(Part 1 of 4) Jayco RVs Factory Tour!

Jayco RV Factory Plant Tour for the North Point and Pinnacle production line!
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As a dealer local to where the largest majority of RVs are produced I get a lot of requests to record these factory tours. I'm usually so locked down at the store here at Haylett RV that I just cannot get away. Today, however, I bit the bullet, cleared my schedule, and made the trip to Jayco RV's campus in Middlebury, IN!
They were kind enough to grant me access to their facilities & I was able to get four of these plant tours created! This will be the first of a Jayco Factory Tour Mini Series that starts with North Point and Pinnacle, then Eagle, Jay Flight, and finally the Jay Feather/White Hawk facility!
So give Jayco a big thanks for allowing me the time and access to record this video, click that like button, subscribe, and if you missed them or need extra references enjoy the links to other Jayco Factory Tours I've been able to record previously below as well as some Jayco vs. Jayco brand comparisons!
* Factory Tour 1/4: North Point & Pinnacle • (Part 1 of 4) Jayco RV...
* Factory Tour 2/4: Eagle HT & Eagle • (Part 2 of 4) How Jayc...
* Factory Tour 3/3: Jay Flight & Bungalow • (Part 3 of 4) See How ...
* Factory Tour 4/4: White Hawk (and kinda Jay Feather!) • (Part 4 of 4) How RVs ...
* Comparison: Jay Flight vs. White Hawk • RV COMPARISON! Jay Fli...
* Comparison: Eagle HT vs. Eagle • RV COMPARISON Eagle HT...
* Comparison: Eagle vs. North Point • HEAD-TO-HEAD!! Which i...
* Comparison: North Point vs. Pinnacle • RV COMPARISON! North P...
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[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thanks for watching!! Please share among your social channels and groups who may find this info interesting!!

[@mikecooper9176]

Thanks for video, very enlightening. Is your footage current or a bit older? Reason being, I have a Pinnacle scheduled to be built April/May timeframe and was wondering if they have started those lines up for the spring run. Thanks again.

[@cherylyoung440]

Ok will do

[@karlmacomb379]

Ty Josh for all your videos.....is there any videos on the braking systems on campers and 5th wheels?????

[@nineofhearts6020]

Hey got a question , I’m a home builder and honestly I don’t understand why the RV industry isn’t using spray foam on the underside of the plywood floor at least . I get why they don’t do it in the walls unless it’s a DRV with 3 inch walls but the floors on RVs are cold in winter and there’s a ton of loss in summer with Air conditioning . We use it everywhere in homes and it makes such a difference . They could spray it while the chassis is upside down. Easy and a huge selling point .

[@nineofhearts6020]

They could even do the roof , labor wise it would be less and be much faster. Bat insulation never seals tight and sucks to work with. It would cut down on sound as well. . I’m not a spray foam salesman or care to be one I just see a more efficient way of building things with less labor. It’s a no brainer . Weight shouldn’t be a problem either .

[@loulentz3107]

If the rest of the RV Dealer community took as much interest in their present, and future customers as Haylett RV does, nobody would ever own a house again! Thank You Josh for the "scenes behind the scenes" of the RV build processes! ~Lou

[@davidburnell904]

We love our North Point

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Can’t blame you. Especially this last year they just got so so good

[@bcroft68bc]

Now THAT is a true RV man. A man that can name the RVs by number before they’re even put together.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Lol - it’s NEVER on jeopardy!!

[@geoffreyheitz8942]

It helps that it’s written on the front of the frame around 2:46

[@wendybenson5903]

Thanks Nerd! Stop Number Three down the rabbit hole of factory tours!

[@jakem.6359]

Outstanding video.... And the fact that they are NOT working is a plus. And getting to see one at virtually at every stage of production. Great video Josh...and hats off to you. Your narration is second to none.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Jake!

[@thehonksterkadunedalickyda7036]

Amish, that explains a lot. Saying Amish is like saying Japanese or German built, at least that’s what I hear. I love how they take pride in their quality of build

[@djpsycosmiley1]

Great series I'm watching all 4 now.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you! Enjoy 😊

[@jaybyrne8675]

Thank you

[@jennifer1996xxxx]

Ahhh! That's my RV! North Point! Thank you for the tour! I am such a fan of Jayco and HAYLETT RV 💯

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

:) :) :)

[@rogereide]

Having worked in equipment manufacturing for over 33 years, I always appreciate the opportunity to see how other manufacturers assemble their products. Very cool. Thanks for the video.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

What sort of things did you make?

[@rogereide]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders (Gehl, Mustang, and Manitou Brands)

[@denise8242]

Thanks.

[@nealblue6413]

Great video! Thanks Josh!

