Heartland Bighorn 40DB vs Jayco North Point 382FLRB
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 43.8-ft luxury Fifth Wheel rigs that target different family structures. The Heartland Bighorn 40DB is a 16,110-lb dry double-bunkhouse with 18,850-lb GVWR, 2,925-lb hitch weight, sleeps 8, and lists at $130,725. The Jayco North Point 382FLRB is a 15,470-lb front-living-rear-bath fifth wheel with 17,995-lb GVWR, 3,045-lb hitch, sleeps 9 on convertibles, and asks $136,343.
The Jayco North Point 382FLRB outpacks on factory content: 400W solar, 75-gal fresh tank, 82.5-gal grey, 74-gal black, 120-gal LP storage across three tanks, outdoor kitchen, residential refrigerator, four-season build, and a 2,525-lb cargo cap. Its front-living layout puts the master in the rear. The Heartland Bighorn 40DB delivers a true dedicated bunkhouse, four-season construction, theater seating, and 850 lbs more GVWR (18,850 vs 17,995) for a 4-person bunkhouse family.
Families that need separate kid-bunks pick the Bighorn 40DB; couples or families with one or two kids who want long-stay off-grid capability pick the Jayco North Point 382FLRB.
Side-by-side specs
| Heartland Bighorn 40DB | Jayco North Point 382FLRB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130,725 | $136,343 |
| Length | 43'10" | 43'10" |
| Dry weight | 16,110 lbs | 15,470 lbs |
| GVWR | 18,850 lbs | 17,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 9 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | — | 75 gal |
| Grey tank | — | 82.5 gal |
| Black tank | — | 74 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 40DB wins
- True dedicated bunkhouse - cleanest layout for kids
- 18,850-lb GVWR vs 17,995 on the Jayco - 855 lbs more
- 2,925-lb hitch weight vs 3,045 - 120 lbs lighter pin
- Theater seating and residential fridge standard
- Four-season construction
Where Jayco North Point 382FLRB wins
- 640 lbs lighter dry weight (15,470 vs 16,110 lbs)
- 400W solar standard - none on the Bighorn
- 120-gal LP across three tanks for genuine off-grid
- 75-gal fresh, 82.5-gal grey, 74-gal black tanks documented
- Outdoor kitchen and front-living layout
- Sleeps 9 on convertibles
Pick the Heartland Bighorn 40DB if…
Pick the Heartland Bighorn 40DB if you have multiple kids who actually use bunks and you want a flagship fifth wheel with the brand's award-winning quality. The 16,110-lb dry weight needs a one-ton diesel with payload to spare for the 2,925-lb pin, but the dedicated bunkhouse layout, theater seating, four-season construction, and 18,850-lb GVWR justify the rig for a family of four to six who plan extended seasonal stays. At $130,725 you save $5,618 versus the Jayco while gaining the bunk room.
Pick the Jayco North Point 382FLRB if…
Pick the Jayco North Point 382FLRB if you are a snowbird or empty-nester couple who wants extended off-grid capability and a front-living layout. The 400W standard solar, 120 gallons of LP across three tanks, and Climate Shield four-season build let you go weeks between hookups. The front-living arrangement isolates the master bedroom in the rear for quiet, and the outdoor kitchen plus residential fridge plus theater seating round out the hotel-grade content. At $136,343 you pay $5,618 more but pick up factory content the Bighorn does not match.
Frequently asked
Which fifth wheel has more solar from the factory?
The Jayco North Point 382FLRB includes 400W of standard solar. The Heartland Bighorn 40DB does not document factory solar.
Which is the family-bunk pick?
The Heartland Bighorn 40DB has a true dedicated bunkhouse. The Jayco North Point 382FLRB sleeps 9 but uses convertible furniture for the additional sleepers.
What truck do I need to tow either rig?
Both rigs need a one-ton dual-rear-wheel or single-rear-wheel diesel with adequate payload. The Bighorn 40DB's 18,850-lb GVWR and 2,925-lb pin is a true 1-ton job; the Jayco North Point 382FLRB's 17,995-lb GVWR is similar at 3,045-lb pin.