The NEW 2024 Jayco Swan Outback - our full Walk Around tour of the new Outback Camper trailer range!

In this episode we run through the updated 2024 model Jayco Swan Outback with some very exciting changes to the camper trailer range. Not only is it finished in a bold new Olive Green body and Khaki canvas colour scheme, it also features a whole new front and rear end treatment, with a more robust squared up look and external storage boxes.
What do we think? Well you will need to watch the video to find out.
A huge thank you goes out to Jayco Newcastle for making this all possible. Feel free drop by the dealership at 1 Camfield Drive, Heatherbrae NSW - just North of Newcastle.
You can also check out their whole range of caravans, camper trailers and RV's including second hand stock at www.jayconewca...
To help you out we have also broken into chapters so you can skip through to what section you need to watch:
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Touring Model & Website Specifications
02:24 Jayco Newcastle's Dealership
03:04 The Walk Around
04:00 New colour and rear end treatment
05:40 New front end treatment and Storage
07:56 Draw bar features
09:36 Under Lounge storage area
10:32 Awning Options
11:02 Quick setup and updated bed slides
11:42 Canvas colour and other external features
13:38 Updated Bed Ends
14:54 External Solar Input and Water Fill Points
16:33 Updated Entry Steps
17:19 Interior Features
18:54 USB outlets in Front Lounge
19:29 Buffet and Cabinet Pull Latches
20:30 Interior Finishes
21:15 Fridge and Optional Packages
21:54 Outback replaces the Bushpack in the Lark
22:19 Closing Thoughts and a Huge Thank You
We hope you enjoy this, thanks for watching and as we always say - get out there, stay safe and have fun!
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[@bubbaC501]

I think Jayco have just been going through the owners groups on facebook and applying all our mods as updates, but good on them for doing so, this is what a heap of us want!

[@WorkLivePlay]

It's great to see Jayco incorporating some of these mods. It's easy to say they haven't changed much, however there have been a lot of improvements over the years 👍

[@jacogeldenhuys4434]

Can you do the same review of the lark outback?

[@thelonewolf666]

great color

[@petercross8620]

Great video Vaughan and well done Jayco Newcastle for their help.

[@WorkLivePlay]

Thanks Peter. I wasn't sure what they would say but it was no drama at all. Hopefully we can produce some more videos together 👍

[@adrianpritchard5143]

I noticed the eye let's for the roof alignment,which you do not talk about. I have a 2011 jayco hawk outback and I have put a a/c unit for travelling in hot climate's, so I get a good night sleep.

[@jthoad]

I think you've found your calling doing reviews. That was outstanding and very informative

[@WorkLivePlay]

I tried to cover as much as I could to help everyone out 😁 We never did get to your MUX review lol, time just gets away 🫣🤣

[@jthoad]

@WorkLivePlay your right about time. It seems like every time you blink another month has past

[@sk7262]

great review! love the colour, hate the profile which reminds me of our 1980 jayco songbird - "brick on wheels". surprised they still have the oversize accessories they still install like the powerpoints with spacers (there is room in the cabinets to flushmount - noggin to hit your knee on ), outdoor "floodlight" (no practical use without dimming - had to change) , radio you bump ON all the time at the door (had to move), water and power at the sink within 50mm of each other (had to change) . there are so many fine tunes that haven't been implemented here since and before our 2016 swan OB except some cabinets. Also noticed the buffet is smaller and not full length and height of the seat it backs, no outdoor speakers; its a fraction of the late 201X models. Less for more $ in my book and won't upgrade - love the colour

[@adamads7004]

I'm still liking my 2006 Eagle, with a proper boot. An add on box is obviously the cheap way out.

[@WorkLivePlay]

It's actually interesting how many things remain the same after all these years. It's great as it ensures parts are readily available for a lot of models. There are probably a few items which could be updated, especially inside. I agree with the outside light also. Now that the tri colour lights and dimming is now so popular a new fitting would improve this area greatly.

[@WorkLivePlay]

Also the buffets have changed a bit. Around 2021 they shrunk down a bit, I'm assuming so they weren't so bulky. I'd actually guess you could probably store as much in them as the older styles as we have a lot of wasted space in each of ours. The high drawers I'm not too sure how effective they would be, however probably quite good for storing more bulky things perhaps 🤔

[@WorkLivePlay]

@@adamads7004 I initially thought this also but the more I worked through it, it will probably be a good solution. In one way it's making it a bit easier to maintain and lessening issues. I think it's just how you setup that large storage box. I'm keen to see how people set these up.

