23RB/2016 Jay Flight

[09Shores]

Hi!! New to site. Has anyone purchased a 23RB 2016 Jay Flight and if so could you comment on the unit!
Thanks

[robkelly]

Welcome! Sorry, can't comment on that specific rig, but I'm sure that somebody who can will be along shortly

[oldmanAZ]

Congratulations on the new Jay Flight and welcome to the JOF.

Our Jay Flight has been great. Only a few minor warranty items and those were addressed promptly.

[JLSheldon]

Hi! We just ordered our 2016 23RB last month... I can't answer much as it's still 3-10 weeks away from delivery... but I can try.

-Jeff

[Racinforthefinish]

We have had the 23 RB for one year and love it. Nice enough bedroom and a nice large bathroom. It is great for just the two of us but still we do ok when the grandkids go with us. A slide may be better but---we have never had a problem with a slide like many have had. We have been to many campgrounds and never a problem getting in to a site and have pulled it about 5,000 miles with no problems towing.I almost upgraded to a fifth wheel and then decided my original plan was to stay small, camp anywhere we like, tow light, and just enjoy camping life. I am sure you will enjoy yours.

[FishAr]

I have a 2015 23RB for sale right now. We thought it would be ok but it turned out it just wasn't big enough for me, wife, and dog.

The 75 inch bed was too short for me, I couldn't get comfortable with my feet hanging off the bed. We keep our lab in his kennel so I had to take the dinette down every night and store it and put the kennel in there and then take it out every morning.
I just needed more room all the way around so I bought a longer unit with a slide and an 80 inch bed, it made a huge difference.

I didn't have any major problems with it though. Right off I fixed a bathroom sink drain leak, a bathroom faucet leak, and a kitchen faucet leak. I had a stabilizer jack fail and I took it to the dealer and got another one, still haven't put it on yet.

[Camper651]

I just registered to reply. I bought a new 2016 23rb in December 2015 we stayed in it 2 nights, loved the trailer as I did not want a slide but as someone else mentioned the bed was too short for me, and realized that there was no room to prep the food. The model itself was great just keep these in mind if that works for you. I traded it in for the 2016 29rks which gives me all I need plus 2 recliners. I know my 23rb is at a good price where I traded it at Team rv in Albany, Ga .

[Soltice]

We bought ours last fall
spent the winter researching all the trailers needs.We are just the two of us and two dogs
Trailer is an ideal size to haul and it is comfortable
the bed size is an issue but I can sleep anywhere
keep in touch IM sure we can trade info

[Soltice]

We just bought a 15 Tundra
5.7 for our trailer what kind of gas economy are you getting?

[Rivercityjeff]

Welcome to the forum! Lots of good information to be found after a quick search.

We have had no issues with our 23RB. No leaks, drips or runs. Added a vent cover and TV. Recently bought a soft rifle case to store the sway bars and avoid the grease mess. Next trip we will label all the darn switches.

I will be changing all the locks and going to keyless for the entry door. Upgrading the speakers, inside and out. Considering a TPMS system too.

[Hohenwald48]

We bought one about a year and a half ago (2015 model). Kept it less than 6 months and traded for a unit from another Jayco division. The 23RB was just too small and cramped. Our new unit is a foot shorter but has 2 slides. Seems to be about twice the size of the 23RB.

There were no problems with the unit it was just small for us. It's just the wife and me plus a Jack Russell.

[rtiedeken]

I have a 2015 23RB and we love it. Just e, my wife, and our dog its the perfect size. After year 1, its in the shop for warranty work. 1 back running light is faulty, a wiring issue, leaking under the bathroom sink, and a cracked shower faucet. I can't find anything to complain about or any additional needs that I have. We've travelled to NJ and back, a 12 hour drive and boon docked in Wal-Mart parking lots, have had full hookups at campgrounds, and dry camp for Indy 500 and NASCAR, all without issue. It's tight in the kitchen area when my wife is cooking and we are inside during rainstorms, but we make it work, and try to be outside as much as possible anyway.


Looking forward to getting her out again for year 2.


Good Luck with your decision and happy camping!

[dewey02]

We have a 2012 Starcraft 235fb, which is a twin to the Jayco 23RB. (Jayco owns Starcraft and during the economic downturn, our 235fb was actually made on the Jayco production line). The floorplans and interiors are identical except the bathroom has the closet and the shower on opposite sides.

We have had this camper for 3 years now and we love it. There are just two of us and we didn't want a slide. As others have said, the small trailer allows us to get into smaller campsites that larger trailers won't fit. I agree that there is no counterspace for food prep, but you can add a fold-down counter extension on the end of the sink counter.

We have had few problems with the camper, and none that I couldn't easily fix by myself. In short, this trailer works very well for a couple. And for the occasional time that an adult daughter comes along for a weekend, the couch folds down (but it isn't very comfortable).