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Review: Jayco Journey Outback

In 2014 Jayco combined the best of two models, the Destiny and the Sterling, into a new caravan, the Journey. It’s grown to become the most popular in the range of Jayco’s pop-tops, and continues to find new fans thanks to a line-up of sought-after features.

The Journey range is divided into two basic groups, those designed more for highway touring and those equipped for tougher operations on less accommodating tracks. Designated as the 17.55-8 and -9 or Outback models, these are the biggest sellers in the Journey range.

Jayco’s pop-top vans have always been popular with those looking for a lower roof line for enhanced aerodynamics, fuel consumption or storage reasons. They are also sought after by buyers who don’t want to fork out for a larger tow vehicle.

Today they’re increasingly an option for couples moving up from something like a camper trailer, or those moving up from tent camping and looking for more creature comforts. With good ground clearance in the Outback models, tougher set-up and a smaller travelling profile than most caravans, they can still be taken to many of the places you once sought with your camper trailer or tent.

The Outback kit including Jayco’s popular JTECH independent trailing arm suspension package with heavy duty drawbar (120mm deep instead of 100mm), a front jerry can holder, black checkerplate panelling over the lower portion of the body, external 12-volt power outlet, galvanised rear bumper bar, gas bayonet fitting to the exterior for use with an external barbecue and 120 watt roof-mounted solar panel. These vans have a much better resale value and give you that element of extra flexibility no matter what circumstances might throw at you.

The Outback fitout also introduces larger 235/75R15 tougher all-terrain tyres on alloy rims in place of the touring 185R14 rubber found on the highway models.

The downside to this is the weight increases by an extra 150kg and the ball weight increases by 25kg, although neither is excessive.

Since they have a shower fitted they come standard with a 100 amp-hour gel battery for the water pump, a second 82-litre water tank, and a second 9kg gas bottle to run the water heater unit.

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All of the 17ft vans, including the 17.55-8 and -9, also come equipped with a Truma air conditioning system. These excellent German-made units do a much better job in extreme conditions and are worth having.

Like all Jayco vans, the tandem axle shower-equipped models have a 475kg of carrying capacity to accommodate the extra water.

The fitout provides for a range of features that are worth having. There are 12 internal layout styles to choose from across the range. One of the attributes brought over from the Sterling was the higher walls. This allows for tinted Dometic double glazed windows built-in blinds and insect mesh.

With the larger windows, zip-out panels in the pop-top walls and a roof-mounted skylight over the bed, the interiors of these vans are bright and sunny.

The fully separate all-in-one bathroom across the rear is the stand out feature. It comes with comfortable layout, plenty of storage spaces and the shower has been improved with a single-piece unit eliminating the risk of leaks.

There are a range of bathroom and kitchen options to choose from. The Outback model as tested came without a normal oven to allow for extra storage, but it is an option. There is a microwave, Smev three-burner gas hotplates and single electric hot plate gas stove with griller underneath.

The extra electric hotplate comes in handy, saving gas when mains power is available, as does the dual-mode water heater. The fridge, which was 110 litres capacity in the Sterling, has now gone up to a standard 150 litre three-way unit.

For sleeping, there’s either an island orthopaedic double bed or two singles, with inner spring mattresses. For peace of mind, all the Journey vans are equipped standard with a Camec security door.

While the Outback vans are designed basically for two, there is a $299 option to purchase an additional cushion and baseboard, which converts the dinette into another bed.

A stand out feature certainly not available in the 1970s is the electrical and entertainment systems. Lighting is all LED and completely wireless. This eliminates the risk of any wiring problems and also means you never have to get out of bed to switch off a light – there’s a remote for that. A USB charging point is standard as well as an 18-inch LED television/DVD player with mounting bracket and wind-up antenna. There’s a Fusion CD/radio system, complete with external speakers.

To complete the outside living experience there’s an optional external shower (with free-standing shower tent if desired) and an external TV socket. To extend your options all Jayco outlets offer an annexe kit.

All the Journey models come with a white Euro-style fibreglass body, with sloping aerodynamic nose. Smart graphics set off the finish and give a sharp style to these vans.

There are so many options to choose from across the range. One certainly worth considering for off roaders is the Coast to Coast Control Panel ($207) which monitors water levels in up to four tanks (two standard plus optional third and waste water tanks) as well as battery charge levels   There is also the excellent Al-Ko Electronic Stability Control to keep your van where it belongs, as well as a longer A-frame, Tregg offroad polyblock coupling, and leather seat coverings.

