MIND BLOWING! Check out this Jayco Eagle 280RSOK Travel Trailer RV!
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It would be helpful if the team that specked the frame, axles and suspension can have a meeting with the interior
design team that put all that storage capacity in there.....they need another 1K capacity at least on the frame & suspension rating . Not to mention the " Full time warranty " rating.... most people will be over GVWR on this trailer before they leave
the driveway with empty tanks.
Yeah I have 5100 lb axles on my 24rls from ORV. this thing is nearing its payload limit before you put a sandwich in it.
I believe the magnet in the coat/closet was to hold the shelf up if you wanted to use it for coats or something taller. Go back and look at the shelf right next to the door. It had the other part of the magnet. I thought you might catch it as you were getting ready to shut the cabinet door but no, you didn't. :) Very nice unit!
I currently own a jayco and I love it, but my concern with this unit is the relatively low cargo carrying capacity. Under a thousand pounds is pretty much ridiculous. Merry Christmas, have a happy New Year and thanks for all you do
When you show a unit with slides you need to show it with the slides in so we can see what kind of access they have.
Not possible given hes either at a show or on a lot, and its pretty easy to tell what kind of access there is even with them open unless you are completely blind.
For example, on this trailer both of those slides close up against the island completely, so you can get in the bedroom and bathroom but not into the main living area.
I have the 2021 version and love the floorplan. Eagle has some great extras.
I've heard you say very nice several times in the past. It reminds me of Borat every time.
In general I’m not a Jayco fan. I attribute that to an old video tour of their plant that I saw a few years back. I must say seeing this new trailer and the direction they’re taking is making me rethink the brand.
I really like the front landing gear. I think it will help with the shaking when walking around.
Glad to have RV Reviews back again. 👍🏽😁💯
Just purchased a 24 Alpine with the BAL slides, and I too am not a cable slide lover, but I was convinced to go ahead and try these . We have only ran them a couple times , and have no real opinion, other than cable slides are loud, our last fifth wheel had all hydraulic slides and they worked just fine.
Cable slides are lightweight and pretty reliable, but hydraulic or rack 'n pinion are always preferred. Unfortunately the design weight on this eagle was poorly managed so no fancy slides for you!
It’s a nice trailer. The only issue I have is when the manufacturers deck out some travel trailers with several upgrades, which is great, but it puts the price range on many of these trailers close to, if not at the cost of a lesser expensive 5th wheel. If you absolutely want a trailer that’s well equipped, great, spend the money, but for me, I’d rather pay maybe another $15-20k and buy a 5th wheel. They’re easier to tow, I believe they’re safer to tow, they tend to come with many bells and whistles that are standard and, they tend to have more room as far as length, width (if you buy a 101”) and headroom, particularly within the slides, as well as generally more interior and exterior storage. Of course, it all depends on which trailer vs 5th wheel you compare, but generally speaking, that’s how I feel. True trailers allow you to utilize your full truck bed, and even put a shell on your bed if that something you want, but the interior space, but the trade off with a 5th wheel is worth it to me. These opinions are mine alone and do not represent the opinions of this channel. Ha, always wanted to say that!
Its anecdotal but every experience i've had with a customer who opted for a well optioned travel trailer vs a fifth wheel was either due to their towing situation (usually unwilling to upgrade to a heavier tow vehicle or unwilling to learn), or space constraints like the size of their covered storage. Sometimes its as simple as a travel trailer being much nicer than a fifth wheel of the same price, or not being able to get a similar floorplan in something of similar size or cost.
A perfect example of this is the Heartland Mallard M335. Its 40 foot long (and IIRC the most expensive of the mallard range), but its well equipped for its price, its low enough to fit under any covered storage, and its GVWR is under 9000lbs, and its floorplan is something that can only really be had in a fairly large fifth wheel. The cheapest fifth wheel that comes to mind is one of the heritage glens which are pretty spartan and can be anywhere from 10-20k more expensive, nevermind the cost of the hitch for it and all the other little expenses that come with a fifth wheel. If you want a fifth wheel thats as nice or nicer, you're looking at spending even more.
Its a niche market with the expensive, well decked out travel trailers but people do buy them, usually with a just as niche reason.
Great layout with nice upgrades.
This is laid out almost identical to my 2021 Grand Design 297RSTS but considerably heavier. My rig is 9K lbs empty. We love the floorplan.
