Fleetwood Flair 28A vs Jayco Alante SE 27ASE
2026 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two entry-level gas Class A coaches share the Ford 7.3L V8 on Ford F-53 chassis, 18,000 lb GVWR, and king bed - but they part on slide count and amp service. The 2026 Fleetwood Flair 28A is 29.25 feet with two slides, 50-amp service, residential fridge, 4,000-watt generator, 1,000-watt inverter, factory solar prep, 50-gallon fresh, 14-gallon LP, and sleeps 4 for $183,760. The 2027 Jayco Alante SE 27ASE is 29.92 feet with a single slide, 30-amp service, 4,000-watt generator, larger 72-gallon fresh / 56-gallon LP, sleeps 5, and prices $161,693.
The Flair 28A's 50-amp service plus residential fridge are meaningful electrical advantages - 50-amp opens dual A/C operation and bigger appliances. It also adds a second slide expanding interior volume. The Alante SE 27ASE counters with the 2027 model year, 22-gallon larger fresh tank (72 vs 50), 4x larger LP (56 vs 14), sleeps 5, and a $22,067 lower price.
Verdict: Flair 28A for 50-amp service, residential fridge, and two slides at a modest premium; Alante SE 27ASE for the newer 2027 build, bigger fresh and LP tanks, and the cheapest entry into gas Class A.
Side-by-side specs
| Fleetwood Flair 28A | Jayco Alante SE 27ASE | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $183,760 | $161,693 |
| Length | 29'3" | 29'11" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 18,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Slides | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 50 gal | 72 gal |
| Grey tank | 37 gal | 50 gal |
| Black tank | 37 gal | 49 gal |
| LP | 14 gal | 56 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Generator | 4000W | 4000W |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | king |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Fleetwood Flair 28A wins
- Two slides vs one slide on Alante
- 50-amp service vs 30-amp on Alante
- Residential fridge standard
- 1,000-watt inverter and generator prep
- Two 6V deep cycle batteries published
Where Jayco Alante SE 27ASE wins
- 2027 model year (newer build)
- 72-gal fresh vs 50-gal (+22 gallons)
- 56-gal LP vs 14-gal (+42 gallons)
- Sleeps 5 vs 4
- $22,067 lower MSRP at $161,693
Pick the Fleetwood Flair 28A if…
Pick the 2026 Fleetwood Flair 28A if 50-amp service matters - dual A/C operation and bigger appliances require the upgrade from 30-amp the Alante runs. The Flair 28A also brings two slides for more interior square footage, residential fridge, 1,000-watt inverter, factory solar prep, and Surf-X countertops. At $183,760 you're paying $22,067 over the Alante SE 27ASE for those upgrades. Best for buyers planning hot-climate camping (dual A/C) or who want residential fridge and two-slide layout in a Ford-F53-chassis gas Class A.
Pick the Jayco Alante SE 27ASE if…
Pick the 2027 Jayco Alante SE 27ASE if you want the newest model year of a gas Class A on Ford F-53 with king bed, JRide handling, and a $161,693 entry price - $22,067 below the Flair 28A. The 72-gallon fresh tank (22 more than Flair), 56-gallon LP (4x the Flair), and sleeps-5 capacity all favor longer trips and bigger groups. The Alante SE 27ASE makes sense if 30-amp service is acceptable, you don't need dual A/C, and you'd rather have the larger plumbing plus newer model year.
Frequently asked
Which has 50-amp service?
The Flair 28A has 50-amp service. The Alante SE 27ASE has 30-amp service - 50-amp is required for dual A/C operation.
What's the LP tank gap?
The Alante SE 27ASE carries 56 gallons of LP. The Flair 28A holds 14 gallons - 4x more LP on the Jayco.
How does fresh-water capacity compare?
The Alante SE 27ASE has a 72-gallon fresh tank. The Flair 28A has 50 gallons - 22 more gallons on the Jayco.