2016 Jayco Redhawk 26xd Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
14,500 lbs
License
Standard driver's license
Type
Class C
License Requirement
Standard driver's license
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 14500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 339 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 100 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 138 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Tongue Weight | 750 / 340.2 lbs | - | - | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 7500 / 3402 lbs | - | - | - |
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GVWR
14500 lbs
Length
339 in
Width
100 in
Exterior Height
138 in
Tongue Weight
750 / 340.2 lbs
Interior Height
84 in
Towing Capacity
7500 / 3402 lbs
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 60 | - | - | - |
| 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
60
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 | 32 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 32 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 42 lbs | - | 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
32 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
42 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 181 / 4597.4 in | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheelbase
181 / 4597.4 in
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Tire Width
225
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Wheel Width
6 in
Front Wheel Width
6 in
Front Tire Width
225
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Front Tire Speed Rating
E
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 | 6 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
6 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 | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Accordion | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Full Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Sofas
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Living Area Location
Front
Number Of Full Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 13 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Expandable Bunk Material | Hard Shell | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
13 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Expandable Bunk Material
Hard Shell
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | No | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Metallic
No
Seat Armrests
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Turbocharged
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Supercharged
No
Reclining Seats
Yes
Screened Room
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
No
Swivel Seats
No
Overdrive
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
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Seat Material
Cloth
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Chasis
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Brand | Ford | - | - | - |
| Chassis Model | E450 | - | - | - |
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Chassis Brand
Ford
Chassis Model
E450
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | TorqShift | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
TorqShift
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower RPM | 4250 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 569.4 Nm | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 10 | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V10 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 305 bhp | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 3250 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Triton® | - | - | - |
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Horsepower RPM
4250
Torque
569.4 Nm
Cylinders
10
Engine Type
V10
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion
Standard
Horsepower
305 bhp
Torque RPM
3250
Engine Brand Name
Triton®
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 | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
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Fuel & MPG
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 / 208.2 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
55 / 208.2 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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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 | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Redhawk 26XD | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Jayco
Year
2016
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Redhawk 26XD
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2015
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 class c.
Drivability & Handling
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.5
Final Drivability & Handling
6.5
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.3
Final Living Space & Layout
5.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
-0.2
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8
About Our Rating Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2016 Jayco Redhawk 26xd, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 14500 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class C has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 14500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 339 in., width 100 in., and height 138 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Redhawk 26xd includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Redhawk 26xd 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 14500 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Redhawk 26xd 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 Class C.
The Redhawk 26xd features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 14500 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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