We looked at a PT Crusader - actually several of them including putting a deposit on one. They are a very nice looking 5er with lots of amenities. After we had a dealer problem and pulled our deposit, we looked elsewhere at other brands as well as more Crusaders. It took a coin flip, but the better workmanship in the Montana High Country for not many more dollars for fourth slide and 3-4 more feet in length finally made our mind up. One of the pluses on the Crusader was the self leveling which we didn't get with the Montana. A few Crusader negatives - smaller 2 door reefer instead of the 4, 13K a/c instead of the 15K, 6 gallon hot water heater instead of the 10 gallon, standard lights instead of all LEDs and a gaudy ceiling garnish over the sink that served no purpose. As far as Jayco's - mostly have heard good reports but none of the dealers we visited sold that line but a positive is that they have been around a very long time where the PT brand, a Warren Buffet - Berkshire Hathaway owned company has only been building 5ers 3 or so years. Take a look at the Forest River forum site as they carry the Crusader line under their umbrella. They will give you some good info:
Forest River Forums - Forest River Owners Community
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