2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,000 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.5/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw

The 2017 Jay Flight SLX 245RLSW is designed for families or small groups, comfortably sleeping 6 with a spacious living area enhanced by a single slide-out. At 28.2 feet and a lightweight dry weight of 5,220 lbs, this travel trailer is easily towable by many SUVs, making it a great choice for weekend getaways. You'll appreciate the convenience of features like an exterior shower and ample pass-thru storage, ensuring you have everything you need for your adventures. It's an ideal option for those seeking a blend of comfort and practicality on the road.

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Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 7000 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 5220 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 545 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1780 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 338 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 132.3 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 81 in - - -
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GVWR
7000 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
5220 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
545 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1780 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
338 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
132.3 in
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Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
81 in

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 38 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 39 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 39 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 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
38 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire 15 Inch Radial Full Spec - - -
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire
15 Inch Radial Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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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 Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Rear
Reclining Sofa
No
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Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3

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Kitchen / Dining

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

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 Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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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
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Metallic No - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
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Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 Thor Industries - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Jayco - - -
Display Name Jay Flight SLX 245RLSW - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2016 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2017
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Jay Flight SLX 245RLSW
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2016

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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.0
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Living Space & Layout 6.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Storage Space 6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer 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 2017 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7000 lbs. With a dry weight of 5220 lbs and hitch weight of 545 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5220 lbs and a GVWR of 7000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1780 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 338 in., width 96 in., and height 132 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw 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 7000 lbs and dry weight of 5220 lbs, the Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Jay Flight SLX 245rlsw features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7000 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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