Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK vs Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK and 2026 Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB are both Fifth Wheel floorplans, but they target different missions. At 31.7 ft, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK runs 2.8 ft shorter than the 34.5-ft Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB. Dry weight separates them by 896 lb (8,344 vs 9,240).
Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB a 8-gal lead (52 vs 44 gal). The Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB ships with 200W of solar; the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB adds an outdoor kitchen; Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB adds theater seating; Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB adds a residential fridge.
Pricing: $60,184 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK versus $60,750 for the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB, putting the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK $566 lower. The Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB carries the broader spec sheet for most Fifth Wheel buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK | Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,184 | $60,750 |
| Length | 31'8" | 34'6" |
| Dry weight | 8,344 lbs | 9,240 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,600 lbs | 10,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 6 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 78 gal | 82 gal |
| Black tank | 39 gal | 45 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | bunks |
| 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 260RK wins
- Lower MSRP at $60,184 vs $60,750 ($566 less)
- Lighter at 8,344 lb dry vs 9,240 lb (896 lb savings)
- Shorter at 31.7 ft vs 34.5 ft (2.8 ft easier to park)
- Lighter hitch weight (1,550 lb vs 1,685 lb)
Where Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (52 gal vs 44 gal)
- Larger black tank (45 gal vs 39 gal)
- Propane spec listed at 60 gal
- Factory 200W solar; no solar on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK
- Higher cargo capacity (1,755 lb vs 1,256 lb)
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK's 31.7-ft footprint over the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB's 34.5 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 8,344 lb dry, well under the 9,240 lb of the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $566 versus the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB at MSRP. Day-to-day livability on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK comes down to whether its 31.7' footprint and 6-sleeper plan fits your group size.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB if…
Families needing dedicated bunks should look at the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB, which builds the bunkhouse arrangement the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK skips. Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB's 34.5-ft layout (vs 31.7 ft on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK). Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB's 9,240 lb dry weight versus 8,344 lb on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK. Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB ships with. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB's 200W of factory solar.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK or the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK is lighter at 8,344 lb dry vs 9,240 lb for the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB, a 896-lb difference. Hitch weights run 1,550 lb (Dutchmen) and 1,685 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 44 gal on the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK and 52 gal on the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB. The Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB carries 8 more gal of fresh, plus 78/82 gal grey and 39/45 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK and Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK lists $566 less at MSRP ($60,184 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK vs $60,750 for the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.