Heartland Sundance 24ML vs Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 29.3-ft mid-profile Fifth Wheel rigs at similar weight and price, with different content packages. The Heartland Sundance 24ML is an 8,030-lb dry, 9,500-lb GVWR, 1,505-lb pin fifth wheel with theater seating, residential fridge, 50-amp service, asking $48,713. The Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE is half-ton towable at 7,855 lbs dry, 9,500-lb GVWR, 1,485-lb pin, ships 400W solar with prep, outdoor kitchen, residential fridge, four-season Climate Shield, HELIX Cooling, and a 1,645-lb cargo cap, listing at $51,143.
The Eagle SLE 24MLE adds significant factory content the Sundance lacks: 400W solar with prep (vs zero), outdoor kitchen, four-season construction, HELIX Cooling system, 60-gal LP, documented 52/82/45 fresh/grey/black tanks. It also weighs 175 lbs less dry and has a 20 lbs lighter pin. The Sundance 24ML counters with the proven Heartland Sundance nameplate, 50-amp service (vs unlisted on Jayco), and a $2,430 lower sticker at $48,713.
Value-tier buyers who don't need solar or outdoor kitchen pick the Sundance. Half-ton-towable buyers who want full factory content pick the Eagle SLE 24MLE.
Side-by-side specs
| Heartland Sundance 24ML | Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,713 | $51,143 |
| Length | 29'3" | 29'3" |
| Dry weight | 8,030 lbs | 7,855 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,500 lbs | 9,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | — | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | — | 82 gal |
| Black tank | — | 45 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | 400W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Heartland Sundance 24ML wins
- $2,430 lower MSRP ($48,713 vs $51,143)
- 50-amp shore service documented
- Theater seating standard
- Residential fridge included
- Heartland Sundance nameplate and known build
Where Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE wins
- 175 lbs lighter dry weight (7,855 vs 8,030 lbs)
- 20 lbs lighter pin (1,485 vs 1,505 lbs)
- 400W solar with solar prep - none on Sundance
- Outdoor kitchen included
- Four-season Climate Shield + HELIX Cooling
- Documented 52/82/45-gal fresh/grey/black plus 60-gal LP
- 1,645-lb cargo cap documented
Pick the Heartland Sundance 24ML if…
Pick the Heartland Sundance 24ML if you want a recognized Sundance nameplate at the lowest sticker. The 8,030-lb dry weight pairs with a 3/4-ton or properly-equipped half-ton, theater seating and residential fridge are standard, and 50-amp shore service handles dual rooftop AC. At $48,713 the Sundance 24ML is $2,430 less than the Jayco and gives up the solar/outdoor kitchen/four-season content. Suits hookups-only campers who don't need extended off-grid capability.
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE if…
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE if you camp on partial or dry sites and you want factory off-grid content out the door. The 400W standard solar with prep, four-season Climate Shield insulation, HELIX Cooling, outdoor kitchen, 60-gal LP, and documented 1,645-lb cargo capacity are all content the Sundance does not match. At 7,855 lbs dry and 1,485-lb pin, the Eagle SLE 24MLE is also marginally lighter to tow. The $2,430 premium over the Sundance buys real factory equipment.
Frequently asked
Which is a half-ton towable?
Both rigs are at 9,500-lb GVWR with similar pin weights. The Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE is officially marketed as half-ton towable. The Sundance 24ML at 1,505-lb pin is similar.
Does either ship with solar?
The Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE includes 400W solar with solar prep. The Heartland Sundance 24ML does not document factory solar.
Which has the outdoor kitchen?
The Jayco Eagle SLE 24MLE includes an outdoor kitchen. The Heartland Sundance 24ML does not.