Help info on RV "Layton 228 LTD"

[Austrian Hunter]

Finally getting my first RV.  Can't find much info on the 2007 Layton  228LTD. Any of you guys have a similar trailer or know something worth sharing? 

Thank you!!!

[trophyhunt]

We have a 2001 26ft layton and have owned it since 03, it has been a great trailer. The only problem we have had was a leak that we found last year, you should spend the extra 200 bucks and have it pressure tested to see if it has any leaks. The only other thing we had to do was take it in for a recall with the fridge that the factory paid for, that was about 3 years ago. Best thing you can do when you get it is keep it out of the sun and weather! Good choice in manufacturer in my opinion.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Don't have an RV, but here in Eastern Washington, it's best to tarp it or keep it under cover when you aren't using it.  The sun cooks the oils right out of plastics,and even hardens Silicone caulk that seals the seams.

[kenzmad]

We have a 2001 26ft layton and have owned it since 03, it has been a great trailer. The only problem we have had was a leak that we found last year, you should spend the extra 200 bucks and have it pressure tested to see if it has any leaks. The only other thing we had to do was take it in for a recall with the fridge that the factory paid for, that was about 3 years ago. Best thing you can do when you get it is keep it out of the sun and weather! Good choice in manufacturer in my opinion.

Who does the pressure test? My camper has a leak that i cant find.

after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.

[HntnFsh]

Theres a place in Tacoma that does it. I'll see if I can get you the info today. Hes on South Tacoma way. Heard great stuff about him and his shop.

[Austrian Hunter]

Thanks guys!!!!!   

[trophyhunt]

We have a 2001 26ft layton and have owned it since 03, it has been a great trailer. The only problem we have had was a leak that we found last year, you should spend the extra 200 bucks and have it pressure tested to see if it has any leaks. The only other thing we had to do was take it in for a recall with the fridge that the factory paid for, that was about 3 years ago. Best thing you can do when you get it is keep it out of the sun and weather! Good choice in manufacturer in my opinion.

Who does the pressure test? My camper has a leak that i cant find.

after monday and tuesday even the calendar says Wednesday,Thursday and Friday.

I had it done in Bonney lake but I'm not impressed with the job they did, I would try that guy in Tacoma if someone reccommends him.

[wildmanoutdoors]

RV,s by manufacture are just a shell to add lots of appliences and such. They vary and I have never heard of a "Layton". Who is it made by?

The other part of the RV is the appliences and rigging if you will.
Top of the line appliences will be made by Surburban and Dometic to name a coulpe.

Things made by Attwood and the like are more economical. Not that they are bad but its like a Honda car and a Geo. One is more dependable.

Trailers that are manufactured as a "Lite" are built lighter and cheaper. They cut corners to be lightweight. You will feel it just walking around in them. They will wear out faster and have more problems the more you use them.

Get a few years out of it and keep it dry. You should be fine. Just know that you will be working on it every year to keep it going. Neglected RV's die fast and hard!

Leaks can be spendy to find. Especially if you pay someone. I have had to take my water heater out, battery box, and propane box out to find leaks. This stuff is not hard, but time is money when paying someone.

[wildmanoutdoors]

With a camper, you should have a cabinet door for under the sink. Then some cheesy cabinet walls inside that come out easy and reveal the water heater and lots of plumbing. This is were I start when looking for leaks. Then check connections at the sinks themselves. In my bathroom/shower I had to take the TP holder out and it revealed that my sink was leaking were the line hooks to the faucet.

The problem is usaully at a connection, not a line broke. Even in freezing situations, fittings crack before lines break most of the time.

[Happy Gilmore]

I've been looking at campers for a while. I've found the Layton's are very inexpensive compared to other models. They look good but, always seem to be less which always catches my eye. A different subject but, I cannot believe how cheap 5th wheel trailers are compared to bumper pulls. Seems they give away the larger ones which must have cost a fortune new?

[Austrian Hunter]

I've been looking at campers for a while. I've found the Layton's are very inexpensive compared to other models. They look good but, always seem to be less which always catches my eye. A different subject but, I cannot believe how cheap 5th wheel trailers are compared to bumper pulls. Seems they give away the larger ones which must have cost a fortune new?

I agree, could not believe how inexpensive the fifth wheel are.  Don't know why..... For my use the camper is perfect and still have room for all the coolers in the bed of the truck, got put the deer, elk and bear meat somewhere 

[HntnFsh]

I agree with the 5th wheel prices too. But I just bought a like new 07 Komfort 253. Tow behind  6 sided aluminum frame. Extremely well built. And it weighs like it is at 6300 dry. Wanted to leave the bed of my truck open. The plus side to 5th wheels is that they pull nicer.

Layton is actually a pretty common trailer. They are ok. I did a ton of research when I bought my trailer. I narrowed it down to about 3 models. Komfort in very limited models. Artic fox. Which my Komfort is extremely close to in construction. And a Keystone cougar which is a good bang for the buck. But not quite up to par with the first 2.