[@andrewchan4678]

Fantastic feed back mate. Keep up your amazing work

[@WorkLivePlay]

Thanks Andrew. I'm trying to keep things mixed up a bit. There's a lot going on but it's exciting 👍

[@kelvinlewis2089]

We are starting to look around at campers and these look great...

[@AH-xo1hy]

Great review buddy. Very helpful. Cheers

[@zarkoavram9167]

Would love one of these hopefully end of the year

[@kandgcollins]

The green is not bad. I do like it the more I see it. Breaks up the monotony of white / off beige you see at every park

[@boxheadmr]

Jayco should get you to do there advertising, u do a great job. Lets see one of the family bunk vans like the offgridx or similar.

[@WorkLivePlay]

I'd really like to do a few other products. Actually, we tagged along to an off-grid customer appreciation weekend they put on. I was amazed how many Silver lines were there. I like making videos here and there, so we will see what happens, for now I've got to find and clean annoying dust spot I have inside my camera or lense 😉🫣

[@davidfitzpatrick4508]

Great walk around and extremely informative. I didn’t realise how massive that place was.

[@WorkLivePlay]

It's huge and they are running out of room. I might try to do a walk around of the actual showroom, spares shop etc down the track. Many don't realise how much is there. They also do a lot of things such as the weekend away we had recently that many other dealers don't do for their customers. It's all very cool 👌

[@graemekneller9123]

Yes please do the whole range

[@thebottlebower3483]

Thank you for posting this Swan Walk Around. I would love to see something similar for the Wren Outback. Not much is out there about this model.

[@WorkLivePlay]

Actually I haven't seen a Wren. I am also interested in checking one out 👍

[@Camwhite77]

Love your work Vaughan, brilliant as per usual.

[@WorkLivePlay]

Thank you very much, I tried to cover off as much as I could without dragging it out too much 😉

[@adamads7004]

Great review. It's good to see what's changed since my 2006 model. Keep up the good work.👍

[@WorkLivePlay]

I thought it would be a great opportunity to cover off a few improvements over the years. The new colour and body style makes 2024 quite noticeable however a lot has been changed over the past few years, especially the 2022 update.

[@michaelfeltham9219]

Hi! Really enjoyed your review. You did a realliy great description of all the features. Would love you to do a review on the new Penguin. Our current Penguin is coming up for renewal. All the best. Michael

[@pilchard2000]

thanks Vaughan , great review , you do a great presentation.

[@WorkLivePlay]

I try my best 😆 Some of the 'scenes' have quite a few takes but I get there in the end eventually 😂🤣

[@user-yy7un4tx9f]

Colour looks good point of difference in the industry As always love your passion

[@WorkLivePlay]

Thanks, I'm glad people appreciate the energy. The point of difference makes a big difference, it adds a bit of life to the product 👍

[@rubigor]

Looks like some great updates & I like the colour!

[@WorkLivePlay]

It's amazing how the colour works in the end. On paper it doesn't sound too great but it actually suits the Outback range. I feel the improvements really help the camper range also, addressing a few areas that needed updating etc.

[@beerciderspirtsandbbq3422]

I bought a swan from Jayco Newcastle in 2022 I really hope this new design trailers are better built then the rubbish build of the swan I got

[@angeloudy]

Any tip of how to pack it down in rain or early morning when there are lots of water on the canvas? I do weekend camping often and don't want to set it up to dry after getting home. During holidays, I travel everyday and really want to get everything packed up early in the morning and hit the road. The rain fly seems a little bit more complicated to setup.

[@Lethal1983]

Great video. Very detailed. Jayco should use this as their promo video. I'm still on the fence with the colour and so much better with those internal handles than the push buttons. What did you think of the different size drawers in the buffet.

[@WorkLivePlay]

The drawers have actually been like that for a while now. I'm not sure. One drawer could work quite well like that. I'd probably like to see two smaller drawers above. Being an Architect, I'm a huge fan of shorter height drawers for storage. Otherwise I think you could probably get it all working well. I'm actually really liking the colour the more I see it. It's a nice change 👍

[@chrisgliatsos3276]

Some info on the awning would be great and if any aftermarket options are available

[@bekwilliams9052]

That’s was a fantastic overview thank you! Are you able to do one on the 2024 Jayco JpodX?