Pop-tops have come a long way since the first humble camper was introduced by Jayco in the 1970s and they remain as popular as ever. The reason for that is undoubtedly due to their value for money in terms of quality, resale value and great list of standard features.

At $41,563 RRP as tested, it is excellent value.

Link: Read the full review and specs in Issue 15 of Time to Roam .

Review by David Cook.

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Caravan review: Jayco Journey 17.55-8 Pop Top Outback

Written by: John Hughes; Photographer: Capture Factory

June 10, 2024

It’s no secret that Jayco Caravans ' vans are made for the masses and have made it possible for countless Aussies to experience the joys of caravanning. They are not perfect, and you can see aspects of the vans that are ‘built to a budget’, but they get the job done. I reckon the Jayco 18ft pop-top is one of Jayco’s all-time classic crowd-pleasers.

As caravan journalists, we have the opportunity to review all kinds of beauties. There is probably a bit of a bias towards covering the biggest, fanciest, cutting-edge vans available on the market. It’s partly driven by manufacturers supplying the media with the most upmarket vans they have because that’s what their marketers get excited about. And it’s partly driven by our curiosity to see what the latest and greatest offerings are so we can keep abreast of advancements in the industry. While this may make interesting writing for us and hopefully reading for you, some of these vans are reaching ‘unobtanium’ status for the average punter with some vans pushing price tags towards $300k.

The Jayco Journey Pop Top range is far from unobtanium. This one is an 18-footer that has all the core things you need, including a bathroom, with prices that start from under $60k for the Touring model. In this review, we are looking at the MY23 Outback variant priced at $66,203 which is more rough road and off-grid oriented. I think this is the price bracket a lot of people would be shopping in. Let’s see what you get for your money.

I have reviewed a few Jayco vans now. This Journey Outback Pop Top follows Jayco’s now well-established build regime. Underneath we have the Jayco-designed and in-house fabricated Endurance 2.0 chassis. It is hot dip galvanised and the main rails and A-frame are substantial 150mm x 50mm RHS steel. Additional rails feature cutouts to minimise weight. The chassis is matched to Jayco’s proprietary suspension system known as JTECH 2.0. It’s a trailing arm independent suspension that Jayco first launched in 2014. The JTECH concept utilising coil springs and shock absorbers is used across the Outback models while the Touring models sport a more basic leaf spring setup. 

The van rolls on smart-looking 15in black alloy rims and 235/75R15 all-terrain tyres. Sixteen-inch wheels are more the norm on most vans I see but I don’t think this will hold back the Outback as it appears to have good ground clearance — reportedly 185mm more than the equivalent Touring version when unladen. Upgraded electric brakes are another point of difference for the Outback. Both the Touring and Outback versions sport sway control by Lippert which is a great piece of kit at this price point.

Jayco also makes its own one-piece walls and roofs. The walls start with a welded aluminium frame marketed as Tough Frame. A fibreglass skin, outer and inner ply along with polystyrene insulation is then laminated to the frame in a vacuum press. Jayco claims it is both stronger and lighter than the conventional ‘timber and tin’ aluminium-clad walls and provides great thermal and acoustic insulation. 

Overall, the Journey Outback is a purposeful yet minimalist-looking van. The A-frame is not adorned with the ubiquitous toolbox but instead features a little pod to house two 9kg gas bottles. The optional jerry can holder sitting on the A-frame looks a bit odd to me, but it is highly functional. The rear wall is a cleanskin with no jerry can holders or spare wheel to be seen. The spare wheel resides under the chassis towards the rear of the van.

Talking about underneath, some of the plumbing does look exposed and vulnerable to stone damage. This is something the average DIYer could probably address with pool noodles and zip ties. Some of the plumbing fittings look reminiscent of what you see in home garden irrigation. They probably do the job fine, and this is an example of where Jayco can keep costs down. One of the plumbing lines was squashed though which would severely restrict flow, but this is something that could be fixed in less than five minutes.

Liveability

I like the inside of the Journey Outback. I reckon Jayco generally nails interior aesthetics and creates a stylish look that won’t offend anyone. This model has cosy seating with a compact table and overhead storage space is optimised for a pop-top van. Overhead storage is always a bit harder in a pop-top because you have less height to work with than a fixed-roof van to allow room for the roof to close. Our male model for this photoshoot was very tall and he was at risk of banging his head if he tried to sit under the overhead cupboards. Fortunately, this problem is easily negated by sitting on the part of the L-shaped seating not encroached on by cupboards.

