Model year differences

[bobbyg123]

I posted this on the Jayco forum, so apologies for the redundant message.

I’m currently shopping for a jayco eagle 29.5bhds, and I’m curious if there are any major differences between the 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years.

I’ve got my eye on a new 2018, and apart from my concerns about it sitting on the dealer lot for an extended period of time, I’d like to flush out any differences between it and the 2020 model. The price difference is fairly significant; approximately $7K-$10K more for the 2020 model year, but typically, the changes in build are minor. I understand that depreciation plays a factor as well, but $7-$10K is considerable.

Thanks in advance.

[bobbyg123]

OK everyone. Thank you for all of your replies. This weekend is the moment of truth. I'm making the rounds to both of the dealer lots to look at the 2018 and 2020 Jayco models.

If they don't want to deal, that's OK. I'm happy with my current trailer and I can wait until the offseason to resume my search.

If you're interested, here are the (2) rigs that I'm considering:

2018 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5BHDS

2020 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5BHDS

[laknox]

ford truck guy wrote:
a quick look shows the MSRP on a 2020 could be around $62,000.00 depending on options and location..

The 2020 at $47,995.00 would be about 26% off

The 2018 at $39,995.00 would be about 35% off the MSRP for 2020 which I am sure is higher that it would have been in 2018

IF I am taking that 2018 , I would be making sure it was worth my aggravation... The tires are already at least 2 years old on the sidewalls... the graphics are already 2 years into fade, ect...ect...

that is NOT ENOUGH of a discount for me to take the 18

Not to brag, as I really didn't do much but get lucky enough to talk directly with the owner when he picked up my call, but my discount was 40+%. Frankly, I considered buying it and turning right around and selling it. Could have made an easy $4-5k. :B

Lyle

[mtofell1]

bobbyg123 wrote:
I also need to speak with Jayco about having warranty work performed more local to my home. I’m sure that won’t be a big snag.

Jayco will undoubtedly tell you it's no problem but they really aren't the ones doing the work. RV industry is different than auto industry. Dealers get shafted on warranty work and have no motivation to help you out unless you bought from them and they want to keep you happy. Tons of stories on these boards of people getting put "at the back of the line" when trying to get work done at a dealer other than where they purchased. Especially during busy times of year. I'm not saying I wouldn't buy from out of my area but just realize getting work done locally could be tough, regardless of what Jayco says.

[bobbyg123]

ford truck guy wrote:
a quick look shows the MSRP on a 2020 could be around $62,000.00 depending on options and location..

The 2020 at $47,995.00 would be about 26% off

The 2018 at $39,995.00 would be about 35% off the MSRP for 2020 which I am sure is higher that it would have been in 2018

IF I am taking that 2018 , I would be making sure it was worth my aggravation... The tires are already at least 2 years old on the sidewalls... the graphics are already 2 years into fade, ect...ect...

that is NOT ENOUGH of a discount for me to take the 18

Thanks for the reply. I agree with you on all counts. So far, I’ve only obtained internet offers, so I’m not even close to being done. The 2018 needs to come down a few thousand more or I won’t take it. I also need to speak with Jayco about having warranty work performed more local to my home. I’m sure that won’t be a big snag.

Regarding tire wear and decal fade, one thing I have going for me is that I live in the Pacific NW, where the climate is milder than anywhere I’ve lived previously. No humidity, no sun beating down, winters are mild, etc. Tires and decals *should* be OK, but your point is still valid. They need to acknowledge it financially. 2 years is 2 years, and a difference of $7K, while significant, isn’t as much when you factor in long term ownership. If I can get the 2018 down to $35K, it will be enticing.

[ford_truck_guy]

a quick look shows the MSRP on a 2020 could be around $62,000.00 depending on options and location..

The 2020 at $47,995.00 would be about 26% off

The 2018 at $39,995.00 would be about 35% off the MSRP for 2020 which I am sure is higher that it would have been in 2018

IF I am taking that 2018 , I would be making sure it was worth my aggravation... The tires are already at least 2 years old on the sidewalls... the graphics are already 2 years into fade, ect...ect...

that is NOT ENOUGH of a discount for me to take the 18

[bobbyg123]

No, I apologize for not being more clear. The MSRPs for the Jayco I'm considering are between $62-66K.

The 2018 MSRP is $63,708, and they're offering $39,999. That's a discount of around 38%.

The 2020 has an MSRP around $66,000, and they're offering $47,999. That's a discount of around %28

[Charlie_D_]

laknox wrote:


Not enough discount, IMO. My KZ was likely sold below dealer cost after sitting on the lot for 11 months. One that's 2 years old already? I'd be offering 40% off 2018 MSRP and would`t move much off that. It's been sitting in the sun all that time, so caulk's likely cracking, roof's aged, vent lids are getting brittle, graphics are fading,etc. My KZ had cracked caulk and several scrapes on the roof. They were all re-sealed before I siged off on it. Deal directly with the owner, if at all possible.
Lyle

Agree. If the OP is speaking of $7,000-$10,000 off MSRP that is not enough.

[laknox]

bobbyg123 wrote:

Charlie D. wrote:
Hopefully that $7,000-$10,000 is not off MSRP.

No. The 2018 is being offered for $39,995 and the 2020 is $47,995.

Not enough discount, IMO. My KZ was likely sold below dealer cost after sitting on the lot for 11 months. One that's 2 years old already? I'd be offering 40% off 2018 MSRP and would`t move much off that. It's been sitting in the sun all that time, so caulk's likely cracking, roof's aged, vent lids are getting brittle, graphics are fading,etc. My KZ had cracked caulk and several scrapes on the roof. They were all re-sealed before I signed off on it. Deal directly with the owner, if at all possible.

Lyle

[bobbyg123]

Charlie D. wrote:
Hopefully that $7,000-$10,000 is not off MSRP.

No. The 2018 is being offered for $39,995 and the 2020 is $47,995.

[Charlie_D_]

Hopefully that $7,000-$10,000 is not off MSRP.

[Wild_Bill_888]

Check battery manufacturers date stamp, load test them.

[newman_fulltime]

2 year old trailer on the lot first thing I would check is what's been replaced in it or used to fix others warranty claims . I had customer bought a unit found out the ac had already been a claim on it

[bobbyg123]

The fact that it’s likely been sitting on a dealer lot for 2 years certainly isn’t something that inspires confidence in me. Determining how “new” the camper is will be my first order of business. Dealership location also isn’t convenient, but neither is the 2020 model. There is a comparable Rockwood Signature model on a lot 8 miles from my home, but it doesn’t have a lot of the amenities that the Jayco has.

My first camper was a Jayco Jayfeather which I purchased in the 2007/2008 timeframe. I had a similar dealership location challenge back then, but Jayco allowed me to have warranty work performed at a local, independent RV repair shop. I’ll have to email them and see if they’d be willing to grant me that again.

[Piddlers]

Something to think about regarding the 2018 is when did the dealer actually receive the unit? Mid to late 2017 or early 2018? How long has it been on the lot? How old are the tires already? I tend to think of how many people and traffic that trailer has already had in it sitting on the lot. How many times the fridge has been opened, the recliners have been opened, the bed raised, the shower opened, etc. and that would make me take pause.

While I realize there is potentially money to be saved and that weighs heavy but at the same time consider the use that trailer has already endured by sitting on the lot that long with every Mom & Pop and 2 or 3 children browsing over it.

Best wishes for whichever unit you purchase and happy camping!