2023 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 184bsw Specs

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This RV's GVWR
4,500 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.9
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
4.2/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.0/ 5

About the 2023 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 184bsw

The 2023 Jay Flight SLX 184BSW delivers solid construction with a dry weight of just 3,420 pounds, placing it in the 20th weight percentile, making it a genuine lightweight for towing. With a payload capacity over 400 pounds per person, you can load it up with gear for weekends at your favorite campground. The 20-gallon fresh and waste tanks allow for extended stays without needing hookups, appealing to those looking for flexibility in their camping plans. If you enjoy short trips with ample room for guests, this model fits well.

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Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass Brand Name Tires

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 4500 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 3420 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 375 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1080 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 259 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 85 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 120 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 78 in - - -
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GVWR
4500 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
3420 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
375 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1080 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
259 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
85 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
120 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
78 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 20 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 19.9 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 19.9 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 1 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 20 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
20 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
19.9 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
19.9 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating D - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Tire ST205/75 R15D Goodyear® Endurance Tires Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Tire Brand Goodyear® - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Width 205 - - -
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire
ST205/75 R15D Goodyear® Endurance Tires Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
205

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
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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
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Bunk Beds 2 - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
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Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 2 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

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Awning Length 10 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 1 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Awning Length
10 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
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 2023 - - -
Make Jayco - - -
Display Name Jay Flight SLX 184BSW - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2023
Make
Jayco
Display Name
Jay Flight SLX 184BSW
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2018

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
8.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +3.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 8.3
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
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
4.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -1.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 4.0
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 2023 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 184bsw, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 4500 lbs. With a dry weight of 3420 lbs and hitch weight of 375 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 3420 lbs and a GVWR of 4500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1080 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 259 in., width 85 in., and height 120 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Jay Flight SLX 184bsw 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 184bsw 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 4500 lbs and dry weight of 3420 lbs, the Jay Flight SLX 184bsw 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 184bsw features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 4500 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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