Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS vs Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2026 travel trailers occupy the luxury half-ton+/three-quarter-ton class. The Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS is 33.75 ft long, weighs 8,335 lbs dry, lists at $60,750, and ships with bunks, a fireplace, 1,800W inverter, 200W solar, four-season insulation, theater seating, 84 in interior ceiling, and 74-gallon grey tank. The Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS is 4.17 ft longer at 37.92 ft, weighs 9,660 lbs dry, prices at $62,858 ($2,108 more), and features a center kitchen, single slide, queen bed, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen, 60-gallon LP, and four-season pkg.
The Highland Ridge Roamer LD 29RLTS is the only model here with bunks (sleeps 4 max via bunks) and an inverter; the Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS skips bunks for a couples layout with luxury fixtures. Hitch weight: 1,010 lbs vs 1,290 lbs.
Verdict: pick the Highland Ridge Roamer LD 29RLTS for off-grid family use with bunks, fireplace, and the inverter; pick the Eagle HT 294CKBS for couples or empty-nesters wanting the center kitchen and outdoor cooking.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS | Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,750 | $62,858 |
| Length | 33'9" | 37'11" |
| Dry weight | 8,335 lbs | 9,660 lbs |
| GVWR | 10,200 lbs | 11,700 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 52 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 74 gal | 74 gal |
| Black tank | 37 gal | 37 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 | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS wins
- 1,800W inverter standard
- Bunkhouse layout (kids' bunks)
- Fireplace + theater seating
- $2,108 less at MSRP
- 1,325 lbs lighter dry / 280 lbs lighter hitch
Where Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS wins
- Center kitchen layout for entertaining
- Outdoor kitchen + residential fridge
- Single slide expands living area
- 60 gal LP tank for heating
- JayCommand smart RV system + Olympic cooling-tech bed
Pick the Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS if…
Off-grid families with a 3/4-ton truck who want bunks, a fireplace, and the inverter should pick the Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS. The 1,800W inverter gives you 120V off battery, the bunk layout puts kids in dedicated beds, and the 84-in interior ceiling makes the 33-ft length feel taller than typical. Four-season insulation, 200W solar, and the fireplace extend the camping window into shoulder months.
Pick the Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS if…
Couples or empty-nesters who entertain at hookup sites and want the center-kitchen layout should choose the Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS. The center kitchen with residential fridge becomes the social hub, the outdoor kitchen handles grilling, and 60 gallons of LP supports cold-weather heating. The single slide opens the living room, JayCommand controls systems from your phone, and the Olympic bed has cooling tech.
Frequently asked
Which sleeps kids?
The Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS has bunks (sleeps 4 max via bunk-bed config). The Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS uses a queen bed and dinette/lounge sleeping; it sleeps 4 but without dedicated bunks.
Does either include an inverter?
The Highland Ridge Roamer Light Duty 29RLTS includes a 1,800W inverter. The Jayco Eagle HT 294CKBS does not list an inverter.
What's the price gap and what does it buy?
The Jayco costs $2,108 more. That premium buys the slide, center kitchen, residential fridge, outdoor kitchen, JayCommand, 60-gal LP, and the Olympic bed; you give up the bunkhouse and the inverter.