[@WorkLivePlay]

I'm going to suggest this as I'm actually quite interested in that style of camper at the moment. The Cross Trak, even though it's larger has also just had a full update. I will see what I can organise 👍

[@b-rock4831]

Actually really like the olive green with black

[@WorkLivePlay]

When I heard about this last year I was very on the fence. I actually really like it now, it works really well.

[@michaelgceight9698]

Can you do the lark outback

[@webbjohn3743]

Great video, mate. Is there any chance you could do a review on the JAYCO Jpod range, i.e., outback and the jpod X , cheers new subscriber 👍

[@nathannewman7337]

What size beds are in jayco campers. Are there any lightweight campers with a queen bed.

[@russellflannery6913]

Love the handle and the fact they got rid of the front boot for a box. Much better. What about the top draw. Is it still a fold down or a draw now

[@WorkLivePlay]

It still has the fold down flap 😆 but the front box I think will work really well. It took a little bit to adjust to it when I saw photos last year but the squared up approach is actually quite functional 👍

[@johnnyh2485]

G'day mate own a jayco hawk 2019 I want to upgrade my bedfloors from plywood to the new white floor used in the new swan camper does anyone know what material they are using in new swan for the beds

[@lightbreezy]

Colour is great. All the upgrades are huge improvements. Is the fridge auto sensing between gas, car and 240v sources?

[@WorkLivePlay]

The fridges will auto sense. It's a great feature that the fridge in our Journey has, certainly makes life a lot easier 👍

[@lightbreezy]

@@WorkLivePlay I bought a 2022 Swift with the old fridge. I was so jealous of our friends who bought a 2024 Lark with new fridge. Great idea.

[@nadiachristo1273]

now i want one

[@WorkLivePlay]

I love the campers, they are such a great option. It's hard to convey how bright and airy they are on camera. Very easy to setup and all these new inclusions make them very practical 👍

[@karldc83]

Great review 👏

[@WorkLivePlay]

Thanks Karl, hopefully it helps a few out. I know I was pretty curious as to what has changed 👍

[@Sureal43]

What they haven't fixed is the dodgy door system it's been the bane of jayco camper owners for 45 years

[@karenmartin861]

With the trouble people have with the manual winding mechanism why haven’t Jayco done the electric lift setup instead, and why haven’t they included the heavier canvas material all the way around instead of the thin canvas, makes no sense to me AND have they improved the strength of the door hinges??? Great job tho Vaughan

[@b-rock4831]

Price

[@WorkLivePlay]

I would say price and generally it's quite reliable. A lot of the issues stem from people leaving the cables loose while in transit after winding down. If you wind up just a few clicks to put a bit of tension on a lot of issues can be avoided and you would rarely hear of a problem. I don't see why it couldn't be offered as an option although with any new addition like this, the manufacturer would need to be really comfortable with it's reliability.

[@viviennenoble4035]

I love that new khaki colour, but that's a really bad upholstery job on the lounge inside. Thank you for the video.

[@WorkLivePlay]

I would normally smooth that out but honestly did not notice the bunching. I actually really liked the thicker fabric however. The Olive Green and Khaki works really well, I wasn't a fan initially but it's really grown on me now I've seen a few 👍

[@chrissimpson-oy8cp]

The door to the storage unit at the doorway opens the wrong way. You can’t get things out from standing at the door step.

[@WorkLivePlay]

This is always a topic of discussion, I guess if it opened the other way it would not work that well inside. The old double doors worked well. I do wonder if the drawers would work better on the other side closest to the outside?

[@Dilmahteabags]

Interior layout still inferior to goldstream and why no outside kitchen.

[@birko8151]

like the changes not so sure about that colour

[@WorkLivePlay]

I wasn't a fan when it was suggested via the show prototype last year. It's really grown on me. Now I've seen a few in person it works really well.

[@am1296]

Whats the RRP?

[@WorkLivePlay]

Jayco lists the price from $37,795. Most would add a few accessories such as bed flies, awning etc. I highly recommend the drop down picnic table plus plus the 12v pump, solar etc if you are planning on heading off-grid 👍

[@MisterM9]

Jayco got it wrong with this colour.

[@desmondahquay1798]

I dislike the new colour it’s a deal breaker

[@WorkLivePlay]

It's certainly quite a different deviation from the previous schemes 👍

[@Bluffton3]

Geez, enough with that horrible music.

[@southerngentleman5321]

Get one out and use one like @TeamBulletOffroad these jaycos are great priced but we need to see what they can do