Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS vs Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS and 2026 Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS are both Travel Trailer floorplans, but they target different missions. At 39.5 ft, the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS runs 0.8 ft shorter than the 40.3-ft Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS. Dry weight separates them by 1,300 lb (10,260 vs 11,560).
The Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS sleeps 6 versus 4. Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS a 9-gal lead (52 vs 43 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS by 33.5 gal. The Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS ships with 200W of solar; the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS adds theater seating; Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS adds off-road build.
Pricing: $81,780 for the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS versus $84,068 for the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS, putting the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS $2,288 lower. The Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS carries the broader spec sheet for most Travel Trailer buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS | Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $81,780 | $84,068 |
| Length | 39'6" | 40'4" |
| Dry weight | 10,260 lbs | 11,560 lbs |
| GVWR | 11,995 lbs | 13,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 43 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 66 gal | 32.5 gal |
| Black tank | 33 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | 1800W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | king |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | prep |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS wins
- Lower MSRP at $81,780 vs $84,068 ($2,288 less)
- Lighter at 10,260 lb dry vs 11,560 lb (1,300 lb savings)
- Shorter at 39.5 ft vs 40.3 ft (0.8 ft easier to park)
- Larger grey tank (66 gal vs 32.5 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- Factory 200W solar; no solar on the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS
Where Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (52 gal vs 43 gal)
- Larger black tank (39 gal vs 33 gal)
- Propane spec listed at 60 gal
- Higher cargo capacity (1,940 lb vs 1,735 lb)
- Higher GVWR (13,500 lb vs 11,995 lb) for more loaded payload
Pick the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS if…
Families needing dedicated bunks should look at the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS, which builds the bunkhouse arrangement the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS skips. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 10,260 lb dry, well under the 11,560 lb of the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS. Off-grid days are easier with the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS's 200W of factory solar. Movie-night campers appreciate the theater seating standard on the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS. Forest-service-road campers value the off-road build on the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS. Group travelers needing 6-person capacity get it from the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS where the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS stops at 4. Taller occupants get headroom from the 84-inch interior ceiling.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS if…
Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS's 11,560 lb dry weight versus 10,260 lb on the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS. Boondockers will use the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS's 52-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 43-gal tank on the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS. Taller occupants get headroom from the 96-inch interior ceiling. The $84,068 MSRP runs above the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS's $81,780, so the spec advantages above need to justify the $2,288 step-up for you.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS or the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS?
The Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS is lighter at 10,260 lb dry vs 11,560 lb for the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS, a 1,300-lb difference. Hitch weights run 1,385 lb (Highland Ridge) and 1,630 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 43 gal on the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS and 52 gal on the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS. The Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS carries 9 more gal of fresh, plus 66/32.5 gal grey and 33/39 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS and Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS?
The Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS lists $2,288 less at MSRP ($81,780 for the Highland Ridge Open Range 335RBS vs $84,068 for the Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 40RLTS). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.