Are there known issues with the 2024 Jayco Greyhawk 29V / Entegra Esteem 29V

[bengreen]

Hi there,

I am about to purchase a 2024 Entegra Esteem 29V which I've been told is the same thing as the Jayco Greyhawk 29V as they are made by the same manufacturer.

Are there any known issues with this model that I should be aware of?

Any advice would be great! New to the RV world as well.

Thanks,
Ben

 

[CharlesinGA]

While they may look all glitzy, Jayco is noted as being a "low line" product compared to other brands. Not to say its bad, just that it is not top tier by any stretch of the imagination.

The Ford chassis is a very good product and the manufacturers buy the chassis' and have them sent to one of two companies that Ford has approved to cut and section a new piece to make them longer. Its all done by Ford manuals and approved procedures so you won't have any issues there. The 7.3L engine is widely known as being reliable. It had issues early one and some people still do, with spark plug wires.

You might consider carrying one or two spare leads (all 8 are the same p/n) or eventually consider replacement leads from a third party.

That is the only real issue with that engine.

If you are not comfortable with the driving characteristics of the Ford chassis, after you have had some time in the seat, there are a few add-ons and some different alignment specs that will improve the experience. Try it first, however.

Charles

 

[bengreen]

Would you say Winnebago is better quality?

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Would you say Winnebago is better quality?

That's debatable - they've had some flaws escape the factory too, but Winnebago has better documentation (both use & maintenance), pretty decent parts availability, and better customer service. In other words, they seem to try harder to get things right.

 

[dktool]

Winnebago may have become too comfortable resting on their past quality and the name they built for the company.
My daughter bought a new 2024 TT and there was some real quality issues and plain lack of pride in workmanship.

 

[DonTom]

. It had issues early one and some people still do, with spark plug wires.

What years were the problem years? I would like to know if my 2021 Ford (2022 Class A) would be likely to have such an issue.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[CharlesinGA]

I haven't kept up with it real well, but sometime in late 2020 or early 2021 ford issued the third version of the spark plug wires, which MOSTLY has eliminated the issues. People do still experience problems and it is all related to heat and the METAL shell Ford uses over the spark plug wire boot.

The Massive wires use ceramic shells and they claim it eliminated all issues with spark plug wires.

I try to be proactive on issues and potential issues with my vehicles and the RV, and IF I had a 7.3L Godzilla engine, I'd spend the measly $157 and replace the OEM wires.

Charles

 

[DonTom]

I haven't kept up with it real well, but sometime in late 2020 or early 2021 ford issued the third version of the spark plug wires, which MOSTLY has eliminated the issues. People do still experience problems and it is all related to heat and the METAL shell Ford uses over the spark plug wire boot.

The Massive wires use ceramic shells and they claim it eliminated all issues with spark plug wires.

I try to be proactive on issues and potential issues with my vehicles and the RV, and IF I had a 7.3L Godzilla engine, I'd spend the measly $157 and replace the OEM wires.

Charles

Well, I purchased mine in September 2020, new with more than 3,000 miles on it. Ford 2021 7.3 L, but it was probably built earlier in 2021. But I am not sure if I want to change them or not, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

But I will buy those wires for sure and keep them in my motorhome.

Thanks for the info.

-Don- Cisco Grove, CA