Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK 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 260RK and 2026 Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT are both Fifth Wheel floorplans, but they target different missions. At 31.7 ft, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK runs 2.1 ft shorter than the 33.8-ft Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT. Dry weight separates them by 861 lb (8,344 vs 9,205).
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK sleeps 6 versus 4. Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT a 8-gal lead (52 vs 44 gal). The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT ships with 400W of solar; the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK 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: $60,184 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK versus $61,643 for the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT, putting the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK $1,459 lower. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT carries the broader spec sheet for most Fifth Wheel buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK | Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,184 | $61,643 |
| Length | 31'8" | 33'9" |
| Dry weight | 8,344 lbs | 9,205 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,600 lbs | 10,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 78 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 260RK wins
- Lower MSRP at $60,184 vs $61,643 ($1,459 less)
- Lighter at 8,344 lb dry vs 9,205 lb (861 lb savings)
- Shorter at 31.7 ft vs 33.8 ft (2.1 ft easier to park)
- Sleeps 6 vs 4
- Lighter hitch weight (1,550 lb vs 1,650 lb)
Where Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (52 gal vs 44 gal)
- 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 260RK
- Higher cargo capacity (1,695 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 SLE 30RLT's 33.8 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 8,344 lb dry, well under the 9,205 lb of the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT. Group travelers needing 6-person capacity get it from the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK where the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT stops at 4. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $1,459 versus the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT at MSRP.
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 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 SLE 30RLT's 9,205 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 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 260RK.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK or the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK is lighter at 8,344 lb dry vs 9,205 lb for the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT, a 861-lb difference. Hitch weights run 1,550 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 260RK and 52 gal on the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT 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 SLE 30RLT?
The Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK lists $1,459 less at MSRP ($60,184 for the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 260RK vs $61,643 for the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.