[@cherylyoung440]

Very educational

[@Jtravis5858]

If you can get more videos of off grid and off road designed campers I think that would be great. Not something I personally am looking for but it sure seems that’s where the market is moving. For me personally I would like to see more comparison videos. Quality, features etc between brands

[@Jmansheim7]

Me too😊

[@TR-yn5tb]

Great job. Thank you.

[@michaelmann2430]

Antoine else notice the broken roof truss at 13:50at the rear air opening

[@jonhowe3696]

Yah, I was wondering the same thing. When does that get fixed? And how did it get this far?

[@elizabethderthick3023]

We went out and watched them build the campers before we purchased one it was very informational it's a must do for anyone that wants to see or purchase a camper

[@nunyabuisness7531]

Thanks Josh. Once again going to the limits to not take of Haylett customers but educate the rving community as a whole. You're a wizard Harry!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

:)

[@nunyabuisness7531]

Oops, that should have said " not only take care of Haylett customers...."

[@higg2156]

Invaluable! Whether your an engineer an RV nerd or just shopping there’s something here for everyone. This provides context for the Jayco difference as well as just understanding an RV in general. Great job Josh, thanks Haylett RV.

[@sandikopp59]

That's so cool to actually see how much work goes into producing a RV

[@ehrenbenson9898]

This is great, looking forward to jayflight plant

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

In another week or two I think. Ty for watching :)

[@mikepulley9956]

Hi Josh, as I am watching the tour it came to my mind, solar is the new tech that most people want. Manufactures should start installing a conduit from the roof to the storage area so that wiring can be run at anytime for aftermarket solar. Would make it better for everyone

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That would be soooo nice

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Excellent Video, I like this stuff

[@scottbyrd4416]

My wife and I just purchased a 2021 North Point 310RLTS. It's our first 5ver and it's gorgeous. Seeing the inside factory your makes it interesting to see how it cones together. Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Congratulations Scott!!

[@46fd04]

Great video, thank you.

[@contentofcharacter]

I really appreciate you taking us with you on these factory tours. It certainly gives us a view of what goes into the manufacturing process of different brands that we would not likely otherwise see. Thanks Josh🙏

[@richardkoch8752]

You looked as happy as a fat kid in a candy store Josh! That stack of LP tanks outside was awesome!

[@herb7877]

We've had really good luck with our Jayco the past 5 years. We paid a little more than the other competitors we looked at, but feel it was well worth it . We've had a couple of minor issues but nothing I haven't been able to fix.

[@dalder1000]

Thank you, very interesting

[@purplemoose6431]

I appreciate the info here on the chassis ; thanks Josh!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad to help!

[@thomasbumgardner6970]

This was very interesting. It makes me glad we bought a 2020 32RLTS Pinnacle.

[@charlesrose7212]

Great tour. Thanks! 😀

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lanedelker9161]

Oh, I like those Pinnacles. Love seeing what you normally cannot see once they're done. Makes you understand more about why they're priced the way they are.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty for watching!!

[@humbertoduran2747]

My wife & I bought a 2021 321RSTS Thanks to your reviews of jayco. We love our (tree house) Rv. This is our second rv in four years.

[@yantaibuddha2508]

Sure hope that was my 382 being built.

[@pedrocastro4337]

Thank you for showing us the build process!

[@chrisiten8184]

Great, real look at the manufacturing process, do more of this so we can see quality!

[@ford6727]

Thank you very much and thank you to jayco for allowing us all to have a glimpse into what makes these things special.

[@waynevaughan5263]

I really enjoy the manufacturer tours you are posting.

[@michaelolin8370]

This has helped us tremendously thank you.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Don’t miss our tour of the eagle plant at m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWXbXqtjipqXoa8 with parts 3 and 4 on their way!!

[@michaelolin8370]

@@JoshtheRVNerd lol already qued up ! Love these.

[@bigj2345]

Thanks for the inside view. I have a new appreciation for how these RVs are engineered and built.

[@HugsXO]

This was such a great video. Thanks for respecting the Amish workers that do not liked to be filmed. So many people think its a game to get a picture of them. 🤨 Wow that roof was awesome. I was so impressed with the quality control that goes into building the 5th wheel during construction, not just afterwards. Happy Easter.🐰🐣

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I happened to have grown up with Amish neighbors, so it’s all pretty familiar to me. I don’t think they’re widely understood a lot of times

[@HugsXO]

@@JoshtheRVNerd I noticed the other 3 videos listed for factory tours are listed as private and are not available for viewing. Are they being released on future dates?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@HugsXO yes -- as soon as I can get them done

[@HugsXO]

@@JoshtheRVNerd No worries. I was just curious. We saw the Jayco one yesterday and it was good. Take your time, I know you have been working so hard. I wish you well.😊

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@HugsXO I'm wore the heck out right now. Going to be a demanding year I think

[@rodreinhart6041]

Great tour, thanks. Jayco is definitely at the top of my list based on some of the information in your video. Love seeing how they're built.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Glad you enjoyed! I have several other factory tour videos and more coming!

