Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West vs Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West and 2026 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB are both Travel Trailer floorplans, but they target different missions. At 24.5 ft, the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West runs 0.9 ft longer than the 23.6-ft Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB. Dry weight separates them by 320 lb (4,260 vs 3,940).
Freshwater capacity gives the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West a 54-gal lead (84 vs 30 gal). Equipment-wise, Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB adds an outdoor kitchen; Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West adds theater seating; Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West adds a fireplace.
Pricing: $27,743 for the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West versus $26,843 for the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB, putting the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB $900 lower. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB carries the broader spec sheet for most Travel Trailer buyers. Hitch weight comes to 575 lb on the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West and 605 lb on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West | Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $27,743 | $26,843 |
| Length | 24'6" | 23'7" |
| Dry weight | 4,260 lbs | 3,940 lbs |
| GVWR | 6,000 lbs | 4,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 8 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 84 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 40 gal | 39 gal |
| Black tank | 40 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | mixed |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (84 gal vs 30 gal)
- Higher cargo capacity (1,740 lb vs 1,055 lb)
- Higher GVWR (6,000 lb vs 4,995 lb) for more loaded payload
- Lighter hitch weight (575 lb vs 605 lb)
- Theater seating standard
Where Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB wins
- Lower MSRP at $26,843 vs $27,743 ($900 less)
- Lighter at 3,940 lb dry vs 4,260 lb (320 lb savings)
- Shorter at 23.6 ft vs 24.5 ft (0.9 ft easier to park)
- Includes an outdoor kitchen
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West if…
Families needing dedicated bunks should look at the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West, which builds the bunkhouse arrangement the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB skips. Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West's 4,260 lb dry weight versus 3,940 lb on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB. Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West ships with. Boondockers will use the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West's 84-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 30-gal tank on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB. Movie-night campers appreciate the theater seating standard on the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB if…
Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 3,940 lb dry, well under the 4,260 lb of the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West. Outdoor-cooking enthusiasts get a real exterior kitchen on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB that the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West does not ship. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $900 versus the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West at MSRP. Day-to-day livability on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB comes down to whether its 23.6' footprint and 8-sleeper plan fits your group size.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West or the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB?
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB is lighter at 3,940 lb dry vs 4,260 lb for the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West, a 320-lb difference. Hitch weights run 575 lb (Highland Ridge) and 605 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 84 gal on the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West and 30 gal on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB. The Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West carries 54 more gal of fresh, plus 40/39 gal grey and 40/39 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West and Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB?
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB lists $900 less at MSRP ($27,743 for the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB West vs $26,843 for the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 197MB). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.