ebrv
Massachusetts
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Hello,
My wife an really like the 29bhs from Jayco. We were wondering about the pros and cons of the Maxistor door. Is it a must have or are there some disadvantages? Thanks
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Ricky65
Colonial Heights Va.
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I had it on my 29BHS, good storage compartment plus an extra door to get out of.
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azBuckeye
Cave Creek, AZ
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We ordered it for our Jayco 29FBS. I really like it. It is an easy place to load larger items like storage bins, etc. Plus, I like the idea of a large "emergency" exit if needed.
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Roman11
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I have an 07 Jayco 29BHS but without the Maxistor door. I can tell you I kind of wished I had one. The smaller hatch door is really small IMO and even getting my tackle box out is difficult. I'd opt for the larger door.
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Hornet28BHDS
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A door like that was something that I initially thought was a necessity for us, but the floorplan of our Hornet doesn't accomodate one. We have been fine without it, but I do like the idea of it being used as an emergency exit.
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ebrv
Massachusetts
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I like the idea of an extra means of egress but I'm worried my 2 and or 4 yr old could open it while in bed. Does it lock from the inside? Also I notice it looks like the matress on the lower bunk has a 60/40 split in it with the Maxistor, does this make it uncomfortable? Can you access under the bunk from inside the trailer? Also was wondering if you could get a draft from the door right next to the bed?
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windellmc
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It should lock from inside or outside. The handle is exactly the same as what is on the main trailer door.
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azBuckeye
Cave Creek, AZ
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The door has the same lock/deadbolt as the main entry door. So, yes children could get out. Which is one of my concerns as well as I have a 4 year old that sleeps in that bunk.
We camped last weekend and it was windy and in the 40's, I didn't notice a draft. Also, while I have been on the bunk and layed down, I haven't slept in the bunk. But, I didn't notice the split mattress. But sleeping on it might prove different. Doesn't bother my 4 year old though. 
Also, in the 29FBS, there is a small door to access the storage area but it isn't very helpful due to the size. You really have to go outside if to access anything large or more than 2-3' from the inside aceess.
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dbcc186
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ebrv wrote:I like the idea of an extra means of egress but I'm worried my 2 and or 4 yr old could open it while in bed. Does it lock from the inside? Also I notice it looks like the matress on the lower bunk has a 60/40 split in it with the Maxistor, does this make it uncomfortable? Can you access under the bunk from inside the trailer? Also was wondering if you could get a draft from the door right next to the bed?
I felt exact same way. We were also concerned about our two young boys getting out, or god forbid someone coming in.
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jlee745
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We were worried about the same thing. Mine are a little older and would get out for different reasons so that helped our decision(the other was about 3,000 dollars for a few extras)to get the 28bhs instead. We couldn't see paying the big price differnce for a bigger air condition(I didn't run our last one a whole lot cause we don't hang out in tt and I am cold nature),tv (that we bought for under 300 and the mount for 30) a ladder, and after some good advice from here didn't need the enclosed underbelly. We will be picking our 28bhs this weekend(a week earlier than original date). I can't wait.
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