Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West vs Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two family bunkhouse Travel Trailer rigs within $1,575 on price. The Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West is 32.6 ft and 6,225 lb dry on an 8,200 lb GVWR with king bed, sleeps-10 bunkhouse, 50-amp service, 200W solar prep, off-road, four-season, fireplace, theater seating, and 76 gal fresh tank, listed at $36,743. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH is 30.8 ft and 6,030 lb dry on a 7,900 lb GVWR with single slide, bunks layout, outdoor kitchen, theater seating, 200W solar, 40 gal LP, and 52 gal fresh for $35,168.
The Colt 27BPS West is the feature-loaded family bunkhouse with off-road; the Jay Flight SLX 260BH is the slide-equipped option with outdoor kitchen at the lower price. Verdict: pick the Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West for king bed, more fresh water, off-road and four-season; pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH for slide-out, outdoor kitchen, and $1,575 savings.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West | Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,743 | $35,168 |
| Length | 32'7" | 30'10" |
| Dry weight | 6,225 lbs | 6,030 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,200 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 10 | 10 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 76 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 40 gal | 78 gal |
| Black tank | 40 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | — | 40 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | bunks |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West wins
- King bed up front (vs bunks bedroom)
- 24 gal more fresh water (76 vs 52)
- 50-amp shore power vs 30-amp
- Off-road and four-season ratings
- Fireplace + theater seating
Where Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH wins
- 1 slide vs 0 slides
- Outdoor kitchen for site cooking
- $1,575 lower MSRP ($35,168 vs $36,743)
- 30.6 gal more LP capacity (40 vs 9.4)
- Lighter 6,030 lb dry weight
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 27BPS West if you want the king-bed family bunkhouse with off-road and four-season construction at the lower end of pricing. The 76 gal fresh tank supports week-plus boondock stays, the 50-amp service plus 200W solar prep set up future inverter upgrades, and the fireplace plus theater seating round out the interior. The 8,200 lb GVWR with 1,975 lb cargo handles a family loadout. Best fit: dry-camping families towing with a half-ton or 3/4-ton who value king-bed sleeping, tank capacity, and off-road readiness at $36,743.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH if…
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 260BH if you want a slide-out family bunkhouse with the outdoor kitchen and a $1,575 lower price. The single slide expands daytime living space, the outdoor kitchen handles big-group cookouts, and the 40 gal LP supply is 4x the Colt's for cold-weather heating and cooking. The Jay Flight brand also typically holds resale better than Highland Ridge. Best fit: campground families who cook outside, value the slide expansion, and want Jayco brand resale plus the savings at $35,168.
Frequently asked
Slide or no slide?
The Jay Flight SLX 260BH has 1 slide. The Colt 27BPS West has 0 slides.
King bed or bunks?
The Colt 27BPS West has a king bed up front plus a bunkhouse. The Jay Flight SLX 260BH uses bunks for its primary bed configuration.
Outdoor kitchen?
Only the Jay Flight SLX 260BH has the outdoor kitchen.