roatan
Vancouver
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Just came back from the 2008 Snowbird rv show at the tradex in Abbotsford B.C. On sale for $74,000.00(CDN) was a Jayco 2009 Melbourne fully loaded. As I am thinking of RV'ing at least 1/2 the year but am still looking around for a vehicle I was wondering if Jayco is a good rig and if this price is good. I will take any info I can get. Cheers John
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Hoops
Indiana
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Jayco makes an excellent product. And customer service is one of the best in the industry. I don't have a Melbourne at present, but if and when our present circumstances change, that is what I will be getting.
The Hoops. ED and Becky
Missy our little Bichon
2004 F350 V10
2005 Jayco Legacy 38RDQS
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Roadfrog
Chilliwack, BC Canada
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I can only comment on the Jayco reputation and agree with the previous poster - Jayco's customer service reputation is unsurpassed. They provide unrivalled support even after the warranty is expired. They also make a good product.
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Chris
1999 Winnebago Itasca Spirit 29N
1988 Campion Allante 195
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leoj1939
CT
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I own a 08 Melbourne 26A on a 07 E-450 Ford Chassis. The quality of the components is comparable to other middle price MH.
I also went to the Jayco Rally this August and toured the manufacturing facility. That was a disappointment. The only quality control is that supplied by the component manufacturer. Jayco supplies no organized control over the workforce quality that should be obvious in a facility of this size and magnitude.
Most of the problems I have experienced with my purchase are a result of "No Quality Control". I understand this is standard for the RV industry in general. This disappoints me.
Knowing that no other RV manufacturer makes use of quality control, I probably would still purchase the Melbourne because of layout and aesthetics.
As a group, we the buyer, should insist on “Quality Control” from all RV manufacturers.
Search the archives for post on the Jayco Melbourne. I have posted at length about my buying experience as have others.
1999 Rialta QD (sold)
Lets Go Aero sport trailer (for sale)
2008 Jayco Melbourne 26A
Blue Ox base plate
Ready Brake tow bar
Chevy HHR toad
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ABBACUS
Lakehills, TX
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We full-time in a 2008 Melbourne 29D tow a Jeep liberty with two kayaks. I just completed my first year and 15,000 miles average 8.5 MPG. I have weight it several times currelty at 14200 loaded.
things I have added. Auto Hydro Bigfoot Jacks, tilt for HD TV's, Scangauge Auto computer, Tow setup, second HD-DVR bedroom, Pot and Pan slide under sink.....and lots of stuff.
Problems
Tail lites cover mount upside down, dash radio failed I-10 trip and door is hard to close.
If you have any question just send a message
Bob & Tillie Johnson with JJ (Boxer 70lbs)
K5YPP retired 2007
somewhere in texas winter...summer on the road
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