Northwood Nash 25DS vs Winnebago Access 25ML
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 29-ft travel trailers go after the conventional 4-sleep market with different equipment levels. The Northwood Nash 25DS is 29.17 ft, 6,845 lb dry on a 9,200 lb GVWR with 2,355 lb cargo capacity and 755 lb hitch weight. Spec includes one slide, queen bed, 4-season all-conditions build, lead-acid batteries, 400W rooftop solar with prep, 80/40/35 gal tanks plus 14-gal LP, 30A shore, 13.5K BTU AC, DSI water heater.
The Winnebago Access 25ML is 29 ft, 5,700 lb dry on an 8,800 lb GVWR with 0 slides, tandem-axle, queen bed, full bath, solar prep without factory solar, 60/49/49 gal tanks plus 9.5 gal LP, 50A shore power. Mid-lounge with walkaround bedroom defines the layout.
Verdict: the Northwood Nash 25DS wins on 4-season build, 400W factory rooftop solar (vs solar prep only on Access), 80-gal fresh tank (+20), 14-gal LP capacity (+4.5), 2,355 lb cargo capacity and the heavier-duty 9,200 lb GVWR. The Winnebago Access 25ML wins on dry weight (1,145 lb lighter), 50A shore power, 49-gal black tank (+14) and the tandem-axle mid-lounge configuration. Pricing data is unavailable on both.
Side-by-side specs
| Northwood Nash 25DS | Winnebago Access 25ML | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | — |
| Length | 29'2" | 29' |
| Dry weight | 6,845 lbs | 5,700 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,200 lbs | 8,800 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 5 |
| Slides | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 80 gal | 60 gal |
| Grey tank | 40 gal | 49 gal |
| Black tank | 35 gal | 49 gal |
| LP | 14 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 400W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | Queen | queen |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Northwood Nash 25DS wins
- 400W rooftop solar standard (not just prep)
- 80 gal fresh tank (+20)
- 14 gal LP capacity (+4.5)
- 4-season all-conditions construction
- 2,355 lb cargo capacity documented
Where Winnebago Access 25ML wins
- 5,700 lb dry weight (1,145 lb lighter)
- 50A shore power
- 49 gal black tank (+14)
- Tandem-axle for highway stability
- Walkaround bedroom with mid-lounge layout
Pick the Northwood Nash 25DS if…
Pick the Northwood Nash 25DS if you actually camp four seasons and want real off-grid capability. The 400W rooftop solar (not just prep), 80-gal fresh tank, 14-gal LP and 2,355 lb cargo capacity together make week-long shoulder-season trips practical. The 4-season all-conditions build with 13.5K BTU AC and DSI water heater is built for the long haul, and the 9,200 lb GVWR gives meaningful structural margin. The Nash is the off-grid pick.
Pick the Winnebago Access 25ML if…
Choose the Winnebago Access 25ML if 50A shore power, the tandem-axle pull and a lighter tow rating matter. The 5,700 lb dry weight gives back tow vehicle payload, the tandem axle pulls more stably at highway speed, and the 49-gal black tank is double the Nash's. The walkaround bedroom with mid-lounge layout is a comfortable everyday configuration in this travel trailer category.
Frequently asked
Which has factory solar?
Northwood Nash 25DS includes 400W rooftop solar standard. The Access 25ML has solar prep only.
Which has more fresh water?
Nash 25DS at 80 gal vs Access 25ML at 60, a 20-gallon difference.
Which is 4-season?
Only the Nash 25DS.