Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP vs Jayco Redhawk 26XD
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Quick take: The Jayco Redhawk 26XD costs $70,000 less; the Jayco Redhawk 26XD sleeps more (6 vs 4); the Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP is 3 ft shorter and easier to maneuver.
| Spec | Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP | Jayco Redhawk 26XD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175,000 | $105,000 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (1,800) | 4.2★ (1,900) |
| Type | Class C | Class C |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Length | 26 ft | 29 ft |
| Weight | 13,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 6 |
| Fresh water | 40 gal | 43 gal |
| Slide-outs | 1 | 2 |
| Solar | 200W | None |
| Four-season | Yes | No |
| Pet friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Towable | No | No |
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | Ford E-450 |
Why owners pick each
Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP
- ✓Mercedes diesel gets great fuel economy for a Class C
- ✓Murphy bed creates real living space during the day
- ✓Jayco's 2-year warranty provides peace of mind
Jayco Redhawk 26XD
- ✓Ford 7.3L V8 and 22,000-lb GCWR leave real capacity for towing a car or boat
- ✓JRide handling package makes it one of the better-driving E-450 Class Cs
- ✓Discontinued after 2024, so leftover and lightly used units sell well under MSRP