Caravan · Mid-size
Jayco Discovery (2026)
From $55,990
Jayco's MY26 Discovery replaces the long-running 10-year-old Journey range and is positioned by Caravan World as 'likely to be the most popular series of vans in Australia.' Body lengths span 16 ft to 22 ft across both Touring (pop-top) and Outback (hardtop) lines, with couple and family-bunk floorplans. The 17.54-1.DY-MY26 entry variant tested here gets a 300 Ah lithium battery, twin 260 W solar (520 W total), a 224 L 12 V fridge, 27 in Smart TV, 3.3 kg washing machine and a Starlink Mini-ready external socket as standard. Pop-top range starts $55,990; hardtop $78,990.
What we like
- ✓ Replaces the Journey range with substantial spec upgrades (lithium, larger fridge, Starlink-ready)
- ✓ Wide range — 16 ft to 22 ft, pop-top and hardtop, couples and families
- ✓ Continuous hot water unit and pillowtop mattress standard
- ✓ Jayco's dealer network covers every Australian capital plus most regional centres
What we don't
- ✕ Two-year manufacturing warranty (5-year structural runs separately)
- ✕ Outback variants get more capability but with sub-3-tonne ATM ceiling
- ✕ Variant lineup is large — easy to under- or over-spec without dealer guidance
- ✕ Photography of the new model is thin online — hero image deferred
Specifications
At a glance
- Body style
- Caravan
- Segment
- Mid-size
- Berths
- 2 berths
- Layout
- Front island queen bed, café dinette, internal ensuite with 3.3 kg washer (variant-dependent)
- Bed configuration
- Island bed
- Ensuite
- Internal
- Off-road rating
- On-road
Dimensions
- Length (overall)
- 5,386 mm
- Width
- 2,400 mm
- Height
- 2,900 mm
Weights
- Tare
- 1,947 kg
- ATM (max legal)
- 2,500 kg
- Ball weight
- 131 kg
- Payload
- 553 kg
Construction
- Suspension
- Leaf
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Cladding
- Composite panel
Self-sufficiency
- House battery
- 300 Ah (Lithium)
- Solar
- 520 W
- Air conditioner
- Yes
- Toilet
- Cassette
- Hot water
- Yes
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $55,990
- Built in
- Australia
- RVMAP accredited
- Yes
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Sale status
- on sale
Best for
- • Couples and families doing the Big Lap on blacktop and well-formed roads
- • First-time buyers stepping up from a tent, camper trailer or older van
- • Owners towing with a mid-size 4WD ute or wagon