Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS West vs Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Travel Trailers price within $1,050 of each other but differ on length and family loadout. The Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS West is a 27.08-ft Travel Trailer at 5,010 lb dry, 6,900 lb GVWR, sleeping 6 in a king + bunkhouse layout, with 76/40/40 gal tanks, 200W solar, theater seating, fireplace, four-season package, off-road capability, and 50-amp shore at $35,843. The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS is a 19.58-ft ultralight Travel Trailer at 3,810 lb dry, 5,150 lb GVWR, sleeping 4 with queen bed, 55/38/38 gal tanks, 30 gal LP, 200W solar prep, residential fridge, four-season package, and a $34,793 price.
The Colt 22MDS West is the longer, more family-oriented Travel Trailer with bunkhouse and fireplace. The Jay Feather Air 16FBS is an ultralight couples-plus trailer towable by mid-size SUVs at 3,810 lb. Verdict: pick the Colt 22MDS West for sleeps-6 family use, the Jay Feather Air 16FBS for SUV-towable couples weekending.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS West | Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,843 | $34,793 |
| Length | 27'1" | 19'7" |
| Dry weight | 5,010 lbs | 3,810 lbs |
| GVWR | 6,900 lbs | 5,150 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 76 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 40 gal | 38 gal |
| Black tank | 40 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 West wins
- Sleeps 6 vs 4 with king bed and bunkhouse
- 76 gal fresh tank vs 55 gal - 38% more boondock water
- Fireplace and theater seating standard
- Off-road suspension capable of unpaved sites
- 50-amp shore service for dual A/C use
Where Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS wins
- 1,200 lb lighter dry weight (3,810 vs 5,010)
- 19.58 ft length tows behind midsize SUVs
- 30 gal LP capacity for extended off-grid heat/cook
- Residential fridge standard - Colt has absorption
- $1,050 less expensive at $34,793
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS West if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS West if you have a family of 4-6 and tow with a half-ton truck. The king-plus-bunkhouse layout sleeps three kids plus parents, the fireplace adds evening comfort, the four-season insulation extends shoulder seasons, and off-road suspension reaches dispersed sites. At $35,843 the Colt 22MDS West is the value family bunkhouse trailer for buyers ready for a 27-ft trailer.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS if…
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS if you tow with a mid-size SUV (Pilot, Highlander, Pathfinder, Outback) and need an ultralight couples trailer at 3,810 lb. The 19.58 ft length fits any campsite, the 30 gal LP supports longer boondock stays, and the residential fridge runs efficiently on shore or generator. Four-season insulation is unusual at this weight class. Jay Feather Air 16FBS is the SUV-towable couples ultralight value at $34,793.
Frequently asked
What SUVs can tow the Jay Feather Air 16FBS?
At 3,810 lb dry and 430 lb hitch, most SUVs rated 5,000+ lb towing handle it - Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Pathfinder, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride. Verify your specific year/trim rating.
Does the Colt's king bed fit two adults comfortably?
76x80 in king mattress in a side-bedroom slide gives genuine king sleeping width. Tight clearances around the bed in a 27-ft trailer but the mattress dimensions are real residential king.
Can both run AC at the same time?
Colt 22MDS West with 50-amp shore can support dual A/Cs simultaneously. Jay Feather Air 16FBS at 30-amp shore typically supports single A/C - running two AC units exceeds 30A service.