Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 27RBOS vs Jayco Jay Feather 28RB
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two Travel Trailer rigs aimed at different buyers. The Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 27RBOS is a 30.1 ft family bunkhouse at 7,075 lb dry with 84-inch interior ceiling, 1,800W inverter, 200W solar, theater seating, fireplace, four-season, and 9,400 lb GVWR, listed at $51,443. The Jayco Jay Feather 28RB is a 33.1 ft couples rear-bath at 6,510 lb dry on an 8,400 lb GVWR with outdoor kitchen, residential refrigerator, theater seating, 200W solar, four-season, 40 gal LP, and 78-inch interior height for $50,543.
The Roamer LD 27RBOS is a tall family bunkhouse with factory electrical autonomy. The Jay Feather 28RB is a couples rear-bath with outdoor cooking and longer LP runs. Verdict: pick the Highland Ridge Roamer LD 27RBOS for family bunkhouse with factory inverter; pick the Jayco Jay Feather 28RB for couples rear-bath layout and outdoor kitchen.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 27RBOS | Jayco Jay Feather 28RB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $51,443 | $50,543 |
| Length | 30'1" | 33'1" |
| Dry weight | 7,075 lbs | 6,510 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,400 lbs | 8,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 52 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 74 gal | 76 gal |
| Black tank | 37 gal | 38 gal |
| LP | — | 40 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 | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 27RBOS wins
- 1,800W inverter included from factory
- 84-inch interior ceiling (vs 78 in)
- Bunkhouse layout sleeps family
- Higher 9,400 lb GVWR + 2,325 lb cargo
- Fireplace + theater seating standard
Where Jayco Jay Feather 28RB wins
- Rear-bath layout for couples privacy
- Outdoor kitchen for site cooking
- Residential refrigerator standard
- 30.6 gal more LP capacity (40 vs 9.4)
- 565 lb lighter dry weight (6,510 vs 7,075)
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 27RBOS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 27RBOS if you camp with kids and want the factory power package plus 84-inch standing height. The bunkhouse layout, 1,800W inverter, and 200W solar make the Roamer LD 27RBOS a true off-grid family rig at $51,443. The 9,400 lb GVWR and 2,325 lb cargo capacity handle a full family loadout. Best fit: bunkhouse families who shoulder-season camp in mountain campgrounds and want factory electrical autonomy plus tall headroom over outdoor kitchen amenities.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather 28RB if…
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather 28RB if you camp as a couple and want rear-bath privacy plus an outdoor kitchen for campsite cooking. The Jay Feather 28RB's residential refrigerator and 40 gal LP handle long-stay trips with extensive cooking, the 6,510 lb dry weight tows comfortably with a half-ton, and Jayco brand resale typically beats Highland Ridge over 5-year ownership. Best fit: couples or empty-nesters who run multi-week trips, cook outdoors regularly, and value Jayco brand plus rear-bath couples layout over factory inverter.
Frequently asked
Is the Jay Feather 28RB a couples or family trailer?
The Jayco Jay Feather 28RB is a couples-focused rear-bath layout with an open-front queen bedroom. It sleeps 4 max via convertible seating. The Roamer LD 27RBOS uses a bunkhouse layout for kids.
Which has the larger LP supply?
The Jay Feather 28RB at 40 gal LP holds 30.6 gal more than the Roamer LD 27RBOS at 9.4 gal.
Does the Roamer LD 27RBOS have a slide?
Not listed in the spec sheet. The Jay Feather 28RB also lists 0 slides.