Paul G.Northeast, VIC
Poor quality
I brought 2 to start a hire business, the Sport & Outback, roof tape peeling off on both, the outback kitchen gas cook top wasn't even clamped in, dealer said that's just Jayco :(. I wanted to back trade them & they offered me $12,000 less than what I just paid & they haven't been used.
Just a very disappointing start for my new venture & so with a big company like Jayco, what can I say.
I will never buy or recommend Jayco to anyone. Poor manufacturing & poor dealer attitude.
Purchased in September 2021.
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Damian GLaunceston, TAS
Mods to make the Jpod sport a long distance tourer.
We Purchased a J-pod sport in in April last year and have used it more in the past 12 months than I ever used our previous van. So easy to maneuver and set up it makes getting away a stress less pleasure.
I have added a sound system, Gas and Electric water heater, external recessed shower unit, TV which drops down from the roof and can be watched from the bed or annex and a Second water tank taking capacity to 100 litres. The Jpod sport comes with a water monitoring system for two tanks and hot/cold taps at the sink so adding a second tank and ...Read more
water heater was reasonably simple. I moved the spare wheel forward of the water tanks allowing room for a Grey water tank or another 55L of fresh water and placed an EGO van mover behind the axle so I can remotely maneuver the van in the smallest of spaces. We had a more robust rear annex made and a toilet tent which attaches to the RHS of the pod. Both tents can be erected individually or zipped together for an enclosed unit. The most time saving addition we have done is installed a fly screen and canvas privacy shades at the rear of the pod (inside the access door) so we can just lift the back and we are good to climb in for the night, no tent set up required at all if you don’t want to. The J-pod sport is a excellent van and with a few mods it can be a unit suitable for around Australia touring.
Purchased in April 2021.
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PhilWSydney
Great little van.
I purchased my JPod Sport 6 months ago and love it. We had a custom canvas annexe made to replace the factory tent which I feel was just not robust enough for the amount and length of our camping holidays. Few issues... toolbox lock leaked(lack of sealant). Tape used to joint interior roof linings peeling away. I will rectify that with a more permanent mounding.We found the factory innerspring mattress uncomfortable so replaced it with a premium Clark Rubber product. Few extra internal LED lights.
Very adequate slide out kitchen with sink an...Read more
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chloeyass
Poor quality build and poor service from Jayco
I have a Jayco Jpod Lite, only ten months old. It has been for repairs four times now and needs to go back again.
Firstly the roof was not aligned, the shelves were coming away, nothing is neatly joined, dust gets in from everywhere even on a short smooth 11km dirt road-taken because of road works. Jaycos response was "D not use dirt roads" but how do i avoid road works?? The internal latch broke off while I was inside- interesting to escape thankfully i was in a caravan park not out bush.
First major issue was the rear door was leaking in...Read more
water; a lot of water. This took Jayco Albury over 3 months to rectify and in the end after two trips to them (not short trips either over 200kms one way) i took it elsewhere to a Jayco approved dealer rather than a dealership. On the second trip to Jayco Albury they did not even have the right parts after taking 6 weeks to order them then i drove down and they did not even have it! Turns out the rear door frame was not even attached to the inner, no sealant, no screw no nothing just the inner placed inside the frame, no wonder so much water got in. Second major issue two parts 1.Brake drum is wearing into the backing plate on one side metal on metal a lot of squealing occurs on one wheel and 2.The other side half of one brake shoe is completely worn down because the brake remains locked on and so it causes drag to my vehicle and hence the brake shoe is worn. The cam is worn into the backing plate aswell. When i took this for repair they replaced the bearing. They also suggested i did not need the brakes so i could just flip the lever over and drive without it. Better fuel economy but increased stopping distance and sliding on winding roads makes this alternative unsafe while towing with a small vehicle as it designed for. Also had issues with tool box latches, rear door sealing, rear frame not sealed, sunroof is loose. This is a very disappointing purchase. I wanted an upgrade from the tent but my $35 BCF tent has lasted ten years and still works and this thing has not even made 12 months. I do not recommend a Jpod or any Jayco products. There service is just as poor as there products.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MannyGold Coast, 'Queensland
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
An excellent concept...pity about the quality control
Have a Jpod Sport that we purchased for $18,000 brand spanking new in Brisbane. Have taken it on one trip to Mullumbimby and it rained....and the roof leaked in one corner!! Had rolled towel packed in one of the overhead spaces so it soaked it all up and only reason we found leak is that the towel was totally soaked. Inspected the area where the wall joins the roof on the rear and there was an obvious spot where the silicon sealer had not been applied. Rather than take it back for that sole reason, I got some black silicon and fixed it up neatl...Read more
