Jay Feather Micro

[Debdon Journeys]

I was surfing YouTube yesterday when I saw Josh the RV Nerd from Haylett RV talking about a new small TT The Jay Feather Micro he compared to the GeoPro. Looks like its gong to be nice There was short walk through and around of the demonstrator it has rub rails on the one model it would be nice to have a real off road camper just not a flipped axel and bigger tires.

Its on Jayco's website: https://www.jayco.com/products/trave...feather-micro/

[bankr63]

There were some really nice features, hopefully a couple will filter UP the line. Azdel in and out, the Blackstone griddle, all those drawers, big fridge (for a little trailer). I was really impressed!

[Debdon Journeys]

We got a 145rb last year. The 173MRB looks like our next camper, should tow nicely behind our 2019 Ford Ranger FX4

[brwarrior]

Originally Posted by Debdon Journeys

I was surfing YouTube yesterday when I saw Josh the RV Nerd from Haylett RV talking about a new small TT The Jay Feather Micro he compared to the GeoPro. Looks like its gong to be nice There was short walk through and around of the demonstrator it has rub rails on the one model it would be nice to have a real off road camper just not a flipped axel and bigger tires.

Its on Jayco's website: https://www.jayco.com/products/trave...feather-micro/

The thing would fall apart off road honestly. I had less than 600 miles when 2 weeks ago I broke the driver side axle spring (195RB Baja). Tech said it was because I went down a forest road. GMAFB. I've seen numerous Honda Civics on that road!

And the way my trailer is designed I think it should have a 5k axle as everything is on the driver side (fresh water, appliances, etc.). Maybe it would have brakes that can actually work with the large LT tires they use.

[Scott]

So I guess this is replacing the Hummingbird line?

[wiscampsin]

Originally Posted by Scott

So I guess this is replacing the Hummingbird line?

Yes

[jaycojay]

Bye Bye Hummingbird ...... seems to be a Jayco thing lately. Just like the A-frame pop-up a few years back, they jump into the segment pool (r-pod & Aliner), and jump out right away when the model doesn't sell large volumes..... face it, the Hummingbird is a cool concept, but when they sit on a showroom floor next to a jayflight, that is less money, it must be harder to sell. Cool factor can only go so far!

[Debdon Journeys]

The Humming Bird had a lot of lost head room with the curved roof ends. Honestly that is why, (ok price too) we got the 145rb you can walk around in it with out ducking. I am not convinced that the round ends or the tear drop shape really save you in gas weight is weight and you still have to move it.

[lateott]

Has anybody seen one in the wild yet? I am very interested in downsizing to a Micro. I keep refreshing the Jayco page and they are still not posting specifications (all "TBD").


Does anyone know if Jayco is building/shipping these yet?

[Debdon Journeys]

Here's a thread:

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...s-82032-2.html

I think that the other models are going to be a little more heavier then the 166FBS but not by much. I used the SLX 7 series as a comparison looking at the numbers and kind of doing some mental math and kind of guessing the weight.

[FrankTJ]

I bought that same 166 fbs that Josh was showing in the video. I saw the first video at the factory and fell in love with it immediately. I sent them an email and they called me. I live over 600 miles away from Haylett RV. I worked with one of their salesman (Randy). We worked out a deal and I took a weekend and picked it up. The thing is nice. I haven’t been able to take it out camping yet. It was winterized when I picked it up. I have been checking out the systems in my driveway. It towed beautifuly. My tow vehicle is a F150 and I didn’t even notice it was back there. I know I can sleep 3 people comfortably. The shower seems a little small but it will do. I’m 6’4” tall and there is plenty of headroom.

[Carlson8tor]

Supposedly they will be out March-Feb Timeframe.

[lateott]

The 199MBS specifications are now listed, meaning they must have built at least one. I have not seen many/any Jayco single axle trailers this heavy, so I was wondering a bit if the 199MBS would be dual axle, but still no pictures are available and the "Micro" line seems implied it will be all single axle. The tongue weight of the 199MBS is a bit high at 660, and GVWR is 5750. Huge fresh water and propane capacity.


Weights & Measures

Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 4660
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 660
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 5750
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 1090


Measurements
Total Exterior Length 23' 2"
Exterior Height 9' 8"
Exterior Width 8' 4"
Interior Height (living area) 6' 6"
Awning length 14'


Tank Capacities
Fresh Water Capacity (gals) 55
Water Heater 6
Gray Tank Capacity (gals) 30
Black Tank Capacity (gals) 30
Propane 60 lbs.


Misc.
Sleeping Capacity 5-8
# of outside storage compartments 2
Furnace BTU 18,000
Tire Size 16" Goodyear Tires (Made in the USA)

[Racinforthefinish]

Originally Posted by brwarrior

The thing would fall apart off road honestly. I had less than 600 miles when 2 weeks ago I broke the driver side axle spring (195RB Baja). Tech said it was because I went down a forest road. GMAFB. I've seen numerous Honda Civics on that road!

And the way my trailer is designed I think it should have a 5k axle as everything is on the driver side (fresh water, appliances, etc.). Maybe it would have brakes that can actually work with the large LT tires they use.

If I read everything right this RV has rubber torsion axles and should not be a problem. I have a horse trailer with torsion axles I have towed over two hundred thousand miles heavy loaded and never had a problem. If I wanted to downsize I would have one of these.

[colby]

This was from the Tampa RV Show - https://youtu.be/F0k8QYu9y-U

[lateott]

Originally Posted by colby

This was from the Tampa RV Show - https://youtu.be/F0k8QYu9y-U

Thanks for posting the video link Colby, first time I have seen one.

I like nearly everything they did with this trailer, except I worry they tried to put too much on two tires. With a full fresh water tank the cargo capacity is only 460 lbs! Not sure how anyone could work with that.

[lateott]

[DaveT]

Thank you for these.

Originally Posted by lateott

Huge fresh water and propane capacity.

Tank Capacities
Fresh Water Capacity (gals) 55
Water Heater 6
Gray Tank Capacity (gals) 30
Black Tank Capacity (gals) 30
Propane 60 lbs.

I think I'd prefer a 55 gallon grey tank. Getting more water in the camper is pretty easy.

[Debdon Journeys]

Gray water is easy to get rid of, I use biodegradable soap that way I can use a nylon stocking over the discharge and let it drip out. What I really want it is a waste tote that can be dumped in a pit toilet, I am thinking of making one myself. The roll around waste totes are a little hard to hold over a pit toilet 15 gallon equals 125 pounds and that doesn't include the 31.5 pounds the tote weighs

[deepsea5]

Originally Posted by DaveT

Thank you for these.
I think I'd prefer a 55 gallon grey tank. Getting more water in the camper is pretty easy.

Originally Posted by Debdon Journeys

Gray water is easy to get rid of, I use biodegradable soap that way I can use a nylon stocking over the discharge and let it drip out. What I really want it is a waste tote that can be dumped in a pit toilet, I am thinking of making one myself. The roll around waste totes are a little hard to hold over a pit toilet 15 gallon equals 125 pounds and that doesn't include the 31.5 pounds the tote weighs

A composting toilet might be a solution to dealing with lack of gray water storage and disposal of black water. After replacing the RV toilet with a composting toilet, you could "sister" the gray and black tanks together to increase your gray water holding capacity.
There are some people who set up their composting toilets with urine diversion and consider the urine as gray water. Some locales may frown upon this, though.