[@michaelsullivan1262]

I’m here to see the tolerances for wiring/plumbing purchases in the floors. I understand bigger openings make for easier wire/pipe chasing, but it makes it easier for critters to get in, belly skins or not.

[@susanjspaulding]

*This is the BEST factory tour you have done Joshua* !! *It's less distracting and easier to follow the plan when no one is working* !! *The factory tours help me so much to understand* !! *Such a GREAT design on this Jayco Magnum roof* !! #HaylettRVReviewsNewsAndMore

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Susan! Three more from Jayco to come. Hopefully I can get to Places like Rockwood and keystone later on

[@susanjspaulding]

@@JoshtheRVNerd WOW!!! Looking forward to 3 more from Jayco!! Very happy to hear Rockwood and Keystone tours will be here in the near future!!! BIG Rockwood fan!!

[@jeffwoodman2225]

Great video. Love to see the "behind the scenes" of construction. It gives so much more information than just the cosmetic aspects. That's a valuable bit of information. Thank you.

[@austinzachmeyer6326]

Thanks for sharing this. Bought a 2020 32RLTS and it makes me feel a little bit better about “how its made”.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You did well :) Beautiful rig

[@dwightrudd9724]

GREAT factory tour without the factory noise. Also GREAT inside look at production stages.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I would’ve liked to have shown more action, but with Covid I couldn’t get close and the noise would’ve been an issue

[@johnnyquest8710]

Thanks Josh, that was super interesting and informative too. I love to see how things are made in general but this is applicable too. 👍🏻

[@28hanror]

Wow! After seeing how they build them it baffles me even further how they can't organize the wiring and plumbing in a better and more professional manner. And the amount of scrap laying on the floor that could easily be swept up and cleaned is unbelievable. Not a lot of pride by the folks on the assembly line as I've noticed in my new 2021 RLTS that I'm reinstalling pex that was kinked and leaking. I cleaned up many many wires that were rubbing on things and secured some stuff in my basement area with a simple extra screw. My refrigerator has all sorts of busted plastic on the bottom you cannot see unless you take stuff apart. This comment comes from me spending big money on one recently. Now to see how the longevity is...

[@saltysteveandmisfitmichele]

Thanks Josh, love to see how any manufacturer builds their rv’s.

[@scottmichel9582]

You should have given me a call, I would have gone with you! Have fun buddy.

[@simplelifemerchandise222]

Thank you Josh for making this video! We have a North Point 377RLBH on order right now and I am so thrilled to see how it’s constructed! It calms my nerves a little bit more about our RV being constructed during these times of backlogs and “let’s hurry up and get them out the door” mentality. Jayco seems to be doing it right!

[@juliefour1023]

Great look inside a Jayco Fifth Wheel with your added insight and knowledge. We took a tour about 15 years ago, not up close like you. Thanks for this video.

[@michaelsullivan1262]

That expanding foam should have wire fibers in it to keep critters from chewing it.

[@bishopgeorge1333]

Awesome video, I retired from Boeing and some of what I did I worked on the assembly line for the Boeing 727,747, 707, 757 airliner and we build them in stages, I work the structure part, did some work install the wings the k-flaps and a lot in the inside. It's interesting to see all that goes on inside those big jets, I think that you would be amaze on how they are build. Building the big jumbo jet airliner they look a whole lot worse than the rv's inside, the mess that is made but as they go down the line it start to come together so when the buyer come in to inspect there airliner they are very nice.

[@kenhagerman1301]

Appreciate these ‘info’ videos more than you know. No such thing as too much knowledge in anything you’re in to. Glad the line was shut down, imagine you can’t hear yourself think with everything running. We always shut down our production for new customer tours so they don’t feel like they are being shouted at. Respect for the workers faith

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty Ken :)

[@hellotoyou7201]

Josh, I love your videos ... thank you so much!

[@kenhagerman1301]

Fat fingers! Respect for the workers faith also commendable. Always wondered how they did all the undercarriage work. Duh... flip the chassis! 🤪. Thanks again for all the great info. Can’t wait for the rest of your tours! Done for real this time.

[@brentnelson1270]

Thanks Josh. Feeling even better about our North Point after seeing to roof structure “naked”. I knew that the Magnum XL 6 roof system was stout but gee whiz I had no idea...

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

There’s nothing stronger out there

[@elizabethcrow3316]

This was a fantastic video. Nice job Josh.

[@crindlo2527]

Thank you for doing this on-site. Very informative.

