Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL vs Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both rigs land in the destination travel trailer class but take different approaches. The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL stretches 38.8 ft, weighs 10,100 lbs dry, and lists at $69,999 with 46 gallons of fresh water and a 12,440 lb GVWR. The Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS is a park-model build at 40.33 ft and 102 inches wide, weighing 11,560 lbs dry and pricing at $84,068, $14,069 more.
The Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS justifies the premium with a 96-inch interior ceiling, 60-gallon LP tank, residential fridge, four-season package, king bed, washer/dryer prep, and 50-amp service. The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL keeps the build narrower and lighter without slide, four-season, residential fridge, or LP capacity listed in spec.
Verdict: the Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL works for seasonal site placement on a tighter budget; the Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS suits buyers staying in one park for months who need residential fixtures, a king bed, and year-round insulation.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL | Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,999 | $84,068 |
| Length | 38'10" | 40'4" |
| Dry weight | 10,100 lbs | 11,560 lbs |
| GVWR | 12,440 lbs | 13,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 46 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 60 gal | 32.5 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | king |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | prep |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL wins
- $14,069 less at MSRP ($69,999 vs $84,068)
- 1,460 lbs lighter dry (10,100 vs 11,560 lbs)
- Hitch weight 1,150 lbs vs 1,630 lbs (480 lbs lighter)
- 78 gal grey tank vs 32.5 gal (more shower capacity between dumps)
- 1.5 ft shorter length for tighter pad placement
Where Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS wins
- 96 in interior ceiling vs unspecified on Dutchmen
- 60 gal LP, 52 gal fresh, residential fridge
- Four-season build, washer/dryer prep, king bed
- 102 in wide-body adds living-room width
- 50-amp service, 200W solar, single slide
Pick the Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL if…
Long-stay seasonal campers who pre-position the trailer at a site and want a 38-ft destination travel trailer at the lowest entry price should choose the Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL. At $69,999 with 78 gallons of grey capacity and a 12,440 lb GVWR, it handles couples who occupy the site weekends-and-summers. The 480 lb lighter hitch weight gives you more flexibility in tow vehicle selection if you do reposition once or twice a year.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS if…
Snowbirds and full-timers who live in the trailer for months at a stretch should pick the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS. The 96-inch ceiling, residential fridge, washer/dryer prep, 60-gallon LP, and four-season insulation deliver a stick-built feel. The 102-inch wide-body and king bed make daily living comfortable, and 50-amp shore with dual 15K BTU A/C handles deep-South summer heat or northern shoulder seasons.
Frequently asked
Can either of these be regularly towed by a half-ton truck?
No. The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL's 12,440 lb GVWR and 1,150 lb hitch weight require a 3/4-ton truck minimum, and the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS at 13,500 lb GVWR with 1,630 lb hitch weight needs a 1-ton or heavy 3/4-ton.
Which has more grey water capacity?
The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL holds 78 gallons grey vs the Jayco Bungalow 40RLTS at 32.5 gallons. The Jayco compensates with 52 gallons of fresh water vs 46.
Is the price gap justified?
The $14,069 premium on the Jayco buys 96 in ceiling height, residential fridge, four-season insulation, 60 gal LP, king bed, washer/dryer prep, and a slide. For full-time residence, it pencils out; for seasonal use, the Dutchmen saves you the spread.