Heartland Sundance 29RLCS vs Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two rear-living Fifth Wheel rigs near $63K, separated by content density. The Heartland Sundance 29RLCS is a 34-ft mid-profile rear-living fifth wheel at 9,765 lbs dry, 11,600-lb GVWR, 1,790-lb pin, sleeps 4, with 50-amp service, theater seating, residential fridge, asking $65,025. The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT is 33.8 ft at 9,205 lbs dry, 10,900-lb GVWR, 1,650-lb pin, sleeps 4, with queen bed, single slide, 400W solar with prep, outdoor kitchen, residential fridge, Climate Shield four-season, HELIX Cooling, listing at $61,643.
The Eagle SLE 30RLT delivers significantly more documented content the Sundance lacks: 400W solar with prep (vs zero), outdoor kitchen, four-season Climate Shield, HELIX Cooling, documented 52/82/45-gal fresh/grey/black, 60-gal LP, 1,695-lb cargo cap. It also weighs 560 lbs less dry and has a 140 lbs lighter pin. The Sundance 29RLCS counters with a higher 11,600-lb GVWR (700 lbs more), 50-amp service documented, theater seating standard, and the Heartland Sundance nameplate.
GVWR-focused buyers pick the Sundance 29RLCS. Solar-and-four-season-focused buyers pick the Eagle SLE 30RLT.
Side-by-side specs
| Heartland Sundance 29RLCS | Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,025 | $61,643 |
| Length | 34' | 33'9" |
| Dry weight | 9,765 lbs | 9,205 lbs |
| GVWR | 11,600 lbs | 10,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| 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 29RLCS wins
- Higher 11,600-lb GVWR vs 10,900 - 700 lbs more chassis
- 50-amp shore service documented
- Theater seating standard
- Residential fridge included
- Heartland Sundance nameplate
- Higher cargo headroom potential
Where Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT wins
- $3,382 lower MSRP ($61,643 vs $65,025)
- 560 lbs lighter dry weight (9,205 vs 9,765 lbs)
- 140 lbs lighter pin (1,650 vs 1,790 lbs)
- 400W solar with solar prep - none on Sundance
- Outdoor kitchen standard
- Four-season Climate Shield + HELIX Cooling
- Documented 52/82/45-gal fresh/grey/black plus 60-gal LP
- 1,695-lb documented cargo capacity
Pick the Heartland Sundance 29RLCS if…
Pick the Heartland Sundance 29RLCS if you want a recognized Sundance nameplate at higher GVWR. The 11,600-lb GVWR is 700 lbs more chassis than the Eagle SLE 30RLT, supporting heavier cargo loads, the 50-amp service runs dual rooftop AC, and theater seating plus residential fridge cover hotel content. At $65,025 you pay $3,382 more than the Jayco and trade off the documented solar, outdoor kitchen, four-season build, and tank capacities. Suits hookups-only campers who want the Heartland badge.
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT if…
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT if you camp on partial or dry sites and want factory off-grid content. The 400W standard solar plus prep, four-season Climate Shield, HELIX Cooling, outdoor kitchen, and documented 52/82/45 fresh/grey/black plus 60-gal LP support real off-grid stays. The 9,205-lb dry weight and 1,650-lb pin are also lighter to tow. At $61,643 you save $3,382 over the Sundance 29RLCS and pick up significant documented content.
Frequently asked
Which is the lighter pin to tow?
The Jayco Eagle SLE 30RLT has a 1,650-lb pin vs 1,790-lb on the Heartland Sundance 29RLCS - 140 lbs lighter.
Which ships with solar?
The Eagle SLE 30RLT includes 400W solar with solar prep. The Sundance 29RLCS does not document factory solar.
Which has the outdoor kitchen?
The Eagle SLE 30RLT has an outdoor kitchen documented. The Sundance 29RLCS does not.