acre property, located on South Carolina Route 151 in McBee, includes 31,000 square feet of retail and service space with 20 enclosed service bays. The store will be renamed Blue Compass RV Columbia Northeast and will continue to offer brands such as Jayco, Forest River, Brinkley, Grand Design RV, and Thor Motor Coach.

The Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW (CCIA NSW) has announced the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence. The ceremony took place on 13 August at the Western Sydney Convention Centre. Michael McIvor, Managing Director of Experience Broken Hill, received the Max Elsley Award for more than 16 years of leadership in regional tourism. Other winners included holiday parks, manufacturers and service providers such as BIG4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park, Suncamper Motorhomes and Jayco Newcastle.

Blue Compass RV announced that several of its dealerships were recognized as Top Ten Jayco dealers during the annual Jayco Dealer Homecoming held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada. The awards honor the top ten dealers in sales volume across Jayco’s motorized and towable RV segments. Recognized dealerships include Blue Compass RV of Katy (Houston) as No. 2 in Jayco towable volume, Blue Compass RV of Tampa as No. 3 in motorized and No. 6 in towable, and Blue Compass RV of Cincinnati as No. 6 in motorized.

Sales of single-axle travel trailers rose 5.16% over the past 12 months, while the overall market slightly declined. Jayco offers 22 single-axle floorplans across Jay Feather and Jay Flight lines, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $20,000. Double-axle trailers still dominate, accounting for about 65% of sales. The company notes growing demand for solar power and the Baja off-road package.

A Ford F-150 EcoBoost 2.7L V6 with 160,000 miles entered limp mode while towing a 6,500-lb Jayco camper. Three mechanics and a dealership found no fault after the P2099 code cleared when the ignition was cycled. The cause is condensation in the charge air cooler, which, during sudden acceleration on a grade, enters the combustion chambers, causing misfires and triggering a zero-boost limp mode.

Blue Compass RV announced the grand opening of two new dealership locations in the western United States: Blue Compass RV – Medford in Southern Oregon and Blue Compass RV – St. George in Southern Utah. The Medford location consolidates sales and service under one roof, offering new RVs from Jayco, Brinkley, and Forest River Aurora. The St. George facility sits on 8 acres near Zion National Park, with 11,000 square feet of interior space and seven service bays; brands include Alliance, Brinkley, Forest River, Entegra, Heartland, and Thor Motor Coach.