Entegra Class C

[SammyG]

I need to update this post! After fighting all summer(2019) with the dealership, I was finally connected with Entegra trouble center in Middlebury, Indiana. Working with Joyce, I was invited to bring my coach to the factory, given a private tour of the facility and took my Odyssey 26D to Autopark Ford in Sturgis, MI. They replaced the bushings in the casters, did an alignment, and had me on the road in a half day! All good now! Not sure why 3 other Ford dealerships could not figure it out?

[tallen]

Can anyone tell me where Jayco puts the inverter in the Qwest?

[SammyG]

Originally Posted by tallen

Can anyone tell me where Jayco puts the inverter in the Qwest?

I'm not sure all Quests would have an inverter?

[morgant]

Inverter and slide controller are all under the bed in our 2019 Qwest 24L

[Harvard]

Originally Posted by SammyG

I need to update this post! After fighting all summer(2019) with the dealership, I was finally connected with Entegra trouble center in Middlebury, Indiana. Working with Joyce, I was invited to bring my coach to the factory, given a private tour of the facility and took my Odyssey 26D to Autopark Ford in Sturgis, MI. They replaced the bushings in the casters, did an alignment, and had me on the road in a half day! All good now! Not sure why 3 other Ford dealerships could not figure it out?

Some E350/E450 have handling issues, some do not, the following may explain the difference:

Ford ships all E350/E450 cut aways with identical fixed, non adjustable caster/camber sleeves, "one size fits all". You can recognize these sleeves because they are keyed and cannot be rotated. They are marked "F8UA-AA 0+.25" on the passenger side and "E97A-CA +0-0" on the drivers side.

The RV builder almost never changes the Ford sleeves, as a result:

If the final RV build is nose down one degree then the runtime caster will be about +3.5 degrees. These units can have a real wandering problem.

If the final RV build is nose level then the runtime caster will be about +4.5 degrees. These units are probably indifferent.

If the final RV build is nose up one degree then the runtime caster will be about +5.5 degrees. These units are probably just fine .

So, some RVs have a problem with wandering at highway speeds and some do not have a problem. JMO.

POPULAR MECHANICS MAY 1973:
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If too little caster exists, the car will wander and weave,
thus necessitating constant corrections in steering.
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[SammyG]

Thank you Harvard for that information! Very interesting.

[austinrat]

After years of research, I am buying an Entegra Esteem 29V next week.

It checks 99% of my boxes.

Wish me luck!

[L.C.Gray]

Originally Posted by Jeff78

I have a TT right now, and am researching whether to switch to a C Class or a 5th wheel. Your Opinions?

Went from a 30 ft TT to a 35 ft Super C last year and we couldn't be happier. Everything is so much easier than the TT that we found ourselves using it more often. Now we just toss in luggage, load the groceries and turn the key. Set-up at camp is about 7 minutes.

[OlYeller]

Originally Posted by austinrat

After years of research, I am buying an Entegra Esteem 29V next week.

It checks 99% of my boxes.

Wish me luck!

I’ve had mine for a year now. You’re going to love it!

[Rastatt055]

We have had our Odyssey 24B for a year now and we love it. I find it drives really well. We went from a 34ft 5er to this but the room inside is enough for the two of us. The places we can fit in to now are amazing compared to hauling the 5er. (I do miss my truck though but I got friends with trucks) We have an ongoing problem with the entertainment unit but I have been in contact with John at Jayco and he is very helpful. I would recommend Entegra C Class to anyone, I found the quality far superior to our 5er.

[BWP]

Stepping up from a kodiak travel trailer to an esteem 29v. Took me 3 years to decide on the kodiak and about 6 months on the 29v. The rig is in the painting stage and should be delivered 20th of june (2021 title). The rig will have a v8 instead of the v10. Trust proper testing on the v8 was done accordingly. 7.3 liter 350 hp torque 468

[Caswelld]

Enjoyed reading this Entegra Esteem thread

Anyone have experience with the 2021 E450s?

We loved the 29V model but decided to wait & see what the new V8 did for foot room in the cockpit. We'd like to hear what people think of the new engine.

Happy camping,

Dave

[EJ_Clemson]

Originally Posted by Caswelld

Enjoyed reading this Entegra Esteem thread

Anyone have experience with the 2021 E450s?

We loved the 29V model but decided to wait & see what the new V8 did for foot room in the cockpit. We'd like to hear what people think of the new engine.

Happy camping,

Dave

I really thought about waiting and getting the new v8, but I really didn't want to be the guinea pig for this, or any new motor for that matter. And the wife and I were ready to get our Entegra Odyssey 25r sooner rather than later. I read alot about the new engine, and while seems to be a great simpleish design, I think actual fuel mileage numbers in the ford trucks were not as great as first assumed. (i could be wrong).

I haven't researched the new v8 in awhile. I'm sure it will be a great engine, but again, I don't want to be a "tester" of a new engine until it's had at least 2 years of implementation. The v10 seems like a great proven engine, with easily sourced parts. I actually just did my first oil change today. Easier to do than any vehicle I've ever done.

[Avenger61]

We just bought a 2019 Entegra Odyssey 29V a couple weeks ago. The backup camera points down at the rear bumper and all we can see is the back of the camper and the bumper. Is there any way to adjust the camera to give more of a view of the road behind us? It would be a great help for backing if it can be adjusted. Since we don't tow anything yet it's pretty useless right now.