The Journey Outback has a roof-mounted Dometic Harrier Lite air-conditioner which is the optimum position for cooling as cold air falls down. Some pop-tops have the air-conditioner fitted inside the van under furniture to keep weight off the roof. This makes it easier to push the roof up and puts less stress on the roof when bouncing around on rugged roads. We found the roof to be quite manageable to push up with the manual lifting mechanism and the roof construction appears to be sound, so the roof mount air-con is a winner . 

The appliances are all fine. A Thetford four-burner gas cooktop with a built-in griller is as good as you will find in much more expensive vans. The rangehood with 12V LED light and twin fans is up to the task as is the Sphere microwave right underneath the cooker. I am less excited about the old-school Dometic 153L three-way absorption fridge on board. Compressor fridges are capable of getting from ambient to operating temperature much faster than absorption fridges. Plus, compressor fridges can drop from ambient to operating while driving whereas absorption fridges are really only capable of holding temperature while driving. If I were buying this van, I would be looking at what needed to be done to run a small compressor fridge. To find out more about RV fridges and how they work, head here .

The bed area can be showered with natural light thanks to two huge windows and the surrounding storage is really good with side robes, drawers and more overhead lockers. The bathroom is pleasant and functional. A contoured storage nook with a very shallow benchtop allows enough space for the toilet. The nook has a nice big opening for housing towels, but the absence of doors means you wouldn’t be able to put tall items in there for the risk of them falling out when travelling. Showers in pop-tops always look a bit agricultural compared to full-height vans but the Journey Outback example is as good as I have seen. 

External liveability is very minimalistic. It’s nice to have a traditional rollout awning and picnic table included. If you want to cook outside you will be bringing your own little barbecue which can fit in the front tunnel boot. Apart from that, there’s not much to report. 

Minimalist is the keyword here again. You get a 100Ah AGM battery fed by a 200W solar panel working with a basic Projecta controller. There’s not enough oomph here to be doing anything fancy but that’s the whole point. You have to remember at the other end of the scale there are some vans with mind-blowing power packages that alone cost nearly as much as this entire van. If you want to learn more about powering your van for off-grid travel, read this article . 

The two 9kg gas bottles will give you plenty of old-school energy for cooking and powering that absorption fridge that I’m not a fan of. But here’s the thing, powering the absorption fridge with gas is the most initial outlay cost-effective way to do things.

Arguably the three 80L fresh water tanks are too much for this van — refer to the towing section below. A grey water tank does not come standard but can be optioned in. Your balance of fresh water to grey water is something you should give some serious thought to match your needs given that some camping locations mandate grey water storage.

There are a few high-end things missing from this van. Apart from keeping the cost down it also gives you a much lighter van — fully loaded you are looking at 2.5T. Combined with the low profile afforded by the pop-top design this is a highly desirable match for a so-called 3.5T tow-rated dual cab ute . In my opinion, this is the smart way to tow; it takes the stress off the tow vehicle and the driver and provides plenty of margin for error regarding legal towing weights. 

One thing to think about is how much water you want to carry. In round figures, this spec Jayco Journey Outback has a payload of around 500kg. In standard trim, it has 160L freshwater storage leaving you with around 340kg of available payload after filling the tanks. However, the test van had an additional 80L fresh water tank optioned on, bringing the combined water capacity to 240L. If you filled all the tanks, you would only have 260kg of payload to play with. Of course, you don’t need to option in this extra tank and even if you do you don’t need to fill it all the time. 

The bottom line

If a friend came to me and said they want to give this caravanning thing a crack, but they don’t want to break the bank, I would happily suggest they go and check out a Jayco Journey Pop Top Outback. 

HITS AND MISSES

• You get a lot of van for $66k
• A two-year manufacturer’s and five-year structural warranty gives peace of mind
• Light weight and low profile are winners
• I would be looking to upgrade from an absorption to a compressor fridge

JAYCO JOURNEY 17.55-8 POP TOP OUTBACK RATINGS

VALUE FOR MONEY You will find it very hard to get so much for your money from any other local manufacturer

TOWABILITY   I am a big fan of a 2.5T van

SUITABILITY FOR INTENDED TOURING   If you want reasonably priced minimalist travel, this van could be for you

BUILD QUALITY I think Jayco often cops an unfair rap. There are some signs where Jayco reduce cost, but you can’t have your cake and eat it too.

