Where do you want to go? That’s the only issue Jayco wants you to have with the luxurious Precept 31UL. This road-trip-ready RV was built in response to extensive customer feedback. The Precept 31 UL starts with a bold floorplan and adds everything you need for safe, comfortable road trips — with family or without.
This smaller Class A is designed to give you a premium driving and handling experience, one that even those who are new to driving a larger vehicle will enjoy. Navigating most state parks or grocery store parking lots won’t be a problem in the Precept 31UL due to its nimble size and its JRide Plus handling system.
So, let’s get this review on the road and have a look at this brand-new offering from Jayco.
At a Glance: Precept 31UL
If you’re looking for a great Class A motorhome for under $225,000, the Jayco Precept 31UL is a great value at $219,265. The Precept 31UL has a lot going for it, which is why I have rated it at four and half out of five. To start with, it’s a nimble, powerful beast that would be genuinely fun to cruise down the highway in. It has a living area that features a TV on a televator that rises above the four-seat dinette. It’s just fun to press a button and have a TV that pops up, seemingly out of nowhere.
But that’s just the beginning of a spectacular amenities package here. We’ll get more into that later. Instead let’s talk about safety features. The Precept has a smoke detector, propane leak detector, and a carbon monoxide alarm.
However, one safety feature that it does lack is a second door for egress. I’ll give Jayco credit for an emergency egress window, but given that the majority of people buying Class As are over 50 years old (and probably not as mobile as they once were), climbing out a window in an emergency egress may be slow going at best. It would make better sense to add a second door somewhere on the RV. (Perhaps on the driver’s side.)
Check the Specs
- Sleeping capacity: 6
- GVWR: 22,000 pounds
- GCWR: 24,000 pounds
- Exterior length: 33 feet
- Exterior height: 12 feet 10 inches
- Exterior width: 8 feet 5 inches
- Fresh/Gray/Black: 72/40/50 gallons
- Fuel tank: 80 gallons
- Propane (on board): 56 pounds
- Awning: 16 feet
- Exterior cargo capacity: 108 feet of storage
Features We Love
On the Exterior
- 2- to 3-year warranty on everything in the motorhome
- New front cap with LED headlights lights and accent lights
- Bilsteen steering stabilizer
- JRide Plus handling
- Quiet ride technology (in a smaller Class A — what?!)
- Koni FSB shocks to improve ride and reduce body roll
- 22.5-inch tires
- 22,000-pound Ford F53 chassis 7.3 liter engine
- 120-inch windshield with 32-inch wipers for great visibility
- Backup camera and side cameras
- 108 feet of storage in exterior storage bays
- Side-mounted, slam-latch doors on exterior storage bays
- 200-watt solar panel on roof
- 6000-watt Yamaha generator
- Walkable fiberglass roof
- Built-in ladder
- Vacuum-bonded laminated materials used in exterior walls that have been vacuum pressed with 144 tons of pressure for 16 to 18 minutes (so that delamination becomes impossible)
- Cage-around catalytic converter to deter theft
On the Interior
- Big camera/navigation monitor screen
- Plush, comfortable, and power-adjustable driver and passenger captain’s chairs
- Pull-out passenger-side desk
- Firefly total control system with app controls all functions remotely
- Winegard Wi-Fo booster and 4G mobile hotspot on roof
- 15,000-Btu-ducted air conditioner with heat pump at front and 13,000-Btu AC with heat pump in bedroom area
- 50-amp power cord
- Sirius-XM prepped
- Windows have residential-style wood trim and day night shades
- JBL sound bar
- Big farmhouse-style sink with flexible rubber faucet
- Three-burner gas stove
- 21-cubic-foot fridge/freezer with French doors and water dispenser
- Solid-surface countertops
- King bed with CPAP ready nightstand on each side
- Roomy shower
- Nightstands with wireless charging pads and USB ports
- Cassette blinds that are super easy to deploy
- Lippert 4000 series windows
- Solid hardwood cabinets
- Front seats swivel and have a shared cocktail table
- Outside shower for rinsing dirty people and dogs
- 24-inch TV in master bedroom
- Power theater seats with USB ports
- 40-inch TV on a lift system next to dinette
Benefits
- Luxurious Class A experience for under $225,000
- Small enough to navigate campgrounds easily and get into most campsites
- Gas chassis will be less expensive to maintain/repair than a diesel
- No tag axle or air brakes
- Mid-sized but well designed so it’s easy, fun, and intuitive to drive
- Cockpit is well laid out with everything within easy reach
- Backup camera makes backing into campsites a breeze
- Insulated for a quiet drive
- Front seats swivel to add extra seating
- Boondocking ready with big storage tanks and a generator that’s plumbed to the gas tank.
- Efficient 10-gallon water heater replaces up to 30 gallons of hot water per hour
- Loads of exterior and interior cabinet storage space lets you have it all with you
- Window seals are protected from sun damage
- Residential feeling tinted windows offer privacy
- Roll-down shades in cockpit area make it easy to block out the sun and enjoy privacy
- Pull-out passenger side desk allows passenger to work from the road
- Televator TV stores out of the way when not in use
- Sink cover converts sink into counter space and/or hides dirty dishes
- Power theater seats are perfectly positioned for watching 40-inch TV
- Well insulated for winter camping
- Comes with a winterization package
- Powder room allows guests to use the toilet and sink without going into the main bedroom area
Challenges
- TV in the living area will be difficult to watch from the dinette
- So comfortable and easy to drive that it might be hard to stop traveling
Best For
- Couples or families that want to take extended road trips/vacations in a luxurious Class A that doesn’t break the bank
- Couples or families that want to use it for weekend trips
Key Areas That RV Trader Reviews
RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.
