2016 Jayco Pinnacle 36kpts Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 15950 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 12790 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2715 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3160 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 484 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 159.5 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 108 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
15950 lbs
Dry Weight
12790 lbs
Hitch Weight
2715 lbs
Payload Capacity
3160 lbs
Length
484 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
159.5 in
Interior Height
108 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 90 | - | - | - |
| 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
90
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 | 87 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 87 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 50 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
87 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
87 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 16 Inch Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
16 Inch Radial Full Spec
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 | 20 g | - | 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
20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 21 / 533.4 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Oven Depth
21 / 533.4 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
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 Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
15 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
2
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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
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Pinnacle 36KPTS | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2012 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Jayco
Year
2016
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Pinnacle 36KPTS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2012
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 fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.3
Living Space & Layout
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.8
Final Living Space & Layout
7.8
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3
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 Pinnacle 36kpts, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 15950 lbs. With a dry weight of 12790 lbs and hitch weight of 2715 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 12790 lbs and a GVWR of 15950 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3160 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 484 in., width 102 in., and height 160 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Pinnacle 36kpts includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Pinnacle 36kpts 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 15950 lbs and dry weight of 12790 lbs, the Pinnacle 36kpts 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Pinnacle 36kpts features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 15950 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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