2025 Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT Review

Want to dip your toes into the fifth wheel pool, but not sure that you’re ready to make a full commitment? (You know, the buy-a-larger-truck kind of commitment.) The 2025 Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT is a half-ton fifth wheel that just might be the right depth. Fifth wheels, with all their amenities and features, can be a rabbit hole of excessive cost and weight. But unlike most of its class, the Eagle HT offers only a little less and a huge advantage — increased towability.

The Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT means you won’t have to go all in with your assets — or driveway space. For future owners with half-ton or three-quarter-ton trucks, you may even be able to tow it with what you already have.

This unit, from the Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel line, is perfect for full time RVers who love hosting friends. Or who just want to bring the grandkids along for the weekend. The spacious living and warm elegant light fixtures offer an attractive ambiance to entertain friends or family for dinner— or an extended weekend. A tri-fold sofa pulls out for when the kids or grandkids are visiting.

There’s so much more, so let’s dive in.

At a Glance: Eagle HT 28CRT

I gave this RV a rating of four out of five. The 2025 Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT has many of the great features that only fifth wheels can offer. But naturally, a few sacrifices were made in the process. The floorplan is among my favorites, with a spacious well-lit interior, additional sleeping space, and a gorgeous kitchen. But some lightweight construction elements felt a little flimsy. I’ll detail a few of these more fully below.

Check the Specs

Sleeping capacity: 4
Hitch weight: 1,960 pounds
UVW: 9,515 pounds
CCC: 1,835 pounds
Exterior length: 32 feet 11 inches (overall length); 31 feet 10 inches (pin to bumper)
Exterior height: 12 feet 4 inches (no A/C) ;12 feet 6 inches (with one A/C); 13 feet 1 inch (with two A/Cs)
Exterior width: 8 feet 1 inch (no slide-outs); 13 feet 1 inch (with slide-outs)
Fresh/Gray/Black: 52/82/45
Propane: 2 x 30 pounds
Awning length: 15 feet

Features We Love

Helix-ducted, whisper-quiet 15,000 Btu A/C (with option for second A/C)
Tows up to 3,000 pounds to bring along your toys or car (in states that allow it; most of them only allow one tow per vehicle)
12-volt USB ports throughout the unit
Thicker and wider Olympic mattress in master bed
Flush Floor slide-outs
Hot-cold, quick-connect sink outside for cooking outside
NuvoH2O high-end water filtration system
Lippert Ground Control 3.0 automatic-leveling system
MORryde Step Above entrance steps with blue led lights
CPAP-prepped bedroom
3,000-pound tow rating for towing motorcycles or other toys along behind you (if your state allows a 2nd tow; most don’t)
5-inch Magnum Truss roofing (walkable!)
35,000-Btu heater
Tankless water heater

These warm and elegant light fixtures create a wonderful ambience for entertaining.

The glass washer on the fancy farmhouse-style sink is a nice little luxury.

Benefits

Outdoor kitchen with JayPort Quick Connect
Quiet interior with whisper-quiet A/C technology
Safe entry/exit with MORyde entry steps
Space and luxury that only fifth wheels can offer, but without the excessive weight
Beautifully arranged kitchen with residential appliances and adequate countertop space

Challenges

This rig is technically towable with a half-ton, but it would be better towed by a three-quart-ton or full-ton vehicle. (Because you don’t want to be traversing a steep mountain pass wondering if you’ve pushed the limit too far.)
Master bedroom is cramped and contains little storage.
Some aspects of the unit seemed flimsy on account of opting for lighter materials.

As you can see, there’s not much space between the dresser drawers and the bed.

Best For

Full-time RV couples who want the space and luxury of a fifth wheel, without the weight and cost that most fifth wheels come with
Weekend warriors with kids that don’t want to commit to a more heavy-duty tow vehicle

Key Areas That RV Trader Reviews

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The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Olivia de Soria, RV expert and enthusiast. I provide an honest look at RVs from an RV industry insider perspective. That way, you can learn the good, the bad, and the intriguing about any RVs I review. I inspect each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. And I always evaluate those six key areas that buyers have told us that they have in mind.

So, that said, let’s take a closer look at the 2025 Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT.

Sleeping Space

The bedroom in the Eagle HT 28CRT is beautifully lit, with a picture window above the bed blanketing the space in natural light. The butcher block accent here is handsome, adding an attractive sophistication to the bedroom. The room is also CPAP-ready, a convenient feature for many that need it. You can rest well on the Olympic bed which is eight inches thicker and six inches wider than most RV mattresses.

The floorplan in this room, however, takes a small hit. Honestly, it feels somewhat cramped. There is a place to attach a TV across from the queen walkaround bed, but if you do attach one, there will be absolutely no space to walk around the bed. The dresser/drawers next to the bed are also cramped. You will need to be standing next to the drawers to get anything out of them, as they pull out directly into the bed.

Additionally, when I pulled the closet door open, the magnet strength almost broke the small wooden strip that the doors adhere to. Some elements of this camper feel like they lack durable construction. For example, the drawers are constructed with unfinished plywood. So, while you are shopping for a surprisingly light fifth wheel, it doesn’t hurt to ask yourself why it might be so light — and what amenities or structural components were sacrificed in the process. Overall, the storage and floorplan in the master bedroom feels a bit inadequate and clumsily placed. There is, however, hefty amounts of storage underneath the queen bed, made easy to access with a gas assist hinging mechanism.

Good look at the walkaround, queen-size bed. The Olympic bed itself is both thicker and wider than most RV matresses. Note also the CPAP-ready nightstands on both sides of the bed.

Here you can get a better look at both the dresser and the mirrored closet.

From the side of the bed, you can see the entry way back into the living area. A little further to the right (not pictured) is the entrance to the bathroom.