[@ericbauer3412]

Great insights. Often hear how poorly RVs are made but that was actually impressive. Had to cut the bottom cover to access a leaking tank on my current RV... yes duct tape hold it in place now. Had to laugh. Also appreciate the extra effort to provide an access panel. That is the kind of thing 2nd time buyers would appreciate. Thanks!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’ve actually seen some stats indicating how Jayco was the number one brand chosen by second time owners. Which I think is pretty impressive

[@christopherhodson4049]

Good to know. A lot goes into making one of these, but most just see a great looking finished product. Thanks. Good job.

[@bigwill4937]

Great tour. Thanks Uncle Josh.

[@TheHybridCamperGuy]

Awesome. Love Jayco!

[@parvez41251]

Wow

[@chrisriley5049]

Thanks Josh! This was by far the best as we are bias. We ordered a 382FLRB back in February. We enjoyed your review and then to see them being built on the line. We can’t wait to get our new rig. We have sold our house and as of right now....we are full time. Currently in our Wolf Pack 25pack12. Thank you again!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Wow congrats! Enjoy!!

[@05ShadowGrey]

I appreciate your tour as we went on the tour before purchasing a 2020 Pinnacle 36KPTS. If you have any influence you would tell them to gusset the frame and walls from the vertical sections of the trailer to the 5th wheel section forward and aft to that tubular section on this video about 2:10 in...CRACKS in the wall sections front corner driver side of slide outs of many models!!!

[@toddg3823]

Great video. Always enjoy seeing the how things are built.

[@standennis6987]

Very informative! Thank you for doing this Josh!

[@briannelson2818]

Thanks Josh, that was awesome to see!

[@troys_collectibles9811]

Love the Jayco Factory tour....looking forward to the next parts. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I’m pretty slammed with work but I think I’ll be able to squeeze in about one a week

[@jerrytalley802]

Josh, thank you for these tours. It’s really helping me decide. Wish you were in Virginia, but then you’d never make it to the factories, lol

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

We do have a store in Richmond btw

[@jerrytalley802]

Josh, sadly I can’t remember where you work. I thought you owned the place, lol. Is it a General RV? I checked, they don’t stock the one I want, Jayco, thanks

[@scottnorris2411]

Josh, you should have a contest. Grand Prize: Road Trip with "Uncle" Josh the RV Nerd.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s mostly me singing badly and getting fast food ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ratdog3055]

Interesting tour! Thanks Josh!

[@amkhan5145]

Nice video

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty! Hope it is illuminating!

[@machfive916]

I love these plant tours and am looking to parts 2, 3 & 4. Kudos to the 88 MPH reference to Back to the Future!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

#backintime

[@mikeritchie2189]

Awesome I was looking at the north point 373bhok thank you

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

My pleasure

[@kewltopix]

23:32 cool info thnx

[@WendyMG247]

I LOVE Jayco!💯❤🥰

[@jimrichardson8119]

I like to see how things come together! Great video!

[@samengler539]

Nice job! It’s cool to see how other things are made other then automobiles! Been around auto industry 35 years.

[@jasonhausenfluck1163]

Thank you for the video I think I would pick the Pinnacle rear living room

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Jason!

[@nertz4579]

This was awesome. Thank you

[@tapper701]

Well done vid Josh ! Quite an interesting build process for 5th wheels. Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@melendyladyboykin2482]

Love your 80s comments. Anyways. Thanks for this. This is an eyeopener for me. I had no idea the process is like that. Very very interesting.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Awesome!! Thx for watching :)

[@hotashellbombshell]

Absolutely love this!!!

[@elisamuelcuadrado2144]

That’s really cool. I love seeing how they’re made. Looking forward to the other tours.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty so much for joining us! Check the video description for a few more that are out plus links to 3 more Jayco yours that will be rolling out in coming weeks!

[@gigigoodwitch8198]

Thanks so much for this video, very interesting. We love our Jaco but are about ready to upgrade from our eagle to North point!💕

[@ericbauer3412]

Also way to rock the road trip at the end of the video with Saving Abel! 😎

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That song lives rent free in my head next to Got No Shame by Brother Cane

[@theturneyjourney]

Been waiting on a 37MDQS since Oct. Hopefully it was on the line 🙏🏼. Love your videos! Thanks for all the insight!

[@1okeyesten1]

Thanks!

[@Canadian_Chris]

Its like they gave you the keys go the candy store. Thanks for giving us a peek behind the curtain Josh.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah it was kinda fun just being able to cruise thru!

[@lonniephipps5329]

I enjoyed that tour thank you

[@richardmoss8757]

I would have gone with you and bought lunch 🍲🍗🍔😏

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Skipped lunch. No time. I was stomping their grounds nonstop and left pretty whooped! Three more parts to this series coming over the next weeks as I work thru my backlog of stuff to do!

[@dadpool3519]

AWESOME!!!

[@MilesAHibbs]

(Part 1 of 4) Do Rockwood next!!😁😁😁

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

LOL -- looking at you dropping these on all my plant tours

[@mpiercecfp]

Very much appreciated!