Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS vs Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 25RKS
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
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Quick verdict
Two half-ton-towable Fifth Wheel rigs at similar weight, with bunkhouse vs couples-rear-kitchen layouts. The Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS is a 29.3-ft bunkhouse at 7,975 lbs dry, 9,500-lb GVWR, 1,495-lb pin, sleeps 6, with 52-gal fresh, 82-gal grey, 45-gal black, 14.2-gal LP, 200W solar, 1,800W inverter, theater seating, four-season construction, asking $49,575. The Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 25RKS is 27.3 ft with 9,995-lb GVWR, single slide, rear kitchen, full bath, queen bed, sleeps 4, 50-amp service, solar prep, 50-gal fresh, 41-gal grey/black, listing at $43,094.
The Roamer 24MLDS delivers the only bunkhouse in this comparison (sleeps 6 vs 4), 200W standard solar (vs prep-only on Minnie Plus), 1,800W inverter integrated, theater seating, four-season construction, and the larger 82-gal grey tank. The Minnie Plus 25RKS counters with a higher 9,995-lb GVWR (495 lbs more), 50-amp service, rear-kitchen couples layout, and a $6,481 lower sticker at $43,094.
Families needing bunks pick the Roamer 24MLDS. Couples wanting the lowest sticker plus rear kitchen pick the Minnie Plus 25RKS.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS | Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 25RKS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,575 | $43,094 |
| Length | 29'3" | 27'3" |
| Dry weight | 7,975 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 9,500 lbs | 9,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 52 gal | 50 gal |
| Grey tank | 82 gal | 41 gal |
| Black tank | 45 gal | 41 gal |
| LP | 14.2 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | 1800W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | bunks | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS wins
- Bunkhouse layout - sleeps 6 vs 4 on the Minnie Plus
- 200W solar standard - prep-only on Minnie Plus
- 1,800W inverter integrated
- Theater seating standard
- Four-season construction
- 82-gal grey tank vs 41 - double the capacity
- 14.2-gal LP documented
Where Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 25RKS wins
- $6,481 lower MSRP ($43,094 vs $49,575)
- Higher 9,995-lb GVWR vs 9,500 - 495 lbs more chassis
- 50-amp shore service
- Single slide-out documented
- Rear-kitchen couples layout
- Full bath with queen bedroom
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS if you have kids who need bunks and you want documented off-grid content. The 29.3-ft bunkhouse sleeps 6, 200W standard solar plus 1,800W inverter is a real off-grid hotel system, four-season construction extends shoulder seasons, and the 82-gal grey tank is double the Minnie Plus capacity - real difference between dump cycles. Theater seating standard. At $49,575 you pay $6,481 more for the family layout and documented content.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 25RKS if…
Pick the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 25RKS if you are a couple who wants the lowest sticker on a half-ton-towable rear-kitchen fifth wheel. The 27.3-ft length is 2 ft shorter than the Roamer, the rear-kitchen layout puts the queen bed up front for quiet sleeping, and 50-amp service runs dual AC. The 9,995-lb GVWR is 495 lbs higher than the Roamer. At $43,094 you save $6,481 over the Highland Ridge and give up the bunkhouse plus solar plus inverter plus four-season content.
Frequently asked
Which has a bunkhouse?
The Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 24MLDS has a bunkhouse and sleeps 6. The Winnebago Minnie Plus 25RKS has no bunks and sleeps 4.
Which ships with solar?
The Roamer 24MLDS includes 200W solar standard plus a 1,800W inverter. The Minnie Plus 25RKS has solar prep but no factory panel or inverter.
Which has 50-amp service?
The Minnie Plus 25RKS ships 50-amp service. The Roamer 24MLDS does not document shore amperage.