The tri-fold sofa in the living area converts to a nice sleeping space.

Bathroom

In alignment with the bedroom, the bathroom in the Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT has a stunning butcher block countertop. Striking black accents are found throughout. The large, mirrored vanity has storage behind it. Additionally, the sink has plenty of space in the cabinet and drawer beneath it. There is an additional closet flanking the shower, with room for all your towels. The shower feels large and luxurious, with a residential-style glass door and faux marbled tile.

View of the large and elegant shower. The closet just to its right is ideal for all the bath towels you can imagine.

Beneath the vanity, there is a surprising amount of storage.

A look here at the closed towel closet and the bathroom entry/exit to the bedroom.

The toilet space is uncrowded. Note also the little things, like the toilet paper mount and hooks above for used towels.

Living Area

Inside, the living area and kitchen are bathed in the natural light that pours through the of many oversized windows of the Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT. The kitchen feels open and inviting — exactly like a kitchen I would want to cook in.

Where the bedroom area feels somewhat cramped, the living and kitchen area more than make up for it with a commodious lounge area. There are plenty of seating areas for friends or family. You can easily seat eight people, with six of them eating at a table or rotating TV table inside. A tri-fold pull-out couch, two theater seats, and a dinette all feel comfortably integrated within the space. USB 12-volt charging ports are sprinkled throughout the living space. (Even better, they’re all in discreet, cleverly arranged areas.)

The sleek and artful light fixtures above the dinette are one of my all-time favorites. The system is built in with JAYCOMMAND, giving you full access to key operations within your unit, without even getting up off the couch. The functionality of this communal area checks all the boxes.

Located at the rear of the cabin, here you can see the tri-fold sofa, unconverted for sleep this time.

With the tri-fold sofa behind you, here’s a look at the cabin. I really like this layout.

Theater seats are placed directly across from the entertainment center.

The dinette fits in comfortably. All the windows here make the space feel even bigger.

Kitchen

The kitchen is cleverly laid out. (Again with plenty of light to bask in.) The unit comes with a standard 10-cubic-foot, 12-volt fridge. The fridge is 10 to 13 percent more efficient on battery and has a freezer that is five degrees colder than the competition. The stove is equipped with three burners with a microwave above it, and an easy-to-clean oven beneath it. A knife rack is cleverly installed behind the range. A tasteful island sink sits in the middle of the kitchen/living space extending the countertop space available in the kitchen. It offers a plethora of storage and ties the space together with an inviting feel.

The sink itself is a thing of beauty. It houses a large farmhouse basin equipped with a glass washer, a sleek and discreet pull-down sink sprayer, rinse station, and a drain adjustor button. It also has a multitude of uses with a variety of drop-in sink basins. There’s a rinse sink basin and a solid-bottom sink basin (to give you the option of a divided sink). Or you could just use the giant rectangular basin as is. Having the option of different sink functions is so much nicer than a permanently divided sink. The island exemplifies beauty and function, with plenty of cabinet space and drawers underneath the stunning white marbled countertops.

View of the island, looking back to the rear of the cabin.

This farmhouse-style sink offers multiple basin configurations, which I like better than having a permanently divided sink.

This 10-cubic-foot, 12-volt fridge has an edge on the competition — it’s more energy-efficient and stays colder.

Top-down look at the three-burner stove.

Four Season Capabilities

The heated underbelly and tank heaters in all modern Jayco fifth wheels, are one of many features that will help extend your camping season. The Stronghold VBL vacuum-bonded, laminate-wall construction offers a lighter build with high-density, block-foam insulation to help extend your RV camping season. Enjoy double-layer, batt insulation in ceiling and floor, and double-sided, radiant-barrier insulation in the roof floor and behind the cap. The Magnum Truss roof system is the toughest. Its walkable roof is made from PVC material, and is prepped and ready for an Overlander Solar Package. Withstanding 4,500 pounds, you can walk on the roof with confidence, and feel safer in snow and hailstorms.

If you are planning on taking some extensive dry camping trips, this unit has an option for an extreme weather package. This includes heat tape and heating pads, but it is an added feature. The solar package is also an added feature. Without it, the Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT does not come solar-ready.

The furnace, naturally, generates heat. But what’s nice about the Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT’s design, is that the RV is also built to retain it.

Storage Space

As a whole, I think the Eagle HT 28CRT has enough storage for a full-time traveling couple. As mentioned earlier, the bedroom is ultimately lacking in storage, and some of the storage areas seem flimsily built and clumsily arranged. There is, however, that large storage compartment underneath the bed, with gas assist struts for ease of access.

The bathroom has an additional closet that is quite large, helping to make up for any deficit in the bedroom storage capacity. The living and kitchen area have a good amount of storage with plentiful cabinets and drawers and added storage under the kitchen sink and dinette seating. A convenient shoe closet is also located near the entryway of the entry unit. There is also a large and convenient passthrough storage compartment underneath the unit.

Love this shoe closet right near the entrance. It’s super convenient and well-placed.

A top-down look at the storage in the island itself.

Nice extra storage space hidden under the dinette seating.

Closing Notes on the Jayco Eagle HT 28CRT

The NuvoH2O water filtration system is a feature that Jayco recently came out with. It’s a triple-cartridge system with a salt-free, citrus-filter softener that prevents and removes scale build up. With this new system, you can enjoy tastier, healthier, and safer drinking water — whether you are dry camping or connected to city water.

The JayPort is also a new feature that I feel is worth mentioning. An outdoor kitchen isn’t always included inside a unit, but with the JayPort, you can enjoy the use of an outdoor kitchen without having one fully installed in the underbelly of your unit. The JayPort is compatible with a propane stove and can be easily connected with the LP quick connect.

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