Jayco’s new editions bolstering RV Trends!

Komo News reports- One sure sign that the economy is doing well, is to look at the recreational vehicle industry. New numbers just released by the industry this week show a record 9 million RVs on the road in the United States. More than 340,000 RVs shipped to dealers in 2015 and that number's forecasted to rise through 2017.

http://komonews.com/news/local/heard-of-boondocking-go-off-the-grid

According to RVbusiness.com- the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) recently released its December and year-end wholesale shipment numbers, indicating that Jayco Inc. outpaced the industry in shipment growth in nearly every category in which it competes.

https://www.rvbusiness.com/2016/02/jayco-outperforms-industry-for-15-shipments/

 Jayco has definitely learned to adapt to these growing trends while still holding its integrity and vision. You see it all through Jayco’s recent designs; computer nooks, comfortable living spaces, wireless options, navigation systems and port stations for all your latest tech gear.

DIY RV named three Jaycos in their top 8 best RV’s for 2015. Jayco is definitely leading the industry and 2015 was an incredible year!

http://www.doityourselfrv.com/new-rv-models-for-2016/

"You know RV is basically an enabler. It allows you to do what you like to do outdoors better," said Dave Helgeson, director of the Seattle RV Show.

We are just finishing up the Seattle RV Show and the response was amazing! This is the biggest show of the year and it gets bigger every year while the consumer draw gets younger and younger.

"You would be amazed at the number of younger people who have said forget the corporate job, you know think about it today, you have the internet, you've got WiFi you've got the cell phone; you've got every convenience you have at home that's portable," -Chuck Woodbury

Jayco is at the forefront with its ear bent to its customers.

Editor: R.C. Norman

Jayco expands its Customer Service Building!

Jayco expands its customer service building!

Jayco has started building to make room for 36,000 more square feet in its Parts warehouse customer service department.

What does that mean?

   According to a recent press release, the additional space will allow Jayco to cut their lead times on Parts shipping allowing them to store more parts for quick demand. The remodel will include a 10,055 sqft. Mezzanine, 26,018 sqft. on the main floor for storage and shipping parts orders. The new addition will bring the Customer Service Department (Located in Middlebury, IN) to a total of 111,000 sqft and construction will be complete in the spring of 2016.

“This expansion is one essential element in our commitment to meet customer expectations.”

Editor: R.C. Norman

Jayco accepts the Titan Award!

On Monday November 30th during the RV Trade show, Jayco's Bertha Bontrager accepted the Titan award for her and her Late husband's (Lloyd) Pioneering efforts in the RV Industry. The award was presented by RVDA Chairman Brian Wilkins.

The Bontragers started with just a dream and a prototype in 1968 which has grown to be the worlds's largest private owned RV manufacturer. Today Bertha sits on the board of directors for Jayco which employs over 3,000 employees with 4 divisions.

In accepting the award Mrs. Bontrager said" Lloyd my late husband and I had a dream that was based on our love of God and family; and aimed at owning a business that would provide wholesome recreation for families to enjoy together. In 1968, in a barn on a country road, our dream became reality."

Editor: R.C. Norman

One lucky guy wins the Jay Flight Sweepstakes!!

The Jayco Jay Flight Give-A-Way Sweepstakes has reached its end!

On November 20th in Middlebury Indiana, Jayco awarded one lucky contestant a brand new Jay Flight. The contestant coming from Cape Girardeau won a Jay Flight SLX 264BHW which features a queen bed in the front; a full bath with tub/shower combination and double-sized bunk beds in the rear as well as a well-equipped kitchen with dinette. The Jay Flight Sweepstakes ran from July 15th until September 30th and received almost 87,000 entries for the contest both from online and dealership walk-ins.

The Sweepstakes was initiated as a way to celebrate Jayco's Jay Flight for being the best-selling Travel Trailer for 10 consecutive years. Congratulations to the winner!

Source: Jayco

The Jayco Melbourne makes some changes for 2016!!

Jayco’s annual dealer gathering in Denver, CO brought 425 people from 190 Dealers. There was a great line-up of 74 different Motorhomes and Travel Trailers.

The Highlight of the show was the 2016 Jayco Melbourne. This is the all new Mercedes Sprinter based class C Motorhome. Previously, the Melbourne was built with an E450 cutaway chassis with a retail price around $120,000. The new 2016 will be significantly lower at $97,780, Ball Park!

The Mercedes “Class B Plus” is a 3500 Chassis with an 11,030 lb. GVWR. It has a 170 inch wheel base and it comes with a V6 turbo 188 HP Fuel injected Diesel. That’s 325 lbs. of torque.

Chuck Lasley, vice president of sales for the Jayco commented “I haven’t heard one negative comment about it,”  “It’s a winner,” it took just 12 weeks to build the prototype.

