Jayco Pinnacle 38SSWS
Fifth wheelbuilt 2025– (in production)Mixed build tierFindable on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$157,600MSRP today
Still in production. A used 2023 would run roughly $93,000.
WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~17,051 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people
dry weight 15,625 lb + fresh water (75 gal, full) 626 lb + propane + battery 200 lb + gear for 2 600 lb. Brochure dry weight omits water, propane, batteries and your gear; this estimate doesn't.
You want a tow rating around18,950 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)18,700 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~3,678 lb (22%)
Cargo capacity3,075 lb
WHICH TOW VEHICLES IT FITS: 14 OF 95
Judged the way the app judges: estimated loaded weight against each vehicle's rating less a 10% margin, per model year, because the 38SSWS's published weights changed mid-run. Fifth wheels also need a pickup bed and are held to the fifth-wheel rating where published.
The 81it doesn't fit
- Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.7 Turbo HO, tow pkg) '23-26: over by ~10,121 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.8 Duramax) '15-22: over by ~10,121 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 (6.2 V8, max tow) '19-26: over by ~7,781 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '20-23: over by ~391 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '11-19: over by ~761 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (max tow) '14-18: over by ~6,611 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado EV (4WT) '24-26: over by ~5,801 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Suburban (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Chevrolet Tahoe (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Chevrolet Traverse (tow pkg) '18-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Chrysler Pacifica '17-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Dodge Durango (5.7 / 6.4 Hemi, tow pkg) '14-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Ford Bronco 4-dr (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Ford Expedition (3.5 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '25-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Ford Expedition (3.5 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '18-24: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Ford Explorer (3.0 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '24-26: over by ~7,331 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '15-20: over by ~6,341 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '21-23: over by ~4,451 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '11-14: over by ~6,881 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 Lightning (max trailer tow) '22-26: over by ~8,051 lb loaded
- Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, tow pkg) '17-19: over by ~851 lb loaded
- Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel) '11-16: over by ~2,111 lb loaded
- Ford Maverick (2.0 EcoBoost, 4K tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~13,451 lb loaded
- Ford Ranger (2.3 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '19-23: over by ~10,301 lb loaded
- Ford Ranger (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '24-26: over by ~10,301 lb loaded
- Ford Transit (HD tow pkg) '15-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- GMC Acadia (tow pkg) '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup '22-26: over by ~10,301 lb loaded
- GMC Sierra EV '24-26: over by ~6,251 lb loaded
- GMC Yukon / Yukon XL (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Honda Odyssey '18-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Honda Passport (AWD) '19-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Honda Pilot (AWD, tow pkg) '16-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Honda Ridgeline (AWD) '17-26: over by ~12,551 lb loaded
- Hyundai Palisade (tow pkg) '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Hyundai Santa Cruz (2.5T AWD) '22-26: over by ~12,551 lb loaded
- Jeep Gladiator (3.6 V6, max tow) '20-26: over by ~10,121 lb loaded
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.7 Hemi) '11-21: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL, tow pkg) '22-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L (5.7 Hemi) '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Hurricane, max tow) '22-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Jeep Wagoneer (Hurricane, max tow) '22-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-dr (tow pkg) '18-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Kia Telluride (tow pkg) '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Land Rover Defender '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Land Rover Discovery '17-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Lexus GX 550 (tow pkg) '24-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Lexus LX 600 '22-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Mazda CX-90 (3.3 turbo, tow pkg) '24-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter '19-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Nissan Armada (3.5 twin-turbo, tow pkg) '25-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Nissan Armada (tow pkg) '17-24: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Nissan Frontier (3.8 V6, tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~10,616 lb loaded
- Nissan Pathfinder (tow pkg) '22-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Nissan Titan (5.6 V8, tow pkg) '17-24: over by ~8,266 lb loaded
- Nissan Titan XD (Cummins diesel) '16-19: over by ~5,611 lb loaded
- Ram 1500 (3.0 Hurricane, max tow) '25-26: over by ~6,601 lb loaded
- Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi eTorque, max tow) '19-24: over by ~5,576 lb loaded
- Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi, max tow) '11-18: over by ~7,491 lb loaded
- Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins) '11-18: over by ~871 lb loaded
- Ram ProMaster '14-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Rivian R1S '22-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Rivian R1T '22-26: over by ~7,151 lb loaded
- Subaru Ascent '19-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Subaru Outback (XT / Wilderness) '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Tesla Cybertruck '24-26: over by ~7,151 lb loaded
- Tesla Model X (tow pkg) '16-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Tesla Model Y (tow pkg) '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota 4Runner (4.0 V6) '11-24: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota 4Runner (i-Force Max) '25-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota Grand Highlander (i-Force Max) '24-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota Highlander (tow pkg) '20-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota Land Cruiser (i-Force Max) '24-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota Sequoia (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '23-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota Sienna '21-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
- Toyota Tacoma (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '24-26: over by ~11,201 lb loaded
- Toyota Tacoma (V6, tow pkg) '16-23: over by ~10,931 lb loaded
- Toyota Tundra (5.7 V8, tow pkg) '11-21: over by ~7,871 lb loaded
- Toyota Tundra (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~6,251 lb loaded
- Volkswagen Atlas (tow pkg) '18-26: no pickup bed (cannot hitch a fifth wheel)
These verdicts assume 2 people aboard with typical gear. See the margin for your truck and your crew →
THE SPECS
Length43.2 ft
Height (incl. A/C)13.3 ft
Width8.5 ft
GVWR18,700 lb
Dry weight15,625 lb
Dry tongue weight3,370 lb
Cargo capacity3,075 lb
Sleeps4
Axles2
Fresh water75 gal
Grey water87 gal
Black water50 gal
Air conditioning30,000 BTU
Solar (standard)400 W
Awning21 ft
A missing row means the maker never published that figure: unknown, not zero.
WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
- 1× Front bedroom residential king(Permanent)72×80
- 1× Tri-fold sleeper sofa(Convertible)—
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameSteel
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed
Jayco (Mixed tier): Jayco
YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
| YEARS | GVWR | DRY | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18,700 lb | 15,290 lb | $157,568 |
| 2026 | 18,700 lb | 15,415 lb | $157,568 |
- 2025Introduced, replacing 36SSWS
- 2027UVW 15,625 lb, GVWR 18,700 lb; pin weight 3,370 lb
FINDING ONE
Findable: a few listed nationwide most weeks. Why: Jayco is a volume manufacturer; only 2 model years; still in production. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.
OUR TAKE
Side-by-side kitchen with a 21 ft main awning — heaviest pin weight in the line, check your truck before you commit.
OTHER PINNACLE FLOORPLANS
32RLTS · 16,600 lb · sleeps 436FBTS · 17,500 lb · sleeps 436KPTS · 17,350 lb · sleeps 436SSWS · 17,650 lb · sleeps 437MDQS · 18,400 lb · sleeps 838FBRK · 18,200 lb · sleeps 438FLGS · 18,500 lb · sleeps 638KPTS · 17,700 lb · sleeps 439DSDB · 19,200 lb · sleeps 839FLOK · 18,800 lb · sleeps 6the whole line →
Find one for sale
Live listings for the 38SSWS on the big marketplaces. Each search opens pre-filled with this exact floorplan:
Inventory varies by site and day. Slim pickings? search the whole Pinnacle line ↗
Is the 38SSWS your #1, or just a spec sheet?
These are the facts. Whether it beats the other six thousand rigs for you depends on what you care about. Set your priorities as sliders, switch on your hard limits, and watch the whole market re-rank around them. Every exclusion explained, every margin shown.
See where it ranks for you →Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.