Heartland North Trail 220MB vs Jayco Jay Flight SLX 295TBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two travel trailers price within $600 of each other but represent different tow strategies. The Heartland North Trail 220MB is 26.67 feet long, weighs 5,430 lb dry on 6,995 lb GVWR with 660 lb hitch weight, runs 30-amp service, sleeps 8, and lists $40,493. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 295TBS stretches 10 feet longer at 36.83 feet, weighs 7,048 lb dry on 9,200 lb GVWR with 805 lb hitch, has a true bunkhouse layout sleeping 7, ships 200W solar with outdoor kitchen and theater seating, and lists $39,893.
The Jay Flight SLX 295TBS is the more fleshed-out family layout - bunkhouse, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, full bath, mixed beds, 52-gallon fresh tank, and 40-gallon LP. The North Trail 220MB is the lighter tow option at 1,618 lb less dry weight - relevant if you're hauling with a mid-size SUV or smaller half-ton. Heartland's spec sheet leaves slides, tanks, and bed config blank, so the Jayco's spec list is far more transparent.
Verdict: Jay Flight SLX 295TBS for families needing bunkhouse, outdoor kitchen, and 200W solar at $600 less. North Trail 220MB if shorter length and 1,618 lb lighter tow weight outweigh the missing spec detail.
Side-by-side specs
| Heartland North Trail 220MB | Jayco Jay Flight SLX 295TBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,493 | $39,893 |
| Length | 26'8" | 36'10" |
| Dry weight | 5,430 lbs | 7,048 lbs |
| GVWR | 6,995 lbs | 9,200 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 7 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | — | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | — | 39 gal |
| Black tank | — | 39 gal |
| LP | — | 40 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | mixed |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Heartland North Trail 220MB wins
- 26.67 ft total length (10 ft shorter than Jay Flight)
- 5,430 lb dry weight (1,618 lb lighter to tow)
- 660 lb hitch weight (vs 805 lb on Jayco)
- Heartland frame and modern North Trail platform
- $600 lower MSRP at $40,493
Where Jayco Jay Flight SLX 295TBS wins
- Bunkhouse layout for families with kids
- 200W factory solar prep
- Outdoor kitchen and theater seating
- 52-gal fresh / 39-gal grey / 39-gal black tanks
- 9,200 lb GVWR with 2,152 lb cargo capacity
Pick the Heartland North Trail 220MB if…
Pick the 2026 Heartland North Trail 220MB if you want a lighter, shorter travel trailer that tows easier behind a half-ton or smaller tow vehicle - 5,430 lb dry, 660 lb hitch weight, 26.67 feet overall. Heartland's North Trail platform sleeps 8 on 30-amp service for $40,493 MSRP. Best for buyers prioritizing tow ease and shorter campsite footprint over family-oriented amenities like dedicated bunkhouse or outdoor kitchen - and who can live with the spec-sheet gaps Heartland leaves on slides, tanks, and bed config.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 295TBS if…
Pick the 2026 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 295TBS if you want a true family travel trailer with bunkhouse, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, full bath, and 200W solar prep. The 36.83-foot trailer carries 9,200 lb GVWR with 2,152 lb cargo, 52-gallon fresh tank, 40-gallon LP, and sleeps 7 across the mixed bed configuration. At $39,893 it actually undercuts the Heartland by $600 despite ten more feet and bunkhouse architecture. Best for parents needing dedicated kids' bunks plus outdoor cooking - the Jay Flight SLX hits family-camping checkpoints the North Trail doesn't.
Frequently asked
Which is easier to tow?
The North Trail 220MB at 5,430 lb dry / 660 lb hitch tows easier than the Jay Flight SLX 295TBS at 7,048 lb dry / 805 lb hitch - a 1,618 lb dry weight difference.
Does either have a bunkhouse?
The Jay Flight SLX 295TBS has a dedicated bunkhouse. The North Trail 220MB sleeps 8 but doesn't specify bunkhouse in its layout.
Which has solar?
The Jay Flight SLX 295TBS ships with 200W solar. The North Trail 220MB doesn't list solar or solar prep.