Adventurer 86FB vs Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two Travel Trailer entries at virtually equal price. The Adventurer 86FB is a hard-side truck camper at 14.5 ft, 2,740 lbs dry, mounted in a 3/4-ton-plus pickup bed with north/south queen, dinette sleeper, largest-in-class wet bath, hybrid TRU-Composite, 42 gal fresh, 9.4 gal LP, four-season build, and optional Onan 2,500W generator at $40,900. The Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH is a 20.63 ft conventional SUV-towable trailer at 3,400 lbs dry with a bunkhouse layout sleeping four, wet bath, 31 gal fresh, and 9.5 gal LP at $40,952.
The key split is bunkhouse vs queen. The Hike 100 H172BH dedicates rear space to bunks for kids; the Adventurer 86FB uses every inch for the master queen and wet bath. Truck camper vs trailer also matters: the Adventurer rides in the bed (no separate parking), while the H172BH unhooks for SUV exploration.
Verdict in the Travel Trailer market: pick the Adventurer 86FB for couples wanting truck-bed mobility; pick the Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH for families needing bunks in a SUV-towable shell.
Side-by-side specs
| Adventurer 86FB | Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,900 | $40,952 |
| Length | 14'6" | 20'8" |
| Dry weight | 2,740 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| GVWR | — | 4,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 42 gal | 31 gal |
| Grey tank | 30 gal | 25 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 25 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | 2500W | — |
| Bath | wet bath | wet |
| Bed | North/south queen 60"x80" + dinette sleeper 40"x72" | bunks |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Adventurer 86FB wins
- 660 lbs lighter dry weight (2,740 vs 3,400 lbs)
- Mounts in truck bed for forest road access
- 11 gal more fresh water (42 vs 31 gal)
- Four-season build + 9.4 gal LP for furnace runs
- Optional Onan 2,500W generator standard prep
Where Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH wins
- Bunkhouse layout sleeps 4 (Adventurer 86FB: 4 via dinette conversion)
- Unhooks at campsite for SUV exploration freedom
- Doesn't require a 3/4-ton-plus pickup
- Conventional travel trailer parking at home
- Slide-free 20.63 ft layout opens to gear storage
Pick the Adventurer 86FB if…
Couples and solo travelers with a 3/4-ton-plus pickup who want truck-bed mobility for dispersed camping. The Adventurer 86FB delivers a north/south queen, largest-in-class wet bath, 42 gal fresh, four-season insulation, and optional 2,500W Onan generator at $40,900. Drives where the truck does; no separate trailer parking needed at home. Best for outdoorspeople who already own a heavy pickup and value the queen master over bunks.
Pick the Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH if…
Mid-size SUV owners with two kids who need a bunkhouse trailer the family vehicle can tow. The Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH at 3,400 lbs dry tows behind any 5,000-lb-rated mid-size SUV and sleeps four with rear bunks for kids. The trailer unhooks at the campsite so the SUV stays free for daytrip exploration. At $40,952, best for younger families without a heavy pickup and with two kids needing private sleep.
Frequently asked
Can the Adventurer 86FB sleep four?
Yes, via north/south queen plus dinette sleeper (40 x 72 in). Realistic comfort is two adults plus two smaller kids, since the dinette sleeper is shorter than typical.
Does the H172BH have outdoor storage?
Yes, the slide-free 20.63 ft layout includes exterior storage compartments. Outdoor kitchen is not standard.
Which has better cold-weather camping?
The Adventurer 86FB with listed four-season build and 9.4 gal LP. The Hike 100 H172BH isn't four-season certified.