Heartland Bighorn 36RK vs Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two luxury rear-living Fifth Wheel rigs price within $1,943 of each other - the Heartland Bighorn 36RK and Jayco North Point 310RLTS approach luxury family camping with different feature emphasis. The Bighorn 36RK is 40.42 feet, 14,465 lb dry on 17,300 lb GVWR with 2,600 lb hitch, theater seating, residential fridge, four-season construction, 50-amp service, washer/dryer prep, $119,543. The North Point 310RLTS is 36 feet (4.42 ft shorter), 13,375 lb dry on 16,000 lb GVWR with 2,510 lb hitch (90 lb less pin), 400W factory solar, GE Profile appliances, JBL sound system, advanced climate control, king bed, full bath, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, residential fridge, four-season insulated, $117,600.
The North Point 310RLTS comes far better-equipped - 400W factory solar, GE Profile appliances, JBL sound system, advanced climate control, king bed, full bath, outdoor kitchen, four-season insulation, plus 75-gal fresh / 87-gal grey / 50-gal black tanks and 120-gal LP. The Bighorn 36RK has the longer 40.42-ft footprint, 1,090 lb heavier dry weight (14,465 vs 13,375), and 1,300 lb more GVWR (17,300 vs 16,000), but its spec sheet leaves bath, bed, slides, and tank gallons blank.
Verdict: North Point 310RLTS for fully-spec'd luxury Fifth Wheel with 400W solar and JBL audio at $1,943 less; Bighorn 36RK for longer length and Heartland's reimagined-for-2026 platform.
Side-by-side specs
| Heartland Bighorn 36RK | Jayco North Point 310RLTS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119,543 | $117,600 |
| Length | 40'5" | 36' |
| Dry weight | 14,465 lbs | 13,375 lbs |
| GVWR | 17,300 lbs | 16,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | — | 75 gal |
| Grey tank | — | 87 gal |
| Black tank | — | 50 gal |
| LP | — | 120 gal |
| Solar | — | 400W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | king |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | prep | prep |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Heartland Bighorn 36RK wins
- 40.42 ft total length (4.42 ft longer)
- 17,300 lb GVWR vs 16,000 lb (+1,300 lb)
- Four-season construction noted
- Heartland's 'reimagined for 2026' platform
- Theater seating with residential fridge
Where Jayco North Point 310RLTS wins
- 400W factory solar standard
- GE Profile appliances and JBL sound system
- King bed, full bath, outdoor kitchen
- 1,090 lb lighter dry weight at 13,375 lb
- $1,943 lower MSRP at $117,600
Pick the Heartland Bighorn 36RK if…
Pick the 2026 Heartland Bighorn 36RK if you want the longest luxury Fifth Wheel here at 40.42 feet, with the heavier 17,300 lb GVWR (1,300 lb more capacity than the North Point) and Heartland's 'reimagined for 2026' platform - four-season construction, theater seating, residential fridge, 50-amp service, washer/dryer prep. At $119,543 it's $1,943 over the North Point. Best for buyers prioritizing length and Heartland's four-season build - and willing to live with the spec sheet's gaps on bath, bed, slides, and tank capacities. The Bighorn 36RK rewards length-focused buyers over feature-focused ones.
Pick the Jayco North Point 310RLTS if…
Pick the 2026 Jayco North Point 310RLTS if you want a fully-equipped luxury Fifth Wheel with 400W factory solar, GE Profile appliances, JBL sound system, advanced climate control, king bed, full bath, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, and four-season insulation. The wide-body 36-foot trailer ships 13,375 lb dry on 16,000 lb GVWR with 2,510 lb hitch - 90 lb less pin weight than the Bighorn. 75-gal fresh / 87-gal grey / 50-gal black tanks and 120-gal LP support full-time travel. At $117,600 it saves $1,943 versus the Bighorn. Best for tech-forward luxury Fifth Wheel buyers.
Frequently asked
Which has solar?
The North Point 310RLTS has 400W factory solar standard. The Bighorn 36RK doesn't list solar or solar prep.
What's the dry weight difference?
The Bighorn 36RK is 14,465 lb dry; the North Point 310RLTS is 13,375 lb dry - the Jayco is 1,090 lb lighter to tow.
Which has GE Profile appliances?
The North Point 310RLTS has GE Profile appliances with JBL sound system. The Bighorn 36RK doesn't list its appliance brand - typically RV-grade.