Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH vs Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Fifth Wheel options share the 34-ft segment and the half-ton-towable bracket but split on family layout. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH is a 34.2-ft bunkhouse sleeping 6, weighing 8,302 lb dry with a $59,448 sticker. The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC is a 34.08-ft rear-living couples coach sleeping 4, weighing 9,485 lb dry at $60,750.
The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC ships with four-season Climate Shield, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen, 200W solar, JayCommand controls, and 60-gal LP. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH offers no four-season package, no solar, no outdoor kitchen, but adds bunks and a 1,378-lb cargo capacity (vs 1,715 on the Jayco). Fresh tanks favor the Jayco at 52 gal vs 44 on the Dutchmen; grey is closer at 82 vs 78.
Verdict: pick the Dutchmen Astoria 298BH if you need bunks and want to keep the spend at $59,448. Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC if you're a couple chasing four-season capability, outdoor kitchen, and residential fridge for $1,302 more. The Jayco's feature list at this price is hard to argue with for non-bunkhouse use.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH | Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59,448 | $60,750 |
| Length | 34'2" | 34'1" |
| Dry weight | 8,302 lbs | 9,485 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,680 lbs | 11,200 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 | — | 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 Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH wins
- Sleeps 6 with bunkhouse vs 4 on the Jayco
- 1,183 lb lighter dry (8,302 vs 9,485)
- $1,302 cheaper at $59,448
- 9,680-lb GVWR fits more half-ton tow ratings
- 1,915-lb hitch weight is 280 lb above the Jayco
Where Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC wins
- Four-season Climate Shield rating
- 200W solar and solar prep standard
- Outdoor kitchen for tailgating
- Residential fridge replaces absorption unit
- 60-gal LP and 52-gal fresh for off-grid runs
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH if…
Families towing with a properly rated half-ton or 3/4-ton who need the bunkhouse and don't camp below freezing. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH at $59,448 puts six sleeping positions in a 34.2-ft fifth wheel at the lowest base weight of this pair. Skip it if you camp in cold weather or want solar and outdoor cooking out of the box.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC if…
Couples or two-adult buyers who want a true four-season fifth wheel with outdoor kitchen, residential fridge, and 200W of solar already on the roof. The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC at $60,750 trades the bunkhouse for a rear-living lounge and brings the cold-weather build standard you'd otherwise pay $5,000+ to add. Strongest fit for retirees and snowbirds.
Frequently asked
Which fifth wheel is half-ton towable?
Both. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH at 9,680-lb GVWR and Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC at 11,200-lb GVWR are marketed half-ton towable, but verify your truck's payload against the hitch weights of 1,915 lb and 1,635 lb.
Does the Jayco's four-season package matter?
If you camp below 35F it matters a lot. The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC has enclosed and heated tanks. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH lacks the four-season rating, so winterize early.
Which has bunks?
Only the Dutchmen Astoria 298BH has bunkhouse layout. The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC is a rear-living couples floorplan with a queen bed up front.