2008 Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40-bhs Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11700 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 10345 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1595 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1355 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | - | - |
| Length | 491 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 137 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
11700 lbs
Dry Weight
10345 lbs
Hitch Weight
1595 lbs
Payload Capacity
1355 lbs
Length
491 in
Exterior Height
137 in
Interior Height
84 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 45 | - | - | - |
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Battery Converter Amps
45
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 65 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 32.5 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32.5 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 15 Inch Wheel Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
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Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
15 Inch Wheel Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 10 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
3
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 20 / 508 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 4 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Oven Depth
20 / 508 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
4
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | Yes | - | - | - |
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Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Phone Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Year | 2008 | - | - | - |
| Make | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Jay Flight Bungalow 40 BHS | - | - | - |
| Class | Destination | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Jayco
Year
2008
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Jay Flight Bungalow 40 BHS
Class
Destination
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
3
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this destination.
Tow-Ready Score
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
-1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.0
Living Space & Layout
9.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+4.5
Final Living Space & Layout
9.5
Comfort & Features
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+2.5
Final Comfort & Features
7.5
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+1.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.0
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2008 Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40-bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11700 lbs. With a dry weight of 10345 lbs and hitch weight of 1595 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Destination has a dry weight of 10345 lbs and a GVWR of 11700 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1355 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 491 in., width in., and height 137 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Jay Flight Bungalow 40-bhs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Jay Flight Bungalow 40-bhs owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 11700 lbs and dry weight of 10345 lbs, the Jay Flight Bungalow 40-bhs is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Destination.
The Jay Flight Bungalow 40-bhs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11700 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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