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Jayco Caravan Weights & Lengths (Comparison Tables)

Jayco are by far the number one caravan brand in Australia. You just have to take notice of how many Jaycos you pass along the highway, versus that of any other brand.

Jayco offer very competitive prices in the caravan market and are 100% Australian owned and manufactured in Melbourne, Victoria, which crosses off any chance of them being imported from Chinese productions lines.

Just like anything, there are lovers and there are haters when it comes to Jayco. I personally owned a Jayco Starcraft for years and loved it, however our own experiences will always shape our opinions.

If you’re seeking out Jayco caravan weights and sizes, I’ve pulled all of the information together and condensed it into some handy tables so that you can easily compare and find what you’re looking for.

Good luck with your caravan research and safe travels!

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Key Caravan Weight Terms

Here are the key terms that you will need to know when looking at the following Jayco caravan weights and lengths tables.

• BODY LENGTH  – length of external caravan body, excluding draw bar & rear bar
• OPEN LENGTH – length of the entire caravan once all beds have been opened at the ends (for relevant models)
• TRAVEL LENGTH – full length of caravan from the tip of the draw bar to the end of the rear bar
• TARE  – EMPTY caravan before adding anything (i.e. what it weights as you collect it from the dealer)
• PAYLOAD  – the amount of STUFF you can add to the caravan (accessories, mods, luggage, water etc.)
• ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass)  – maximum FULLY LOADED weight the caravan is allowed to be (set by Jayco)
• TBW (Tow Ball Weight) – what the Tow Ball Weight is when the van is empty. Tow ball weight will change every single time you load/ unload the caravan.

For the full guide on working out your weights, check out my caravan towing weights explained post.

How to Read Jayco Model Numbers

Jayco make it pretty easy to read their model numbers and to quickly get the information on the caravan’s length and layout (once you know what you’re looking at).

Using the example above, the Jayco model number 22.68-1 means that the caravan is 22 foot or 6.8 metres long, in layout number 1.

However, I did notice a confusing discrepancy as I was putting together the body length information below. Each model on the Jayco website has the body length listed in millimetres, which I then converted (using an online converter) into feet. Sometimes, the conversion length in feet was slightly different to feet listed in the model number.

Therefore, just because a Jayco model states that it is (example) 19 ft, just be aware that the caravan won’t exactly be 19 feet long. It may be 18.8 ft or it could be 19.3 ft. For the exact caravan lengths, always look at the mm.

For more on lengths, here are the 6 ways to measure your caravan’s lengths .

Jayco POD CAMPER Weights & Lengths

Key terms for reading the Jayco J-Pod weights and lengths.

• TARE  – EMPTY caravan
• PAYLOAD  – amount of weight you can ADD
• ATM  – maximum allowable FULLY LOADED weight
• TBW – Tow Ball Weight when van is empty

Check out the full list of pod campers Australia to see all other manufacturers.

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Jayco camper trailer weights & lengths.

Key terms for reading the Jayco Camper Trailer weights and lengths.

For a full camper trailer weight chart (across 35 Australian models), check out the how much camper trailers weigh post.

Jayco Swift Camper Trailer

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Key terms for reading the Jayco Pop Top Caravan weights and lengths.

For a full list of Australian pop tops, check out the Pop Top Caravans Spreadsheet .

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Key terms for reading the Jayco Hybrid Caravan weights and lengths.

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Jayco CARAVAN Weights & Lengths

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Jayco Starcraft – Touring

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Key terms for reading the Jayco Toy Hauler Caravan weights and lengths.

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Jayco campervan weights & lengths.

Key terms for reading the Jayco Campervan weights and lengths.

• TARE  – EMPTY campervan
• GVM  – maximum allowable FULLY LOADED weight of campervan

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Jayco motorhome weights & lengths.

Key terms for reading the Jayco Motorhome weights and lengths.

• TARE  – EMPTY motorhome
• GVM  – maximum allowable FULLY LOADED weight of motorhome

For a full list of motorhome manufacturers and specs, check out the Motorhomes Australia Spreadsheet .

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Jayco Caravan FAQs

A Jayco caravan can weigh anywhere from 1,763kg (Jayco Journey Touring) to 2,897kg (Jayco Silverline Outback), which are their tare weights (unloaded with empty water tanks). You can expect an allowance of between 350kg to 600kg for payload (the amount of “stuff” that you can add). This puts their average ATM (fully loaded) average at 2,138kg – 3,497kg.