The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Lynne Fedorick, RV expert and enthusiast. I provide an honest look at RVs from an RV industry insider perspective. That way, you can learn the good, the bad, and the intriguing about any RVs I review. I inspect each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. And I always evaluate those six key areas that buyers have told us that they have in mind.
So, that said, let’s take a closer look at the 2025 Jayco Precept 31UL.
Sleeping Space
In the master bedroom, there’s a fantastic king bed with CPAP=ready night stands on either side. Wireless chargers and USB ports for electronic devices help keep you connected. Storage cabinets above the bed, storage underneath, and a massive wardrobe on the opposite wall help ensure that you can bring all your necessities with you wherever you decide to go.
The Precept 31UL also has a power drop-down bunk in the living area, which gives overnight guests a comfortable queen size bed that is rated for 750 pounds. In addition, the legless dinette folds into a comfortable sleeping area for two. There are also storage benches underneath that could hold bedding or guest luggage.
Bathroom
The bathroom in the Precept 31UL gives you either one or two comfortable spaces, depending on how you configure it. The bathroom has a powder room with a vanity sink and porcelain toilet behind a wide door located across from a spacious glass-enclosed shower. The door can be opened across the hallway to create one big open bathroom with a shower.
The shower is definitely roomy enough that anyone under 6 foot 4 inches will have plenty of headroom. Ample storage space for towels, toiletries, and toilet paper is available in hardwood vanity cabinets and drawers. There’s plenty of space for smaller items in the oversized medicine cabinet above the vanity.
Light from the bathroom window is reflected by the mirrors on the medicine cabinet, creating the illusion of a big space in what might otherwise seem like a very cozy little half bath. Privacy from the outside shouldn’t be a problem. Both privacy glass and a dark window shade work with the height of the RV to help maintain both modesty and privacy (and everyone’s composure).
Living Area
Jayco offers a choice of either a sofa bed or theater seats. The model I reviewed had power-adjustable, reclining twin theater seats with cup holders and USB ports for charging devices. The theater seats are right across from the TV. This works perfectly for cozy nights with a good movie and a big bowl of fresh popcorn.
The cushy driver and captains’ chairs spin to join the living area and have good vantage points for watching TV too. Both of these power adjustable chairs can share a snack table/work surface that can be set up to use when needed. Campers on the queen bunk also get a view of the TV.
The legless dinette features a 38-inch-by-70-inch table and can seat up to four people comfortably. I love that the upholstery Jayco chose for the Precept 31UL living area is family- and dog-friendly. That’s because it’s both stain- and spill-tested. And it’s resistant to both.
A 16-foot awning provides a sheltered outdoor living area complete with an entertainment center that includes outside speakers and a 40-inch LED HD smart TV mounted on a swivel bracket for viewing from multiple angles. An outdoor LPG connection for an outdoor grill or fireplace eliminates the need to bring a portable tank along.
Kitchen
The L-shaped kitchen in the Precept 31UL has a surprising amount of both counter space and storage. It’s an impressively efficient little kitchen with a super-efficient work triangle. The 21-cubic-foot, 12-volt refrigerator/freezer is located on the wall opposite to the kitchen sink, so you can take produce from the refrigerator, take a step to wash it in the sink and then turn prepare it for cooking on the three-burner gas cooktop, in the microwave, or in the RV-size gas oven. I love the innovative long flexible rubber spout on the kitchen faucet as an alternative to the pull-down faucets used in most RVs.
Food, dishes, utensils, and cooking tools could all be stored within easy reach in plenty of solid hardwood cabinets and drawers.
Four-Season Capabilities
The Precept 31UL is definitely four-season capable. Having said that, a Class A would not be my first choice of RV for navigating challenging surfaces like snowy mountain roads. This RV has lots of all-weather amenities to get you through the heat of summer and chilly winter temperatures. Jayco responded to customer suggestions by adding extra insulation to keep both hot and cold weather out of the RV. Inside, two ducted air conditioners with heat strips move cool or warm air around inside. The heat strip is especially handy for quickly taking the chill off on fall or winter mornings. If it’s really chilly you can use the 30,000-Btu gas furnace to get the interior of the Precept 31UL nice and cozy.
Outside, tank valves are in an enclosed compartment and heating pads on holding tanks help to keep everything flowing when temperatures drop below 32 degrees.
Storage Space
This little Class A boasts an impressive amount of storage. Storage starts with lots of exterior passthrough storage. Outside, cabinet storage bays open with hassle-free, side-mounted doors with keyed alike locks. Side-mounted doors let you store and access everything in the cabinets easily.
Inside, the Precept 31UL has storage throughout. Both the living area and cockpit get overhead cabinets that could allow easy access to board games or road trip snacks. There’s also lots of cabinet and drawer space in the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Lift up the king bed, and you’ll find a respectable amount of storage underneath. I was surprised that there aren’t any struts under the bed to keep it in place while items are stored or removed. Having to lift and hold a bed to access stored items can be pretty annoying.
The dinette bench seats also provide storage for bedding or other items underneath. Other than the lack of struts under the king bed, I was really impressed with how Jayco fit so much storage into this mid-size Class A.
Closing Notes on the Precept 31UL
The Jayco Precept 31UL is a fun RV that’s clearly designed for carefree road trips or extended camping vacations. Inside and outside, the aesthetic is fun, lighthearted, and ready for adventure. Jayco’s kept everything in the cockpit convenient and within easy reach and given this RV features like easy handling, sway control, and beefy 22-inch tires. All of this adds up to an RV that promises to be so intuitive and fun to drive that you just might have a hard time going back home.
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