y. I hope that is where the leak was but I cannot see any other possible water entry point. One of the rear lights obviously got moisture in it and won't dry out. Also one of the front lights also has moisture in it. The strips of tape in the ceiling don't want to stick down properly. They look like they're made of paper tape, like masking tape! Jayco could have done better on that one. Also, there's bloody silicon overrun all over the place, like it's just been wiped off with a rag with very little attention to detail. Also, the roof slopes down in a curve towards the front, but on one side of the van it's a different looking bend than on the other side, with a couple of little bumps in it, rather than a smooth curve. We don't think we'll use the tent either...it's too cumbersome...we've gone to the camper because we wanted to upgrade from a tent so we don't want to get back into one! We'll get an annexe fabricated in time. The dealer in Brisbane had a custom made one on display but it was quite expensive ($1100) so we'll shop around the trimmers here on the Gold Coast and see what we can do. I'm going to mention the stuff that I have written about to the dealer when we take it back for its first service, but if the warranty repairs are to be of the same quality as the original build, I will just do it all myself! That way I know it will be done right. They're my thoughts so far. As I said, great concept, pity about the build quality.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
A great little unit
I have a JPOD Sports have done several thousand ks on and off road so far few minor problems a lose fitting here and there but nothing major. Packed the tent away never used it and and went straight out and had a new one made attaches to existing clips and runner suported by rear door on two poles has 2 windows floor and zippered door.Custom made $ 850 works a treat also had cooper stt tyres new springs and air bags fitted 120 watt solar pannel to roof stone guard and extra gas bottle.Tyres liffted the ground clearence and new springs with air ...Read more
bags absorb the the load and corrigations Probably owes me 21 to $22,000 now but its all I need had a TVAN $68,500.00 NEW go anywhere unbrackable but smaller inside harder to set up finishes much the same.Never in 5 years did I ever go anywhere I couldnt go with my POD its all about what you expect were you want to go and what your prepared to pay.The POD comes in several configurations from an empty shell through to the Sport like I have, you get what you pay for as to gaps and bad seals poor workmanship I must have been lucky. As to the physical side of monovering and setting up the POD which is about as simple as it gets if you are dissabled and have limitted ability and physical strength I dont know of any unit that addresses these issues stock of the shelf. THIS REQUIRES ENGINEERED MECHANICAL SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE EXPENSIVE AND DIFFICULT TO INSTALL. The TVAN was top shelf but I can assure you Its not as simple a SET UP or physically easy as made out in the video if you have disabilitys I doubt you could do it on your own without help. Old saying buyer beware research what you want look at what you need and never buy on impulse. PS. As to Jayco I delt through St Marys they are proffecional people who did everything to help and have been pro active in following up the purchase to ensure Iam happy with the product.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
KerryPerth
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Good Bed in a box
I have had my JPod now for 2 years. I am unable to use it very much as I am unable to erect the tent. I had had tent poles replaced by Jayco & still now have bent poles. I was told by Jayco that it is easy to put up just watch the video. Ha ha after putting in the 4 poles the tent then stands up ON ITS OWN
Does anyone have any answers as to how a single female puts up the tent or is there another tent available that would suit
I would use I more if I could get a tent
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The pod is in my backyard & is being used as a spare bed for visitors, a very expensive bed
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PaulmcMelbourne
Great design below average construction.
Fantastic little van/bed on wheels.
Light easy to tow
The tent section is easy to install with decent quality parts used.
The finish on the jpod itself is rough and crude. Excessive amounts of silicon used to fill gaps in the floor and joins.
Seals around doors are average. And don't keep the unit water tight at all.
The boot space is good size.
Watch out for the number plate lights as a slight knock and they break off (cheap design)
Update:
Things to watch..
Hinges on rear have pins drop out.
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Terribly made and still trying to talk with owner of company
I asked for a later built J pod but apparently Jayco decided to do one factory run in August. I had asked many times for personal reasons not to have the Jpod built in August. I had checked run number dates with Jayco but as the customer who cares about what the customer wants.
I was rushed through to pick up the Jpod and my daughter could not come with me so I was very tired as I had to also get a tow bar that same day put on my car. I had an assistance dog with me.
the Jpod is put together with something like putty and the size and gaps a...Read more
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Questions & Answers
Michael D.asked
Hi,How do you get the cover off the internal light in the JPod.
I have a 2016-17 Jpod.
Does it screw or is it a press and release?
I've tried a few methods but I am afraid to do it too hards for fear of breaking it.
Thanks
Michael
No answers
Michelle M.asked
How do I turn the light on that’s on the left hand side under the side pull out annex
2 answers
On mine, the switch for the external light is inside beside the battery switch.
Hello, thank you for your reply, yes the same for ours, the van sellers decided to put a water sticker next to the battery sticker so there was confusion there until we were trying to do something with the water pump and it didn’t work
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