17' Series New Jayco Bed End Covers!
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I would like a set of instructions as well please, have bed ends at home but at work so can not fit. At least I should be able to see @dagree's pics before I get home. Following the destructions and havings pics, almost information overload for me 
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@dagree There is nothing wrong with Chinese quality, It's the middle man (Aussie) that gets the product made at the cheapest price possible to maximize his profit whilst still being able to tickle the consumers bargain gland.
@crustt ... I took one out of the bag later last night and....... Very impressed with the quality and workmanship.
Unfortunately as you say it's the middle man that makes the $'s out of things!
What sort of men are you guys?? The blokey thing is to install them upside down and inside out before you even look in the box for the instructions.
Is the rope track from jayco included in the price? If you google "aluminum extrusion" you should be able to find a supplier near you, a 6m. length will cost around $25.
Is the rope track from jayco included in the price? If you google "aluminum extrusion" you should be able to find a supplier near you, a 6m. length will cost around $25.
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Hi All,
I got tired of waiting for our local Jayco dealer to get the bed ends in stock so I took matters into my own hands. I got the local motor trimmer to knock some up. He used the existing privacy screen as a template. They are basic with no window, however made from waterproof marine vinyl. I didn't have to attach them to a sail track as they are screwed underneath the existing press studs. This gives the ability to fold them up and travel with the original privacy screens in place. I can also use the waterproof screens on their own by unclipping the privacy screens from the van (off the original press studs) or I can use both the waterproof screens and privacy screens at the same time. It works well and takes no-longer to set up than what the privacy screen originally did. Saved about $200 per screen on what Jayco was quoting. This won't suit everyone, however working well for us so I thought I would share.
Regards
Michael
I got tired of waiting for our local Jayco dealer to get the bed ends in stock so I took matters into my own hands. I got the local motor trimmer to knock some up. He used the existing privacy screen as a template. They are basic with no window, however made from waterproof marine vinyl. I didn't have to attach them to a sail track as they are screwed underneath the existing press studs. This gives the ability to fold them up and travel with the original privacy screens in place. I can also use the waterproof screens on their own by unclipping the privacy screens from the van (off the original press studs) or I can use both the waterproof screens and privacy screens at the same time. It works well and takes no-longer to set up than what the privacy screen originally did. Saved about $200 per screen on what Jayco was quoting. This won't suit everyone, however working well for us so I thought I would share.
Regards
Michael
Mine were not Aluminum but a more flexible plastic that was easier to bend to the curved shape of the lid especially the sides. Not sure if Jayco's are Al or Plastic.
Jayco's are the flexible plastic ones..... Just fitted the front tracks tonight.
Will upload a pic soon... Just for @cruza driver
Almost got the front one finalised tonight before the sunset.
Pics and a brief description can be seen here.... Dagree's (David & Greer) 2014 17.56.2OB
Pics and a brief description can be seen here.... Dagree's (David & Greer) 2014 17.56.2OB
$299 for the front one from Jayco Canberra (at Queanbeyan!) plus $10 for the 3 rails - and the great team there even gave me the self tappers I will need. Quality looks very good and they said they had plenty in stock.
When fitting them use pop rivits instead of screws there's not that much room that if a screw head is to big it will mark the gel coat
hey nagga's, I did mine without instructions, nearly finished, really simple, glad I didn't pay jayco to fit them the money is better in my pocket and possibly a better job as I am fussy with things like all screws must be spaced out the same on each piece of sail track ect. BarneyHey @Marv_mart, could I get the instructions to please? TIA
We will be doing it ourselves @barney120 as we live inland in the Pilbara WA, no where near any Jayco! As I only need one I'm hoping I can bring on back on the plane in a couple of weeks and yes I'm really fussy too (my poor Hubby has too deal with me
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You would definitely be able to carry the bed end cover in a plane, they come in their own little carry bag and don't way much but, but my sail track came in a long cardboard tube that was about 2 metres long, mind you there was a lot of air space in the tube. BarneyWe will be doing it ourselves @barney120 as we live inland in the Pilbara WA, no where near any Jayco! As I only need one I'm hoping I can bring on back on the plane in a couple of weeks and yes I'm really fussy too (my poor Hubby has too deal with me
Best I order one then hey! Would you know the lengths they need to be? I can cut them to size which would make it easier when boarding!