The Jayco Journal
Stories from the road, RV advice and news from the Jayco family.
Why More Young People Are RVing than Ever
April 12, 2018
The evidence is undeniable. Younger people are drawn to RVing today. According to a 2016 Nielsen study performed for Go RVing, in a single year, from 2015 to 2016, the average age of RV owners dropped from 48 to 45. Other studies show similar trends in av
Hitting the Road: Top Tips for Extended RV Trips
April 3, 2018
Tackling an extended trip in your RV? A great adventure surely awaits—and we've got the planning manual to make the prep work easy.
10 Reasons Small Trailers Rule
March 29, 2018
Small but mighty—trailers on the petit side offer suprising benefits. Read our top 10 reasons to consider purchasing a smaller ride for yourself.
Waking your RV from Winter Hibernation Checklist
March 23, 2018
Is your RV or travel trailer ready to hit the road? Check these 8 maintenance to-dos off the check up list before your next road trip.
Product Innovations Ahead of Their Time
March 19, 2018
Take a trip down memory lane with some of Jayco’s past innovations, each ahead of its time in terms of creativity and craftsmanship.
New RV for the Next Camping Season? Tips for Prepping Your New Rig
March 9, 2018
Whether you’re a total RV newbie or a seasoned pro, RV Family Travel Atlas shares their three tips for prepping your new rig for another camping season.
Impactful Innovations
February 26, 2018
Jayco is no stranger to innovation. In fact, we embrace it at every turn. Our features and design choices move the industry forward—read up on the details here.
What's In a Name?
February 26, 2018
Jayco founder Lloyd Bontrager wanted his customers to feel free, without a care in the world. Read up on how the word "Jayco" came to represent that sentiment.
The Beginning
February 21, 2018
Where did Jayco begin? As it turns out, with a simple remark from founder Lloyd Bontrager’s wife Bertha. Read up on the last 51 years of Jayco’s journey.