Jayco Alante 29S vs Winnebago Vista 29V
2027 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both gas Class A motorhomes share the Ford F53 chassis and 7.3L V8, with 18,000 lb GVWR. The Jayco Alante 29S is 31.33 ft long, 101 in wide, lists at $190,343 ($18,542 less), and ships with a 7,000W generator, 200W solar, 1,200W inverter, JRide handling, 84-in interior ceiling, theater seating, and residential fridge. The Winnebago Vista 29V is 1.33 ft shorter at 30 ft, 96 in wide, prices at $208,885, and features a full-length single slide, king bed, outdoor tailgate kitchen, and generator prep (vs the Jayco's factory-installed gen).
The Alante 29S sleeps 5 with a mixed bed configuration; the Vista 29V also sleeps 5 with a king bed. Both run a single slide. The Jayco ships ready to dry-camp with the included generator and 200W solar; the Winnebago requires you to add the generator yourself.
Verdict: pick the Jayco Alante 29S for ready-to-camp value with the bundled 7,000W generator and 1,200W inverter; pick the Vista 29V for the king bed, tailgate kitchen, and full-length slide layout.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Alante 29S | Winnebago Vista 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 ($190,343 vs $208,885)
- 7,000W onboard generator standard
- 1,200W inverter + 200W solar
- 101 in wide vs 96 in (5 in wider)
- Theater seating + residential fridge
Where Winnebago Vista 29V wins
- King bed standard (Jayco has mixed config)
- Full-length single slide
- Outdoor tailgate kitchen included
- 61 gal grey tank vs 49 gal (12 more gal)
- Generator prep + solar prep wiring
Pick the Jayco Alante 29S if…
Buyers who want a ready-to-camp Class A with the generator and inverter already installed should pick the Jayco Alante 29S. The 7,000W gen handles RV park boondock-style stays, the 1,200W inverter runs 120V off battery, and 200W solar tops up house batteries. JRide suspension gives Class A handling that the F53 baseline lacks, and $190,343 saves $18,542 vs the Winnebago.
Pick the Winnebago Vista 29V if…
Buyers who prefer a king bed and outdoor entertaining should choose the Winnebago Vista 29V. The full-length slide opens the living room dramatically when parked, the rear king bed creates a residential bedroom feel, and the outdoor tailgate kitchen handles grilling at the site. You'll need to budget for an aftermarket generator, but the layout itself is the draw.
Frequently asked
Does either come with a generator?
The Jayco Alante 29S includes a 7,000W generator standard. The Winnebago Vista 29V has generator prep but no installed generator; you'll add one aftermarket.
Which has the king bed?
The Winnebago Vista 29V has a rear king bed standard. The Jayco Alante 29S uses a mixed bed configuration (optional overhead bunk listed).
What's the chassis difference?
Both use the Ford F53 chassis with the 7.3L V8 and TorqShift 6-speed. The Jayco adds JRide handling on top of the base F53.