Dutchmen Astoria Travel Trailer 3313RL vs Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Dutchmen Astoria 3313RL at $63,048 and Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS at $62,858 — within $190 of each other. The Astoria is 37.1 ft long, 8,878 lbs dry. The Jayco is 37.92 ft long, 9,660 lbs dry — 0.82 ft longer and 782 lbs heavier. So similar size; meaningful weight difference.
Feature loadout heavily favors the Jayco. Eagle HT 294CKBS brings outdoor kitchen, residential 12V fridge, Climate Shield four-season insulation, 60 gal LP, 200W solar, Olympic mattress, and JayCommand smart RV. The Astoria 3313RL has a published 2,122 lb cargo capacity and 1,219-lb hitch weight — useful for tow-vehicle planning — but the spec sheet is blank on slide count, layout, bath layout, bed configuration, and LP capacity.
For a couples Travel Trailer comparison at $63K, the Eagle HT 294CKBS is more equipped at $190 less. The Astoria 3313RL wins on published cargo numbers and slightly lighter weight (782 lbs). Most buyers will prefer the Jayco's confirmed luxury loadout.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Astoria Travel Trailer 3313RL | Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,048 | $62,858 |
| Length | 37'1" | 37'11" |
| Dry weight | 8,878 lbs | 9,660 lbs |
| GVWR | 11,000 lbs | 11,700 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 78 gal | 74 gal |
| Black tank | 39 gal | 37 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 Travel Trailer 3313RL wins
- 782 lbs lighter dry weight (8,878 vs 9,660) — modestly easier on half-ton trucks
- Published 2,122 lb cargo capacity — slightly more than Jayco's 2,040 lbs
- Published 1,219 lb hitch weight — Jayco lists 1,290 lbs, so Astoria is 71 lbs lower
- 0.82 ft shorter at 37.1 ft, modest campsite advantage
- 78 gal grey tank — close to Jayco's 74 but with similar shower-water headroom
Where Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS wins
- $190 cheaper sticker — essentially price-parity
- Outdoor kitchen, residential 12V fridge, theater seating (not theater, actually center-kitchen)
- 60 gal LP propane published; Astoria's LP capacity isn't in the spec data
- Climate Shield four-season insulation; Astoria isn't four-season rated
- Center-kitchen layout confirmed; Astoria's layout isn't fully published
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria Travel Trailer 3313RL if…
Pick the Dutchmen Astoria 3313RL if you specifically want a rear-lounge couples Travel Trailer and value published cargo and hitch weight numbers. The 2,122-lb cargo capacity and 1,219-lb hitch weight let you size your tow vehicle precisely. The 782-lb lighter dry weight is also modestly friendlier for half-ton truck towing. Best for a buyer who does tow-math homework first and accepts spec sheet gaps in exchange for a rear-lounge layout.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS if…
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS if you want the more equipped luxury Travel Trailer at near-identical money. Outdoor kitchen, residential 12V fridge, Climate Shield insulation, 60 gal LP, 200W solar, JayCommand smart RV — this is a fully kitted center-kitchen 38-ft trailer for $190 less than the Astoria. Best for a couples buyer who wants residential comforts plus four-season capability and isn't fussy about rear-lounge vs center-kitchen layout.
Frequently asked
Which is more featured?
The Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS by a wide margin — outdoor kitchen, Climate Shield, residential fridge, 60 gal LP, 200W solar all standard. The Astoria 3313RL spec sheet is silent on these.
Which has published cargo numbers?
Both — Astoria 2,122 lbs and Jayco 2,040 lbs. Both published. Astoria is 82 lbs higher.
Can a half-ton tow either?
Both push the limits — 8,878 and 9,660 lbs dry. A properly equipped F-150 or Silverado 1500 with Max Tow handles either; a 3/4-ton is more comfortable for either.