The lightest Jayco in Australia is the J-Pod Sport, with a tare weight (empty) of 756kg and an ATM (fully loaded) weight of 972kg. This leaves a payload (loading weight) of 216kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco J-Pod is 830kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,088kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Swift is 983kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,368kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jacyo Lark is 1,022kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,437kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Eagle is 1,196kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,611kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jacyo Penguin is 1,150kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,465kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Swan is 1,288kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,790kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Journey is 1,501kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 1,832kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Expanda is 1,974kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 4,949kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco All Terrain is 2,068kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 2,586kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco CrossTrack is 1,458kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 2,015kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Starcraft is 2,037kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 2,637kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Journey Touring is 2,114kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 2,686kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Journey Outback is 2,245kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 2,817kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco All Terrain is 2,496kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 3,096kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco All Terrain Off-grid X is 2,492kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 3,092kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Silverline Touring is 2,622kg. while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 3,222kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Silverline Outback is 2,759kg, while the average ATM (fully loaded) weight is 3,359kg.

The tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Work ‘n’ Play is 2,065kg, while the ATM (fully loaded) weight is 2,815kg.

The tare (empty) weight of a Jayco Basestation is 2,733kg, while the ATM (fully loaded) weight is 3,543kg.

The average tare (empty) weight of a Jayco JRV Campervan is 3,094kg, while the average GVM (fully loaded) weight is 3,963kg.

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6 thoughts on “Jayco Caravan Weights & Lengths (Comparison Tables)”

I am attempting to get some idea of the weights for our Journey Outback Pop-Top for when i collect it late April/mid may. My order is for a ‘17.55-8 Tandem Axle. This vehicle does not appear in your online. Hope you can assist!

Here are the weights for the 2024 Journey Outback Pop-top 17.55-8 – TARE 1980 kg, TOW BALL 160 kg. You can find all of the Jayco Pop Top weights here https://www.jayco.com.au/range/pop-tops/journey-pop-top

Hi, I was hoping tho find the details for the 1991 Jayco Dove here as I inherited it after my Dad passed. Is there a manual that has the specs anywhere?

Hi Kell, you could either ring Jayco and see if they have the info of that model on file. Or, you can measure and weigh the caravan yourself. Here’s the full guide on how to weigh a caravan – https://myrigadventures.com/how-to-weigh-a-caravan/ . For measuring a caravan, the general length we look at is the outside of the body (not including the draw bar or rear bar etc.). Here’s the full guide on how to measure the dimensions of a caravan – https://myrigadventures.com/caravan-sizes-dimensions/ . I hope that’s helpful in figuring out the specs for your van.

The nayco conquest lenght information is for the current models. Do you have any info for a 2010 model conquest. How do I measure the lenght. Rear of body to where.

That’s right, these are all the most current models. To find out the length of your caravan, you measure the outside of the body only. So, from the rear of the body, to the furtherest point at the front of the body. This DOES NOT include the A-frame or rear bar etc. Here’s an article I’ve written on the topic, which goes into more detail https://myrigadventures.com/caravan-lengths/

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Jayco Journey Caravan

Tough yet comfortable.

Get your journey started with NZ's favourite caravan, the Jayco Journey.

The Jayco Journey is ideal for embarking on adventures to discover all of those hidden gems. Durable yet cosy, and offering exceptional value, the Jayco Journey includes features that others only offer as optional extras.

It’s time to get your Journey started! 

Cleverly Designed For Your Next Journey

SLEEPS UP TO 6

200W TWIN CELL SOLAR SYSTEM WITH REGULATOR

FULLY EQUIPPED ENSUITE

95L TWO DOOR 3-WAY FRIDGE/FREEZER

HOT WATER SYSTEM

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Outback upgrade.

If the places you want to get to are a long way off the road, the Jayco Journey Outback Caravan is your perfect off-road companion.

It comes equipped with a host of durable, advanced features including JTECH 2.0 independent coil suspension, off road electric brakes, higher ground clearance and protective side aluminim checker plates. With a 200W solar panel on board, you can comfortably venture into remote locations without the need to hunt for a powered site.