LIVEABILITY Hook up, head off, live simply and have fun

SELF-SUFFICIENCY It’s far from cutting edge but you can easily make it work

CUSTOMER CARE Two-year manufacturing and five-year structural warranty along with an enormous dealership network is reassuring

INNOVATION Not much innovation on show here, but that’s fine with me

X-FACTOR Price, strong local backing and comes with all the essentials

JAYCO JOURNEY 17.55-8 POP TOP OUTBACK SPECS

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Jayco Journey 17.55-8 Pop Top Outback price from  $64,155

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• Jerry can holder
• Extra 80L freshwater tank
• External shower
• Reverse camera
• Water filter

Jayco Journey 17.55-8 Pop Top Outback price as shown  $66,203

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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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2022 Jayco Journey Outback 16.51-3 Caravan

$ 68,990.00

Tough yet Comfortable

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Are you wanting to travel a little further afield or off the beaten path. This Jayco Journey Outback Caravan is specifically designed for your next escape with a host of durable advanced features including independent coil suspension, higher ground clearance and solar panels.

Inside this Jayco Journey Outback you will find a stylish interior and a modern kitchen with large fridge/freezer, gas cooktop, oven/grill combination, hot water system and plenty of storage options. This van is great for singles or couples or those that may travel on occasion with small children, with the dining area converting to another bed if needed.

It’s time to get your Journey started!

Model: Journey Outback 16.51-3  Year: 2022  REGO: 1TXR 127  TARE: 1842 kg  ATM: 2217 kg  Ball Loading: 182 kg (Empty)  Length: 17 ft

  FEATURES:

• Single Axle Van with JTech Suspension (Coil Springs, Trailing Arms & Shock Absorbers)
• CruiseMaster DO35 Coupling (DO35 pin not included)
• 12 pin flat trailer connection plug + Lippert Sway Command System
• Tekonsha Model 2010 Breakaway Switch + Tow Secure System
• Tire Linc Provision + Tire Linc Tyre Pressure & Temperature Monitor 2 Stem Sensor Kit
• Front Toolbox + 1 x Jerry Can Holder (Jerry Can not included) + Water Tap on A-Frame
• 2 x Gas Bottle Holders under front hood cover + 2 x Gas Bottles + External Gas Bayonet
• Front Tunnel Boot with lockable access doors on both sides + Caravan Cover
• External 240v & 12v power outlets + External Lights, Speakers & drop-down Table
• Carefree Altitude Electric roll-out Awning + Single pull-out Entry Step
• Spare Tyre under rear of van + PVC Pipe pole carrier under rear bar
• 1 x Battery + 1 x Roof Mounted Solar Panel + Projecta by tbb Control Panel
• Projecta by tbb Intelli-Jay PM335J Power Management System with MPPT Solar Regulator
• External Anderson plug as portable solar panel provision (portable solar panel not included)
• 2 x Fresh Water Tanks + 12v Water Pump + Suburban Gas Storage (20.3L) Hot Water System
• Queen Island Bed with storage space underneath
• 170L Thetford 3-way Fridge / Freezer + Fire Extinguisher + Smoke Alarm
• Thetford Triplex Plus 4 x Gas Burner Cooktop with Oven / Grill Combination + Rangehood
• Stainless Steel Sink with mixer tap & sink cover + Sphere Microwave
• L Shaped Lounge with storage space underneath (may convert to bed) + Dining Table
• Ensuite with Vanity, separate Toilet & Shower + Concertina Privacy Door
• Dometic Ibis 4 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner
• Furrion TV / DVD Combination + WineGard TV Antenna + Sphere Wi-fi
• Furrion CD / DVD Player with AM / FM Stereo, Bluetooth, USB & AUX inputs + Internal Speakers
• Internal 240v, 12v & USB power outlets + LED Lights + Downlights to Bed
• Plenty of internal storage with Cupboards, Overheads, Drawers and Bedside Wardrobes

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IDENTIFICATION : The information in this recall advertisement will be updated when more information is available. Approval Number AGA 6488G – Data plate located on the inside front left side of the lid. Products supplied to consumers, caravan, camper and motorhome manufacturers between 01/01/2019 and 1/06/2020.

DEFECT : A part of the gas supply pipe may break or develop a hole. This may cause a gas leak

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Journey pop top, all-terrain pop top, all terrain, basestation, jrv campervan, optimum campervan, all terrain campervan, conquest motorhome, optimum motorhome, 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, 12v electric awning with led lighting, bright, modern and ready for adventure, floor plans, adventure by day, relax in comfort and style by night.