Derald Bontrager, President and CEO of Jayco discussed with RVBUSINESS.COM that business is good for Jayco as they anticipate shipping around 45,000 units later this year.

News Source: RVBUSINESS.COM

Win a Jay Flight!!!

Win a Jay Flight SLX

To Celebrate 10 years as America's best selling travel trailer, jayco is giving away a Jay Flight SLX 264BHW

Click on the Jay Flight above to apply!!

Lets Jayco Photo Contest!

Jayco is giving its customers a chance to win BIG while making memories that last for generations.
 

We're so excited to announce the ‪#LetsJayco Photo Contest and we want your help to promote it! We'll be giving away weekly prizes and 3 grand prizes throughout the summer.  Entering is as easy as shoot, post, tag and caption with #LetsJayco!

Jayco's EcoAdvantage staying committed to being Green!

Last April Jayco announced to continue their commitment to the EcoAdvantage program which reduces waste, conserves energy, water and to build more Eco friendly RV’s.

All three operating divisions of Jayco inc., Jayco, Entegra and Starcraft have had impressive results since starting the EcoAdvantage program.

Here are the results:

They saved enough electricity to power 10,932 homes for a year. Jayco saved enough landfill space to accommodate a year’s worth of trash for 163,839 Americans. Lastly, they conserved enough gas for 138.9 trips around the earth (in a car).

Recycling is nothing new to Jayco. It has been recycling since the early 1980’s and today Jayco’s Green manufacturing practices has saved trees, water and fuel.

In addition to these numbers, Jayco’s green manufacturing practices saved trees, water and fuel. And while the program began in 2011, Jayco has been working toward using fewer renewable resources in its manufacturing processes for much longer. In fact, Jayco’s recycling program has been active since the early 1980s, and even received a Governor’s Award of Excellence in 1991.

Wilbur Bontrager, Jayco chairman said “Jayco has been committed to protecting the environment for years, long before we put a name to our efforts,”. “We strive to continue to lead the charge in our industry, and no matter how far we come, we’re committed to ongoing efforts. It’s all with the end goal of allowing families to enjoy the great outdoors for generations to come.”

The Jayco Octane is #1 in Canada!!

The Jayco Octane has become the number one selling Toy Hauler in Canada!

The Octane has grown to 160%. That’s a 224% increase moving them in to the number one position.

Mike Aplin (Jayco Product Director) says: “We’re excited to have gained some ground and become the number one selling toy hauler travel trailer in Canada”. “The product development team has done a great job in the short time I’ve been with Jayco, elevating the things that were already done well, while improving on other areas to gain popularity and market share for all of Jayco’s toy haulers. These recent numbers show we’re headed in the right direction and I have no plans of slowing this momentum.”

From the Octane 273 

Source: Jayco

RVDA Recognizes Jayco for 30 years of membership and support.

RVDA ( Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association) announced the recognition to Jayco for their 30 consecutive years of membership support.

Derald Bontrager CEO and President of Jayco said, "Supporting the dealer network through RVDA has been a top priority and part of our mission".  “We recognize that without a strong body of dealers in place for our company and the industry, we wouldn't be where we are today. We are honored to receive this 30 year membership award from RVDA.” “The dealers are our ambassadors in the marketplace.  For them to honor us in this way is a source of pride and confidence in our future success”.

Jayco has had a credible record over the years with RVDA and its dealers. They have consistently received higher than average scores in sales, design/ quality, warranty/parts support and communication by the RVDA Dealer Satisfaction Index Survey. Not to mention, Jayco has also won several RVDA Quality Circle awards for Towable and Motorized brands since 2007.

JAYCO: A Family legacy with Amish hearts and hands.

   In the endearing rural lands of Middlebury Indiana, a family started what was to become a legacy. In 1968 Lloyd and Bertha Bontrager created their first camper inside the small confounds of their two chicken houses. Soon that one camper became an innovative line that would become the nation’s largest family owned RV manufacturer. From the beginning, Lloyd longed to create a family company; one that would build products to bring families closer together. Their passion was to treat everyone like family from dealers, to buyers to suppliers. Today three generations of Bontragers tell their story.

   Given the Mennonite heritage of the Bontragers, many Amish families have added to the success of JAYCO. Generations of Amish craftsmanship has given JAYCO the edge in creating what is now the best-selling RV in the nation. Lloyd Bontrager lived by the simple rule “Do unto other as you would have them do unto you”. This rule still guides the JAYCO family business. Lloyd believed in running an upright and honest business with hard working employees who practiced the same ideals. Bertha Bontrager said “We’re the same company with the same values that started in a Farmhouse”.

To this day, living up to JAYCO's great name is foremost at JAYCO.

Author: R.C. Norman