Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS vs Jayco Eagle 355MBQS
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These 2026 fifth wheels are unusually closely matched on the surface. Both share 42.08 ft length, 97 in width, 12.58 ft height, 103-in interior ceiling, 15,400 lb GVWR, 81 gal fresh tank, four-season insulation, theater seating, washer/dryer prep, 200W solar, and 8-person bunk sleep counts. Dry weights are within 10 lbs (13,125 Roamer / 13,115 Eagle), and MSRP is essentially identical: $87,555 vs $87,557.
The Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS adds a 1,800W inverter, fireplace, and a 94-gallon grey tank (vs Jayco's 87 gal). The Jayco Eagle 355MBQS counters with a single slide, outdoor kitchen, residential fridge, 60-gallon LP tank, and JAYCOMMAND smart RV system. Hitch weights are 2,535 (Roamer) vs 2,580 lbs (Eagle).
Verdict: pick the Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS for off-grid use with the 1,800W inverter and fireplace; pick the Eagle 355MBQS for hookup-park use with the outdoor kitchen, residential fridge, and JAYCOMMAND smart features.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS | Jayco Eagle 355MBQS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $87,555 | $87,557 |
| Length | 42'1" | 42'1" |
| Dry weight | 13,125 lbs | 13,115 lbs |
| GVWR | 15,400 lbs | 15,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 8 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 81 gal | 81 gal |
| Grey tank | 94 gal | 87 gal |
| Black tank | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| LP | — | 60 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 200W |
| Inverter | 1800W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | king |
| 4-season | Yes | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | prep | prep |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS wins
- 1,800W inverter standard
- Fireplace included
- 94 gal grey tank vs 87 gal
- 45 lbs lighter hitch weight
- Same $2 less at MSRP
Where Jayco Eagle 355MBQS wins
- Single slide (Roamer slide count unspecified)
- Outdoor kitchen included
- Residential fridge standard
- 60 gal LP tank for cold-weather heat
- JAYCOMMAND smart RV system
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS if…
Off-grid families with a 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck who want a 42-ft fifth wheel with a 1,800W inverter and fireplace should pick the Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS. The inverter runs residential outlets off battery, the fireplace adds evening warmth, four-season insulation handles late-fall and early-spring trips, and 94 gallons of grey tank stretches between dumps. The 103-in interior ceiling makes the 42-ft length feel cathedral.
Pick the Jayco Eagle 355MBQS if…
Hookup-park families who want the outdoor kitchen and smart-RV features should choose the Jayco Eagle 355MBQS. The single slide opens the mid-bunkroom living space when parked, the outdoor kitchen extends meal prep, residential fridge keeps groceries cold for week-long stays, 60 gal LP supports cold-weather heat, and JAYCOMMAND controls slides/lights/awnings from your phone.
Frequently asked
Why are the prices so close?
Both rigs share a common platform-style chassis approach at this length and weight class. Highland Ridge and Jayco price competitively to the same dealer-network mid-luxury bunkhouse buyer. The $2 gap is coincidental.
Which has the inverter?
The Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS includes a 1,800W inverter standard. The Jayco Eagle 355MBQS does not list an inverter.
Which has the outdoor kitchen?
The Jayco Eagle 355MBQS includes an outdoor kitchen. The Highland Ridge Roamer 35MRQS does not list one.