2025 Jayco Jay Feather 26FK Review

This bright and airy travel trailer beckons the nature lover. The 2025 Jayco Jay Feather 26FK will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized, offering an ambience that feels in line with the outdoor experience. The myriad large spacious windows throughout the entire unit make the floorplan feel even bigger than it is. If vitamin D is what the doctor ordered, then this 2025 Jay Feather will be medicinal. And here, the kitchen taking center stage. 

This is the only rig I have encountered that has a plethora of counter space behind the sink — all basking under the light of a picture window. The space just begs for plants and other homey items that would normally only fit in residential living quarters. The kitchen is a nurturing space for culinary artisans. The Jay Feather 26FK truly stands in contrast to most RV models that make cooking a daunting task of elbow bumping on tight, dimly lit countertops.  

The amenities in the Jay Feather 26FK lend themselves to comfortable, full-time RVing, complete with four-season capabilities and residential appliances. The dinette/full-size bed conversion means you can bring the grandkids along for the weekend. There will be plenty of places to store their toys, with ample amounts of storage inside and outside of the unit. 

 

At a Glance: Jay Feather 26FK

I rated the 2025 Jayco Jay Feather 26FK travel trailer with a score of 81 out of 100. As a lover of all things bright and sunny, I can’t get enough of the energetic and spacious aura this unit embodies. Every room feels airy and equipped with all the creature comforts of home. Dry camping would be a breeze in this fully equipped and insulated unit. There is storage space aplenty for full-timers, and some extra for the grandkids when they come to visit. A few finishing touches caught my eye that needed a more thorough follow-through. There is no designated working space here, but if your work is in the kitchen, and food is the music of your instrument, then this rig is for you. 

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Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 4
• Hitch weight: 925 pounds
• UVW: 7,065 pounds
• CCC: 1,435 pounds
• Exterior length: 31 feet 9 inches (overall)
• Exterior height: 10 feet 4 inches; 11 feet (with A/C)
• Exterior width: 8 feet; 11 feet (with slides out)
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 54/60/30
• Propane: 2 x 30 pounds 
• Awning length: 20 feet
• MSRP: $49,785

 

Features We Love 

• Spacious countertops and kitchen space 
• Radiant barrier insulation with heated underbelly and tanks
• Solar package available; also solar-ready
• Ample and thoughtfully dispersed storage 
• Flush slide-outs (for once I didn’t trip on the lip!)
• 15,000 Btu A/C 
• Three-burner stove 
• USB ports thoughtfully installed throughout the unit
• Option to upgrade to a king-size bed
• 60,000 Btu on-demand, tankless water heater 
• 4,777 Btu electric fireplace 
• Option to upgrade to a second A/C unit

 

 

Benefits

• Energetic space with a naturally lit interior 
• Residential cooking experience with extra countertops and luxurious appliances
• Enough storage for full-time RVing
• Extended camping season with four-season capabilities 
• Easy towing with a half-ton vehicle 

 

Challenges

• Some finishing touches found in drawers and in storage were sub-par with unfinished plywood
• The kitchen sink is divided. Some buyers might find one large unit to be more suitable, with the option to insert a divider. 
• The Velcro attachment behind the dinette cushions feels hastily attached and doesn’t look as though it’s meant to last long.

 

 

Best For

• Full-time RV couples or weekend warriors that want the residential amenities to follow them on the road, with four season-capabilities.
• Campers that are specifically looking for luxurious amenities and a spacious floorplan with a homey kitchen to work in. Let’s face it, some people require (and deserve) an excess of kitchen countertop space. (Don’t sell yourself short! You need what you need, and your work in the kitchen is worth it.)

 

Key Areas We Evaluate for RV Buyers

Sleeping Space 

The Jayco Jay Feather 26FK sleeps up to four people. The breakdown is simple: The master bedroom sleeps two, and the convertible dinette table sleeps two more. It should be said, however, that the convertible dinette would realistically sleep two children comfortably, but probably not two adults. My kids actually loved sleeping on the converted dinette in our RV, even more than their bunk house. 

The Jay Feather 26FK’s dinette converts in the most interesting way. The bottom half of the table has a series of spring mechanisms and reticulates with ease becoming a half-sized table. And if you can spare the table for a bit (and you have grandkids visiting), it’s a perfect size for kids to play on in the living room floor. They would love to sit down and do some crafts or just play pretend at their little-people-sized table before going to bed. The Velcro on the dinette cushions however feel hastily attached. It doesn’t look like it’s intended for longevity. It’s a small detail that may be unimportant to some, but I find details like this can often shed light on the attention paid to other elements of the rig that aren’t quite so visible.  

 

 

Master Touches and Ticklish Details

The master bedroom in the Jay Feather 26FK is open and spacious, equipped with ample storage all around. The spaces felt intentionally laid out and utilized for maximum storage without crowding the room. The windows are extra-large in this room as well. This allows light to flood the unit. (More on that elsewhere.)

There is a perfect little nook for a TV to be installed above the window in between the closets. The nook allows the TV some breadth, so you won’t hit your head on it after it’s been installed as you walk around the bed. (This is an issue in many other units!) There are two large closets with drawers beneath opposite the bed. A lovely little window nook sits between them.  I think a small cushion could double this nook into a tiny bench. The drawers in this bedroom are numerous and spacious. The wood of the drawers, however, are made from unfinished, cheap plywood. Watch your hands, you might get a splinter.  

