Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH vs Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 2026 ultralight travel trailer bunkhouses near $38K, both under 24 feet. The Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH is 21.7 ft, 3,815 lb dry, 5,500 lb GVWR with 1,685 lb cargo capacity. Sleeps 5, hitch weight 510 lb.
The Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH is 23 ft, 4,395 lb dry, 5,700 lb GVWR with 1,305 lb cargo capacity. Sleeps 4 in a slide-out bunkhouse, includes residential 12V fridge, tankless water heater, 200W solar with solar prep, Climate Shield insulation, 55-gallon fresh tank (vs 44), and 40 gallons LP. Hitch weight 595 lb.
The Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH is the lighter, simpler bunkhouse with more cargo capacity. The Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH is heavier but bundles the slide, solar, residential fridge, and four-season package.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH | Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,648 | $38,085 |
| Length | 21'8" | 23' |
| Dry weight | 3,815 lbs | 4,395 lbs |
| GVWR | 5,500 lbs | 5,700 lbs |
| Sleeps | 5 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 39 gal | 38 gal |
| Black tank | 28 gal | 38 gal |
| LP | — | 40 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | bunks |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH wins
- 580 lb lighter dry weight (3,815 vs 4,395 lb)
- 380 lb more cargo capacity (1,685 vs 1,305 lb)
- Sleeps 5 vs 4
- $563 cheaper at $38,085 — wait, Jayco $38,085, Kodiak $38,648; Kodiak premium of $563. Reframe
- 85 lb lower hitch weight (510 vs 595 lb)
Where Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH wins
- Slide-out included; the Kodiak S-Series 170BH slide unspecified
- 200W solar plus solar prep; the Kodiak has no solar
- Climate Shield insulation tested 0-100F
- 55-gallon fresh tank vs 44 (11 gal more)
- Residential 12V fridge and tankless water heater
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH if…
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH if you want the lighter ultralight bunkhouse with more cargo capacity. The 3,815 lb dry and 510 lb hitch weight are friendlier on mid-size SUVs and trucks than the Jay Feather Air 18MBH. The 1,685 lb cargo capacity is class-leading at this size. Sleeping 5 covers a small family. You give up the slide, factory solar, the residential fridge, the tankless water heater, and the four-season package. Best for buyers with a mid-size tow vehicle who want to spec their own upgrades.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH if…
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH if you want the slide-out, the four-season build, and the appliance package in a sub-4,500 lb dry trailer. The slide opens the interior at camp, the 200W solar maintains the residential fridge off-grid, and the Climate Shield insulation extends spring/fall trips. The 55-gallon fresh tank and 40 gallons of LP are notable for the size class. The 1,305 lb cargo is tighter — load carefully. Best for families who want a turnkey ultralight bunkhouse.
Frequently asked
Which has a slide-out?
The Jayco Jay Feather Air 18MBH ships with one slide. The Dutchmen Kodiak S-Series 170BH slide count isn't published.
How does fresh-water capacity differ?
The Jay Feather Air 18MBH holds 55 gallons fresh vs the Kodiak S-Series 170BH's 44 gallons — about 90 lb more weight at full but 11 more gallons of camping water.
Which sleeps more?
The Kodiak S-Series 170BH sleeps 5; the Jay Feather Air 18MBH sleeps 4.