Jayco Eagle: The Enthusiast's RV
2008 Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels
Welcome to the Jayco Eagle Experience
The Jayco Eagle line is designed for experienced RVers who know what they like and what works best for their lifestyle. Offering high-end features at a mid-range price, the Eagle is an ideal choice for those ready to upgrade and experience the renowned quality of a Jayco RV.
Jayco proudly celebrates 40 Years of Liveability, built on a humble desire to create comfortable and practical ways for families to explore the world. Jayco has grown to become the largest privately owned manufacturer of recreation vehicles in North America, with a product line that is more diverse than ever before, yet every unit shares a common attribute: liveability.
Which Eagle Fits Your Style?
Eagle Travel Trailer
Features a variety of floorplans sleeping 5 to 8 people. It's an ideal upgrade from an entry-level travel trailer and a comfortable choice for long trips.
Eagle Super Lite
Offers a variety of floorplans sleeping 5 to 9 people. This lightweight fifth wheel design includes a step-up bedroom area.
Eagle Fifth Wheel
Provides a variety of floorplans sleeping 4 to 9 people. It is the most spacious Eagle model, with all floorplans featuring at least one slideout and available with the largest selection of residential-style amenities.
Key Features of the Eagle Line
- Durable Tuff-shell™ vacuum-bonded laminated construction
- Lightweight, welded aluminum-framed sidewalls for easier towing
- 5/8" tongue-and-groove plywood floor stays secure (fifth wheel only)
- Enclosed underbelly to protect from road debris and heated to extend camping season
- American-made Norcold® 8 cu. ft. refrigerator with adjustable temperature
- Solid wood cabinet doors with mortise-and-tenon joints and screwed stile construction
- Jake Plate™ adjustable axle hangers for more level towing (fifth wheel only)
- I-Class™ structural steel I-beam frame designed for durability
- E-Z Lube™ axles for easy maintenance
- Customer Value Package enhances comfort and convenience
Eagle Travel Trailer: For the Added Comfort to Enhance Your Trips
The well-appointed Eagle travel trailer offers more living space, home-like furnishings, and convenient features to make every trip more enjoyable. Key features include a residential-style bathroom with a one-piece tub/shower surround, mirrored wood medicine cabinet, and foot-flush toilet. The spacious bedroom features a deluxe pillow-top mattress surrounded by hardwood cabinetry. Special anniversary features for 2008 models include an electric awning, flat screen LCD TV, and adjustable dream dinette table.
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Eagle Super Lite: For a Lightweight and Affordable Fifth Wheel
Enjoy the floorplan advantages of a fifth wheel while maintaining fuel efficiency with the Eagle Super Lite. Its multi-level design offers more separation for the bathroom and bedroom areas, with ample comfortable seating and convenient storage. The bedroom features a 312-coil innerspring mattress, ample storage, and a bookshelf headboard. The bathroom includes thoughtful touches like a large sink and shelves in the shower. The kitchen is equipped with a 3-burner range, oversized oven, and acrylic residential-style sink.
Eagle Fifth Wheel: For the Spacious Style to Enhance Your Journeys
The Eagle fifth wheel is designed for relaxation, offering plenty of room for meals, entertainment, or naps. It includes a handy desk area for correspondence. Interior features include antique brass hardware and lighting, and beautiful Manchester Oak cabinetry. The kitchen boasts generous storage, radius-cornered countertops, and an 8 cu. ft. refrigerator with a double door. The bedroom slideout creates a cozy alcove for the queen bed, complete with windows to enjoy the view.
Jayco Builds Lasting Value
Jayco's Eagle product line is constructed with high-quality materials and perfected production techniques. The construction features include:
- Large, lockable storage compartments with pass-through design
- FRP smooth fiberglass sidewalls for low maintenance and abrasion resistance
- 1/8" plywood
- Bead-foam insulation in sidewalls (R-9 in FW, R-7 in TT & Super Lite FW)
- Seamless one-piece rubber roof with 12-yr. warranty
- Roof rafters constructed of residential-style tapered 4½" trusses
- 2"x 3" longitudinal floor studs placed on 16" centers (FW) or unitized, 1½" laminated construction of floor (TT & Super Lite FW)
- 5/8" tongue-and-groove plywood floor decking (FW only)
- Carpet pad for enhanced durability and comfort
- Attractive, easy-care carpet
- Carefree® 12 volt electric Travel'r awning
- Electro Galvanized (EGS) metal backing strips
- R-7 fiberglass insulation in FW floor and TT roof, R-11 fiberglass insulation in FW roof, R-9 bead foam insulation in TT and Super Lite FW floor
- Insulated foam A/C ducts for improved air flow and cooling
- Enclosed, insulated (R-7) and heated underbelly with one-piece moisture barrier
- Tinted safety glass windows
- TuffShell™ vacuum-bonded laminated sidewalls
- Electric-powered front jacks and snap jacks (FW only)
- 3/8" plywood roof decking
- Galvanized steel wheel wells
- Aerodynamic fiberglass endcap reinforced and dent resistant
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
Jayco's dedicated production team includes Amish craftsmen who build with well-honed woodworking techniques and skilled seamstresses who produce upholstery, bedding, and draperies with great attention to detail.