Features and Highlights

• One piece fibreglass shower with exhaust fan including LED lighting
• 171L 3-way fridge with separate freezer compartment
• 4-Burner cooktop with built in griller & oven
• Rangehood with 12V LED light & twin fans
• Custom doona and pillows
• Tanked gas hot water system
• Roof mounted air conditioner
• Seating area with selection of modern fabrics
• Shurflo 12V water pump
• Washing machine with 3.3kg capacity
• Water filtration system to sink
• 12V electric roll out awning with LED light
• 240V power outlet doorside
• Fresh water tanks - 2 x 95L
• Gas bottles - 2 x 9kg
• Light - LED 12V doorside
• Light - LED 12V grab handle
• Picnic table
• Side mount gas bayonet for external cooking
• Ezi-Glide drawers including pot drawer
• Large storage area under bed
• Overhead storage compartment
• Side entry boot
• 100 Ah AGM Battery
• 200W solar panel with twin cell technology
• 24" LED Smart 12V TV with built in DVD player
• Bluetooth enabled for battery and water tank monitoring app
• Built in battery management system with 240V charger & MPPT charger
• CD/Radio with internal & external speakers
• DC/DC charger (Outback Only)
• External Anderson plug solar input to offside
• Roof mounted TV antenna
• Bedlights incorporating USB ports
• Strategically placed USB & USB C ports
• Electric brakes
• External triple lock security door
• Reversing camera
• Sway Command Tow Control
• Tow secure emergency braking system
• Tyre pressure monitor prep kit
• Chassis - Hot dipped galvanised
• Furniture - Euro style with aluminium corners & seat framing
• Roof - sandwich construction, one piece fibreglass skin
• Suspension - axle & leaf springs
• Walls - fully insulated Toughframe, hail & dent resistant

With over 40 years experience here at Jayco Canterbury, we know caravanning, so all our stock units arrive with several options to ensure the ultimate comfort in your new Jayco. Factory fitted options are available via special order as well as dealer fitted options. Ask us for more details.

Available options include:

• Additional 100ah battery
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• Additional 200w Solar panel
• 95L grey water tank
• Second 95L grey water tank
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• Wireless camera systems
• Wireless brake controller (legal requirement if not on tow vehicle)
• 12v Sirocco fans
• Premium pillowtop mattress upgrade
• Heaters: diesel or LPG
• Air conditioner (230v) can be deleted from factory
• Washing machine (230v) can be deleted from factory
• Divider curtain between lounge & bedroom area
• Triple bunks in lieu of double
• Large side access door (double bunks only)
• Twin single beds (on 19.61-2)
• L-shape lounge in lieu of café seating
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• A-frame toolbox (Outback only, n/a 22.68-3.OB)
• Upgrade to leatherette or leather upholstery

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Jayco All-Terrain 22.68-1 Review

• Words: Paul Owen
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• Published: March 31, 2023

Despite the model’s name, think of this Jayco All-Terrain 22.68-1 as something built to be towed on all roads, rather than over all types of terrain. Paul Owen gears up for anything.

Like a lot checkerplate-armoured, high-riding Aussie vans, the Jayco is classified as ‘semi off road’ rather than something built to take on the potentially lethal desert tracks of its land of origin. The nine-metre-plus long All-Terrain is simply too long, too heavy, and too luxurious to tow down something like Maruia Track in this country.

However, it’ll probably tackle Molesworth Station just fine because there’s a pretty decent gravel road all the way through and just the one usually shallow river ford to challenge the ground clearance. Ben Nevis Road, on the other side of the Remarkables to Queenstown, has 36 fords, some with entries and exits that are probably too steep for any caravan, so that ‘all-road’ tag that I’ve just given the Jayco needs to be applied with a healthy serving of common sense. New Zealand’s high country routes, even some nominally called roads, can present challenges beyond any contemplated by an Australian caravan manufacturer designing towable dwellings specifically for Australian conditions.

That doesn’t mean that the All-Terrain feels out of place in this country, far from it. Just towing the All-Terrain to a photo location east of Auckland made me aware that this caravan is made to take on the imperfect road surfaces of our nation. Recent record-setting rainfall had given the surface of the location access road the appearance of a former wheatfield in eastern Ukraine, and its foundation layers had already been corrupted into unplanned cambers and corrugations by constant convoys of heavy trucks and trailers visiting a busy quarry nearby.

Yet, while the Ford Ranger tow vehicle pogo-ed and bucked all the way down that road, the Jayco sat serene and stable and never put a wheel wrong. The independent coil-sprung, shock absorber-damped JTECH 2.0 suspension and the acclaimed DO35 Hitchmaster coupling were really making their calming presence known, resolutely limiting the motion of the caravan to a single direction and a single direction only – towards wherever the tow vehicle was heading.

