Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS vs Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS and Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS represent two Travel Trailer extremes despite an MSRP gap of only $1,800 ($32,993 vs $34,793). The Colt 22MDS is a 27'1" family hauler at 5,340 lbs dry, sleeps 6 with a king bed, bunkhouse, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, and off-road package. The Jay Feather Air 16FBS is a 19'7" couples ultralight at 3,810 lbs dry, sleeps 4, includes Climate Shield four-season insulation, residential fridge, and 30 gal LP.
The Colt 22MDS adds 1,530 lbs of dry weight and 7.5 ft of length to deliver bunkhouse capacity, fireplace, and 50A service the Jay Feather Air can't match. The Jay Feather Air 16FBS counters with significantly lighter towing (towable by midsize SUVs at 3,810 lbs dry), a residential fridge, 30 gal LP for extended cold-weather heating, and 200W factory solar with solar prep.
This Highland Ridge Colt vs Jayco Jay Feather Air pairing is a clear couples-versus-family Travel Trailer decision.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS | Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,993 | $34,793 |
| Length | 27'1" | 19'7" |
| Dry weight | 5,340 lbs | 3,810 lbs |
| GVWR | 6,900 lbs | 5,150 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 52 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 39 gal | 38 gal |
| Black tank | 39 gal | 38 gal |
| LP | — | 30 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS wins
- Sleeps 6 with bunkhouse vs 4 on Jay Feather Air
- King bed standard vs queen on Jay Feather Air
- Fireplace and theater seating included
- 50A shore service vs unspecified on Jayco
- Lower MSRP by $1,800 ($32,993 vs $34,793)
Where Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS wins
- 1,530 lbs lighter dry weight (3,810 vs 5,340 lbs)
- Residential fridge vs RV fridge
- 30 gal LP vs unspecified on Colt 22MDS
- 200W solar with solar prep flag
- 7.5 ft shorter for tighter campsites
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS if you have two kids and a 3/4-ton tow vehicle. The 5,340 lb dry weight needs real towing capacity, but in exchange you get a king bed for parents, bunks for kids, fireplace and theater seating for evenings, four-season insulation and off-road suspension for state-park forest roads, plus 50A service to support an AC and microwave at once. At $32,993 the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS undercuts the Jay Feather Air by $1,800 while delivering bunkhouse capacity the Jayco can't.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS if…
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS if you're a couple towing with a midsize SUV or small truck in the 5,000 lb class. The 3,810 lb dry weight, 19'7" length, and Climate Shield four-season insulation make it a year-round couples adventurer. The residential fridge, 30 gal LP, 55 gal fresh, and 200W solar support extended off-grid camping without a 50A pedestal. At $34,793 it costs $1,800 more than the Colt 22MDS but tows with vehicles the Colt requires you to upgrade.
Frequently asked
Which trailer can my Toyota 4Runner tow?
The Jay Feather Air 16FBS at 3,810 lbs dry, 5,150 lb GVWR, and 430 lb tongue weight fits inside the 4Runner's 5,000 lb tow rating. The Colt 22MDS at 5,340 lbs dry and 565 lb tongue exceeds 4Runner spec.
Does the Jay Feather Air really handle cold weather?
Yes, Jayco's Climate Shield insulation package and 30 gal LP support sub-freezing camping, similar to the Colt 22MDS's four-season build. Both are rated for shoulder-season use.
How much louder is bunkhouse vs couples sleep?
The Colt 22MDS bunkhouse separates kids and parents in a 27 ft floorplan. The Jay Feather Air 16FBS has no privacy separation in 19 ft, so anyone moving wakes everyone. Family decision: Colt for kids, Jay Feather Air for couples.