Jayco discontinued the Seneca after the 2010 model year absence when Chevrolet discontinued the Kodiak medium-duty truck chassis. Reborn in 2012, the Seneca now features a Freightliner M2 Business Class chassis. The 2013 Seneca offers a host of upgrades and improvements and really raises the bar. While it’s available in four different floor plans, including a 37RB rear bath model and a 36FK model with fireplace and large mid-coach entertainment center, the particular floor plan we reviewed was the popular 37FS bunk bed model that can sleep up to eight people.
Polished aluminum rims help set off the stunning full-body paint. Our particular coach came with the Espresso exterior paint décor and was protected against stone chips by a Diamond Shield paint-protection film.
Exterior The massive three-piece chrome bumper gives the Freightliner chassis a real “big rig” look, plus you won’t need to replace the entire unit if you damage it when parking. Chrome heated and powered mirrors are augmented with rear and automatic side view cameras, which will display on the entertainment/navigation system by selecting that option on its touchscreen. A Carefree power patio awning provides plenty of shade in your patio area, and a keyless entry pad conveniently located near the entry door controls both the cab and entry power door locks. Deep tinted flush-mounted dual-pane windows give the motorhome a clean look and minimize wind noise. The front and rear fiberglass caps have a unique molded design with no corner seams to cause any leaks. Dual slide-outs are fitted with enclosed awning toppers for protection against debris and the elements.
Living Area Our Seneca was outfitted with the Mocha décor, which is one of three available décor packages. The wood floors and Washington Glazed Maple cabinetry with hidden hinges adds a warm look to the attractive interior and attention to detail, and the quality construction exceeds the fit and finish of some Class A motorhomes we’ve seen. The dual slide-outs in the 37FS open up the living and bedroom areas to provide plenty of floor space, and an 84-inch ceiling height ensures that you won’t be bumping your head. The soft-touch vinyl ceiling contains recessed halogen lighting throughout and a network of adjustable ceiling vents duct air from the dual 15,000 BTU air conditioners with heat pumps.
The large front cap area sports a queen-size bed with a 32-inch LCD TV mounted on a powered swivel mechanism on the passenger side of that area. A rocker switch effortlessly allows the TV to swing out for whole-coach viewing or remain flat against the wall for bunk-area viewing or when not in use. A removable ladder affords easy access to the overhead bunk, and curtains can be used to separate that area from the rest of the motorhome. One optional feature, not included on this particular RV, replaces the overhead sleeping area with an entertainment center complete with 32-inch LCD TV and large storage cabinets to each side of the TV.
The bathroom is equipped with a Thetford porcelain stool with foot flush and the shower is fitted with a circular enclosure with sliding frosted glass doors that prevent water from dripping on the floor when open. An overhead skylight provides warm, ambient lighting and additional height in the shower stall. The bathroom vanity also features a Corian top and a sink with an overhead medicine cabinet.
The bunk bed area is what separates this motorhome from the rest. The two stacked bunk beds are bound to be a big hit with young RVers. Each sleeping area has individual lighting, windows, and privacy curtains. A pair of optional entertainment centers is mounted in the ceiling above each bunk. Each flip-down display has an integral DVD player so that each occupant can view his or her own movie. External jacks for those all-important game consoles and headphones are provided as well as a storage pouch to place any auxiliary equipment to keep them out of the way. A cavernous drawer fitted with ball-bearing slides is located beneath the bunk beds and offers plenty of storage space for bedding or other large items.
The rear bedroom is equipped with a king bed with a comfortable pillow-top mattress. A large mirrored wardrobe complemented by a number of huge drawers in the bedroom slide-out at the foot of the bed provides tons of room for clothing. A 26-inch LCD TV is also placed there and is mounted on hinges to expose a deep storage area behind the flat screen. A large window located in the rear cap also serves as an emergency exit if needed.
Cockpit Area The cockpit area is the typical Freightliner business class layout. The switches operating the cruise control are found on the dash. We would have preferred if they were mounted on the steering column for easier access because it was a bit inconvenient to reach. The Allison transmission’s T-handle shift lever is dash-mounted to the right of the steering column. The center dash area contains an entertainment and navigation system that uses a touchscreen to control the GPS navigation functions, radio, DVD, iPod, or rear-view camera functions. Immediately beneath this is the control panel for the Power Gear leveling jacks. A side cabinet located above the recliner contains the various controls used for the coach accessories, such as the Onan EC-30 automatic generator start module and a control panel for a Xantrex 1,800-watt true sine wave inverter that supplies power for the microwave oven and the RV’s entertainment systems. A holding tank monitoring panel and the slide-out operation switch are also placed here. Six-way power seats provide comfortable seating for both the driver and copilot. Power windows are also standard.
