Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD vs Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD and 2026 Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT are both Fifth Wheel floorplans, but they target different missions. At 30.2 ft, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD runs 3.6 ft shorter than the 33.8-ft Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT. Dry weight separates them by 1,386 lb (7,819 vs 9,205).
Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT a 8-gal lead (52 vs 44 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT by 43 gal. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT ships with 400W of solar; the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT adds an outdoor kitchen; Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT adds a residential fridge; Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT adds four-season package.
Pricing: $60,536 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD versus $61,643 for the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT, putting the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD $1,107 lower. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT carries the broader spec sheet for most Fifth Wheel buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD | Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,536 | $61,643 |
| Length | 30'2" | 33'9" |
| Dry weight | 7,819 lbs | 9,205 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,600 lbs | 10,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 39 gal | 82 gal |
| Black tank | 39 gal | 45 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | 400W |
| 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 Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD wins
- Lower MSRP at $60,536 vs $61,643 ($1,107 less)
- Lighter at 7,819 lb dry vs 9,205 lb (1,386 lb savings)
- Shorter at 30.2 ft vs 33.8 ft (3.6 ft easier to park)
- Higher cargo capacity (1,781 lb vs 1,695 lb)
Where Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (52 gal vs 44 gal)
- Larger grey tank (82 gal vs 39 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- Larger black tank (45 gal vs 39 gal)
- Propane spec listed at 60 gal
- Factory 400W solar; no solar on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD's 30.2-ft footprint over the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT's 33.8 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 7,819 lb dry, well under the 9,205 lb of the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $1,107 versus the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT at MSRP. Day-to-day livability on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD comes down to whether its 30.2' footprint and 4-sleeper plan fits your group size.
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT if…
Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT's 33.8-ft layout (vs 30.2 ft on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD). Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT's 9,205 lb dry weight versus 7,819 lb on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD. Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT ships with. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT's 400W of factory solar. Boondockers will use the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT's 52-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 44-gal tank on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD or the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD is lighter at 7,819 lb dry vs 9,205 lb for the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT, a 1,386-lb difference. Hitch weights run 1,715 lb (Dutchmen) and 1,650 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 44 gal on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD and 52 gal on the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT carries 8 more gal of fresh, plus 39/82 gal grey and 39/45 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD and Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD lists $1,107 less at MSRP ($60,536 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 250RD vs $61,643 for the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.