Construction Details
Generations of Family Fun Starts With Peace of Mind
At Jayco, we build our RVs to handle every adventure, which is why we can offer an industry-leading 2-year limited warranty. Our dedicated production team includes Amish craftsmen who build with well-honed woodworking skills passed down for generations. We make sure we take the extra steps to build high quality products that are durable and use the most advanced construction techniques.
At Jayco, we've built a reputation for superior construction and quality craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on always using top-quality materials and innovative manufacturing techniques. That commitment has led to our latest construction advancement, the Jayco Magnum Truss Roof System, 50 percent stronger than other roofs in the industry, built to outlast everything but your memories.
- Screwed Construction
We screw down 3/8" roof decking at each seam, which creates a more firmly secured structure and reduces the chance of fasteners coming loose and puncturing the rubber roof material.
- Stapled Construction
Competitors staple their decking, which is not as strong or as reliable as screwed construction.
- Screwed Construction
- Oversized Nail Plates
Jayco uses oversized nail plate joint fasteners on both sides of the trusses, making for a much tighter truss with less chance of movement.
- Smaller Nail Plates
Competitors use smaller nail plates, and in most areas, only use them on one side of the truss, increasing the likelihood the roof will flex.
- Oversized Nail Plates
- 2 x 2 Vertical Wood Studs
The Magnum Roof System uses 2 x 2 vertical studs, strategically placed to maximize load capacity. Nail plates also are used on both sides of the vertical stud to further enhance strength.
- 1" Aluminum Piece
Competitors use a 1" piece of aluminum as their vertical support, which provides less strength in important areas.
- 2 x 2 Vertical Wood Studs
- Safer Wiring
The 2 x 2 vertical studs provide smoother edges along which to run wiring, greatly reducing the risk of electrical shorts.
- Less Safe Wiring
With the 1" aluminum piece and its sharp edges, our competitors' roofs are more likely to have electrical shorts.
- Safer Wiring
- 7" Header Beam
Between the roof and slideout openings, we use 7" header beams, a more acceptable material used in home construction for load-bearing beams.
- 2 x 6 Lumber
Competitors use a 2 x 6 piece of lumber, which creates a weaker 5 1/2" beam.
- 7" Header Beam
- 4,500 lbs. on a Jayco Roof
The Magnum Truss Roof System withstood 4,500 lbs., showing that Jayco's exclusive roof construction can hold a 50 percent heavier load than the competition. This strength translates into durability and is a result of superior quality construction.
