Jayco Alante 29S vs Winnebago Sunstar 29V
2027 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2027 Jayco Alante 29S and 2026 Winnebago Sunstar 29V are gas Class A motorhomes on the Ford F53 chassis with the 7.3L V8 and 18,000 lb GVWR. The Jayco Alante 29S is 31.33 ft long, 101 in wide, lists at $190,343, and ships with a 7,000W generator, 200W solar, 1,200W inverter, JRide handling upgrade, 84-in interior ceiling, and a residential fridge. The Winnebago Sunstar 29V is 1.33 ft shorter at 30 ft, 96 in wide, prices at $208,885 ($18,542 more), and features a full-length single slide, king bed, outdoor tailgate kitchen, and generator prep.
The Sunstar 29V is a sister to the Vista 29V with identical layout and Tailgate Package. The Alante 29S targets the bundled-amenity buyer with its 7,000W gen and inverter package; the Sunstar prioritizes layout and king-bed sleeping.
Verdict: pick the Jayco Alante 29S for the cheapest path to a fully equipped 18,000 lb GVWR Class A with the generator already installed; pick the Sunstar 29V for the king bed and tailgate kitchen if you'll add a generator aftermarket.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Alante 29S | Winnebago Sunstar 29V | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $190,343 | $208,885 |
| Length | 31'4" | 30' |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 18,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 5 | 5 |
| Slides | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 72 gal | 71 gal |
| Grey tank | 49 gal | 61 gal |
| Black tank | 50 gal | 40 gal |
| LP | 56 gal | 18 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | 1200W | — |
| Generator | 7000W | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | mixed | king |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Jayco Alante 29S wins
- $18,542 less at MSRP
- 7,000W generator already installed
- 200W solar + 1,200W inverter standard
- 101 in wide vs 96 in
- JRide handling upgrade vs base F53
Where Winnebago Sunstar 29V wins
- Rear king bed standard
- Full-length single slide expands living
- Outdoor tailgate kitchen included
- 61 gal grey tank vs 49 gal
- Solar prep + generator prep wiring
Pick the Jayco Alante 29S if…
First-time Class A buyers wanting a fully equipped rig at the lower MSRP should pick the Jayco Alante 29S. The 7,000W generator is already installed, 200W of factory solar plus 1,200W inverter let you run 120V off battery, and JRide handling smooths the F53's normally trucky drive. The 101-in body adds 5 in of interior width, and theater seating plus the residential fridge create a residential feel. $18,542 saved.
Pick the Winnebago Sunstar 29V if…
Buyers who prioritize a rear king bedroom and outdoor entertaining should choose the Winnebago Sunstar 29V. The king bed creates a residential master suite at the rear, the full-length slide opens the living room when parked, and the tailgate kitchen extends cooking outside. Plan to add a generator aftermarket; the layout itself justifies the premium.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between the Sunstar 29V and Vista 29V?
The Winnebago Sunstar 29V is a sister model to the Vista 29V with the identical 30 ft layout and Tailgate Package. Trim and styling differ; specs are essentially the same.
Which includes solar?
The Jayco Alante 29S has 200W of factory solar installed. The Sunstar 29V ships with solar prep only.
What does JRide do?
Jayco's JRide is an aftermarket-style handling upgrade on the F53 chassis with suspension and steering tuning to reduce the Ford's stock body roll and steering effort. The Sunstar 29V uses the base F53 setup.