Basement Area and Utilities The basement storage space on the Seneca is nothing less than amazing. Every time I opened one of the side-hinged compartment doors, a spacious compartment made of tough, leak-proof Rotocast composite material was displayed. If you are one of those RVers who never has enough room to store your cargo, you’ll be very pleased with the Seneca. Excellent compartment height and wide swinging doors made it an easy task to load or unload cargo.
A bank of four batteries is located in a forward driver-side compartment. These batteries are mounted on a slide-out tray for easy access when performing battery maintenance. The rearmost driver-side compartment houses an 8,000-watt Onan Quiet Diesel generator while a power cord reel makes quick work of rewinding the 50-amp power cord. A 10-gallon propane/electric hot water heater is located at the driver-side rear of the coach, while the 40,000 BTU propane furnace is located on the passenger side. A 56-pound chassis-mounted LP tank provides fuel for the water heater, furnace, and cooktop.
The plumbing service bay is spacious, offering plenty of room to store sewer hoses, fresh-water hoses, or a macerator pump. A whole-house water filter feeds the coach’s fresh-water system and an array of valves and controls offers access to operations such as filling the fresh-water tank, bypassing the water heater during winterizing, or operating the water pump. A paper towel holder, outside handheld shower attachment, black-tank flush attachment, and dump valves for the black and gray tanks complete that area.
storage bay features a long pass-through area that reaches to the far side of the RV for storing ladders or other tall items."> Photo 16/18 | Basement storage space is cavernous in a Seneca. This particular storage bay features a long pass-through area that reaches to the far side of the RV for storing ladders or other tall items.
Driving the Seneca Driving the Seneca imparted more of a big-rig feeling than in your typical Class C motorhome. The aerodynamically sculptured fiberglass hood tapers down at the front, which makes it easy to judge distances. The 340-horsepower Cummins diesel brought us up to speed rapidly, and the crisp handling of this chassis made the Seneca feel quite sporty for an RV. The hydraulic brakes were adequate to bring this 21,000-pound vehicle to a stop in short order, although it does take a bit more pedal pressure than the air brakes I am used to from driving Class A diesel pushers. This is a front-engine diesel chassis, so you won’t get the quiet sound of a rear engine diesel pusher, but I didn’t find the noise to be objectionable at highway speeds.
The change to the air-ride suspension that Jayco made during the 2013 model year is a welcome improvement. The fully automatic air-ride rear suspension system provided a much smoother ride. This is a big step forward for the Seneca and will probably make for an enticing upgrade to owners of earlier models with rear leaf spring suspensions.
The Seneca fills a sweet spot between typical Class C motorhomes and their more expensive Class A cousins. The Seneca is a great choice for Class A owners who want to downsize but don’t want to lose the quality, amenities, and storage that they are accustomed to. From its solid surface countertops, to its wood floor, to hardwood cabinetry with screwed stile construction, they may even find it exceeds what they were accustomed to. While large in size, most Class A motor-home floor plans aren’t designed to sleep many people. The 37FS Seneca can easily sleep eight, so large families will find this particular floor plan very desirable. For a couple who travels alone, the rear bath 37RB floor plan is another popular choice.
The torque and power of the Cummins diesel combined with a 10,000-pound trailer hitch means you won’t have any trouble hauling anything you need. Perhaps the most noticeable feature of the Seneca is its huge amount of storage space. With a generous cargo-carrying capacity in excess of 4,000 pounds, you can feel free to load it up.
Jayco has equipped the Seneca with a ton of upgrades as standard equipment. In fact, our well-appointed Seneca only had two options—a larger 8kW generator and the DVD players in the bunk beds. The only other available options that were not selected were a choice of combo or stackable washer-dryer and a front entertainment center to replace the overhead bunk. This pricing method is a plus at resale time because RV dealers generally look at base price without options when determining a trade-in value, so the Seneca should fare well when it’s time to trade up. Jayco backs the Seneca with a two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, which is also a plus when comparing it to other motorhomes and does add a testament to the quality they put into this unit. With all these features packed into an attractive motorhome, the Seneca will be a tough act to beat.
