Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS vs Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS and 2026 Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS are both Travel Trailer floorplans, but they target different missions. At 27.1 ft, the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS runs 7.5 ft longer than the 19.6-ft Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS. Dry weight separates them by 471 lb (4,281 vs 3,810).
The Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS sleeps 6 versus 4. Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS a 11-gal lead (55 vs 44 gal). The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS ships with 200W of solar; the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS adds a residential fridge; Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS adds four-season package.
The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS carries the broader spec sheet for most Travel Trailer buyers. Hitch weight comes to 455 lb on the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS and 430 lb on the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS. GVWR is set at 7,400 lb for the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS versus 5,150 lb for the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS, so the cargo headroom is 3,119 lb on the Dutchmen side and 1,340 lb on the Jayco side.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS | Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $34,368 | $34,793 |
| Length | 27'1" | 19'7" |
| Dry weight | 4,281 lbs | 3,810 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,400 lbs | 5,150 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 39 gal | 38 gal |
| Black tank | 28 gal | 38 gal |
| LP | — | 30 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS wins
- Lower MSRP at $34,368 vs $34,793 ($425 less)
- Sleeps 6 vs 4
- Higher cargo capacity (3,119 lb vs 1,340 lb)
- Higher GVWR (7,400 lb vs 5,150 lb) for more loaded payload
Where Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS wins
- Lighter at 3,810 lb dry vs 4,281 lb (471 lb savings)
- Shorter at 19.6 ft vs 27.1 ft (7.5 ft easier to park)
- Bigger freshwater tank (55 gal vs 44 gal)
- Larger black tank (38 gal vs 28 gal)
- Propane spec listed at 30 gal
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS if…
Families needing dedicated bunks should look at the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS, which builds the bunkhouse arrangement the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS skips. Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS's 27.1-ft layout (vs 19.6 ft on the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS). Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS's 4,281 lb dry weight versus 3,810 lb on the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS. Group travelers needing 6-person capacity get it from the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS where the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS stops at 4.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS's 19.6-ft footprint over the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS's 27.1 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 3,810 lb dry, well under the 4,281 lb of the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS. Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS ships with. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS's 200W of factory solar. Boondockers will use the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS's 55-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 44-gal tank on the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS. Cold-storage volume favors the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS, which fits a residential 12V fridge instead of a smaller absorption unit.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS or the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS?
The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS is lighter at 3,810 lb dry vs 4,281 lb for the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS, a 471-lb difference. Hitch weights run 455 lb (Dutchmen) and 430 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 44 gal on the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS and 55 gal on the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS. The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS carries 11 more gal of fresh, plus 39/38 gal grey and 28/38 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS and Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS?
The Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS lists $425 less at MSRP ($34,368 for the Dutchmen Kodiak 220BHS vs $34,793 for the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.