Jayco Precept class C motorhome review

2010 Jayco Precept class C motorhome
See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page

"A contemporary compact class C that offers the total package of high-class features, luxury car performance and excellent fuel efficiency"

Important dimensions:
1 floorplan is available (9/09) - we show this below.
Dodge Sprinter chassis - Mercedes-Benz 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
154 Horsepower @ 3,400 RPM
Exterior length 24'8"
Exterior height (with A/C) 10'11", Exterior width N/A
GVW 11,030 lbs
Tanks - fresh / black / grey - 37 / 33 / 37 gals
Starting MSRP $102,857, but see dealer for pricing
Compare? - see other Roaming Times class C reviews

Jayco says: "The new Precept is raising the bar for Class C motorhomes everywhere, combining excellent fuel efficiency (16-18 miles per gallon rating) with full-featured luxury. Whether you’re navigating crowded city streets or narrow mountain passes, Precept’s smaller size and nimble nature make every minute behind the wheel an unforgettable adventure, while its Euro-style interior ensures your passengers will have an equally memorable time."

Standard construction features include: Welded aluminum sidewall framework, TuffShell vacuum-bonded 5" crowned laminated roof, TuffShell vacuum-bonded laminated sidewalls, High-gloss Gel-coat sidewalls, One-piece fiberglass roof, Electric-powered slideouts, Cabinetry crafted with screwed-stile construction, Bead-foam insulation (R-21 max roof, R-9 max floor, R-9 max walls).

"The Precept’s kitchen and bathroom areas are the perfect combination of modern, stylish and functional, with features that include curved Euro-style cabinetry with curved drawers and doors":

The nicely designed kitchen arrangement is shown below. Some of the features are: Wood sink cover, Water purification system, Range hood, Mini blind, Laminate countertop w/round stainless-steel sink, High rise single-lever faucet with pull-out sprayer, Dream Dinette mechanism, raises and lowers dinette table top, Drawer for silverware, divided for utensils, Under-counter Apollo convection microwave, with 3 burner top, 6 cu. ft. refrigerator..

Next we show the bathroom arrangement. Standard: Residential medicine cabinet w/mirror, Stainless-steel sink bowl, Skylight in shower with light (select models), Robe/towel hooks, Retractable shower door, Radiused interior passage door, Porcelain stool with foot flush, ABS shower with one-piece surround

And finally we show the bedroom arrangement. Standards include: Roller shades, Under bed storage, Overhead storage cabinets, Halogen reading lights:

FLOORPLANS

We show the floorplans below - click for a bigger picture:

The Jayco Precept - model 24SDS - has a really nice floorplan arrangement. This is the only floorplan available at the time of this review (8/09). With a double bed and a well thought-out bathroom arrangement the rear of the coach is standard. Forward however there are options. The dinette has the option of a comfort lounge and sofa table and the cab-over bunk can be arranged as an entertainment center. As you can see from the pictures above, the quality of all the fixtures and fittings really good...

The Precept’s standard features include a 19-inch digital LCD HDTV, cable TV hookup with RG-6 coax, Onan 3,200-watt Quiet Diesel generator with auto-changeover, halogen lighting throughout, outdoor media center and a Carefree patio awning.

Several options are available on the Precept, including a 400-watt inverter, Diamond Shield paint protection film, front entertainment center with 32-inch LD HDTV, leather furniture, Premium Paint Package, privacy night shades in windshield and driver/passenger windows and satellite kit.

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"A contemporary compact class C that offers the total package of high-class features, luxury car performance and excellent fuel efficiency"

We await a video of the Precept. In the meanwhile we show a video of how Jayco's are made.
(Today's video is from
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What do you think? Add your comments in the forum below...

(LATEST COMMENTS FIRST)

author	comments
Doug Paul	Like it very much but wish they had more floorplans. Don't like the bed arrangement. Like access from the bed from both sides. But the quality and style looks typically Jayco and that's good, I think they're a quality company and make quality RVs. I'm looking thro RoTi for a C. I had a Jayco trailer that I was sorry I sold the next two weren't half as good.
Trisha	We have a 2007 Melbourne. Nice motorhome like the arrangement. A few problems but taken care of. Jayco is a good company and makes a really nice class C.
Ken and Penny Romford	Jayco class Cs are the way to go. We traded our class A for a 2009 Jayco Melbourne 29D class C and so far I think it's one of the best things we've done! 3 slides and I really think it has everything we've ever had before and we've had 3 A's and one B. Our last A was diesel (Fleetwood), it was really good but I think the Ford Triton gas engine in the Melbourne is remarkable. We've been up and down really steep climbs with no problems whatsoever. Recommend Jayco.
Steve & Pam	Jayco - Quality Quality Quality. We have a 1997 Jayco MH. 21' Only thing we'd change -- needs a stationary bed. Wish it was a little bigger. Drives easily. Love the new Jayco's.
Jerry Anderson	We have a Jayco class C - the 2007 Melbourne 29D. Great class C. A few problems to start with that should have been taken care of by the dealer but after that it's been fantastic. Like the layout with 3 slides and find it's easy to drive and plenty of power. Get about 13 mpg but with a toad it goes way down. 2 year warranty is good. We bought the Customer Value Package and I would recommend that. This is my second Jayco and third RV and this is the best. Based upon your experiences, would you buy one of this manufacturer's RVs again?: Yes. Rating: 5/5.

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