Merry Christmas to you and your family ! :-)
Had that cable slide system on passenger side kitchen slide on my 2021 Jayco Eagle 5th wheel and very happy with how it performed.
OK, having a storage cabinet reachable from both bathroom and bedroom is interesting. Would not mind a feature like that in a regular house.
Nice, very nice I really like that TT, Jayco have came a long ways.
The magnetic latch in the coat closet is cause you do not take the shelf out, you lift the shelf up to those magnets and it holds the shelf.
Yep. I was just on a cruise ship that had this exact thing.
Very nice camper! We bought a Jaco Eagle 5th wheel, and we love it! But this might be something for us to look at in the future
I like the amount of storage but there isn't enough wiggle in the weight to be able to use it. Especially if you have a washer dryer.
Hi, nice review of this new unit. We own a 2020 Eagle and love it. Very well built units. I love the white exterior but not the decals. For a quality built RV, they shouldn’t have cable system on the one slide. With cables I wouldn’t purchase this RV. I love the white interior, that we also have in our RV but, not the brown colour on the panels. Our 2020 farm house look panels are much nicer but this wouldn’t stop me from purchasing this RV. Lastly, the appliances aren’t Furion that is disappointing. We have these in our current. RV and love them, no issues. Not sure about the 5th wheel front legs. It’s cool looking and maybe works well but we will have to see the operation.
If this had a closet slide I would love it!!!
The space up front behind the LP tanks is for a generator (inverter). It's about time that this change has been incorporated into the unit instead of trying to put the generator in the back of the truck or on a rack on the back.
My big things against this are
#1 still no back bumper
#2 thermofoil countertop, the cheapest of the cheap laminates
#3 low cargo capacity
And all with a whopping $86k MSRP price tag. Wondering what the estimated off the lot price will be🤷♀️🤔
That kitchen will never do because you didn't say where the coffee maker would go. lol. It was nice.
Coffee maker between fridge and stove.
I like this one.
The one thing I don't like about my travel trailer is the tongue jack. I can't open my tail gate because it is too close to the truck. I don't think I'm alone here. So I can see myself and other bumper pull trailer owners that are willing to pay extra for the 5th wheel style landing jacks.
Nice rig-Merry Christmas!🎄
Any feedback on the air units.. keep the place cool?
And.. are there any connections to add solar for the refrigerator, to keep cool while traveling, especially.
I would like to see the bank of windows on the campsite side rather than the back side. Our current rig is much the same way and as much as I like our RV, I find that feature to be one of the irritating ones.
Right. The kitchen pretty much needs to be on the other side in order to have more windows towards the campsite. I have the Momentum 28G and that is the first thing everyone loves about our trailer. Great view of the campsite
@@troyanderson8879 Second this one. Had this same setup on our first TT and didn't think about it until we got our 5ver and what a difference it makes.
Merry Christmas JD and family.
Love that rv i have never seen enthing like that have a happy Christmas
Okay I love this model but now I have a question, could I possibly get a Sewage Plant so I won't need a Pump out Tank,and also what about a Composting Toilet and atleast a 12kw Generator cause I would love to live 100% off Grid
For a Jayco they put all the money in safety and technology but still a nice trailer. I would have liked to see a bigger bathroom and more bedroom storage being it says for full time.
I could live in this one!
A lot fo great features but hate the bedroom headboard window.
This isn’t the first year that Jayco has had the Landing legs on the front of the travel trailer. It started last year. I have the 2023 Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS and we have the landing legs
@1:25... How do you get the trailer off and on the truck without a jack? @1:45... Is that a front storage or a generator prep area? The large gauge red wire @0:17 leads me to believe that tray is for a generator in the middle and maybe a battery on each side.
I'd like to see this built on a heavier frame. I think a GD Imagine or Reflection RL would be a better buy than this. They're heavier, but have a heavier frame and a much higher cargo capacity. They also have full sized refrigerators.
Was the space on the tongue for batteries and a generator?
If my math is right in my head this is right at the limit of what our F350 can handle.
My 22 F250 can bumper pull 15k.
Is it self leveling?
Pros: I love those nightstands on either side of the bed where you can keep and charge all your stuff; stability up front looks great with the front legs, but didn't see the auto leveling control?; nice shower.