Walk in to a bunch of trailers and you will start seeing the difference. Real wood doors and cabinets,drawers etc. Better craftsmanship etc. 1 funny thing I seemed to notice was that a cheaper trailer had a cheap couch. If I sat in a couch and it felt cheap and uncomfy it seemed like the whole trailer was that way. After looking at several trailers. I soon saw models that I wouldnt even look at.

Look on the RV forums. They are good place for reviews and info.

[Austrian Hunter]

First trip with the Layton was awesome!!  Don't have one complain about it.  Slept all my family (five of us) very comfortable and all amenities work just great.  Now come the extra little things that make hunting camp a little nicer.  Any suggestions on generators?

[HntnFsh]

Honda 2000

[Kc_Kracker]

as a former rv tech i can tell you alot about them, great units, only real regular downfall they had was the side hatches like to leak and rott the floor, they were never sealed up good from the factory. also the main front and rear roof seams were not lap sealed good. make sure they are and always check regularly. if you need someone who knows their shizz to go inspect it with you just pm me 

[Kc_Kracker]

oops seems you already got it. ok for generators you want propane, period. never a worry about gas going bad from sitting, and its cleaner and uses less 

[Austrian Hunter]

as a former rv tech i can tell you alot about them, great units, only real regular downfall they had was the side hatches like to leak and rott the floor, they were never sealed up good from the factory. also the main front and rear roof seams were not lap sealed good. make sure they are and always check regularly. if you need someone who knows their shizz to go inspect it with you just pm me 

That's good to know, thank you!!  Gas generator?  Didn't even cross my mind but genius idea.  How much do they run for 3000+ watts? 

[Rick]

  Any suggestions on generators?

If you want it to run an A/C, the Yamaha EF2400 is about as small as you can go.

[Austrian Hunter]

  Any suggestions on generators?

If you want it to run an A/C, the Yamaha EF2400 is about as small as you can go.

I do want to run the A/C.  That good to know, I thought I could not go lower than 3000. 

[Austrian Hunter]

as a former rv tech i can tell you alot about them, great units, only real regular downfall they had was the side hatches like to leak and rott the floor, they were never sealed up good from the factory. also the main front and rear roof seams were not lap sealed good. make sure they are and always check regularly. if you need someone who knows their shizz to go inspect it with you just pm me 

Also, is there something that can be done to prevent that from happening?  I mean anything proactive before that stuff starts leaking? 

[Mudman]

as a former rv tech i can tell you alot about them, great units, only real regular downfall they had was the side hatches like to leak and rott the floor, they were never sealed up good from the factory. also the main front and rear roof seams were not lap sealed good. make sure they are and always check regularly. if you need someone who knows their shizz to go inspect it with you just pm me 

Thats good to know KC.  Any advice for me on my trailer?  02 27ft Mallard by fleetwood.  Big elec. slide front bedroom rear bathroom model.  I love it and have no problems so far but recently bought it too.  Rubber roofs are new to me, not sure about maintaining them?  As for generators I went with the champion model for RVs with 240v and rv plug at 30amps.  3500/4000watts.  It is quiet and runs very well and efficient.  300$

[Austrian Hunter]

as a former rv tech i can tell you alot about them, great units, only real regular downfall they had was the side hatches like to leak and rott the floor, they were never sealed up good from the factory. also the main front and rear roof seams were not lap sealed good. make sure they are and always check regularly. if you need someone who knows their shizz to go inspect it with you just pm me 

Thats good to know KC.  Any advice for me on my trailer?  02 27ft Mallard by fleetwood.  Big elec. slide front bedroom rear bathroom model.  I love it and have no problems so far but recently bought it too.  Rubber roofs are new to me, not sure about maintaining them?  As for generators I went with the champion model for RVs with 240v and rv plug at 30amps.  3500/4000watts.  It is quiet and runs very well and efficient.  300$

Wow, that a deal $300 for the model.  They on sale at our Cabela's for $369 normal $429

[Rick]

  Any suggestions on generators?

If you want it to run an A/C, the Yamaha EF2400 is about as small as you can go.

I do want to run the A/C.  That good to know, I thought I could not go lower than 3000.

Yamaha designed the EF2400 to start a 13,500 BTU RV A/C. I've been using mine since '07. It'll start the A/C in my fifth wheel up to about 4500' in elevation.

Once you get up into 3000 watt inverter generators they get heavy. Yamaha's is about 150lbs and IIRC Honda's are about 180.

You don't have to have an inverter generator,but they're quieter and make clean power if you're wanting to run a laptop or something electronic off of it.

[Austrian Hunter]

  Any suggestions on generators?

If you want it to run an A/C, the Yamaha EF2400 is about as small as you can go.

I do want to run the A/C.  That good to know, I thought I could not go lower than 3000.

Yamaha designed the EF2400 to start a 13,500 BTU RV A/C. I've been using mine since '07. It'll start the A/C in my fifth wheel up to about 4500' in elevation.

Once you get up into 3000 watt inverter generators they get heavy. Yamaha's is about 150lbs and IIRC Honda's are about 180.

You don't have to have an inverter generator,but they're quieter and make clean power if you're wanting to run a laptop or something electronic off of it.

Thanks for the info!!