Jayco Greyhawk 27U vs Winnebago Spirit 31K
2027 Class C comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two Ford E-450 gas Class C rigs about $8K apart on price. The Jayco Greyhawk 27U at 29.9 ft and 14,500 lb GVWR brings single slide, king walk-around bed, residential refrigerator, theater seating, 4,000W generator, 200W solar, 1,000W inverter, 84-inch ceiling, and wireless charging at $172,793. The Winnebago Spirit 31K at 32.75 ft and 14,500 lb GVWR has single slide, queen corner bed, 1.5-bath layout, sleeps-7, and generator prep at $164,566.
The Greyhawk 27U is the king-bed amenity-rich shorter coach with factory generator and inverter. The Spirit 31K is the longer 1.5-bath family coach at $8,227 less. Verdict: pick the Jayco Greyhawk 27U for king-bed comfort, factory power, and shorter length; pick the Winnebago Spirit 31K for 1.5-bath family layout and $8,227 savings.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Greyhawk 27U | Winnebago Spirit 31K | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $172,793 | $164,566 |
| Length | 29'11" | 32'9" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 14,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 5 | 7 |
| Slides | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 42 gal | 44 gal |
| Grey tank | 41 gal | 30 gal |
| Black tank | 31 gal | 30 gal |
| LP | 16.5 gal | 18 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | 1000W | — |
| Generator | 4000W | — |
| Bath | full | one_and_half |
| Bed | king | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Jayco Greyhawk 27U wins
- King walk-around bed
- 4,000W generator installed
- 1,000W inverter included
- Residential refrigerator + theater seating
- 84-inch interior ceiling
Where Winnebago Spirit 31K wins
- 1.5 bath layout (separate lavatory + shower)
- Sleeps 7 vs 5
- 2.85 ft more interior length
- $8,227 lower MSRP
- Simpler no-inverter build
Pick the Jayco Greyhawk 27U if…
Pick the Jayco Greyhawk 27U if you want a king-bed Class C with the factory power package. The Greyhawk 27U's combination of 4,000W generator, 200W solar, and 1,000W inverter makes it boondock-ready out of the box, the king walk-around bed delivers real bedroom comfort, and the 84-inch interior ceiling plus residential refrigerator support multi-week trips. The 29.9 ft length is more parkable than the 32.75 ft Spirit. Best fit: couples who tour multi-week trips, want king-bed sleeping and factory inverter, and value Jayco refinement at $172,793.
Pick the Winnebago Spirit 31K if…
Pick the Winnebago Spirit 31K if you need the 1.5-bath layout, sleeps-7 family capacity, and prefer the $8,227 savings. The 32.75 ft length supports a real family interior with corner queen plus convertibles, the 1.5-bath separation lets two people use the bath area simultaneously during morning rush hours, and the Spirit heritage gives a clean Winnebago product story. Generator-prep means you would add the genset aftermarket. Best fit: family Class C buyers who need 1.5-bath layout, sleeps-7 capacity, and Winnebago Spirit brand at $164,566.
Frequently asked
Which is more boondock-ready?
The Greyhawk 27U with factory 4,000W generator, 200W solar, and 1,000W inverter is boondock-ready out of the box. The Spirit 31K is generator-prep and solar-prep, requiring aftermarket work.
Spirit 31K vs Minnie Winnie 31K?
Per the spec sheets shown, the Winnebago Spirit 31K and Minnie Winnie 31K share identical chassis, layout, and base price.
Sleeping capacity?
The Spirit 31K sleeps 7. The Greyhawk 27U sleeps 5.