The Jayco Dove Outback we bought in 2014 had multiple problems. The most serious of these was leakage of flue gas from the fridge into the van. There were also a number of design and quality control issues, which are outlined in detail further in this review.

If it were not for these issues we would be able to recommend the Dove. It is a good size for either a couple on their own, or for a couple with two young children. It is relatively quick and easy to erect and take down, although in this regard someone without children might also consid...Read more

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. ...Read more

An August delivery 2016 Jayco Swan Outback. After the major recall you would expect to see improvements in the build quality. Not so. Screws sticking through the bottom of the van, self tappers used instead of bolts, back to service to have a drawer reinforced, lubricants slapped on haphazardly, rubble from the build not cleaned up and on and on. Don't be mislead by appearances. These units are a mass of very cheap components and in some areas inappropriate components. As the market leader expected a lot more from Jayco. No wonder the de...Read more

Did our apprenticeship in a soft floor before upgrading to the 2015 Eagle Outback. Half the set up time of a soft floor (approx 30 minutes if not using bed flyes) and a lot less physically demanding. Easy to tow and place and excellent ground clearance. Able to leave beds made even with a pillow top on the mattress. No leaks or water issues when bed flyes are out. Easy to clean and maintain. Small issues with curtain hooks and "U" weld detaching which were fixed by very good Townsville dealer. Roof is a little noisy under rain. Maintained value...Read more

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

I have just dragged my Swan Outback across the longest badly corrugated/washed-out road in Australia - "The Great Central Road" (and back - 2200km). The stone guard for the water tank is pretty trashed, but its sacrificial. No damage, no dust ingress - no dust on the canvas, on the beds etc. In my mind, the reports I've read that state that these camper trailers are no more robust than a caravan are completely dispelled - don't believe it. The "worst" that happened was that a kitchen drawer opened. Thankfully none of the tea-towels fell ou...Read more

We booked months in advance to have work done to the roofing mechanism, (a manufacturer’s recall), on our Jayco Swift at Nowra RV Centre. Both at the time of booking and the day we left the camper with Nowra RV Centre at 8.45 am on 16 September 2016, I was assured that the work would be done the same day. However, they phoned me at midday to say it would in fact take until the next day. I phoned back early afternoon to say: forget the work, just put everything back in the camper and we’ll collect it and have the work done elsewhere, but when w...Read more

I bought a jayco swift brand new 2015. I received allot with the puchase and we were really inpressed with that. After the first camp I decided the manual sink pump is useless and installed a 12 volt pump. The doorlocks does not lock and open properly. I took it for the first free service but I was not happy with the way that has gone. I got the feeling that they were fully booked and did not have time to deal with the promissed free service. It got done. On our first camp after the service the bracket supporting the dubble bed gave way. I did...Read more

We bought a new 2015 Jayco Swan Touring with the under slung axle. We love the camper but the build quality is poor and what one would normally equate with the cheaper end of Chinese manufacturing/assembly. From the start we have had problems with the roof not descending fully. It has been back to Jayco a number of times and is better now, but the door hinges will have to stay permanently bent (works fine, just looks a little crooked). I expect that we will have dust problems when we do more kilometres on dirt roads We have had screws come loo...Read more

Bought it in December 2015, we are the second owners. Had a 2005 Jayco OB Eagle previously so was unconcerned about the negative reviews, given our very happy experiences with the Eagle. We had youngish children back then but now on our own. Our Dove represents excellent value for money. It has a number of options that provide for more versatility, particularly for free camping. We have been in it on powered sites and free camping for three day weekends once a month and two, four - five day trips as well in this time. We have experienced great ...Read more