Jayco Optimum

Happy with our motorhome purchase – Well l read the reviews, and from these we were only luke warm about purchasing a Fiat powered 2010 Jayco Optimum, 28.5. But one with 20,000km on the clock, at a fair price, was well worth further investigation. Talking to other owners, service agents, Jayco & Al-KO engineers - gave me the confidence to go ahead with the purchase, through the Car… Read more

Supermarket at Packenham. This review isn’t about the sellers, Caravan World Pakenham - who provided good service - but rather the Fiat powered motor home. This is the twin rear axle motorhome, with the front wheel drive, 3.0L power house. First drive impressions were positive. Very easy to drive; hard to believe it’s 28.5 ft long. A harsh front suspension was taking away from the otherwise positive first driver, as were the rattles in the back. Internal lights were a little dim, batteries were not performing as expected, and there were other reviews referring to the need to replace the original battery charger. Then there was the matress. Might suite some couples; but. Thus an upgrade program was initiated that included; fitting a Steinbaur Power Chip (supplied and fitted by ARB Warragul), New Al-KO front suspension (supplied and fitted by Southern Euro in Dandenong), Two new 140 Amp AGM Aussie Batteries (to replace original 100amp batteries) complete with appropriate sized Projecta Battery Boxes (Auto Elect Bairnsdale) Stedi High Performance Light Bar, High Quality Sheep Skin & Armrest Covers (CarSheepSkinCovers, Oakleigh), replaced roof speakers with High Quality Speakers and brackets (Rockfordfosgate T152’s x 4off, supplied by Ryda) and the last item in our first upgrade package, - the original, double bed matress was replaced with a beautiful pocket spring, topper style Byron Bay matress from Serenity Bedding. So with the cupboard latches tightened, the glass packed with soft fabric, and the rattling microwave racks removed - plus the above; we undertook our second trip in the motorhome. Can only be described as first class. A different vehicle (so to speak) and money we’ll spend. Will provide further updates as we make further upgrades and improvements. Cheers

2013 Optimum on Iveco purchased new 2014 – After going back to the dealer 14 times in a 2 year period , the dealer gave me my money back after 12000 k's. I can't criticise the dealer except for drawing it out , in the end the general manager took over my issues and tried hard to fix them but I wasn't prepared to take this motorhome more than 200k's from home.I definitely think it was a… Read more

lemon and there was no quality assurance checks on it when it came off the assembly line.The 6 speed Iveco had no issues with but the build quality was terrible , having said that my biggest problem was the dining slideout kept jamming. Since my model they have changed the slideout to one ,dining and bed goes out as one and the biggest problem the fridge is fixed now and doesn't go out anymore , which I believe was causing my problem ,when the fridge was full. Nearly everything in the motorhome had some work done on it or replaced.

I did like it when everything worked , I wouldn't buy a brand new one again unless the dealer guaranteed trouble free sailing, but would consider a second hand one , after I went over it with a fine tooth comb. I would go for the bigger motor 205hp if towing , not that the 175hp can't handle it but more grunt on hills. If you compare to similar models , it's value for money , if you get a good one, good luck.

Would not buy again – A lot of issues with finishes electrical wiring not terminated properly missing fuses troubles with fridge fuses and relay melting issues with hot water not being connect to gas/elct ssuse with drians issues with leaks to shower. And so on I don't feel the unit is reliable enought to go around aust with out issues occuring i would only feel… Read more

comfortable with short trips close to repairers, even though it is suppose to be a the top of the range.

I don't think the set out is comfortable especialy the dinning table set out, the two doors are unsafe if you had to exit of a night if there were issues

jayco optimum 28.6 – i have latest optimum 28.6 on iveco chassis twin turbo 8 speed zf auto can not fault latest model iveco I would not advise to buy with auto shift 6 speed box no trouble with 8 speed auto as you can lock in any gear as a manual this is big help in top gear as stops box changing and you can use all power without changing I have travelled over 23000… Read more

km and have no problem with motor home at all every thing works as new only problem when new was fridge would not work on gas after one minute would shut off took to dealer prestige jayco where bought it they do not check on gas they can not fix had to take to dometic agent had it 2 weeks could not fix had to take to dometic Melbourne fixed in 10 minutes talked to another person with same one as mine bought from prestige had same problem only was hot water would not work on gas they say they only check on 240v this is not fault with motor home only dealer .I always have 300 wt of solas panels fitted and have no trouble with power there is an inline fuse 30 amp on the batteries this sometimes blows for no reason and all of a sudden every thing goes out as when this happens one battery is flat this also happen in last model as well so I fitted circuit breaker instead of fuse have not any trouble since

Not a good Example of Australian Manufacturing – I love the layout. I am happy with the truck. The build quality is very poor. There are serious issues with the body flexing and the slide out. I regret buying the motorhome and have not been happy with the purchase. I should have bought another Trakka  Show details

jayco optimum on iveco chassi – just bought 2015 jayco optimum iveco 28.5 times have changed and yes a lot of money but then again a home away from home has all push button every thing don't have to leave cabin which is a great thing for us hope when we need service or warranty all goes to plan so far so good ....highly recommended iveco not fiat iveco rear wheel drive fiat… Read more ·  10

front wheel drive a lot of difference iveco pulls 3500kgs fiat only 1500kgs ......iveco owned by fiat but is an international truck cant go wrong good reputation pay the extra go iveco I say ...safe travels

One problem – The only complaint I have with our Jayco Optimum is the shower unit after only a short time goes yell an then nearly caramel from the UV rays shining through the hatch onto the plastic shower surround, makes the van look very cheap and is only covered by warranty if you notice this in the first 12 months supposedly Other than the problem with the… Read more

shower unit love our Jayco The nasty plastic used for the shower unit that turns yellow very quickly from the UV rays