Jayco Jay Feather Micro 166FBS vs Scamp 13 Deluxe
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Quick take: The Scamp 13 Deluxe sleeps more (3 vs 2); the Scamp 13 Deluxe is 6 ft shorter and easier to maneuver.
| Spec | Jayco Jay Feather Micro 166FBS | Scamp 13 Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| Rating | 4.2★ (2,600) | 4.6★ (5,200) |
| Type | Travel Trailer | Travel Trailer |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Length | 19 ft | 13 ft |
| Weight | 3,100 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh water | 28 gal | 12 gal |
| Slide-outs | 0 | 0 |
| Solar | None | None |
| Four-season | No | No |
| Pet friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Towable | Yes | Yes |
| Chassis | — | — |
Why owners pick each
Jayco Jay Feather Micro 166FBS
- ✓3,100 lbs means towable by Rav4, Bronco Sport, and other small SUVs
- ✓Full bathroom including shower despite ultra-compact size
- ✓Jayco warranty and build quality in their smallest trailer
Scamp 13 Deluxe
- ✓Under 1,600 lbs dry - towable by small SUVs and even some sedans
- ✓One-piece fiberglass shell means no roof seams to leak, ever
- ✓Holds resale value so well that used ones sell within days
What owners report
Jayco Jay Feather Micro 166FBS
- ✓Under 3,000 lbs dry means almost any mid-size SUV or crossover can tow it — owners pull it with a RAV4, Highlander, or small V6
- ✓At roughly 20 feet it fits in tight forest-service sites and even a standard garage, unlike most travel trailers
- ✓Jayco's 2-year warranty is genuinely better than the 1-year coverage most budget builders offer
- ✓Magnum Truss roof and laminated construction feel more solid than the price suggests for an entry trailer
- ✓Huge JayFlight/Jay Feather owner community on jaycoowners.com answers nearly any question within hours
- ✗Quality control is hit-or-miss — owners on jaycoowners.com report having to re-tighten screws, re-fasten trim, and rewire solar after delivery
- ✗Owners describe the factory wiring as 'pretty horrible,' with clipped camera prewire trigger wires and disconnected brake wires found on new units
- ✗The rear fridge vent has a known design weakness that bulges and lets water penetrate on some builds
- ✗Small holding tanks (around 21-gal fresh) limit dry camping to a night or two before a dump run
- ✗Thin walls and minimal insulation make it a 3-season trailer — not for hard winter use
- ✗Some warranty claims for door and roof damage have been denied, frustrating owners who expected Jayco to stand behind it