Layzee Acres RV Sales: Low Prices Can Come With a High Cost
We purchased a brand-new 2026 Open Range 3X 287RLS from Layzee Acres RV Sales, representing an investment of nearly $100,000 including taxes.
At that price level, I expected a new RV to be properly inspected, prepared, cleaned and ready to use. Unfortunately, that has not been my experience.
Since taking possession in early September 2026, instead of being able to enjoy the RV we purchased, much of my time has been spent identifying defects, documenting problems, communicating with the dealer and manufacturer, arranging warranty service, and trying to find a facility capable of completing the repairs.
Before pickup, I specifically asked Layzee Acres in writing whether a complete Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) would be performed, including verification of the major systems and components. I was told in writing that these items would be checked and that any problems found would be corrected before pickup.
I was also later told that Layzee Acres has an internal PDI report for the unit.
Despite those assurances, the RV was delivered dirty and we subsequently discovered numerous problems, including construction debris in hidden areas, protruding nails around the slide-outs that could damage the seals, loose heating ductwork, damaged trim and furniture, exterior screws loosening and falling out, inaccurate tank readings, water accumulating above the underbelly, and other installation and finishing issues.
The inverter also failed immediately after delivery, which was particularly important because the RV uses a residential 120V refrigerator. The practical solution of removing the inverter, shipping it back to Layzee Acres and installing the replacement myself was a solution I proposed, which Layzee Acres subsequently accepted.
My concern is therefore much larger than one defective inverter. It is the number and nature of the problems present on a brand-new RV after a complete PDI and preparation had specifically been confirmed to me in writing.
The most disappointing part is that I purchased this RV to use and enjoy it — not to spend months managing repairs on a new unit. Given the number of outstanding issues and the difficulty of arranging warranty service, there is a real possibility that a substantial part of the first year of ownership will be spent dealing with repairs rather than travelling and enjoying the RV. At the present pace, some of these issues may not be fully resolved until well into 2027.
The warranty process is still ongoing with Layzee Acres, Jayco/Open Range and local service facilities.
I will continue updating this review as the situation develops, including which repairs are approved, how long the process takes, and how Layzee Acres and Jayco ultimately handle the remaining defects.
More to come.