2011 Jayco Recon ZX 39c Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 18000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 13620 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 3680 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 4380 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 522 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 158 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 101 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
18000 lbs
Dry Weight
13620 lbs
Hitch Weight
3680 lbs
Payload Capacity
4380 lbs
Length
522 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
158 in
Interior Height
101 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 80 | - | - | - |
| 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
80
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 | 148 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 57 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 35 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
148 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
57 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire | 16 Inch Wheel Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire
16 Inch Wheel Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
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 | 12 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
12 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 Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 4 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Sofa Material
Cloth
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Queen Size Beds
4
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Depth | 21 / 533.4 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
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Oven Depth
21 / 533.4 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 15 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 3 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Sony | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
15 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
3
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Sony
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Length | 144 / 3657.6 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity | 30 / 113.6 gal/lbs | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Width | 98 / 2489.2 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Height | 101 / 2565.4 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Rear Door Style | Ramp Door | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Flooring Type | Rubber | - | - | - |
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Cargo Area Length
144 / 3657.6 in
Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity
30 / 113.6 gal/lbs
Cargo Area Width
98 / 2489.2 in
Cargo Area Height
101 / 2565.4 in
Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Cargo Area Flooring Type
Rubber
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Year | 2011 | - | - | - |
| Make | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Recon ZX 39C | - | - | - |
| Class | Toy Hauler | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 12 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2010 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Jayco
Year
2011
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Recon ZX 39C
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
12
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2010
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 toy hauler.
Tow-Ready Score
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
-0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.5
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
-0.5
Final Storage Space
4.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8
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 2011 Jayco Recon ZX 39c, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 18000 lbs. With a dry weight of 13620 lbs and hitch weight of 3680 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 13620 lbs and a GVWR of 18000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4380 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 522 in., width 102 in., and height 158 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Recon ZX 39c includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Recon ZX 39c 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 18000 lbs and dry weight of 13620 lbs, the Recon ZX 39c 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 12 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Toy Hauler.
The Recon ZX 39c features body construction with sidewalls and 3 axle(s). Its GVWR of 18000 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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