How Much Does a Jayco Jay Flight Weigh?

The Jayco Jay Flight has been one of the most popular and sought-after full-size travel trailers ever since its release in 2001.

Thanks to the Jay Flight’s well-laid-out family-friendly floorplans, best-in-class technology, and industry-leading construction.

But if you’re trying to figure out whether or not your tow vehicle can pull one, you’re probably wondering what the Jayco Jay Flight weighs?

The Jayco Jay Flight has an unloaded vehicle weight that ranges from 5,335 to 9,165 pounds, depending on the trim level.

However, once you’ve accounted for cargo weight, which will typically add anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds to the trailer, a fully loaded Jay Flight will generally weigh between 6,500 and 10,500 pounds, depending on the trim level.  

If you’re looking for a specific Jay Flight weight though, make sure to keep reading.

As we provide the unloaded vehicle weight, tongue weight, cargo-carrying capacity, and gross vehicle weight rating for every Jayco Jay Flight trim level below.

Jayco Jay Flight (Lightest to Heaviest Trim Level)

What Affects the Weight of a Jayco Jay Flight?

There are four main factors that affect the overall weight of the Jayco Jay Flight.

Which includes the trim level of the trailer, its overall length, its floorplan and number of slide-outs, and what options it has.  

Jay Flight Trim Level

The single biggest factor that impacts the overall weight of the Jayco Jay Flight is the trim level of the trailer. 

As the Jay Flight is available in 10 different trim levels, which all have their own unique unloaded vehicle weights, tongue weights, and gross vehicle weight ratings.  

For example, the lightest Jay Flight trim level, which is the 24RBS has an unloaded vehicle weight of 5,335 pounds, while the heaviest Jay Flight trim level, which is the 34RLOK has an unloaded vehicle weight of 9,165 pounds.

Which means there is a 3,830-pound difference between the lightest and heaviest Jayco Jay Flight trim levels.  

Jay Flight Length

One of the main reasons why the Jay Flight’s weight is affected so much by the trim level of the trailer is due to the varying lengths of each trim level.

As Jayco Jay Flights range in length from 28 feet 10 inches to 40 feet 6 inches, which can have a big impact on the overall weight of the trailer.

Which you can clearly see when you take a look at the weights of the shortest and longest Jay Flights.

As the shortest Jayco Jay Flight has an overall length of 28 feet 10 inches and a dry weight of 5,335 pounds, while the longest Jayco Jay Flight has an overall length of 40 feet 6 inches and a dry weight of 8,445 pounds.

Floorplan and Number of Slide-Outs

The overall length of the trailer isn’t the only thing affected by the Jay Flight’s trim level though, as each trim level also has its own unique floorplan as well, which can affect the overall weight of the trailer.

As some floorplans offer more features and amenities compared to others, which can add considerable weight to the camper.

And one of the biggest features that adds additional weight to the trailer is the number of slide-outs offered on that particular floorplan.

As slide-outs generally add 800-pounds of weight to an RV.

Which is one of the main reasons why the Jay Flight 34RLOK weighs so much more compared to the Jay Flight 28BHS despite being only four feet longer.

As the Jay Flight 34RLOK floorplan offers 3 slide-outs, while the Jay Flight 28BHS floorplan offers only one. 

Jay Flight Options

The last factor that can have an impact on the weight of the Jayco Jay Flight is how the trailer is optioned out.

Because while all Jayco Jay Flights come well-equipped, there are some optional upgrades that can add additional weight to the camper, such as:

• Electric Stabilizer Jacks
• Thermal Package
• Outside Griddle with Bumper Mount
• Upgraded 15,000 BTU Roof-Mounted AC
• MORryde StepAbove Entry Steps
• Solar Power Package
• Fireplace (Standard on 34RLOK & 34RSBS)
• King Bed
• Second AC in the Bedroom

Vehicles that can Tow the Jayco Jay Flight

The Jayco Jay Flight requires a pretty substantial tow vehicle, due to its larger size and heavier weight.

