Black Series HQ17 vs Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two travel trailers share a near-identical price band but answer completely different questions. The Black Series HQ17 is a 24-foot off-road rig at 6,000 lbs dry, with 600W of factory solar, 400Ah lead-acid bank, a 2,000W pure sine inverter and a galvanized tubular steel chassis that lets you tow it onto rough fire roads. Sleeps 5 with bunks and a convertible lounge over a single floor plan with no slide.
The Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS plays the family resort game instead: 36.67 ft long, 9,280 lbs dry, 11,500 lbs GVWR, single slide, residential fridge, theater seating and a mid-kitchen layout built around a queen bed. You get 60 gal of LP, 74 gal grey, and Climate Shield four-season insulation, but only 200W of solar and the I-Beam chassis is paved-road only.
Directional verdict: pick the Black Series HQ17 if you actually leave pavement; pick the Eagle HT 320MKTS if you stay at full-hookup parks and want square footage. The HQ17 is the Travel Trailer for boondockers; the Eagle is for snowbirds.
Side-by-side specs
| Black Series HQ17 | Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59,899 | $59,093 |
| Length | 24' | 36'8" |
| Dry weight | 6,000 lbs | 9,280 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,000 lbs | 11,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 5 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 63.4 gal | 51 gal |
| Grey tank | 26.42 gal | 74 gal |
| Black tank | 26.42 gal | 37 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | 600W | 200W |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | wet bath | full |
| Bed | 1x queen bed plus 2x bunk beds plus convertible lounge | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Black Series HQ17 wins
- 12.67 ft shorter (24 vs 36.67 ft) and 3,280 lbs lighter dry
- 600W solar plus 400Ah lead-acid plus 2,000W inverter (vs 200W solar only)
- Genuine off-road chassis with galvanized tubular steel and independent coil suspension
- 11.4 gal more fresh water (63.4 vs 51 gal)
- Sleeps 5 with bunks vs 4 with no bunks
Where Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS wins
- 2,220 lbs cargo capacity vs 1,000 lbs (more than double)
- 74 gal grey tank vs 26.42 gal (almost 3x for longer hookup-less stretches)
- 60 gal LP capacity (HQ17 LP not spec'd)
- Residential fridge plus theater seating plus full bath (HQ17 has wet bath)
- $806 cheaper at $59,093 MSRP
Pick the Black Series HQ17 if…
Buyers who want to camp away from pavement and away from hookups. The HQ17 is sized for half-ton SUVs and pickups at 6,000 lbs dry, the 600W solar plus 400Ah battery package supports multi-day off-grid stays without a generator, and the off-road chassis and 265/75R16 tires handle washboard and forest service roads. The bunk layout sleeps a family of five in 24 ft. Skip it if you need a slide-out for daily living space or if your campground always has 50A shore power.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS if…
Snowbirds and seasonal campers headed to full-hookup parks who want a residential-feeling living room. The Eagle HT 320MKTS gives you a mid-kitchen with residential fridge, theater seating, queen bed and a single slide that opens up the main cabin, plus a 74 gal grey tank and 60 gal LP for extended stays. The 11,500 lb GVWR demands a 3/4-ton or larger truck. Skip it if you tow with a half-ton or want to leave pavement.
Frequently asked
How much heavier is the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS than the Black Series HQ17?
The Eagle 320MKTS is 3,280 lbs heavier dry (9,280 vs 6,000 lbs) and 4,500 lbs heavier at GVWR (11,500 vs 7,000 lbs). The HQ17 tows with a half-ton truck; the 320MKTS needs a 3/4-ton or larger.
Which trailer has more off-grid solar capacity?
The Black Series HQ17 has 3x the solar at 600W vs 200W, plus a factory 400Ah lead-acid battery bank and a 2,000W pure sine inverter. The Eagle HT 320MKTS is solar-prep but ships with 200W only and no inverter.
Can the Black Series HQ17 actually go off-road?
Yes. It has a hot-dipped galvanized tubular steel chassis, independent control-arm suspension with dual shocks and coil springs, 265/75R16 off-road tires and an ADR-approved poly block hitch. The Eagle HT 320MKTS uses a standard Jayco I-Beam frame and is not rated for off-road use.