Jayco Redhawk 26M vs Winnebago Spirit 25B
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 separated by $7,221 and a slide. The Jayco Redhawk 26M is 28.7 ft and 14,500 lb GVWR with 1 slide, queen power Murphy bed, residential refrigerator, theater seating, 4,000W factory generator, and 200W solar prep, listed at $160,418. The Winnebago Spirit 25B is 26.3 ft and 14,500 lb GVWR with 0 slides, queen corner bed, sleeps 6 via bunkhouse capability, at $153,197.
The Spirit 25B is the Winnebago sister of the Minnie Winnie 25B with identical spec but different trim badging. Verdict: pick the Jayco Redhawk 26M for slide-out, factory generator, and residential fridge; pick the Winnebago Spirit 25B for simpler no-slide build and $7,221 in savings.
Side-by-side specs
| Jayco Redhawk 26M | Winnebago Spirit 25B | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160,418 | $153,197 |
| Length | 28'8" | 26'4" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 14,500 lbs | 14,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 5 | 6 |
| Slides | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 43 gal | 40 gal |
| Grey tank | 40 gal | 26 gal |
| Black tank | 31 gal | 21 gal |
| LP | 12.2 gal | 18 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | 4000W | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | murphy | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Jayco Redhawk 26M wins
- 1 slide vs 0 slides for daytime space
- 4,000W generator installed
- 200W solar prep + 200W panel
- Residential refrigerator standard
- Power Murphy bed for day-night conversion
Where Winnebago Spirit 25B wins
- 2.34 ft shorter (26.3 vs 28.7 ft)
- Sleeps 6 vs 5
- $7,221 lower MSRP
- 5.8 gal more LP capacity (18 vs 12.2)
- Simpler no-slide build
Pick the Jayco Redhawk 26M if…
Pick the Jayco Redhawk 26M if you want the slide for daytime expansion, the residential refrigerator for week-plus grocery storage, and the 4,000W generator for boondocking. The power Murphy bed is a serious advantage for couples who want a real living-room floor plan during the day and full bed at night. The 252 lb cargo capacity is restrictive; this is a couples coach, not a heavy-loadout family rig. Best fit: couples touring multi-week trips, dry camping with the factory generator, who want the slide-out and Jayco brand at $160,418.
Pick the Winnebago Spirit 25B if…
Pick the Winnebago Spirit 25B if you can live without a slide and want to save $7,221. The 26.3 ft length is more parkable, the sleeps-6 capability via bunkhouse handles family configurations, and the 18 gal LP gives 5.8 gal more cooking and heating runtime than the Redhawk. You would need to add solar and generator aftermarket. Best fit: budget-tighter family or couple buyers who prefer the shorter, simpler Winnebago Spirit 25B at $153,197 and are comfortable with aftermarket equipment upgrades.
Frequently asked
What's different between Spirit 25B and Minnie Winnie 25B?
Per the spec sheets shown here, the Winnebago Spirit 25B and Minnie Winnie 25B share identical chassis, layout, sleeping count, and base price. The Spirit trim is typically a slightly different decor/badging package.
Slide or no slide?
The Redhawk 26M has 1 slide. The Spirit 25B has 0 slides.
What's the price gap?
The Jayco Redhawk 26M lists at $160,418 vs $153,197 for the Spirit 25B, a $7,221 gap.