Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH vs Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two single-slide family bunkhouse Travel Trailer floor plans, two different priorities. The Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH measures 36.3 ft, weighs 7,192 lb dry against a 9,736 lb GVWR, and adds 936 lb of hitch weight. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS is shorter at 34.3 ft and lighter at 6,230 lb dry with a 7,950 lb GVWR.
The Avenir A-32BH ships with a residential refrigerator, fireplace, 50W rooftop solar, 30-amp service, and a 60-gallon grey tank, for $38,115 MSRP. The Jay Flight SLX 287BHS counters with 200W of solar, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, 18.9 gal LP, and a 52-gal fresh tank inside a 7,950 lb GVWR shell for $37,118. Verdict: pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH if you want a residential fridge, fireplace, and 60-gal grey for longer stays; pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS for outdoor cooking, more solar, and a more half-ton-friendly tow.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH | Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,115 | $37,118 |
| Length | 36'4" | 34'4" |
| Dry weight | 7,192 lbs | 6,230 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,736 lbs | 7,950 lbs |
| Sleeps | 10 | 10 |
| Slides | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 60 gal | 39 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | 18.93 gal |
| Solar | 50W | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | queen | mixed |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH wins
- Residential refrigerator standard
- Fireplace included from factory
- 21 gal more grey capacity (60 vs 39)
- Higher 9,736 lb GVWR allows heavier loadout
- 2,512 lb cargo capacity vs 1,720 lb
Where Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS wins
- 962 lb lighter dry weight (6,230 vs 7,192)
- 200W factory solar vs 50W
- Outdoor kitchen for campsite cooking
- 2 ft shorter overall length (34.3 vs 36.3)
- Almost double LP capacity (18.9 vs 9.4 gal)
Pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH if…
Pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH if you want a residential-fridge family bunkhouse with a fireplace and longer grey holding. The 60-gallon grey tank and 2,512 lb cargo capacity make the Avenir A-32BH the better fit for week-plus stays where you cannot dump daily. The 936 lb hitch weight and 9,736 lb GVWR call for a properly equipped half-ton or 3/4-ton. Best fit: families running long campground stays in shoulder-season mountains who want indoor comfort features built in.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS if…
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS if you cook outdoors and want a lighter family bunkhouse that pulls more comfortably behind a half-ton. The 200W factory solar package and 18.9 gal LP capacity beat the Avenir on dry-camping autonomy, and the outdoor kitchen plus theater seating handle big family cookouts at the campsite. At 6,230 lb dry inside a 34.3 ft envelope, the Jay Flight SLX 287BHS slots into more sites than the 36.3 ft Avenir. Best fit: campground-hopping families who use outdoor space heavily and tow with a standard half-ton.
Frequently asked
Which trailer has more solar?
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 287BHS ships with 200W of solar standard; the Cruiser RV Avenir A-32BH has only 50W (with prep for more).
How much cargo can each carry?
The Avenir A-32BH offers 2,512 lb of cargo capacity vs 1,720 lb on the Jay Flight SLX 287BHS, a 792 lb advantage for the Cruiser.
Which is better for long stays?
The Avenir A-32BH's 60 gal grey tank gives 21 more gallons than the 287BHS, and the residential fridge handles week-long grocery loads better than the smaller absorption unit in the Jayco.