Highland Ridge Roamer 27RKSS vs Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two mid-size Fifth Wheel options at adjacent price points. The Highland Ridge Roamer 27RKSS is 32.75 ft, 8,555 lbs dry, 10,400 lb GVWR. Bunks layout (sleeps 2), 200W solar, 14.2 gal LP, 52 gal fresh, 82 gal grey. Four-season construction. MSRP $58,500.
The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC is 34.08 ft, 9,485 lbs dry, 11,200 lb GVWR with single slide. Half-ton rear-living plan with queen bed, 200W solar, residential fridge, theater seating, outdoor kitchen, Climate Shield insulation, 60 gal LP. Sleeps 4. MSRP $60,750.
Directional verdict: pick the Roamer 27RKSS for $2,250 less if you want a 32.75 ft Fifth Wheel with bunks and 200W solar at the lower entry price. Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC for $2,250 more if you want a queen rear-living layout with Climate Shield, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen and 60 gal LP for snowbird trips.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Roamer 27RKSS | Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $58,500 | $60,750 |
| Length | 32'9" | 34'1" |
| Dry weight | 8,555 lbs | 9,485 lbs |
| GVWR | 10,400 lbs | 11,200 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 52 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 82 gal | 82 gal |
| Black tank | 45 gal | 45 gal |
| LP | 14.2 gal | 60 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Inverter | 1800W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | bunks | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | prep | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Highland Ridge Roamer 27RKSS wins
- $2,250 cheaper at $58,500 MSRP
- 1.33 ft shorter (32.75 vs 34.08 ft)
- 930 lbs lighter dry (8,555 vs 9,485 lbs)
- 800 lbs less GVWR for easier half-ton handling
- Highland Ridge four-season construction
Where Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC wins
- Sleeps 4 vs 2 (with single slide)
- Single slide opens main cabin
- Climate Shield four-season insulation with HELIX Cooling
- Residential fridge plus outdoor kitchen plus theater seating
- 45.8 gal more LP (60 vs 14.2 gal)
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer 27RKSS if…
Half-ton owners who want a mid-size Fifth Wheel with bunks at the lower entry price. The Highland Ridge Roamer 27RKSS at 32.75 ft and 10,400 lb GVWR fits modern half-tons comfortably. 200W solar standard plus four-season construction for $58,500. Skip it if you need a single slide, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen or substantial LP.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC if…
Couples who want a queen rear-living half-ton Fifth Wheel with Climate Shield, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen, theater seating and 60 gal LP for shoulder-season trips. The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC at $60,750 packs feature density into a 34.08 ft single-slide layout. Skip it if you need bunks for kids.
Frequently asked
Why does the Roamer 27RKSS only have 14.2 gal LP?
It's spec'd with smaller cylinders than typical Fifth Wheels. For shoulder-season heating, 14.2 gal is limiting; expect 3-5 days of furnace runtime in freezing weather. The Eagle HT 29RLC's 60 gal LP gives 3-4x longer cold-weather autonomy.
Can a half-ton tow both?
Yes. The Roamer 27RKSS at 10,400 lb GVWR is easier. The Eagle HT 29RLC at 11,200 lb GVWR sits at the upper end of half-ton territory. Verify your truck's payload margin including hitch weight.
Which sleeps the family better?
The Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC sleeps 4 via queen plus dinette conversion. The Roamer 27RKSS sleeps only 2 despite having bunks listed - the rear-kitchen layout limits sleeping zones.