The master queen bed has plenty of space to walk around. The bed has an ambient blue light strip above the headboard, and even more storage cupboards above that. A shelf on either side of the bed is equipped with USB ports and outlets, making it CPAP-ready. Underneath the bed is a huge storage compartment. Accessing the compartment is a breeze with the gas strutted lifts. But here, you will encounter that cheap unfinished plywood again, which the mattress sits on. And this time I did get a splinter while handling it. 

 

 

Bathroom 

The passthrough bathroom in the Jayco Jay Feather 26FK is another example of a residential style space in a travel trailer. The stainless-steel, integrated sink basin has a large, mirrored vanity above it with storage space behind it. There is another large cabinet underneath the sink. The single doors on the oversized cabinets enhance the spacious layout in the bathroom. The toilet sits in the corner, with a single door, dual-corner shelf above it. The shower is a luxurious roller-style, stand-up unit with rounded frosty doors that open independently. The showerhead is flexible with a lovely skylight above the unit. 

 

 

 

Living Area

The spacious floorplan in the Jayco Jay Feather 26FK beckons for full-time living. Every aspect of the design lends itself to a comfortable daily experience. From the light, ample storage, luxurious amenities, and seamless entertainment system, you will find nothing lacking in comfortable daily life here. 

A cushioned seating arrangement flanks both sides of the dinette, with easy access storage underneath the couch compartments. The theater seating offers powered recliners, and removable rotating tables with drink holders. The entertainment system sits directly across from the lounge chairs, with a furnace below the smart TV, and storage between the two. A feature here that I find handy is the independent control of the sound system — both inside and outside the unit. Oversized windows, consistent with the rest of the unit, make this space a joy to be in.

 

 

Kitchen

The kitchen is the gem of the Jay Feather 26FK. If you are afraid to leave a fully functioning kitchen at home, have no fear. This unit will ensure that your culinary mastery continues to flourish on the road. The seamless countertops and large windows offer the perfect ambience for any creative endeavors in the kitchen. The oversized cabinet doors and drawers add to the spacious feel. The large drawers and cupboards are a defining element of the functional space here. 

My favorite feature in the whole unit is actually behind the kitchen sink. There is so much countertop space for putting plants or other homey things you normally wouldn’t have space for in an RV. The stove also has a glass fold-over function for even more countertop space while you aren’t using the burners. This area was designed to look and feel like home. The spacious countertops are matched with bounteous storage. There is a knife rack behind the three-burner stove, and an 11-cubic-foot, 12-volt, double-door fridge with a sleek and shiny glass exterior. 

My only beef with the kitchen here is with the divided sink. Every time I find myself with a divided sink, I only end up using half of the sink. It would be nice if the sink had a farmhouse basin, or an option for a divided insert bin. 

 

 

Four-Season Capabilities

If you are worried that all the oversized windows will heat up the unit, have no fear! The whisper-quiet A/C will keep you cool. (There’s also an option to add a second unit in this RV.) The whisper-quiet description is no joke. After I walked into the RV, I looked for the controls to turn the A/C on, before I realized it was already on! I just couldn’t hear it. 

In the wintertime, all that light will cut down on your need for outside heat. And if you’re plugged into power, give your propane a break and use the Innoflame electric heater underneath the TV. It will add warmth and ambience to this already cozy living space. The four-speed, MaxxAir-powered roof vent increases air flow and ventilation in the unit. 

The unit is solar-ready, prepped for the Overlander 2 solar package (inclusive of two 200-watt solar panels and a 30-amp controller.) But to my knowledge, this added feature requires installation at additional cost. Basic solar capabilities provide a huge bonus. Especially when your schedule turns upside down for reasons beyond your control. 

This unit is Climate Shield tested and approved, with radiant-barrier insulation added to the floor, front wall and roof, and forced heat ducts running into the underbelly area where holding tanks are located. Your camping season can extend well into the colder months with these added features. 

 

 

 

Storage Space 

The arrangement of living space feels intentionally thought-out in almost every aspect of the space. The storage areas are no different, having been thoughtfully arranged to provide ample spaces for all your things, while the oversized cabinets add to the spacious feel throughout. There is a long double-door closet near the living room door for hanging coats and other items, with a spacious drawer at the bottom that could be perfect for shoes. It is really handy to have a place to put raincoats, shoes, or other coat-rack type items near the entrance of your rig. It’s an underrated feature that isn’t always available in motorhomes! 

The kitchen has quite a bit of storage for an RV of this size, and the outdoor storage space is passthrough, saving a lot of headaches and back-tweaking moments with your larger items. The master bedroom and bathroom also appear thoughtfully arranged with plenty of storage available throughout, including a large space underneath the master bed. 

 

 

Closing Notes on the Jay Feather 26RK 

A Note on the RV Trader Review Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with honest and unbiased evaluations. If you’re wondering, that’s where I came in. As an RV expert and enthusiast, I provide an honest look at RVs from an RV industry insider perspective.