MY2022 VS MY2023

The All-Terrain that you see in these photos is a 2022 model, however you really need to imagine that it is the $117,790 2023 version that you’re looking at, because that’s the model that’ll be on display at Jayco dealers in New Zealand by the time you read this. It’s not a big stretch visually to picture this 2022 All-Terrain as the more up to date version as most of the confirmed differences are in places that are hard to spot without careful up-close inspection.

The confirmed differences all focus on increasing the ability of the Jayco to camp independently. Instead of the single 100Ah lithium domestic battery of this ’22, the ’23 will add a second one alongside it in an expanded armoured battery box located below the cabin. This increased battery storage will be backed up by increased capacity to capture solar energy. The ’23 will have three 200W solar panels mounted neatly to the roof instead of this model’s twin 180W panels. Want even more independence from the national electricity grid? The 2023 version of the All-Terrain has the option of a comprehensive off-grid energy upgrade consisting of a 3000W inverter, 400Ah lithium battery, 40Ah solar controller, and a 7” touchscreen monitor. Called ‘Off- Grid X’, the package also includes extra graphics and a heavier-duty rear bumper complete with a firewood rack.

The other big difference between last year’s model and the 2023 version is that the two freshwater tanks now carry 95L each instead of 80L. There’s still a single 80L catch tank for greywater with a drain connection on the right underside of the All-Terrain.

Fair dinkum ocker

The All-Terrain reflects the culture of its state of origin – it’s robust, strong, good value and only a little lacking when it comes to some of the finer details. It sits on a hot-dipped glavanised chassis that looks tough enough to withstand decades of rough road use, the sandwich-walled, hail-proofed cabin and the well-crafted interior furniture made strong and stable with metal framing, yet some of the catches and latches used feel at odds with this ready-for-anything ethos. The flimsy injection moulded plastic cover for the outdoor shower outlet on the right side of the van simply doesn’t deserve to belong to the same caravan as the well-sealed and insulated exterior storage locker covers found elsewhere.

This is a small niggle, and I hope a better external shower outlet cover is one of the improvements that Jayco has yet to announce for the 2023 version of the All Terrain, for that’s about all one can point the bone at. As Aussie caravans go, this is one of the best in terms of towing performance, storage inside and out, independent camping ability, and modern looking interior decoration.

The extra solar generation and battery storage capacities of the 2023 probably raise the 2605kg unladen mass of this 2022 model by around 20-30kg. Which doesn’t worry the chassis one iota as the four-wheel axle groupset located mid-trailer is rated to cart 3300kg. Jayco have even added an extra 125kg to the maximum payload of the ’23 model, taking it to 600kg instead of 475. This means you can load up the storage locker at the rear of the van and put a couple of full-power e-bikes on the optional bike rack in the knowledge that the rear is the best place to stash heavier items in a caravan. I’d personally feel less keen about carrying heavier stuff in the checker-plate storage box mounted on the drawbar even though Jayco have tailored the right side of it with a slide-out drawer for a generator. With two 9kg gas bottles already sitting on the drawbar plus two jerrycan holders to cart extra fuel or water,

I’d be reserving that drawbar box for lighter stuff like outdoor furniture, fishing rods, and boogie boards instead. Where the exterior of the All-Terrain really pushes out the caravan design envelope is with the powered awning that is deployed or retrieved with push-button convenience from the inside of one of the overhead lockers above the living area. It’s a great solution to the old awning conundrum of having to roll the awning back in when stormy weather suddenly arrives in the middle of the night. Now those on either side of the Jayco’s 1.8m x 1.45m double bed can complete this necessary but normally arduous task without having to leave the warm comfort of the caravan. It’s a feature that strikes a blow for male liberation as it’s no longer a bloke’s prerogative to have to get up, brave the weather and wind the awning back in manually.

Almost fully-equipped

A comprehensive range of equipment and features greets you when you step inside the All-Terrain. There are two Sirocco fans, dual-toned reading lights, a large Thetford T21175C fridge/freezer accompanied by a four-burner stove/oven/grille from the same brand, a 22L gas/electric hot water service, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, Furrion entertainment system, 24” LED TV with wind-up antenna, and a mirror-finished microwave. It’s all easily controlled and monitored from the Projecta LCD screen located out of toddler reach above the living area.

The right-side bathroom at the rear not only has a relatively spacious shower cubicle and a proper washbasin; it also houses a washing machine capable of handling 3.3kg of laundry. Be warned that you’ll have to be plugged in to use that facility (unless you’ve ponied up for the Off-Grid X package) and know that washing machines are generally quite hungry when it comes to water use – you’ll soon be filling that 80L greywater reservoir.

