Best Fifth Wheels of 2027: Top Models Compared

Fifth wheels combine a raised front section with a pickup-bed hitch, creating a bi-level layout and a different towing setup from a travel trailer. The raised front becomes the bedroom and the hitch rides in the truck bed rather than at the bumper.

For 2027, Jayco lists the Pinnacle, North Point, Eagle and Eagle SLE fifth wheels, with the Eagle HT remaining on a 2026 page. Heartland RV lists the Bighorn, Milestone and Sundance, and Open Range lists the 3X, Roamer and Roamer Light Duty.

This guide compares the 2027 fifth wheels from Jayco, Heartland RV and Open Range by construction, four-season capability, power and handling, then matches each to the buyers it suits. Every figure comes from the manufacturers' 2027 model pages as of this writing. Confirm floorplan-level weights and equipment with a dealer, because they vary by floorplan and options change during the year. If you are still deciding between a fifth wheel and a travel trailer, start with our travel trailer vs. fifth wheel guide.

What the 2027 Pages List

The manufacturers' 2027 pages establish current equipment lists rather than year-over-year changes, and equipment varies by line, so the three things buyers ask about first are worth reading line by line.

Solar equipment varies by line. Jayco's Pinnacle lists the Overlander II package, two 200-watt panels and an 1,800-watt inverter, as standard, while the North Point and Eagle list Overlander I with inverter pre-wire. Heartland RV's Bighorn lists PowerUp Solar 2, the same two-panel and 1,800-watt-inverter recipe, the Milestone lists PowerUp Solar I with an 1,800-watt inverter and the Sundance lists PowerUp I with inverter pre-wire. Open Range's 3X lists XTend Solar I as standard and XTend Solar II, with two panels and an 1,800-watt inverter, as an option.

Cold-weather equipment varies by line. Jayco's Climate Shield is listed as zero-degree tested on the Pinnacle, North Point, Eagle and Eagle SLE. Heartland RV's Milestone lists ThermaShield, also zero-degree tested, and the Bighorn offers an Extreme Weather Package as an option. Open Range's 3X lists R-38 reflective foil in the ceiling and underbelly over R-17 block foam sidewalls.

Handling equipment also varies by line. Jayco's 5 Star Handling Package on the Pinnacle lists Dexter axles with ABS and Tow Assist, 17.5-inch 16-ply tires and MORryde rubberized suspension. Heartland RV's Endurance Handling Package on the Bighorn lists Dexter axles with ABS and Tow Assist, 17.5-inch H-rated tires and SpartanLync tire-pressure monitoring. Open Range's 3X lists H-rated tires and LevelLoc automatic leveling.

Jayco Fifth Wheels for 2027

Jayco's 2027 fifth wheels are the Pinnacle, North Point, Eagle and Eagle SLE. The Eagle HT is still listed as a 2026 model. All four 2027 lines share StrongholdVBL vacuum-bonded laminated walls and a Magnum Truss roof system, which Jayco says withstood 4,500 pounds in its own testing, and Jayco backs every unit with a 2-year limited warranty plus three years of structural protection.

Pinnacle

The Pinnacle is Jayco's flagship. It is built 102 inches wide on a 12-inch structural steel I-beam frame with Monster Beam drop-frame construction, and unloaded weights across the five floorplans run 13,645 to 16,360 pounds. The mandatory 5 Star Handling Package brings 17.5-inch 16-ply tires, Dexter axles with ABS and Tow Assist, MORryde LRE4000 rubberized suspension and a MORryde rubber pin box. Climate Shield covers the 40,000 BTU furnace, double-layer batt insulation in the roof and floor, a fully enclosed heated underbelly and 120-volt heat blankets on every holding tank. The kitchen is genuinely residential: a GE 21-cubic-foot refrigerator running on an 1,800-watt inverter, a GE Profile 30-inch convection microwave with air fryer and a GE Profile 24-inch range with a 3.7-cubic-foot oven. Six-point hydraulic auto-leveling, a residential 72-by-80 king mattress and a 3,000-pound rear tow hitch are standard. Floorplans are the 32RLTS, 36FBTS, 38FBRK, 38SSWS and 39FLOK.

