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2009 Jayco Jay Feather travel trailer
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"Newly designed - a lite weight travel trailer that gives you more of what you want at a price that can't be matched."

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Important dimensions:
 5 floorplans are currently available (4/09) - we show these below.
Exterior length from 26'8" to 30'10"
Exterior height, with A/C 10', Interior height 6'6"
GVWR 5750 - 6500 lbs
UVW from 4405 - 5145 lbs, CCC from 1345 - 1480 lbs
Hitch weight 535 - 850 lbs
Starting MSRP $20,929 (4/09)
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Jayco Jay Feather travel trailer exterior

Jayco says: "Get the most out of your next travel trailer with Jayco's newly designed Jay Feather. The light weight Jay Feather combines easy towing and full-featured amenities like a 3-burner range, 6-cubic foot refrigerator, Multi-Media Premium Sound System™ and electric awning. Whether your kids demand a sound system with an iPod® input jack, your spouse wants a 19" LCD HD TV or you want the ease of a full-featured kitchen, the Jay Feather delivers a light weight travel trailer that gives you more of what you want at a price that can't be matched."
 
Jayco Jay Feather travel trailer interior
 
The picture above shows the interior of the 24S and shows the quality of the furnishings and fittings. 
Below you can see the kitchen layout of the 242.  Once again very nicely finished:

Jayco Jay Feather travel trailer interior 2

The Jay Feather comes with a wide range of standards and options.  The customer value package includes: 6-gal. gas/electric DSI auto-ignition water heater, 13,500 BTU central A/C with wall thermostat and louvered directional ceiling vents, Carefree Travl'r 12 volt electric patio awning, Microwave oven with carousel, Multi-Media Premium Sound System™ AM/FM/CD/DVD stereo with MP3 and iPod® input jack, Outside shower, Oversized oven, Spare tire and tire carrier, Stabilizer jacks (2 pair) with sand pads

FLOORPLANS

  • The 22Y - the shortest model (26'8") - has queen bed and bathroom arrangements at opposite ends of the trailer with the living / kitchen area in the center.

  • The 242 (27'9") is the only arrangement with the kitchen at one end and the living area and bathroom in the center of the layout.

  • The 24S and 24T (both 27'8") have the bathroom at opposite ends with one with the bedroom at the front and the other with a rear bedroom.

  • Finally, the 24R (the longest model - 30'10") is a real family trailer with a double bed at one end and a double bed / bunk arrangement at the other.

5 really nice layouts with well thought-out use of the space: 
 

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"Newly designed - a lite weight travel trailer that gives you more of what you want at a price that can't be matched." 
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RobertWe bought the Jay Feather 23 B, from day one the water connections leaked under the kitchen sink, when you flush the toilet, the connection shoots water all over the floor, drawers have broken because the support are not well designed nor supported, the Dealer has closed shop, and can get no help finding how to solve problems with the trailer.
Armando and MeliWe have a 2007 30R Jay Feather. Great Trailer. We had a few problems that were covered under warranty during the first two years. We love the floor plan with the bunk beds in the back. We will not get rid of it until we decide to move into a Jayco motorhome for camping. Jayco makes good products.
wayne with all this snow should I be concerned about the weight on the roof?My 199 Jay feather has a cover - 1/30/2011
NightwingsWe have enjoyed our 232 5th wheel for nearly four years and a 17C EX-Port, which we just upgraded to the EXP 213. I'm wondering if there have been any problems with the bed slide outs? We got our new one home and the slide would stop about a foot from the full-out position. The mechanics worked on it for over an hour and may have found a problem with a weld in the geared rail that runs out the slide. The slide does go out a long way with quite a bit of weight on the connections with the rig.
Aprilwe had the 165 jay feather and we loved it but we found it a tad small so we went to the 213 jayfeather and its the perfect size for a small family. we are beyond happy with this trailor we have a few minor issues. One being on a really hot day we were running our air conditioner and the ceiling has bubbled all over . I was looking for others with this issue. We havent taken it in as of yet.
westcoastcopWe have the 2008 Jayco Eagle 351RLSA. This is our 5th new Jayco...and again we are pleased with the buying experience at the Dealer...and are yet again continue to be dazzled by the quality, workmanship and incredible attention to detail! And so many things not listed in the brochure are standard. Jayco's are built by a company that is still owned by the original family, 41 years ago. They aren't like some of the RV companies that make 30 different brands...Jayco just makes Jayco! They have a 2 year warranty that they actually have no restrictions on. Some manufacturers void your warranty if you full time or use it as a "residence"...not Jayco! And the double stacked structural steel frame instead of cheap flimsy aluminum frame. Real oak wood cabinets and drawers instead of particle wood used in other brands. Tinted Safety glass standard. About 20 items are standard on Jayco that are extra cost options on other brands. And Jayco uses name brand stuff on their RV's...not cheap crappy no-name appliances. Goodyear tires, Atwood heaters and water heaters, Sharp DVD TV's, Samsung microwaves, etc. And you'll find if you do happen to have problems (our last 4 Jaycos never had any issues!) the Jayco folks say that they treat their customers like family...and they DO! Jayco gets ***** 5 Stars for sure!
PWGWe bought a Jayco 25F..fully loaded...have hauled it everywhere...2 weeks at a time...Only size with 52 Gallon Grey Water...Replace the sofa with reclining love seat. No problems in two years...We just love it!
Longing for Another JaycoI had a Jayco Jay Feather 165 for 1 season and spent 60 nights in it. It was the perfect weekender. I miss my Jayco so much! In the process of trying to convince my wife to buy the Jayco 213. What a great layout and with baby #2 on the way it just makes sense.
Jen BurchWe have a 2006 Jay Flight. We looked at many trailers and finally found this with the right price and the right floorplan. The quality is excellent and all minor problems were taken care of. Jayco are great.
martinI have only had my Jayco Jay Feather 197 in Colorado for one season and pull it with a Toyota 4Runner V8. So far I have zero complaints on mostly three day trips into the mountains. The u shaped seating is plus and for two people it is plenty of room using the book for storage as needed. The double axles provide a little extra mental security for me. A friend first bought a 197 and drove it from CT to Idaho and back this past summer with zero complaints.
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