Standard Features:
• Full-body paint
• Accuride aluminum wheels
• 32-inch exterior LCD TV in galley slide
• 1,800-watt true sine wave inverter
• 32-inch LCD TV in main living area
• 26-inch bedroom LCD TV
• 40,000 BTU LP furnace
• 10-gallon gas/electric DSI water heater
• King bed with pillow-top mattress
Customer Value Package Includes:
• 12-cubic-feet refrigerator with ice maker
• Two 15,000 BTU ducted air conditioners with heat pumps
• Backup and side view cameras and monitor
• Convection microwave oven
• Power electric cord reel
• In-motion Minimax satellite dome
• Touch screen in-dash CD/DVD/MP3 sound system with GPS navigation
• Flexsteel UltraLeather driver (powered) and passenger (no power) seats
This stunning 4 bedroom Town House located on the popular Woodland Terrace in Darlington?s sought after West End offers a range of period features with a tasteful modern decor throughout. The ground floor of the property holds 2 large reception rooms, one with bay window and both with pretty cast iron fireplaces, picture rails and original cornice, a sizeable farm house style kitchen with Upvc double doors to a well maintained rear garden. On the first floor of the property there are 3 double rooms, all with original cast iron fire places and original sash windows and modern family bathroom. On the second floor; a large bedroom with built in storage and modern en-suite. To the front of the property there is on road parking, a paved garden with decorative shrubs and slate stone feature and iron railings enclosing the garden. To the rear, a well maintained garden with easy to manage AstroTurf grass, modern paved patio, outdoor storage and gravelled area. Chain Free.Entrance HallwayOriginal front door, light, door to hallway, under stair cupboard, 2 radiators and access to kitchen, lounge, second reception room and stairs to first floor.Lounge (3.8 5.3 (12?5" 17?4"))Beautiful and bright front lounge with original sash bay window to front, cornice, picture rails, cast iron fire place and radiator.Dining Room (4.2 3.2 (13?9" 10?5"))Sizeable second reception room with original window to rear, cast iron fire and surround, shelving, original cornice and picture rails and a radiator.Kitchen (2.38 4.91 (7?9" 16?1"))Good sized farm house style kitchen with wall and base units, electric underfloor heating, contrasting work surfaces, porcelain sink with mixer tap, space for dryer, washer, dishwasher and fridge freezer, Upvc double doors to rear, Upvc double glazed window to side, spotlights, tiled floor, tiled skirting, display cupboard, range cooker set back into the quirky alcove and extractor above.First Floor LandingAccess to three of the four bedrooms, family bathroom and stairs to second floor.Bedroom One (4.6 4.2 (15?1" 13?9"))Stunning bedroom with 3 original sash windows flooding the room with natural light, built in wardrobes, pretty original cast iron fire place and a radiator.Bedroom Two (4.2 3.1 (13?9" 10?2"))Good sized double room with original cast iron fire place and surround, original sash window, radiator and built in storage holding the boiler.Bedroom Three (2.8 3.1 (9?2" 10?2"))Another good sized room with outlook over the rear garden, original sash window and a radiator.Family BathroomModern family bathroom with bath and Victorian style shower over, shower attachment, W/C, sink with old style taps and traditional Victorian style heated radiator and towel rail.Bedroom Four (Second Floor) (6.2 3.9 (20?4" 12?9"))Large room with 4 Velux windows letting in a mass of light, built in storage and access to en-suite.En-SuiteVelux window, shower with tiled surround, W/C, sink, heated towel rail and extractor fan.ExternalFront: Paved front garden with decorated shrubs and cast iron gate and surround. There is also on road parking outside the front of the property. Rear: Good sized rear garden with modern patio area, easy to maintain AstorTurf grass, outdoor storage space and gravelled area. Vehicular access to rear service lane via roller lane.DisclaimerEvery care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance please ask or professional verification should be sought. All dimensions are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.
