Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH vs Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two half-ton-towable Fifth Wheel options take different layout paths at $2,195 of price separation. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH is 34.2 ft, 8,302 lb dry, sleeps 6, $59,448, with bunkhouse, no four-season, no solar, no outdoor kitchen. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT is 33.75 ft, 9,205 lb dry, sleeps 4, $61,643, with rear-living layout, queen, 400W solar, outdoor kitchen, residential fridge, Climate Shield four-season, HELIX Cooling, and 60-gal LP.
The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT swaps the bunks for a rear-living couples layout and stacks the four-season Climate Shield, 400W solar (the highest solar in this fifth-wheel comparison set), residential fridge, and outdoor kitchen. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH is $2,195 cheaper, 903 lb lighter, and sleeps two more for bunkhouse families.
Verdict: pick the Dutchmen Astoria 298BH at $59,448 if the bunkhouse is essential and you don't camp in shoulder seasons. Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT at $61,643 if you're a couple wanting four-season Climate Shield and 400W of solar already on the roof.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH | Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59,448 | $61,643 |
| Length | 34'2" | 33'9" |
| Dry weight | 8,302 lbs | 9,205 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,680 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 298BH wins
- Sleeps 6 with bunkhouse vs 4 on the Eagle SLE
- 903 lb lighter dry (8,302 vs 9,205)
- $2,195 cheaper at $59,448
- 265-lb heavier hitch supports trailer tracking
- 0.45 ft more length at 34.2 ft
Where Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT wins
- 400W solar - highest in this fifth-wheel set
- Four-season Climate Shield rating
- Residential fridge and outdoor kitchen
- 60-gal LP and HELIX Cooling
- 82-gal grey tank vs 78 on the Dutchmen
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria Fifth Wheel 298BH if…
Families who need bunks plus the lowest entry price in a half-ton-towable fifth wheel. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH at $59,448 sleeps 6 at 8,302 lb dry, which fits more half-ton tow ratings than the Jayco. Skip it if you need cold-weather rating or 400W of installed solar.
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT if…
Couples who want a four-season rear-living coach with 400W of solar already installed. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT at $61,643 delivers Climate Shield, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen, and 60-gal LP for $2,195 more. The 400W solar package is the standout for off-grid couples.
Frequently asked
Which sleeps more people?
The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH sleeps 6 with bunkhouse. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT sleeps 4 with rear-living queen layout.
Which has more solar?
The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT at 400W solar is double most fifth-wheel competitors' 200W. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH has no solar listed.
Which is four-season rated?
Only the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT has the Climate Shield four-season package. The Dutchmen Astoria 298BH requires winterization.