Key features highlighted include:
- Jayco's V-Tec™ flush-floor slideout systems
- EZ-Lube® axles with removable caps
- Jayco's I-Class™ structural steel chassis frame vs. welded I-beam frames used by competitors
- Jake Plate™ adjustable axle hanger plates
- Dream dinette table with hydraulic mechanism
- Diamond-plate front panel and sturdy gas bottle cover (TT only)
- Cabinet drawers with ball bearing glides (FW only)
- Reflective foil insulation under slideout room carpet
Standards & Options
The Eagle line offers a comprehensive list of standard equipment for bathrooms, bedrooms, construction, exterior, heat/power/water, and interior. Options include various seating arrangements, upgraded A/C, exterior entertainment centers, and more.
Standard Bathroom Equipment includes:
- ABS tub/shower surround
- Glass shower door
- Medicine cabinet with mirror
- Thetford porcelain toilet with foot flush
Standard Bedroom Equipment includes:
- 312 coil innerspring mattress with bed struts
- Pleated night shades
- Trackless carpeting with pad
Standard Construction Features include:
- 2"x 3" longitudinal floor studs
- 5/8" tongue and groove plywood main floor decking
- Seamless one-piece rubber roof
- TuffShell™ vacuum-bonded laminated sidewalls
Standard Exterior Equipment includes:
- 12V hitch light
- 15" radial tires
- Baggage doors, lockable, insulated and radius-cornered
- E-Z Lube® axles
- Galvanized steel wheel wells
Standard Heat, Power and Water Equipment includes:
- 6-gal. gas/electric DSI auto-ignition water heater
- 12V demand water pump
- 12V electrical system with deluxe power converter
- 30-amp. power cord
- Auto-ignition furnace with thermostat
- Outside shower
Standard Interior Equipment includes:
- 20" LCD TV in living area
- Antique brass cabinet hardware and lighting
- Manchester Oak raised-paneled doors and drawers
- Residential furniture designed and made by Jayco®
Standard Kitchen Equipment includes:
- 3-burner range with SuperBurner™
- 8 cu. ft. Flush-mounted refrigerator with double door
- Acrylic residential-style sink
- Deep residential-style sink
Standard Safety Equipment includes:
- Break-away switch
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Propane alarm
- Smoke alarm
Customer Value Package
The Customer Value Package enhances comfort and convenience, often including features like:
- 6-gal. gas/electric DSI auto-ignition water heater
- 9-gal. XLT gas/electric DSI auto-ignition water heater
- A/C central with wall thermostat
- Bathroom power vent
- Carefree® Travl'r 12 volt patio awning
- Deluxe pillow-top mattress
- Double 30-lb. propane bottles with regulator
- Extra insulation in roof
- Home theater system, Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound with DVD
- Microwave oven with carousel
- Quilted bedspread
- Security lights (2)
- Skylight in tub/shower
- Shirt wardrobes in bedroom
- Sink cover/cutting board
- Water heater bypass system
- Water purification system
2008 Specifications and Measurements
Detailed specifications and measurements are provided for each model, including exterior length, exterior height, interior height, unloaded vehicle weight (UVW), dry hitch weight (HW), gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), cargo carrying capacity (CCC), fresh water capacity, gray wastewater capacity, and toilet/black wastewater capacity.
Important Note on Towing: Ensure your tow vehicle is adequately sized and equipped to tow the GVWR of the selected RV. Practice safe towing techniques and consult with a professional for advice. Refer to the weight label affixed to each RV for specific weight information.
Definitions:
- Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): Typical weight of the trailer as built at the factory, excluding cargo, fluids, options, etc.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): Maximum permissible weight of the trailer, including UVW plus all additions.
- Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): Maximum weight of all additions that can be carried by the trailer (UVW minus GVWR).
- Hitch Weight (HW): Weight at the trailer's tongue or kingpin, excluding cargo, fluids, options, etc.
Floorplans
Detailed floorplans are available for the Eagle Travel Trailer, Eagle Super Lite, and Eagle Fifth Wheel models, illustrating the layout of living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and storage areas for various configurations.