Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS vs Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
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Quick verdict
The 2026 Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS and 2026 Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS are both Fifth Wheel floorplans, but they target different missions. At 30.8 ft, the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS runs 1.1 ft longer than the 29.7-ft Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS.
Grey-tank holding favors the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS by 41 gal. The Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS ships with 400W of solar; the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS adds an outdoor kitchen; Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS adds a residential fridge; Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS adds four-season package.
Pricing: $55,643 for the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS versus $43,094 for the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS, putting the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS $12,549 lower. The Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS carries the broader spec sheet for most Fifth Wheel buyers. Both rigs share a 9,995 lb GVWR, leaving 1,645 lb cargo on the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS and unlisted on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS | Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55,643 | $43,094 |
| Length | 30'9" | 29'8" |
| Dry weight | 8,350 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 9,995 lbs | 9,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh tank | 51 gal | 50 gal |
| Grey tank | 82 gal | 41 gal |
| Black tank | 45 gal | 41 gal |
| LP | 60 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 400W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | queen | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS wins
- Larger grey tank (82 gal vs 41 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- More propane capacity (60 gal vs 9.5 gal)
- Factory 400W solar; no solar on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS
- Includes an outdoor kitchen
- 12V residential fridge
Where Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS wins
- Lower MSRP at $43,094 vs $55,643 ($12,549 less)
- Shorter at 29.7 ft vs 30.8 ft (1.1 ft easier to park)
- 2 slides expand living space
Pick the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS if…
Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS's 30.8-ft layout (vs 29.7 ft on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS). Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS ships with. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS's 400W of factory solar. Outdoor-cooking enthusiasts get a real exterior kitchen on the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS that the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS does not ship. Cold-storage volume favors the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS, which fits a residential 12V fridge instead of a smaller absorption unit. The $55,643 MSRP runs above the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS's $43,094, so the spec advantages above need to justify the $12,549 step-up for you.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS's 29.7-ft footprint over the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS's 30.8 ft. Open-floorplan fans benefit from 2 slide-outs on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS versus 1 on the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $12,549 versus the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS at MSRP. Day-to-day livability on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS comes down to whether its 29.7' footprint and 4-sleeper plan fits your group size. The Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS also makes sense as a step up from a smaller fifth wheel when storage volume and tank capacity matter more than the lowest possible tow rating.
Frequently asked
Do the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS and Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS share the same GVWR?
Yes - both list a 9,995 lb GVWR. Chassis is Jayco I-Beam on the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS and Winnebago frame on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS, so the tow rig sizing matches.
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 51 gal on the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS and 50 gal on the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS. The Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS carries 1 more gal of fresh, plus 82/41 gal grey and 45/41 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS and Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS?
The Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS lists $12,549 less at MSRP ($55,643 for the Jayco Eagle SLE 28RKS vs $43,094 for the Winnebago Minnie Plus 5W 27RLTS). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.