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 20…
Category: Notes and News
Hitting the Road: Top Tips for Extended RV Trips
Notes and News April 3, 2018
At some point or another, most weekend warriors decide to tackle an extended trip. Excitement—and panic—soon set in! Extended road trips can require a littl…
10 Reasons Small Trailers Rule
Notes and News March 29, 2018
In recent years, the tiny house trend emerged, inspiring some to ditch their rambling ranches in exchange for diminutive dwellings. Similar trends can be found …
Product Innovations Ahead of Their Time
Notes and News March 19, 2018
Inspired by our founder, Lloyd Bontrager, and his love of inventing, we have always been focused on innovation. But innovation also comes with trial …
Impactful Innovations
Notes and News February 26, 2018
Jayco’s List of Impactful Innovations Lloyd Bontrager, our founder, was known to tinker and invent, always looking to do better than his best. In fact, one of…
What’s In a Name?
Uncategorized February 26, 2018
“To be free as a bird and fly away without any cares.” That’s what Lloyd Bontrager, founder of Jayco, wanted campers to be reminded of when they looked at…
The Beginning
Notes and News February 21, 2018
“Lloyd, I think you should go on your own.” Those encouraging words spoken by Lloyd Bontrager’s wife, Bertha, helped the dream of creating a better RV bec…
5 Tips for Better Campground Photography
Notes and News January 23, 2018
Campgrounds are great places for taking pictures of family and friends. Campers are relaxed and nature forms the perfect backdrop. Imagine beams of sunlight shi…
RV Storage Tips for City Dwellers
If you’re a city dweller that has, or is thinking about buying an RV, there’s an ownership factor that’s bigger for you than suburbanite and space-rich ru…