Adventurer 89RB vs Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH
2027 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2027 Adventurer 89RB and 2026 Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH split family-suitability decisively. The 2027 Adventurer 89RB is a slide-free truck camper at 14.5 ft and 2,650 lbs dry, with 2027 composite construction, acrylic insulated windows, Triple Seal Protection, Richlite countertops, 12V refrigeration, and four-season insulation, mounted in a 3/4-ton-plus pickup with north/south queen and largest-in-class wet bath at $40,900. The 2026 Hike 100 H172BH is a 20.63 ft SUV-towable trailer at 3,400 lbs dry with bunkhouse layout sleeping four, wet bath, 31 gal fresh, and 9.5 gal LP at $40,952.
Kid-sleeping requirements determine the architecture. The Adventurer 89RB's truck-bed mount and queen-master layout suit couples or one-kid families; the H172BH's bunkhouse provides private rear bunks for two kids.
Verdict in the Travel Trailer class: pick the 2027 Adventurer 89RB for upgraded couples touring; pick the 2026 Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH for family bunks in a SUV-towable trailer.
Side-by-side specs
| Adventurer 89RB | Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,900 | $40,952 |
| Length | 14'6" | 20'8" |
| Dry weight | 2,650 lbs | 3,400 lbs |
| GVWR | — | 4,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 42 gal | 31 gal |
| Grey tank | 25 gal | 25 gal |
| Black tank | 22 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"x76" | bunks |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Adventurer 89RB wins
- 750 lbs lighter dry weight (2,650 vs 3,400 lbs)
- 2027 composite panel construction upgrade
- Triple Seal Protection + 12V refrigeration
- Slide-free design eliminates leak risk
- Four-season insulation for shoulder-season camping
Where Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH wins
- Bunkhouse layout with private kid sleep
- Unhooks at campsite for SUV exploration
- Doesn't require a 3/4-ton-plus pickup
- Conventional trailer parking at home
- Slide-free trailer for easy setup
Pick the Adventurer 89RB if…
Pickup truck couples who want the latest 2027 slide-free truck camper architecture. The 2027 Adventurer 89RB's composite panels, Triple Seal Protection, Richlite countertops, and 12V refrigeration upgrade the 2026 spec while keeping the slide-free wet-bath layout. Four-season insulation extends usable months October-April. At $40,900, best for buyers with a 3/4-ton-plus truck who don't need bunks and value the latest construction.
Pick the Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH if…
Mid-size SUV families with two kids who need private bunks. The 2026 Winnebago Hike 100 H172BH sleeps four via the bunkhouse layout plus convertible dinette at 3,400 lbs dry, towable behind any 5,000-lb-rated mid-size SUV. The trailer unhooks at the campsite so the SUV stays free for daytrip exploration. At $40,952, best for younger families with two kids who don't own a heavy pickup.
Frequently asked
Can the 2027 Adventurer 89RB sleep a family of four?
Two adults in queen; two children in dinette sleeper short-term. For longer trips with two kids, the H172BH bunkhouse is more comfortable.
Why does the 2027 upgrade matter for resale?
Composite construction and Triple Seal Protection slow water-intrusion failures that drive depreciation. The 2027 should retain value better than the 2026 over 5-7 years.
Same MSRP for the 2027 spec?
Per published spec, the 2027 Adventurer 89RB lists $40,900 same as 2026. Confirm with the dealer at purchase as some model-year transitions include MSRP bumps.