2018 Jayco Eagle HT 24-5ckts Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,950 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.2
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
4.5/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.8/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
3.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 24-5ckts

With three slides expanding its living space, the 2018 Eagle HT 24-5CKTS offers an inviting interior that comfortably sleeps six, making it ideal for family getaways. At 29.4 feet long and a manageable dry weight of 7,530 lbs, it’s a great option for those seeking a spacious yet towable fifth wheel. You’ll appreciate the convenience of a well-equipped kitchen and a single, easily accessible bathroom, allowing you to focus on enjoying your travels. Perfect for families seeking comfort and flexibility on the road.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 9950 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 7530 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 1330 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 2420 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 353 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Towing Capacity 3000 / 1360.8 lbs - - -
Exterior Height 147 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Tongue Weight 300 / 136.1 lbs - - -
Interior Height 95 in - - -
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GVWR
9950 lbs
Dry Weight
7530 lbs
Hitch Weight
1330 lbs
Payload Capacity
2420 lbs
Details
Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
353 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Towing Capacity
3000 / 1360.8 lbs
Exterior Height
147 in
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Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Tongue Weight
300 / 136.1 lbs
Interior Height
95 in

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 45 - - -
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
45
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 2 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 65 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 32.5 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
Details
Recommended
40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32.5 gal
Details
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 15 Inch Wheels Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
15 Inch Wheels Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
15

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

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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

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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 19 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front 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
19 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 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
Metallic No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
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Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes

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
Details
Recommended
Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
Recommended
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

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Thor Industries - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Jayco - - -
Display Name Eagle HT 24.5CKTS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2017 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2018
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Eagle HT 24.5CKTS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2017

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
9.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +4.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 9.0
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.5
Final Living Space & Layout 5.5
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
6.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.5
Final Storage Space 6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
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 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 24-5ckts, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9950 lbs. With a dry weight of 7530 lbs and hitch weight of 1330 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 7530 lbs and a GVWR of 9950 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2420 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 353 in., width 96 in., and height 147 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Eagle HT 24-5ckts includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Eagle HT 24-5ckts 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 9950 lbs and dry weight of 7530 lbs, the Eagle HT 24-5ckts 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 Fifth Wheel.

The Eagle HT 24-5ckts features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9950 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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