jayco style camper trailer? Any other options?

[jabs]

gday all like I may have mentioned im in the market for a jayco eagle or swan OB camper trailer.  My question is are there any other brands that are similar to this design, setup or style that I should consider? I Like the wind up hard roof with the push out beds for maximum setup size but minimum travel size.  Ive noticed the goldstream campers though they are a bit more expensive, any there any others out there I haven't come across that are good value and build?

cheers

Jabs

[Colmano]

We have the Swan OB, but when looking late 2014 we compared Goldstream, Coromal, and Golf as well....The quality of the Goldstream was above all, but at a premium...The Jayco represented decent value for money and was within our strict budget....and the family is very happy 1 year on 

[cruiser 91]

Jayco's are great value for money and also hold their re-sale value very well.

I found there are 4 major issues that need to be addressed for these style campers prior to heading out.

1. Dust proofing. $300-$400
2. Keeping bedding dry at bed ends if canvas gets wet.$25ea
3. Condensation under bed end mattresses causing mould. $140ea   
4. Large gaps in all 4 internal roof corners allowing bugs in. $Free

All can be over come with many solutions for these problems here on myswag.

[BrindiCruiser]

A few years ago a Newcastle company called opus were making a similar style but a fair bit cheaper. First batch made from
Plastic, later matches with fibreglass.


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[Goose]

Goldstream and Coromal are already mentioned, so i will throw in A-Van as well, but i don't think they do off-road fyi.

[briann532]

I have a hawk outback for sale.........

[crappsy]

A few years ago a Newcastle company called opus were making a similar style but a fair bit cheaper. First batch made from
Plastic, later matches with fibreglass.


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No connection but here is their web site link
http://www.opalite.com.au/camper-trailers/

[Goose]

Goldstream and Coromal are already mentioned, so i will throw in A-Van as well, but i don't think they do off-road fyi.

Just going to correct myself here. A-Van are moving into the off road market it would seem (i thought they were on-road caravans onyl). Have a look at this members A-van and pics at the beach, its pretty neat.

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=45530.msg796649#msg796649

[feisty]

Goldstream thunder looks great. Slide out external kitchen no inside cooking therefore a reduction in wasted space.  Hopefully this layout will take off with other manufacturers.

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[jabs]

Just going to correct myself here. A-Van are moving into the off road market it would seem (i thought they were on-road caravans onyl). Have a look at this members A-van and pics at the beach, its pretty neat.

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=45530.msg796649#msg796649

yeah they do look good but seem a real 2 person setup not for a family with upto 2 kids which is what im after.

cheers

[archer63]

Hi Cruiser91,

Would you please clarify how you solved those four issues ?

Cheers
Rob

[cruiser 91]

Hi Cruiser91,

Would you please clarify how you solved those four issues ?

Cheers
Rob

Heres a starter for dust proofing that works on my camper, though there are many variations its all the same concept and I can't take credit for the idea, all info is on myswag, you just have to find it.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=42387.msg705072#msg705072

Remedy for condensation under mattresses is to get air flow under mattresses. You can get a product specifically for this problem at Clark Rubber.   

Keeping bedding dry when canvas is wet: I work on this myself and came up with something that works 100%. Please search through my post to find it, it also has pictures.

Blocking corner holes: Simpler than you think. Again, Clark Rubber stock thick foam, purchase enough to cut small blocks to stick up there when camped, works great and purchase enough to have a few spares.

After seeing these remedies, you may have better idea's, which is no problem at all, please don't forget to share your experiences, its what this forum is about.