Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS vs Jayco Jay Feather 27MK
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS and 2026 Jayco Jay Feather 27MK are both Travel Trailer floorplans, but they target different missions. At 34.9 ft, the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS runs 1.8 ft longer than the 33.2-ft Jayco Jay Feather 27MK. Dry weight separates them by 515 lb (7,440 vs 6,925).
Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK a 9-gal lead (55 vs 46 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS by 16 gal. The Jayco Jay Feather 27MK ships with 200W of solar; the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Jayco Jay Feather 27MK adds an outdoor kitchen; Jayco Jay Feather 27MK adds theater seating.
Pricing: $52,132 for the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS versus $53,100 for the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK, putting the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS $968 lower. The Jayco Jay Feather 27MK carries the broader spec sheet for most Travel Trailer buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS | Jayco Jay Feather 27MK | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52,132 | $53,100 |
| Length | 34'11" | 33'2" |
| Dry weight | 7,440 lbs | 6,925 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,890 lbs | 8,850 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 6 |
| Slides | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 46 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 87 gal | 71 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 30.5 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | 40 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | queen | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS wins
- Lower MSRP at $52,132 vs $53,100 ($968 less)
- Larger grey tank (87 gal vs 71 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- Higher cargo capacity (2,418 lb vs 1,925 lb)
- Higher GVWR (9,890 lb vs 8,850 lb) for more loaded payload
- 2 slides expand living space
Where Jayco Jay Feather 27MK wins
- Lighter at 6,925 lb dry vs 7,440 lb (515 lb savings)
- Shorter at 33.2 ft vs 34.9 ft (1.8 ft easier to park)
- Bigger freshwater tank (55 gal vs 46 gal)
- More propane capacity (40 gal vs 9.4 gal)
- Factory 200W solar; no solar on the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS
Pick the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS if…
Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS's 34.9-ft layout (vs 33.2 ft on the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK). Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS's 7,440 lb dry weight versus 6,925 lb on the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK. Open-floorplan fans benefit from 2 slide-outs on the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS versus 1 on the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $968 versus the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK at MSRP.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK's 33.2-ft footprint over the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS's 34.9 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 6,925 lb dry, well under the 7,440 lb of the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK's 200W of factory solar. Boondockers will use the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK's 55-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 46-gal tank on the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS. Outdoor-cooking enthusiasts get a real exterior kitchen on the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK that the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS does not ship. Movie-night campers appreciate the theater seating standard on the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS or the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK?
The Jayco Jay Feather 27MK is lighter at 6,925 lb dry vs 7,440 lb for the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS, a 515-lb difference. Hitch weights run 1,090 lb (Cruiser RV) and 705 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 46 gal on the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS and 55 gal on the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK. The Jayco Jay Feather 27MK carries 9 more gal of fresh, plus 87/71 gal grey and 30/30.5 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS and Jayco Jay Feather 27MK?
The Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS lists $968 less at MSRP ($52,132 for the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS vs $53,100 for the Jayco Jay Feather 27MK). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.