Such is the amount of stuff that comes with the Jayco that it’s hard at first to spot what’s missing. It’s a heater. Although the air-conditioner can heat the cabin when connected to mains power or the inverter of the Off-Grid X package, the All-Terrain has no gas or diesel heating system to keep the cabin cosy when camping independently. Given all the gas capacity carried on the drawbar, and its proximity to the storage area under the double bed, installing a Truma gas heating system and  a couple of ducts there should be a relatively easy process. Jayco’s New Zealand dealer network also offer a diesel heating solution and can also install either one or two cameras at the rear of the caravan to fit the final piece in the equipment jigsaw puzzle – a reversing camera.

Home on the range

There’s a nice n’ light vibe to the interior of the All-Terrain, with the grey leatherette seats of the café area (an L-shaped bench is the other option here, and two other leatherette colours are available) contrasting harmoniously with the matte white walls, glossy cream coloured overhead locker doors, light grey curtains, and cedar plank-mimicking floor vinyl.

The black kitchenware and stove splashback, dark grey bedroom fittings and black drawer handles make nice counterpoints to the lighter hues, and the interior of the Jayco is very easy on the eyes. It’s also comfy, with the large ‘double glazed’ Perspex windows creating plenty of natural airflow, and the café seats deliver long-term luxury provided you seat the kids near the window as the wheel arch restricts the leg room for those seated there. If travelling with teenagers, the L-shaped bench is probably the better option as it solves the legroom issue. Another interior option to consider is whether you need two bunks for the kids or three. Meanwhile, the café seats can be configured into a bed for younger children.

Journey vs All-Terrain

If you can’t stretch to the $117,790 for the All-Terrain, let alone the $131,090 that Jayco ask for the Off-Grid X-equipped version, it’s worth looking at the 9-metre Journey models sitting just below them. These start at $99,890 for the leaf-sprung base model, or $106,790 for the Journey Outback equipped with the same JTECH 2.0 suspension, and DO35 coupling as the All-Terrain. The Journeys have virtually the same cabin as the All-Terrain, with the bonus feature of a front window.

For more information, visit https://www.jayco.co.nz/

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Exploring Jayco Journey Range

Jayco's Journey is an impressive range of caravans, with a wide range of layouts and lengths in both caravan and pop-top models.

One of the major benefits of being Jayco, Australia’s largest caravan manufacturer, is that it can produce many models and layouts. Something for every purpose, budget and road condition be it a sealed road, rough road or offroad. 

The models include everything from a camper trailer to a toy hauler, but undoubtedly one of the big sellers is the Journey caravan range. Available as either a pop-top or full caravan, the Journeys are available in multiple layouts with different body lengths. All are offered as either a touring van or what Jayco calls its Outback range, something designed for handling rough road travel, not offroad. That includes two family vans, one a four berth and the other a six berth. 

Measuring up

Starting with the full caravans, there are eight different models. Jayco distinguishes between them by length, that is 16ft, 18ft, 19ft, 21ft and 22ft. In several cases, like the 19ft and 22ft , there are different layouts for the same lengths. What is slightly confusing is that the lengths are not actually an indication of the external body length, so the 16ft van actually has a body length of 17ft 6in (5.34m) and the 22ft van is 22ft 11in (6.99m) long. In between we have 18ft (18ft 8in/5.69m), 19ft (20ft 3in/6.18m) and 21ft (22ft 3in/6.79m). Consequently, all the vans are longer than might be expected. 

Weighty matters

For any caravan purchase, the caravan weight should be a consideration. Jayco does list all the van weights in its specification listings, but that should be taken as a guide only. Individual van weights will vary depending on the accessories fitted. 

Weights will of course be different with increasing body lengths. Just to give a couple of examples, the 16ft van has a tare mass of 1763kg and the  four-berth 22ft van has a tare mass of 2233kg. Although increasing length usually means an increased weight, that’s not always the case. The 21ft van has a tare mass of 2333kg, 100kg more than the 22ft but there’s a reason for that. All the vans have a payload of 600kg, except for the smallest, the 16ft, a single axle, which can carry 375kg. When comparing all the respective weights, it’s not surprising to learn that the Outback models with similar layouts all have a weight penalty, an extra 82kg in the case of the 16ft van and at the other end of the scale something like 190kg for one of the 22ft layouts. 