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16.51-3.OB.JY-MY24

Specifications, 360 virtual tour, australia's best selling caravan, key features, cleverly designed for your next escape, tyre pressure monitoring system, tanked hot water system, external picnic table, reversing camera, projecta lcd control panel, full fibreglass hail resistant exterior including one piece roof, 3.3kg top loader washing machine, 200w twin cells solar panel & 100ah battery, 171l two door 3-way fridge/freezer, innerspring mattress, roof mounted air conditioner, 4-burner cooktop, 24" led smart 12v tv, furrion cd/radio including ext speakers, projecta phone app, overhead storage, hot dipped galvanised endurance chassis, full insulated side walls, updated automotive abs styling, external presure fill plumbing console, front boot storage, 15 inch alloys, picnic table, 12v external lighting, 2 x 9kg gas bottles, grab handle with 12v light, external speakers, sway command tow control, 2 x 95 litre water tanks, battery management system with 240v & mppt charger, jtech independent suspension (outback models only), 12v electric awning with led strip light, 15" rims, interior decor, superb choices to make your second home truly your own, shell (standard), why buy jayco, experience the jayco difference, industry leading support.

When you invest in a Jayco, you are backed by 29 dealerships and 100+ authorised service agent representatives nationwide who know your RV better than anyone. Our support network is here so you have the peace of mind, support, and expertise at your fingertips to adventure with confidence. That’s caravanning, the Jayco way.

Built in Australia for australian conditions

Choose Jayco for quality, value, and local expertise. Our RVs are built in Australia for Australian conditions, using premium components from reputable suppliers. As the largest RV manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere, we take pride in employing over 1100 locally skilled specialists and supporting more than 900 jobs around Australia and New Zealand across our network of Dealers, Service Centres and Suppliers. Invest in a locally made RV and experience the difference of Jayco today.

Construction you can rely on

Built in Australia at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, every Jayco is built from the ground up, using quality materials and the highest safety standards to ensure your RV stands the test of time.

Leading warranty

Guarranteed peace of mind.

Jayco’s comprehensive warranty promise offers 2 years manufacturing and 5 years structural warranty coverage. Our warranty provides added peace of mind for our travelling customers. All warranty repairs are managed by our extensive network of dealerships and authorised service agents, who have direct access to Jayco’s knowledge bank and systems for warranty repairs and delivery of parts.

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*Images shown may have optional extras. Images used for illustration purposes only, please contact your local dealer to view stock in store. Refer to specification and options list. Features subject to change.

Price is RRP based on a standard 2024 model. Drive away/tow away price includes all on-road costs including dealer delivery, stamp duty, CTP insurance, registration and weight tax if applicable in your state/territory according to the postcode you entered on this site. If you did not enter a valid postcode the price displayed is for a NSW registered vehicle. Any optional extras you select may increase the applicable taxes and charges. The Jayco Terms and Conditions apply.

For New Zealand customers, options may vary slightly and we recommend you discuss this with your Jayco dealership

^ This weekly repayment estimate is provided by Jayco Financial Services Pty Ltd (CRN 513573 of Australian Credit Licence: 481374) (“My Local Broker”). Jayco Financial Services is a finance broker.

This repayment is calculated with an interest rate of 7.49% p.a. over a term of 84 months with a 0% residual / balloon payment. Other residual / balloon amounts are available. The Recreational Vehicle price shown may not include other additional costs such as stamp duty, government fees and other charges payable in relation to the vehicle.

The comparison rate of 9.73% is based on a Secured Personal Loan of $30,000 over a 5-year term. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

In order to provide this estimate, Jayco Financial Services is required to make several eligibility assumptions, including full-time employment status and property ownership. To comply with regulations, consideration must be given for credit score and loan to value ratio (LVR), this estimate has been calculated with a credit score of 800+ and an LVR Max of 100%. Home Owner will excellent credit history with 3 Years F/T Employment in the same role and 3 Years in the same residential address.

This estimate is based on several assumptions outlined above and should be used for information purposes only and is not an offer of finance on particular terms. Credit fees, service fees and charges may apply.

Subject to lenders Credit Criteria and approved applicants only, rate and approval are not guaranteed.

A quote, with details of all fees and charges, may be obtained by contacting Jayco Financial Services through our Website or calling 1800 865 262

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• VIN: kix81066
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• Condition: Used
• Warranty: No
• External cabin length: 20 ft
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• Tare Mass: 2225
• ATM: : 2700

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Home / Reviews / Caravans / Jayco Expanda Outback Model review

Jayco Expanda Outback Model review

• Words: Bill Savidan
• Published: October 23, 2015

The verdict

• The rugged ‘Outback’ look.
• Reduced height and length benefits; fuel economy and easier storage.
• Airy, spacious interior.
• Lack of a grey water tank. I’d fit one before hitting the road.

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