Black Series HQ17 vs Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS
2027 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2027 Black Series HQ17 is the same off-road platform as the 2026 model: 24 ft long, 6,000 lbs dry, 7,000 lbs GVWR, with a galvanized tubular steel chassis, 600W of factory solar, 400Ah lead-acid bank and a 2,000W inverter. It sleeps 5 with a queen, dual bunks and a convertible lounge in a single non-slide floor plan, with a fiberglass wet bath and 63.4 gal of fresh water.
The 2026 Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS is a 36.67 ft mid-kitchen Travel Trailer at 9,280 lbs dry and 11,500 lbs GVWR. It uses a single slide to open the main cabin, runs a residential fridge, theater seating and a full bath, with 60 gal LP and 74 gal grey for park-based stays. Solar is 200W on the Jayco vs 600W on the HQ17, and the I-Beam chassis is paved-road only.
Directional verdict: the HQ17 is a half-ton off-road bunk rig for boondockers; the Eagle 320MKTS is a 3/4-ton family hookup trailer. Price is essentially identical at ~$59K, so pick on use case, not budget.
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 and 3,280 lbs lighter dry (6,000 vs 9,280 lbs)
- Triple the solar (600W vs 200W) with 400Ah factory battery bank
- 2,000W pure sine inverter standard (none on Eagle)
- Off-road chassis, 265/75R16 tires, independent coil suspension
- Sleeps 5 with bunk beds (Eagle sleeps 4 only)
Where Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS wins
- 1,220 lbs more cargo capacity (2,220 vs 1,000 lbs)
- Residential fridge plus theater seating plus full bath
- 74 gal grey tank (vs 26.42 gal) for longer no-dump stays
- 60 gal LP capacity for extended cold-weather heat
- Climate Shield insulation package and 1 slide for living space
Pick the Black Series HQ17 if…
Active campers who tow with a half-ton truck or SUV and want to leave pavement for fire roads, BLM land or off-grid camps. The 2027 HQ17 keeps the off-road chassis, 600W solar, 400Ah lead-acid bank and 2,000W inverter that let you skip generators on multi-day trips. Bunks plus a queen plus convertible lounge handle a family of five in 24 ft. Skip it if you only stay at full-hookup parks or want a slide-out living room.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS if…
Couples and small families using full-hookup destination parks who want residential conveniences and a king-sized footprint. The Eagle HT 320MKTS gives you 36.67 ft of paved-road living with a single slide, residential fridge, theater seating, queen walk-around bed and a 74 gal grey tank. The 11,500 lb GVWR requires a 3/4-ton or larger tow vehicle. Skip it if your tow vehicle is a half-ton or smaller.
Frequently asked
Is the 2027 Black Series HQ17 different from the 2026?
Specs are unchanged year over year: 24 ft, 6,000 lbs dry, 7,000 lbs GVWR, 600W solar, 400Ah battery, 2,000W inverter, sleeps 5. The HQ17 platform carries over from 2026 to 2027 model years.
What size truck does the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS need?
At 9,280 lbs dry and 11,500 lbs GVWR with 1,190 lb hitch weight, a 3/4-ton (F-250, 2500) or larger truck is recommended for a safety margin with cargo. A half-ton can pull it light, but loaded payload eats into truck capacity quickly.
Which has more boondocking water capacity?
The HQ17 has 63.4 gal fresh vs the Eagle's 51 gal, an 11.4 gal advantage. The Eagle has bigger grey (74 vs 26.42 gal) but you have to dump it. For dry camping where you ration both, the HQ17 wins fresh.