Cons: I big miss on so many travel trailers is the lack of windows on the camp side, while giving you a lot of windows to look at your neighbor's campsite, why?; weak attempt at an outside kitchen.
I guess I am old school but I still don't understand the need for so many cameras on modern RVs & trucks. Keep your eyes on the road ahead and not looking at so many camera views. Somebody asked for them, I suppose.
Thanks, JD.
good honest review
Those front jack legs should be standard on all travel trailers!
Cables wear, stretch and snap over time. They're also far cheaper. Adding another motor won't fix the inherent issues with first generation. Also, what's up with all that storage space but not enough capacity to carry it?
We use ours for strapped in storage boxes.
You didn’t mention the dealership where you were at?
If they have gone the extra mile on the suspension…why not install shocks?
Were there any drawers in the kitchen?
Twin 4500 Lb axles with that 10,000 and something GVWR means the axles are about to be maxed out quickly with the addition of 2 RV batteries(65Lbs each) and personal belongings. This trailer will have a short life span.
Not all the weight is on the axles. Not sure the weight distro but a good % is on the front hitch when towing or the landing gear when parked. Having said that I think mfgs go light on their axle ratings to save $$$
Nice unit. Any solar?
This may be a dub question put you do you level with that kind of landing gear
Yes. You can
The cargo weight seems like it is really under what is typically used. Didn’t see batteries. By the time you add water and batteries, generator, maybe some food. You are out of cargo weight capacity. Which means, people will buy this and automatically be overweight by roughly 1,000 lbs. We all bring cases of bottled water, some tools, extra clothes. 2 tooth brushes. Pots and pans. Silverware. Cutting board. If you camp then you will add even more things. I feel like nearly every trailer has limits, but this trailer, which is awesome in every other aspect fails for the cargo weight.
Wow. That’s perfect for my first RV. Is the sofa a bed as well too ?
Yes there is a hide-a-bed
Thank you for your videos!
I’m considering the purchase of a 2024 Jayco Greyhawk 29MV (maybe a 27U or 31F).
I’m a single 67 year old woman who will be investing everything into this…..have you toured these models, what do you think?
Thank you.
This is very nice
What is the knob-like thing on the front driver's side of the trailer, just below the driver's side clearance light and side view camera?
A sway notification light.
Interesting features but two concerns that seem to jump out at me. First, the payload capacity is way too low for a trailer this size. Almost certain to be over weight for most users. Second, (unless I missed it), I don't see any rear stabilizers on the trailer.
Informative video, but need to see another floor plan because this is DSO.
You never mentioned how the front of the trailer is to be picked up
Why are all the windows not campside? Usually that side would give me a view of the neighbors I wish weren’t there…
Way too small load cap. We had a Jayco and loved it prior to our new ORV tt. It had a 1400# cap and once fully loaded we were close to max capacity. Add a couple of extra people to the interior and you’re asking for a bent axle.
nice
What about solar and water and waist capacities, 2024 campers need max solar or they are not worth buying
Why do they still use a oven and gas burners? Wouldn't it be better to induction cook tops?
No, since Induction requires significantly more power and isn't friendly to off-grid.
Cool
Unusual trailer. I am NOT a fan of the big window on the front of the trailer. It is susceptible to road debris damage, and the window allows too much heat to enter the cabin. The front window shade hangs straight down, which looks like it would allow light to shine in after dark. BTW, where did they hide the auto-level controls? Lou from Georgia.
schentek and Bal had a babby
Like it but the slides are too short love 💕
If you add the combo W/D the cargo is really low!
They completely missed the mark with the cargo capacity.... For 86k list, you can haul less than 1000lbs? Add a generator and batteries on the front shelf and a stackable washer dryer, and then you can pick either your stuff inside, or fresh water, but not both!?
Hope you travel light!
I have a few different families that have had major slide issues with cable slide systems. My 2023 jayco 286bhsw and my 2021 adventurer 89rbs both have steel rack slides. Cable slide huge turn off unfortunately for the eagle. Beautiful trailer otherwise.
If you're going to put a fifth wheel front end gear on it, might as well go whole hog and put the rear gear on too and give this trailer an autolevel system.
He said during the video this unit has an auto leveling system
What was MIND BLOWING?
What is the best RV dealer in Corpus Christi?
