2016 Jayco Octane T26y Specs

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This RV's GVWR
11,950 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.5/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2016 Jayco Octane T26y

With a spacious cargo area designed to transport your toys, the 2016 Octane T26Y is built for those who crave adventure. Weighing in at 7,205 lbs dry, it’s manageable for many trucks, and the 4,745 lbs of payload capacity means you can bring along everything from ATVs to mountain bikes. Featuring sleeping for 8, it comfortably accommodates larger groups, making it a great choice for family outings or trips with friends. Discover how this versatile toy hauler can elevate your outdoor experiences.

What We Love

High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 11950 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 7205 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 1070 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 4745 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 369 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 102 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 146.8 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 94 in - - -
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GVWR
11950 lbs
Details
Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
7205 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
1070 lbs
Payload Capacity
4745 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
369 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
102 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
146.8 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
94 in

Electrical & Solar

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Battery Converter Amps 30 - - -
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
30
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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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 102 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 45.4 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 45.4 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
102 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
45.4 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45.4 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Nitro-Filled Radial Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Nitro-Filled Radial Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 2 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 3 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Sofas
2
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Number Of Queen Size Beds
3
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Table Configuration Pedestal Table - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size

Bathroom

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Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 16 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan No Overhead Fan - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Metallic No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
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Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Heated
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
No
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Overhead Fan
4.2
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes

Cargo

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity 24 / 90.8 gal/lbs - - -
Cargo Area Width 96 / 2438.4 in - - -
Cargo Area Height 94 / 2387.6 in - - -
Cargo Area Rear Door Style Ramp Door - - -
Cargo Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Cargo Area Length 144 / 3657.6 in - - -
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Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity
24 / 90.8 gal/lbs
Cargo Area Width
96 / 2438.4 in
Cargo Area Height
94 / 2387.6 in
Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Cargo Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Cargo Area Length
144 / 3657.6 in

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
Recommended
RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Discs
1

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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 2016 - - -
Make Jayco - - -
Display Name Octane T26Y - - -
Class Toy Hauler - - -
Max Sleeping Count 8 - - -
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Parent Company
Jayco
Year
2016
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Octane T26Y
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
8

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
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +2.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.3
Living Space & Layout
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +0.0
Final Living Space & Layout 5.0
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +2.0
Final Storage Space 7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.3
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 2016 Jayco Octane T26y, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11950 lbs. With a dry weight of 7205 lbs and hitch weight of 1070 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 7205 lbs and a GVWR of 11950 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4745 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 369 in., width 102 in., and height 147 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Octane T26y includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Octane T26y 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 11950 lbs and dry weight of 7205 lbs, the Octane T26y 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Toy Hauler.

The Octane T26y features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11950 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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