As a fully-loaded Jay Flight will generally weigh between 6,500 and 10,500 pounds, depending on the model.

Which greatly exceeds the max tow capacity of most SUVs and smaller lightweight trucks.

Because of this, you really need at least a full-size SUV or a half-ton truck to safely tow the smallest and lightest Jay Flights.

But even full-size SUVs and half-ton trucks are often not enough to tow the heaviest Jay Flights, especially when you account for the “80 Rule” in towing,

Which states you should never exceed 80 percent of your tow vehicle’s max tow capacity.

As the largest and heaviest Jayco Jay Flights will typically require at least a 3/4 ton truck or above to safely tow the camper.

• Chevy Tahoe:  7,600 – 7,900 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• GMC Yukon:  7,500 – 7,900 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Dodge Durango:  6,200 – 8,700 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Cadillac Escalade:  7,500 – 7,700 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Ford F-150:  5,000 – 11,000 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Chevy Silverado 1500:  7,200 – 9,700 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• GMC Sierra 1500:  8,800 – 9,400 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• RAM 1500:  6,150 – 8,420 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Toyota Tundra:  8,800 – 10,200 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Ford F-250:  12,300 – 15,000 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• Chevy Silverado 2500:  9,800 – 10,500 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• GMC Sierra 2500:  10,000 – 10,800 Pound Max Tow Capacity
• RAM 2500:  10,520 – 15,220 Pound Max Tow Capacity

Lightest Jay Flight:  Jayco Jay Flight 24RBS

Quick Specs

• Price:  $40,000
• Length:  28 Feet 10 Inches
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight:  5,335 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity:  5
• Slide-Outs:  1

The smallest and lightest Jayco Jay Flight is the Jay Flight 24RBS, which has a dry weight of 5,335 pounds and an overall length of 28 feet 10 inches.  

However, just because the Jay Flight 24RBS is the smallest and lightest version of the trailer that doesn’t mean that it’s some small stripped-down travel trailer.

Because despite being the smallest and lightest Jayco Jay Flight, it’s still a very large and well-equipped travel trailer when compared to other makes and models.

As the Jayco Jay Flight 24RBS features a large rear three-piece dry bath, a spacious u-shaped dinette on a slide-out, a well-equipped kitchen, and a private front bedroom with a queen-sized bed and plenty of storage.  

In addition, the Jay Flight 24RBS also comes standard with the best features and amenities that the Jayco Jay Flight has to offer.

Including robust industry-leading construction, a custom frame designed specifically for the trailer, the JAYCOMMOND system, the JaySMART safety system, and the Magnum Truss roof system.

For more information on the Jayco Jay Flight 24RBS, check out Jayco’s website by clicking here. 

Heaviest Jay Flight:  Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK

Quick Specs

• Price:  $50,000
• Length:  37 Feet 10 Inches
• Unloaded Vehicle Weight:  9,165 Pounds
• Sleeping Capacity:  4
• Slide-Outs:  3

While the Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK is not the longest Jay Flight, it is the heaviest with a dry weight of 9,165 pounds.

The honor of the longest Jay Flight goes to the Jayco Jay Flight 38BHDS, which has an overall length of 40 feet 6 inches.  

Which makes it 3,830 pounds heavier than the lightest Jayco Jay Flight from above.

So what do you get for all that extra weight?

Well not only do you get a much larger and longer travel trailer compared to the lightest Jay Flight but you also get a much more feature-rich trailer as well.

As the Jay Flight 34RLOK features three separate slide-outs, a spacious rear entertaining area with plenty of seating, a large kitchen with lots of counter space and a center island, a generously sized mid-bath, and a feature-rich front bedroom that offers a huge wardrobe, an east-to-west queen bed on a slide-out, and prep for a washer and dryer.

For more information on the Jayco Jay Flight 34RLOK, make sure to check out Jayco’s website by clicking here. 

To see other large travel trailers, check out our article “The 5 Longest Travel Trailers You Can Buy“.