RV review: 2025 Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC – Counterpalooza

Today’s RV review is of the new-for-2025 Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC fifth wheel. This is a new floor plan for the Eagle line at Jayco and one that might serve you well if you like entertaining in your fifth wheel or just appreciate a lot of kitchen counter space.

Start at the road with the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC

Starting at the street level, there is a lot I really like about this new floor plan in Jayco’s Eagle HT line. The first thing is that this is using Goodyear Endurance radials, which are the best out there in the towable market, in my opinion. 

This also rides on a leaf spring suspension but with a MORryde CRE 3000 shackle system that features wet bolts. Quite honestly, the more a suspension system is able to absorb road irregularities, the longer an RV is likely to last. This system uses bushings and such to help with that. 

I also like that you can lubricate the wear points on this—so it’ll just last longer. 

Two options you should get

There are two options that, if you get this trailer, you absolutely should get without exception. 

One of those is the Dexter Tow Assist package, which is $1,493. But if you’re driving along and hit the brakes and the trailer wheels lock up and you lose control, you’ll wish you had ordered that option. Like insurance, safety upgrades are often worth the price of admission. 

The Dexter Tow Assist is a system actually designed by German company Bosch. It incorporates anti-lock braking so that you can more easily maintain control of this big trailer if things go askew. This also incorporates some sway control technology—so they’re less likely to go askew. As a bonus, you can also track the trailer’s mileage with this system—which will help with maintenance. 

Another thing worth opting for is the tire pressure monitor system (TPMS). This is something that this rig is prepped for but doesn’t come with. Get it. Unfortunately, you’re stuck with having to buy the whole JAYCOMMAND^® system—which might be fine, if that’s what you want. That system is one of those smart RV control systems. I know not everybody likes them. 

While we’re under the RV looking around, note that the underbelly is enclosed and heated. Another thing to note is that there is but one sewer hose connection despite the fact that there are actually two gray tanks. Someone was paying attention, but we’ll talk more about that in a bit. 

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What’s inside the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC

This is a floor plan that really takes advantage of the ability to provide open space inside. 

Along the camp side, a counter extends from the entry door all the way to the back of the RV. That counter then makes a right turn and extends all the way across the rig. If you judge an RV by counter space alone, this would be a big winner. 

Since there’s a ton of counter space, that means that there are drawers and cabinets below the countertop and more cabinets overhead. Storage is a strong suit in this floor plan. 

On the camp side there is a three-burner propane stovetop along with a 21” propane oven. Above that is a 30” microwave oven. 

Along the back wall is more counter space with a really fancy sink. That sink features an integrated glass washer and a number of drop-in pieces that can be used to dry or clean dishes more easily. Further, one of these drop-in pieces is designed to work with a waterfall-like sprayer to wash veggies. Of course, the faucet incorporates a sprayer and pull-out head, as well. 

Three-stage water filtration system comes standard

While you’re using water here know that there is now a three-stage water filtration system standard in this rig. This provision allows you to filter the water coming in from a pressurized source at the campground. You can also filter the water you have in the RV if you’re camping off the grid. 

I like this better than that separate 5-gallon jug system that Jayco had been using. 

There is but one slide in this rig, which is rack-and-pinion. In that slide is the 12-volt refrigerator. There is also a couch that’s basically three theater seats in one. You can fold down the center armrest or let that third person occupy this space. 

On the outside seats of the theater seat setup are cup holders, of course. Jayco seems unique in that they offer tables that slip into the cup holders. I haven’t seen anyone else do this, and it works well. 

In addition to the theater seat couch, there’s also an L-shaped dinette on the bulkhead of the RV. This incorporates a proper table, but on knee-knocker poles. I wish they had made this table freestanding—but that’s an easy thing to correct. 

With the three seating positions on the theater seats plus at least four in the dining space, you have room for up to seven hind ends. Not bad. And you can take the table out altogether—and now you have a lounge. Or, bring some camp chairs in and you can have a great place to eat or play games or just have a staring contest. Whatever… You do you. 