North Point

The North Point shares the Pinnacle's 102-inch wide-body and 12-inch I-beam frame at lower weights, 12,815 to 15,735 pounds unloaded. Its 5 Star Handling Package uses Dexter axles with Nev-R-Adjust brakes, MORryde CRE3000 suspension, a Rota-flex pin box and 17.5-inch 16-ply tires, with Dexter ABS and anti-sway plus SpartanLync tire monitoring available. Climate Shield and the 40,000 BTU furnace are standard, Overlander I Solar with inverter pre-wire is standard and the Luxury Package adds six-point hydraulic auto-leveling. Washer and dryer prep and a residential king mattress make it a serious extended-stay coach.

Eagle and Eagle SLE

The Eagle brings the same construction philosophy to a lighter, more towable package: StrongholdVBL walls, a 5-inch Magnum Truss roof with plywood decking and an Alpha Ply TPO membrane with a limited lifetime warranty. Climate Shield here uses a 35,000 BTU furnace, the 4-Star Handling Package pairs Dexter axles with MORryde CRE-3000 suspension and Jayco's HELIX Cooling System ducts the air conditioning through insulated dual ducts. Overlander I Solar and a 72-by-80 king with a Copper Cool mattress are standard, and a 60,000 BTU tankless water heater is available.

The Eagle SLE is marketed as Jayco's lighter-weight fifth wheel line. It keeps Climate Shield and the 4-Star Handling Package on 15-inch tires, and the optional Overlander II package adds 400 watts of solar and an 1,800-watt inverter for dry camping.

Heartland RV Fifth Wheels for 2027

Heartland RV's 2027 fifth-wheel lineup is the Bighorn, the Milestone and the Sundance. All three use CoreShield construction, 2-inch vacuum-bonded laminated sidewalls and floors, under a TrussTXL roof system with an Alpha membrane carrying a limited lifetime warranty.

Bighorn

The Bighorn is the luxury full-timer. The 2027 36RK is 40 feet 5 inches long with a 17,300-pound GVWR, a 14,465-pound dry weight, a 2,600-pound hitch weight and 2,835 pounds of cargo capacity on two 8,000-pound axles, with 75 gallons fresh, 82.5 gray and 50 black. A 40,000 BTU furnace and a tankless water heater are listed as standard. The Endurance Handling Package lists 17.5-inch 16-ply H-rated tires with SpartanLync tire monitoring, Dexter axles with ABS and Tow Assist and Road Armor rubberized suspension. PowerUp Solar 2 lists two 200-watt panels and an 1,800-watt inverter, and the fully enclosed universal docking center puts the water and utility connections in one compartment. Available Bighorn options include the Extreme Weather Package with 120-volt tank heat pads and a 12-volt water-line wrap, a Whisper Quiet 15,000 BTU central air conditioner with heat pump and a third 15,000 BTU ducted air conditioner. Inside, a residential 72-by-80 king and frameless dark-tinted windows carry the residential theme.

Milestone

The Milestone is the value luxury line, and for 2027 it spans two very different buyers. The 36RK is a couple's coach: 40 feet 1 inch, 16,000-pound GVWR, 13,660 pounds dry, 2,580-pound hitch weight, sleeping for two, with ThermaShield zero-degree-tested protection, a tankless water heater, PowerUp Solar I with an 1,800-watt inverter, six-point hydraulic auto-leveling, a 12-volt refrigerator, solid-surface counters, a walk-in shower and washer and dryer prep. The 38BH is the bunkhouse: 45 feet 3 inches, 17,800-pound GVWR, 15,370 pounds dry, 2,980-pound hitch weight and sleeping for up to eight, with 75 gallons fresh, 95 gray and 87 black. Both ride on the Endurance Handling Package with Dexter Nev-R-Adjust brakes and 16-inch H-rated tires.

Sundance

The Sundance XLT is Heartland RV's approachable fifth wheel. The 2027 31RL lists a 5-inch TrussTXL roof rated at 4,500 pounds with plywood decking, CoreShield 2-inch vacuum-bonded construction, a 35,000 BTU furnace, sleeping for up to four, PowerUp I Solar with inverter pre-wire and a 60,000 BTU tankless water heater. Its Endurance Handling Package uses Dexter axles with MORryde CRE-3000 suspension on 15-inch E-rated or 16-inch H-rated tires depending on the floorplan.

Open Range Fifth Wheels for 2027

Open Range, built by Highland Ridge RV, fields the Open Range 3X, the Roamer and the Roamer Light Duty for 2027.