I’m thinking having the tongue Jack would be useful because you could level fron to back, then drop the levelers down, but you’re not standing on your head too long, lol COMMENT; Self leveling, looked like a crank is why I commented.
Cables on slide, I don’t like it.
Very nice looking unit,at 33 ft it is a big boy. A very niche unit for the hard core bumper pull crowd, at that length more than the weight I personally would prefer a fifth wheel to tow.
I would love to see the interior with the slides both in and out.
That's a really nice unit. But the $86000 msrp is way to high for a travel trailer.
50 amp connection, so duel A/C units? That’s the downfall of my 27RLDS, 50 amp but only one unit. Do like this unit, but if only a single, forget it
2020 ✅
JD -- I watched this video a second time -- after watching your contrast review between the Alliance Delta and the Jayco Eagle. While the Jayco has some gee whiz, new technology features, these features are not worth an extra $20,000 (MSRP) in my opinion. The Jayco has floor vents (bad), toe breaker kitchen slideout (really bad), big window in the front cap (terrible), 5th wheel style landing gear (very good), upgraded suspension (very good), and the upgraded tow package with ABS, anti-sway technology, and odometer (awesome). Really nice, but not worth an extra $20K. Question: There is no power tongue jack on the Jayco. I did not see where the auto-level control box was located, so it looks to me like it would be really clumsy when it came time to connect the trailer tongue to the tow hitch (especially if the controls are not line of sight). I would certainly pay another few hundred dollars to have the power tongue jack installed. Bottom Line: No question -- I'd buy the Alliance Delta! Lou from Georgia.
What so mind blowing about this trailer?
Towing Safety equipment never offered until 2024 models as well as Fifth Wheel Landing Gear on a travel trailer.
I really like it but I think it is definitely a bit pricey.
Just more evidence that nobody that designs RVs has ever actually used an RV.
What is Mind Blowing ?
Low cargo capacity ?
What length is it ?
$86k and no self-leveling? Seems like an odd omission. Maybe when you have only 900lbs of payload, you can't afford to add heavy components.
This is really nice but $86,000? There are really nice 5 th wheels for cheaper than that!
MSRP. Comparably speaking, it has many nicer amenities than fifth wheels that have MSRPs higher. I imagine the sales price is closer to around 50K
Aren't landing gear systems on 5th wheel trailers notoriously unreliable? Why would these be any different? You're screwed if those fail on that trailer. You can't even unhook.
Too bad there is no outside cooktop and sink. Also looks like limited drawers in the kitchen. Not sure I would risk buying the new slide technology, I would want to see the historical performance on this. The big opening behind the propane tanks is subject to elements and theft so it is unusable for many items.
As soon as you walked in I was turned off. WHY did they put the windows on the wrong side of the trailer?. Who likes looking at their neighbors?
I wish manufacturers would put more windows on the camp side not the neighbors side, I am not a fan of looking onto there campsite
Don't like all the windows looking at the neighboring canper. Put them on your campsite view.. I like Jayco.
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Do not buy a Thor product. We ordered a 2021 Jayco Eagle 272rbk, put down a deposit and was told it would be 2 months for delivery. They kept pushing out the build date month after month. 8 months later they notified our dealer the price was going to be $2500 higher than agreed. Dealer agreed to eat half if we still wanted it. Yes we still wanted it…, another month later and Thor/Jayco said never mind we are not going to build that model anymore ! They strung us along for 9 months then just kick us and 29 other customers that had deposited orders for that floor plan Eagle to the curb! We lost a whole camping season and they didn’t even notify our dealer of this corporate decision. When I called my sales guy he laughed and said that isn’t true my rep would have called me…. Nope he called the rep and found out the Facebook rumor was correct. Not building the 30 retail sold units. Do Not ever buy a Thor corporation unit. Corporate greed runs the show not customer service!
Thor builds a lot of coach’s they even build entagras which are almost 1mil
low cargo capacity is a no go for me
Of course, all the windows are facing your neighbors campsite 🤔
InTech
The front storage area is way too small and constricted.
I sure wouldn’t want that slide system, on some units just getting to adjustments is a nightmare. Bad enough with schwinntek slides. Just saying from real experience.
Seems stupid to only have 9xx lbs cargo capacity. The GVWR is already over 10k, why not increase it to 11 or 12. This thing is also very expensive.