Layouts to please

Within the Journey caravan range there are several variations of the much-favoured front bed, and full-width rear bathroom layout. The 16ft and 18ft designs have a forward door entry and the 19ft has a rear door. The reason for the shorter vans having a forward door is that it’s a little more space effective. The alternative 19ft also happens to have a forward door entry but that’s because it’s a bunk van layout with accommodation for four people. To fit everything in, the front double bed is east west, not an island bed. 

A unique van in the Journey fleet is the 21ft layout being the only Journey with a slide-out. Hence the weight issue mentioned above. Fitted to the offside, it contains the east-west bed. A van designed for two, it has a full-width bathroom and a front club lounge, something appreciated by many. 

There are a few surprises in the longest vans, the three 22ft models. One is a bunk bed layout for four with plenty of room to move. Another family layout has beds for six, with a somewhat unusual arrangement for the bunks and the third has what many regards as the doyen of layouts, a rear club lounge. That’s achieved by having an island bed up front and a split bathroom next to the front bedroom. 

Fully equipped 

In all cases, the Journey vans are well appointed, with the fully equipped kitchen containing essentials such as a microwave oven, 171 litre three-way fridge and a four-burner cooktop with a separate grill and oven. Most of the bathrooms have a separate shower cubicle and cassette toilet. Items such as air conditioners, house batteries (100Ah), solar panels (200W) and two 9.0kg gas cylinders are all standard items. 

Pop-tops are go

A little surprise in the Journey range is the considerable array of pop-top layouts that Jayco has available. There’s more floor plan variety than the caravan range and in many cases smaller and lighter. The respective tare masses vary from 1110kg to 1817kg with payloads mostly between 350kg and 400kg. 

The pop-top lengths start with a pair of diminutive 12ft (3.83m/12ft 7in) units and extend all the way to four 17ft (5.48m/18ft) designs. Those include single and island bed layouts plus several family van designs. One, the 15ft (4.86m/15ft 11in) is a four-berth unit with an east west double bed and double bunks across the rear. Like the smaller vans, it does not have a bathroom but that keeps the weight down and makes them ideal for lightweight, caravan park style touring. Both the 16ft (5.2m/17ft) rigs have full-width bathrooms and are available in either single bed or double bed layouts. There are four vans in the 17ft (5.48m/18ft) range, two are bunk van designs and the other two are either single bed or double bed variants. Like the 16ft model mentioned previously, one of the 17ft layouts does not have a bathroom but it does have beds for a family of five making it a good budget option.

Similar to full caravans, the pop-tops are also available with Outback specifications. That does add extra weight of course but also gives more choice of touring destinations and ways to get to them. 

While fully fitted out, the pop-top equipment level specifications are a little lower than for the caravans. So, for instance, there’s a smaller fridge, an oven is optional, and the solar panels are only standard on the Outback models. 

It’s not really in the Journey line up but the 17ft Expanda is in a range all its own with just one model. I mention it because it has a pop-top roof. In addition to the roof though, the van also has expandable front and rear sections with beds at both ends. Having an external length of 5.62m (18ft 5in), its open length of nearly 8.0m (26ft 2in) is truly impressive. To say the least, that particular feature allows for much more living space inside the pop top. Not to mention beds, in standard form there being enough for six people. The tare mass of 1846kg and payload of 500kg makes the Expanda ideal for a wide range of tow vehicles. Like the Journey pop-tops, the Expanda is also available as an Outback version. 

Construction

Journey caravans and pop tops are all built the same way with most of the manufactured items done in-house. That starts with the hot dipped galvanised steel chassis, which is built with Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS) rails and drawbar. C-section steel, with a weight saving punched hole design, is used for the cross-section members. The bodywork is definitely not the ‘sticks n’ tin’ approach but one that uses vacuum bonded quad layer construction. An aluminium frame supports the structure which consists of internal 3mm polyester coated plywood board, high-density polystyrene foam for insulation, external 3mm composite board and finally, a fibreglass panel exterior. The latter, according to Jayco, used to be hail and dent resistant, as well as being easy to clean. 

Outback extras

Touring Journey caravans and pop-tops are all fitted with leaf spring suspension as standard. However, the Outback vans come with a few extras like Jayco’s JTECH 2.0 independent coil suspension. Fitted with coil springs, shock absorbers, stub axles and bearings that are suited to using a Lippert Sway Command. In addition, the Outback vans have higher ground clearance, off-road electric brakes and protective side aluminium chequer plates. 

The bottom line

There’s an almost bewildering array of caravans and pop-tops in Jayco’s Journey range but the benefit of that is that there’s something for everyone, ranging from a diminutive 12ft single bed pop-top to a six berth 22ft caravan. 

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