Open Range 3X

The 3X is built for interior volume and insulation. It rides on a 102-inch wide-body frame with sidewalls Open Range rates at 50 percent thicker than standard, backed by a three-quarter-inch vapor barrier, R-17 block foam in the walls and R-38 reflective foil in the ceiling and underbelly with double-layer batt insulation overhead. Three 15,000 BTU air conditioners are standard, heat is ducted to the underbelly and the ForTruss Rafter Roof carries a PVC membrane with a limited lifetime warranty. LevelLoc four- or six-point automatic leveling with JT's Strong Arms stabilizers is standard, the ACCU-SLIDE system drives the slides and TravelLINK provides Bluetooth control of awnings, lighting, slideouts, heating and cooling. XTend Solar I is standard and XTend Solar II adds a second 200-watt panel and an 1,800-watt inverter. The three floorplans are the 372MBH, the 390TBS and the 393TBR, a three-bedroom layout for large families or multi-couple travel.

Roamer and Roamer Light Duty

The Roamer carries the four-season theme at a more accessible weight: a fully enclosed, ducted heated underbelly, a 35,000 BTU furnace, double-layer fiberglass batt insulation in the ceiling and floor, dual-sided radiant barrier insulation and residential plumbing throughout, with insulated dual-duct air conditioning. The Roamer Light Duty trims weight further for lighter trucks while keeping the same insulation package and its Cool Force System ducting.

Which 2027 Fifth Wheel Fits How You Camp

Rather than crown a winner, here is how the 2027 lineups sort by the way people actually use them.

Whatever the table says, match the trailer to the truck first. For any candidate, obtain the exact floorplan's GVWR, delivered weight and loaded pin-weight estimate before matching it to a truck; the truck's payload rating has to carry that pin weight with people and gear aboard. Our towing guide walks through the math, and the fifth wheel finder quiz narrows the 2027 floorplans to your tow vehicle and travel style.

Still Shopping a 2026 Fifth Wheel?

A dealer may still have 2026 Pinnacle, North Point, Eagle, Bighorn, Milestone or Open Range 3X inventory, and Jayco's Eagle HT remains listed only as a 2026 line in the sources checked here. Availability, equipment and pricing vary by unit, so compare the window sticker and the model year on the specific trailer against the verified 2027 equipment lists above rather than assuming a 2026 matches its 2027 successor. For 2027, the Pinnacle and Bighorn list two-panel solar with 1,800-watt inverters, and Heartland RV's fifth-wheel lineup is the Bighorn, Milestone and Sundance. Our guide to the best time to buy an RV explains how model-year clearance pricing typically works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I tow a fifth wheel with a half-ton truck? It depends on the specific truck and the specific trailer. The Jayco Eagle SLE and Open Range Roamer Light Duty are marketed as lighter-weight lines, but payload, axle ratings and the trailer's loaded pin weight decide the answer, not the tow rating on the brochure. Verify the exact unit's loaded pin weight against the exact truck's payload and axle ratings. Our travel trailer vs. fifth wheel guide covers the half-ton question in detail.

Which 2027 fifth wheels are best for full-time living? The Jayco Pinnacle and the Heartland RV Bighorn 36RK are the two coaches here built around year-round living: 40,000 BTU furnaces, zero-degree-tested weather packages, residential kitchens, king beds and two-panel solar with 1,800-watt inverters. The Open Range 3X lists R-38 ceiling and underbelly insulation and R-17 wall insulation. Our guide to full-time RV living on a budget covers the lifestyle side.

Which 2027 fifth wheels suit couples? The Heartland RV Milestone 36RK is a purpose-built two-person coach with a rear kitchen and sleeping for two, and the Jayco North Point offers two-person floorplans as well.

What changed for 2027? The verified sources establish the 2027 equipment lists, not year-over-year changes. For 2027, the Pinnacle and Bighorn list two-panel solar with 1,800-watt inverters, Jayco's Eagle HT remains on a 2026 page and Heartland RV's fifth-wheel navigation lists the Bighorn, Milestone and Sundance.

What do GVWR, UVW and hitch weight mean? GVWR is the trailer's maximum permitted loaded weight. UVW is the unloaded vehicle weight; use the exact unit's UVW and cargo-capacity label rather than a brochure range, because factory options affect delivered weight and full propane is included in UVW under the federal labeling rule. Loaded pin weight depends on both the total load and how it is distributed, so do not substitute the published dry hitch weight for it. Compare the loaded pin weight to your truck's payload rating, not just its tow rating.

These lineups span multiple floorplans, weights and equipment levels. Take the fifth wheel quiz to narrow the options, then find your local dealer and see them in person. Cabinet quality, layout flow and fit and finish are easiest to judge during a walkthrough.