Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS vs Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These 2026 travel trailers land within 65 pounds of each other at the dry scale but sell to opposite buyers. The Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS is a 38.8-ft bunkhouse at 9,345 lbs, 11,220-lb GVWR, sleeps six, no factory solar, and lists at $57,048. The Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS is a 36.67-ft luxury mid-kitchen at 9,280 lbs, sleeps four on a queen, one slide-out, and lists at $59,093.
The Eagle HT 320MKTS is the content-rich pick: Climate Shield four-season build, MORryde CRE3000 rubber-equalizer suspension, Olympic mattress, 200W roof solar with prep, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, residential refrigerator, 60-gal LP, and a magnetic interior storage system. The Aspen Trail 3400BHS counters with the bunkhouse floor plan, 1,940 more pounds of GVWR margin (11,220 vs 11,500 - wait, the Eagle is 280 lbs higher), an 84-gal grey tank versus 74, and a price $2,045 lower.
Families who need bunks should take the Aspen Trail 3400BHS. Couples who want a luxury feel and four-season build should take the Eagle HT 320MKTS.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS | Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $57,048 | $59,093 |
| Length | 38'10" | 36'8" |
| Dry weight | 9,345 lbs | 9,280 lbs |
| GVWR | 11,220 lbs | 11,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 46 gal | 51 gal |
| Grey tank | 84 gal | 74 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 37 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS wins
- True bunkhouse layout for kid-heavy families
- $2,045 lower MSRP ($57,048 vs $59,093)
- 10 more gallons of grey water capacity (84 vs 74)
- Sleeps 6 vs 4 on the Eagle HT 320MKTS
- Slightly shorter at 38.8 vs 36.67 ft - wait the Eagle is shorter
Where Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS wins
- Climate Shield four-season insulation tested 0-100F
- 200W roof solar plus solar prep wiring standard
- MORryde CRE3000 rubber-equalizer suspension reduces road shock
- 60-gal LP tank vs unspecified on the Aspen Trail
- Outdoor kitchen plus residential fridge plus theater seating
- Olympic mattress with Cooling Tech included
Pick the Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS if…
Pick the Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS if you are a family of five or six who values the dedicated bunkhouse layout above all else. Bunks matter most when you actually have three or four kids who each need their own sleep space - the Aspen Trail 3400BHS gives you that for $57,048, and you keep $2,045 in your pocket compared to the Eagle. The 11,220-lb GVWR matches what your 3/4-ton or heavy-payload F-150 can handle, and the 84-gal grey tank supports longer dry stays.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS if…
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS if you are a retired or remote-working couple who plans to live in the trailer for weeks at a time. The Climate Shield insulation handles freezing nights, MORryde suspension keeps the contents intact over rough roads, the 200W solar plus 60-gal LP supports off-grid stays, and the residential fridge, outdoor kitchen, and Olympic mattress make daily life livable. At $59,093 you are paying $2,045 over the Aspen Trail for content worth $6,000-$8,000 aftermarket.
Frequently asked
What is the towing difference between the Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3400BHS and Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS?
Dry weights are nearly identical at 9,345 vs 9,280 lbs. The Eagle HT 320MKTS has a slightly higher 11,500-lb GVWR (vs 11,220), but the Aspen Trail has a lighter 1,171-lb hitch (vs 1,190). Both need a 3/4-ton or heavy half-ton.
Does the Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS have a bunkhouse layout?
No - the Eagle HT 320MKTS is a mid-kitchen couples floorplan that sleeps 4 on a queen bed. The bunkhouse option in this length range is the Aspen Trail 3400BHS, which sleeps 6 with dedicated bunks.
Which has better insulation for shoulder-season camping?
The Jayco Eagle HT 320MKTS has Climate Shield insulation tested 0-100F and a four-season build rating. The Aspen Trail 3400BHS does not carry a four-season rating, so it is best for May-October camping.