Heartland Sundance 29RLCS vs Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 34-ft-class fifth wheels for very different family setups. The Heartland Sundance 29RLCS is the mid-profile rear-lounge couples fifth wheel at 9,765 lb dry on an 11,600 lb GVWR with 1,790 lb hitch weight. Spec includes theater seating, residential fridge, 50A shore - tank volumes are not published. Sleep count is 4.
The Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB is the half-ton bunkhouse fifth wheel at 9,240 lb dry on a 10,995 lb GVWR (1,755 lb cargo cap, 1,685 lb hitch weight). It sleeps 6 with bunks, runs a single slide, and packs Climate Shield insulation (four-season), HELIX Cooling, 12.92-ft height with 101-in interior ceiling, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, residential fridge, 200W rooftop solar, and 52/82/45 gal fresh/grey/black tanks plus a 60-gal LP capacity.
Verdict: the Heartland Sundance 29RLCS wins on the couples rear-lounge layout and slightly more space for two adults. The Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB wins on bunkhouse layout, sleep count (6 vs 4), 200W rooftop solar, Climate Shield four-season insulation, documented tank volumes (52/82/45), outdoor kitchen and $4,275 lower MSRP at $60,750 vs the Heartland's $65,025 in this fifth wheel segment.
Side-by-side specs
| Heartland Sundance 29RLCS | Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,025 | $60,750 |
| Length | 34' | 34'6" |
| Dry weight | 9,765 lbs | 9,240 lbs |
| GVWR | 11,600 lbs | 10,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 6 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | — | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | — | 82 gal |
| Black tank | — | 45 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | bunks |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Heartland Sundance 29RLCS wins
- Rear-lounge couples layout
- Theater seating standard
- Residential fridge included
- 50A shore power
- Heartland Sundance dealer network
Where Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB wins
- Sleeps 6 in bunkhouse
- $4,275 cheaper at $60,750
- Climate Shield four-season insulation
- 200W rooftop solar standard
- 52/82/45 gal tanks documented + 60 gal LP
Pick the Heartland Sundance 29RLCS if…
Pick the Heartland Sundance 29RLCS if you camp as a couple and want the rear-lounge layout for evening relaxation. The mid-profile design works in tight loops and lower clearances, theater seating and a residential fridge raise the comfort floor, and the 11,600 lb GVWR gives reasonable structural margin. This Sundance fits the empty-nester couples mission in the mid-profile fifth wheel category.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB if…
Choose the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB if you have kids or grandkids in the rotation and need a bunkhouse. The 6-sleep configuration plus Climate Shield four-season insulation extends the camping calendar, the 200W rooftop solar plus documented 52/82/45 gal tanks and 60-gal LP make multi-day stays workable, and the $4,275 lower MSRP at $60,750 plus outdoor kitchen are real wins. The half-ton-towable spec is also broader on tow-vehicle compatibility.
Frequently asked
Which has a bunkhouse?
Only the Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB. The Sundance 29RLCS is rear-lounge couples-only.
What is the price difference?
$4,275: Heartland Sundance 29RLCS at $65,025 vs Jayco Eagle HT 29DDB at $60,750.
Which is four-season?
Only the Eagle HT 29DDB (Climate Shield insulation). The Sundance 29RLCS is not flagged four-season.