MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — Jayco, Inc. approved the launch of its new Jay Smart, a line of Euro-styled, ultra-lightweight RVs. The new line of towables is slated to be built on Jayco’s campus in Middlebury, IN.
Jayco displayed a prototype of the Jay Smart during the 2013 Louisville RV Show. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive by those who explored the revolutionary product. Dealers from all over the globe were excited at the prospect of Jayco producing such a modernized, easy-to-tow and lightweight travel trailer.
Jim Jacobs, Jayco’s chief operating officer commented, “With the knowledge and experience we’ve gained from building this new family of lightweight products, we’re confident our dealers will gain an even stronger competitive advantage in the marketplace.” He went on to say, “It wouldn’t surprise me if along the way we find ways of incorporating some of the design and engineering elements discovered in building the Jay Smart into our other product offerings.”
Formal introduction of the Jay Smart will occur at Jayco’s annual Homecoming event taking place in San Antonio, Texas the week of June 23rd.
Initial offerings of the Jay Smart will include four floorplans in 19, 22 and two 26-foot lengths. Each unit will be built with the same streamlined, contemporary look highlighted during the RV industry’s largest trade show of the year.
Brian Donat, an industry veteran, will remain active as a product design consultant for the Jay Smart. Donat’s knowledge of the European marketplace is a valuable asset and contributed greatly to the positive response from the dealer network.
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What an excellent design! Where are the interior pix? How about specs, weights, amenities? Front window shield option? Web site for new product offering please. Looks like a design winner for sure. When will models be available?
Hi, don’t know too much yet; this rvbusiness article says that there will be 19, 22 and 26 footers available.
Man, the industry has had some notable flops in the past with ERO designs and all that looks swoopy is not saleable, so the market will still have to decide. How do those fancy windows work when it comes time to open them? Do they let in enough air? What is the price point for this model?
Nice to see something different. Hopefully it will score!
Steve
It looks awesome, but I need at least a 32 footer. Would love to see some inside pics! Travel trailer wanted only.
Devora, call me I have some really nice new or pre-owned models on my lot 813-526-6436 Randy B
When and where will the Jayco Jay Smart Trailers be available??? What is the price points? Where are the interior pics??? Really interested, but need more info.
Hi P, it doesn’t look like there has been any more news about the Jay Smart yet; you could try contacting Jayco directly to see what they would be willing to share with you about a release date, etc.
well scrap those grand ideas and hopes of a stylish American trailer. I just got a reply from Jayco after I inquired as to where is this great idea, I was getting rather anxious waiting …. and they said after talking to their dealers, they decided there was little interest to proceed and have scrapped its release
Roger – Thanks for the update!