2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX8 242bhs Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 7000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 5400 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 685 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1600 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 352 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 132 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 81 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
7000 lbs
Dry Weight
5400 lbs
Hitch Weight
685 lbs
Payload Capacity
1600 lbs
Length
352 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
132 in
Interior Height
81 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 | 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
Gray Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST205/75 R14D Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | D | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Goodyear® | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
205
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire
ST205/75 R14D Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
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 Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Double Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Double Beds
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| 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
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
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 | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
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
Curtain
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
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Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 | 2022 | - | - | - |
| Make | Jayco | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Jay Flight SLX8 242BHS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2022
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Jay Flight SLX8 242BHS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
1
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 travel trailer.
Tow-Ready Score
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.8
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.8
Final Living Space & Layout
5.8
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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer 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 2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX8 242bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7000 lbs. With a dry weight of 5400 lbs and hitch weight of 685 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5400 lbs and a GVWR of 7000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1600 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 352 in., width 96 in., and height 132 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Jay Flight SLX8 242bhs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Jay Flight SLX8 242bhs 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 5400 lbs, the Jay Flight SLX8 242bhs 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 Travel Trailer.
The Jay Flight SLX8 242bhs 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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