Used Starcraft
The weights, dimensions and build facts Jayco Australia publishes for this range.
Weights
These are the figures for a new one at base spec.
A used van carries whatever the last owner bolted to it, and the plate on the drawbar governs, not the brochure.
Weigh it loaded at a public weighbridge before you tow it any distance.
Earlier model years
These are the specs Jayco published for the Starcraft in earlier model years. We read them off copies of the maker's own pages saved at the time.
| Model year | Tare (kg) | Ball weight (kg) | Travel length (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015year estimated. Saved 4 August 2014 | 2008 | 147 | |
| 2016year estimated. Saved 10 August 2015 | 2025 | 160 | |
| 2017year estimated. Saved 9 August 2016 | 2025 | 160 | |
| 2018year estimated. Saved 31 August 2017 | 2025 | 160 | |
| 2021Saved 12 March 2021 | 7545 | ||
| 2022Saved 8 March 2022 | 7545 | ||
| 2023Saved 5 March 2023 | 7673 | ||
| 2024Saved 19 May 2024 | 2090 | 180 | 7808 |
Each year links to the Jayco page the figures came from, saved on the date shown.
Where a year says "year estimated", we have taken the year from the date the page was published.
Always check the compliance plate and the papers on the van in front of you.
What to check on this one
- Fibreglass bodyStand at one corner and sight down each side in raked light. Stress cracks show up around window corners before they show up anywhere else.
- 260W of solar as builtCount the panels on the roof against that figure, then check the sealant around every mounting foot and cable gland.
- 200Ah Lithium battery as builtA battery is a consumable and this one may not be the original. Ask how old it is and whether it still runs the fridge overnight.
- Compressor fridgeRun it for an hour off the van's own battery and check it is still holding temperature at the end of it.
- 7.163m on the roadMeasure your driveway, your gate and the storage bay before you commit, and check the length against the sites you usually book.
- 3.01m highCheck it against your carport and against the awnings and low bridges on the roads you tow.
What it costs new
Jayco Australia lists the Starcraft from $93,700 new, base spec, before options.
Common questions
What is the tow ball weight of a Jayco Australia Starcraft?▼
Jayco Australia publishes 160kg. That weight presses down on the towbar. The car carries it, so it counts against the car's payload and has to sit under both the car's tow ball limit and the towbar's own rating. Weigh the loaded van before a long trip, because where you pack heavy gear moves this figure.
What should I check on a used Jayco Australia Starcraft?▼
Start with the facts this range was built to: fibreglass body, 260w of solar as built, 200ah lithium battery as built, compressor fridge. Then read the compliance plate on the drawbar against the weights above, and take the van over a public weighbridge loaded the way you plan to travel.