This stunning 4 bedroom Town House located on the popular Woodland Terrace in Darlington?s sought after West End offers a range of period features with a tasteful modern decor throughout.The ground floor of the property holds 2 large reception rooms, one with bay window and both with pretty cast iron fireplaces, picture rails and original cornice, a sizeable farm house style kitchen with Upvc double doors to a well maintained rear garden.On the first floor of the property there are 3 double rooms, all with original cast iron fire places and original sash windows and modern family bathroom.On the second floor; a large bedroom with built in storage and modern en-suite.To the front of the property there is on road parking, a paved garden with decorative shrubs and slate stone feature and iron railings enclosing the garden.To the rear, a well maintained garden with easy to manage AstroTurf grass, modern paved patio, outdoor storage and gravelled area.Chain Free.Entrance HallwayOriginal front door, light, door to hallway, under stair cupboard, 2 radiators and access to kitchen, lounge, second reception room and stairs to first floor.Lounge (3.8 5.3 (12?5" 17?4"))Beautiful and bright front lounge with original sash bay window to front, cornice, picture rails, cast iron fire place and radiator.Dining Room (4.2 3.2 (13?9" 10?5"))Sizeable second reception room with original window to rear, cast iron fire and surround, shelving, original cornice and picture rails and a radiator.Kitchen (2.38 4.91 (7?9" 16?1"))Good sized farm house style kitchen with wall and base units, electric underfloor heating, contrasting work surfaces, porcelain sink with mixer tap, space for dryer, washer, dishwasher and fridge freezer, Upvc double doors to rear, Upvc double glazed window to side, spotlights, tiled floor, tiled skirting, display cupboard, range cooker set back into the quirky alcove and extractor above.First Floor LandingAccess to three of the four bedrooms, family bathroom and stairs to second floor.Bedroom One (4.6 4.2 (15?1" 13?9"))Stunning bedroom with 3 original sash windows flooding the room with natural light, built in wardrobes, pretty original cast iron fire place and a radiator.Bedroom Two (4.2 3.1 (13?9" 10?2"))Good sized double room with original cast iron fire place and surround, original sash window, radiator and built in storage holding the boiler.Bedroom Three (2.8 3.1 (9?2" 10?2"))Another good sized room with outlook over the rear garden, original sash window and a radiator.Family BathroomModern family bathroom with bath and Victorian style shower over, shower attachment, W/C, sink with old style taps and traditional Victorian style heated radiator and towel rail.Bedroom Four (Second Floor) (6.2 3.9 (20?4" 12?9"))Large room with 4 Velux windows letting in a mass of light, built in storage and access to en-suite.En-SuiteVelux window, shower with tiled surround, W/C, sink, heated towel rail and extractor fan.ExternalFront: Paved front garden with decorated shrubs and cast iron gate and surround. There is also on road parking outside the front of the property.Rear: Good sized rear garden with modern patio area, easy to maintain AstorTurf grass, outdoor storage space and gravelled area. Vehicular access to rear service lane via roller lane.DisclaimerEvery care has been taken with the preparation of these particulars, but they are for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance please ask or professional verification should be sought. All dimensions are approximate. The mention of fixtures, fittings &/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. 4 bedrooms
Highbury Terrace is an attractive terrace of painted Georgian properties in the heart of Camden, a popular area on the North East side of the city. Accessed via a no through road this lovely home feels tucked away, but is less than a mile from Bath city centre. Local amenities can be found on Camden Road, London Road or nearby Larkhall village. These include cafes, supermarket, public houses, deli and a number of independent shops. Bath city centre offers a wonderful array of retailers and restaurants. Communications include a direct line to London Paddington from Bath Spa station and access to the M4 is more convenient on the north side of Bath.
The hallway features Broadleaf lime washed oak flooring and leads to the spacious sitting room, a bright space enhanced by the later addition of a Victorian bay window with views to the city centre. It has stripped wood floors and period fireplace. Next door is a smart dining room with sash window to the rear. The kitchen is well designed and there is possible scope to extend this into the side return subject to correct permissions.
On the first floor the master bedroom has stunning city views and wood flooring. There are two further double bedrooms, one with a lovely period fireplace, and a bright and airy family bathroom.
The house features a plethora of period features including fireplaces, cornicing, sash windows and wood floors. There are plantation shutters to most windows. A bespoke lighting system features throughout with a range of different settings depending on mood and time of day.
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Address: 207 King St. Unit 708, San Francisco
Asking price: $2.488 million
Description: This two-bedroom, 2½-bath, two-story unit boasts an open floor plan and occupies a top corner of its condo building. The gourmet kitchen features a Viking range and stainless steel counters, as well as a steel island that anchors the space. A ceiling is nearly 20 feet tall to shelter the great room, a sunny space with northern and eastern views that looks out at AT&T Park and McCovey Cove. Amenities include a secured storage room, one-car parking and a shared Zen garden with fountain. The home is open Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
Don’t miss: Across the street from AT&T Park, the residence sits amid a bustling hub of activity near Caltrain, Muni and major freeways.
Built: 2007
Square feet:1,600
For more information: Lisa Miller, Sotheby’s International Realty, (415) 710-0268, lisa.miller@sothebyshomes.com; Steve Houd, Sotheby’s, (415) 860-7860, steve.houd@sothebyshomes.com.
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We are pleased to present this highly sought after 5 bedroom detached house with 2 reception rooms, 2 family bathrooms and 2 ensuites. Private south and west facing rear garden & delightful front garden giving the property real kerb appeal. The property is located further up St Stephens Hill from St Joseph's private school & walking distance from Launceston College. The double garage with the property is currently a reduced depth due to converted office & utility area being created by the previous owner. This can easily be re-instated back to a double garage or even a potential annexe (STPP).
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