Jayco Melbourne Prestige reviews

This is a comfortable, well thought out rig. Everything is at hand, the slide provides enough floor space for dogs and people. I love the u-dinette, it fits more people and feels less formal. The queen bed in the back is very comfortable. The bathroom is tight, which is to be expected, but sufficient. My only issue with this rig is its drivability. It feels top-heavy and underpowered. Only got 10 mpg without towing anything. Show less

I recommend the Jayco Melbourne 29D for those looking for a higher quality RV with nice features for traveling and camping. The RV also has a Jayco Melbourne 29D owners Club on facebook with over 120 members. This is nice for troubleshooting and general questions. Some models do not have a strong Facebook group support. The 29D is maneuverable compared to other Class C rvs, holds the road well, and has a smooth ride as it is not a massive "boxy" overly tall rv. It tows well with a jeep wrangler behind it. The layout is great for a couple or those with 1-2 kids. When the slides are closed you have access to almost all of the features of the rv with the exception of the undersink storage cabinet and drawers. The 29D is the previous body style before the Melbourne changed to a class C/B Sprinter ish style. Honesly the 29D is a great layout and great ride. Jayco made a decent product during and we have had very few issues with the RV. The most common negative trend with this rv is the leatherette seats don't hold up well and over time they need to be reupholstered. This is the case for the couch, dinette seats, and driver and passenger seats. However this can be overcome with a simple cover or reupholster. The spare table in the rv is great for creating additional workspace or dining space. Overall the rv is a great choice for anyone looking to have comfort while traveling or wants a dependable RV with limited maintenance compared to other styles. The fiberglass roof and body paint make maintenance a breeze compared to other methods of construction. Show less

Purchased our 2022 Jayco (Mercedes) Melbourne 24L from a dealership in Winnipeg Manitoba. From the very first day, there were problems with the coach door, it would not stay shut. It even sprung open while driving down the highway. Took it back to the dealership, they did something with the door, so it would stay shut. However, on our first trip with this unit, the door handle assembly came off in my hand by the end of the first day. Soft white metal shaft stripped off the flimsy snap ring holding it together. Waited almost 2 months for a replacement door handle. In the meantime, I rigged up a zip tie to pull open the door latch. As well, the auto levelling system works when it feels like it. Worked after several incidents of turning the system on and off. Within the two months waiting for the door handle, went on a second overnight trip, 30 amp service stopped working. Service outlet & cord each tested good, power light indicator outside the coach was on, however, no power to any part of the coach. Plugged into a 15 amp, things worked appropriately, including the refrigerator. We of course didn’t even try the A/C or heat with only a 15 amp. Got home & parked the unit. Went to start it up so we can take it in for the warranty on the door and the electrical problems, and the E brake would not release. It is still parked in my yard, an hour & 1/2 away from the dealer/service. Apparently I have to get a Mercedes technician to deal with THAT issue. Perhaps other Jayco/Mercedes units are better, but we’ve got ourselves a lemon. Show less

This thing is a gem. Drives great and looks great. We always get compliments on the full body paint. Pros: most things are solid and it's built like a tank Cons: not much outer storage, no bed above cab Show less

Very nice RV. The diesel engine is great. Build quality is good. Goes up and down the mountains without effort. Generator runs good and it's nice that it runs off propane. Sets up quickly with little effort. Drives down the road nicely. Nice size for 2 people. Show less

Jayco looks nice but fall apart then the warranty from jayco is garbage! Go with a different brand that honor their warranty as jayco will leave a bad taste in your mouth and waste your time , look at different brands garbage and they treat customers the way there products are Show less

This rv was perfect for our family of five. Small enough to make driving it a breeze but large enough that we were all comfortable while sleeping, eating or just relaxing. The convertible table bed was easy to use and the U-shaped designs was perfect to fit us all. There is plenty of storage space for all our things and we even could bring along our dog. We flat towed a jeep and there were no problems! Show less

I am an elderly senior and have owned from tents to tent trailers, to fifth wheels and an over the cab RV. This Jayco as a passenger was the most horrible ride in my life. It felt like there were NO shocks or shock absorbers or suspension and every a line or bump in the road sent us flying. The dogs who are used to vehicles were shaking. It is also note worthy to note that the third party company our campgrounds in Ontario Canada are no longer using. Outdoorsy or something like that. thank you for listening and will never rent or own a RV of any kind again Show less

This is by far the best driving RV we’ve ever owned. The safety features are a major factor with going to the Mercedes. The interior is luxurious and the immensities are very nice. We are so happy with the Mercedes chassis compared to the Ford chassis. Show less

We were newbies. Spent two years looking and talking to RV owners. We were prepared for the 5k shake down period. Almost everyone told use there would be problems during this time. There were several minor ones that I fixed on my own. The only one that the dealer fixed was sensor on the fresh water tank. It required the left rear tires to be removed. I am not equipped to do that. I read numerous post on various forums about adding steering accessories, shocks etc for better handling. Once I got use to the size I find the rig handles just fine. Obviously it is a bitch in a 30-40 mph crosswind but so is any large vehicle. We have 16k on the unit it fits our needs very well. The dealer leaves a little to be desired but our salesman is always available to answer questions. He gave us his cell number. I have called him in the evening, weekends and holidays with the usual newbie questions. He either answers immediately or calls back within a hour The factory has been of little help on issues I have had on items in the coach. I find the Jayco class A forum much more helpful. There is a wealth of information and knowledge there. The members are very helpful. We will probably keep this unit for 2-3 more years. Then move up to a pusher diesel. With a heated “basement” we can get a few more months of use here in Minnesota! Show less