Upstairs in the Jayco Eagle HT 27MLC

Upstairs is where you’ll find the bedroom and bathroom, of course. The bathroom is not any big surprise, but is a usefully large space to do what you head to the bathroom to do. Besides, sometimes no surprises in bathrooms isn’t necessarily a bad thing, is it?

The bedroom is a bit different than you might expect in that there is a short queen bed, at 66” X 80”. It is flanked by what appear to be hanging storage and two drawers. One of those drawers is below the bed platform and is wider. The other is on the same level as the bed platform. 

But what you might think is hanging storage on either side of the bed is not. It’s just storage with no provision to hang clothes and, frankly, not enough depth to do so anyway. 

If you want to hang clothes you’ll have to do so in the closet at the foot of the bed. Here is where you’ll find your hanging storage as well as several drawers. But this is also where you’ll find the provision for a washer-dryer. So, if you’re one of the tiny, tiny number of RV owners who actually install a washer-dryer, forget about hanging clothes up here. 

Let’s talk about Jayco

I recently spent a week on the Jayco campus looking at new RVs and also meeting with some of the people who make the decisions that result in these products. In short, I was very impressed. 

First of all, every RV Jayco now builds goes through an extensive pre-delivery inspection (PDI) system. Jayco has built a number of facilities whose sole purpose is to provide thorough inspections of the products they build before they leave the grounds. This was no small investment. 

Secondly, the company is using some newer tools to monitor customer feedback and warranty claims. There are changes to these RVs that are a direct result of that. Like what? 

The furnace vents have been moved off the floors of almost every Jayco product. Mattresses have seen a significant upgrade. That three-stage water filter is another noteworthy change. 

There are many others, and you can read what I wrote about my visit to Jayco in this article. 

Boondocking and travel access

Something truly unusual in this fifth wheel is that the entire functionality of the lower deck is maintained with the slide room in, with the exception of being able to occupy the theater seats. If that’s important, this fifth wheel might be worth considering for that reason alone.

There are no solar panels included in the base price, but there are two solar packages available if you plan to camp off the grid. These are still relatively basic solar packages but are a good start and may serve some customers well.

Conclusions 

There’s more to like about this trailer, including the outside compartment on the camp side that has some storage and a small bar-sized fridge. Also, there’s a Jay Port which is essentially a hitch receiver out the side of the trailer that you can use to hang the included propane griddle on an included mount. There’s also a hot and cold spray port here. 

This rig also features a “whisper ducted” AC unit. Having heard it perform in person, the description is accurate. It’s very quiet. 

I also like the small remotes in several spots for the audio system in this trailer. And that the taillights are much larger and higher than what you might typically find. 

Overall, this is a floor plan that I think is an outstanding offering for those who like to entertain or just prepare meals. Combining a good design with some really noteworthy new features for 2025 and you have a home run, in my opinion. 

About the only thing I can kvetch about is that the TV is mounted up pretty high and that there is limited hanging space in the bedroom. But then, I don’t hang clothes when I go camping—so that may be no biggie. 

My thanks to Josh from Bish’s RV for the video and photos in this article.

More about these RV reviews

These RV reviews are written based on information provided by the manufacturers along with our writer’s own research. They are based on information from a single unit and may not reflect your actual experience. Shop your RV and dealership carefully before making a buying decision. We receive no money or other financial benefits from these reviews. They are intended only as a brief overview of the vehicle, not a comprehensive critique, which would require a thorough inspection and/or test drive.

Tony comes to RVtravel.com having worked at an RV dealership and been a life long RV enthusiast. He also has written the syndicated Curbside column about cars. He also works closely with a number of RV manufacturers to get an inside look at how things are done and is a brand ambassador for Rockwood Mini Lite with his wife, Peggy.

You can also check out his RV podcast with his wife, Peggy. 

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