Casita Liberty Standard 17 vs Dutchmen Kodiak 179RBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2026 Travel Trailer plans sleep 4 but with completely different construction. The Casita Liberty Standard 17 is a 17 ft molded fiberglass trailer, 80 inches wide, 2,210 lb dry, 3,500 lb GVWR, 1,290 lb cargo. Three large fully-operational screened picture windows define the Liberty's lounge-focused layout. Rear convertible dinette to double bed. No bath. 90Ah AGM, solar prep, 30-amp. 16-gal fresh, 32-gal grey, 15-gal black. MSRP $22,999.
The Dutchmen Kodiak 179RBS is 21.4 ft stick-built, 3,190 lb dry (980 lb heavier), 4,300 lb GVWR, 1,110 lb cargo, 405 lb hitch. The RBS designation indicates rear-bath layout. Sleeps 4. 21-gal fresh, 28-gal grey, 28-gal black. MSRP $22,184, $815 cheaper.
For longevity-first buyers who love the Casita's molded fiberglass build and natural-light Liberty layout, the Casita wins. For couples who want the longer body with rear-bath at the lower price, the Kodiak 179RBS is the conventional Travel Trailer pick.
Side-by-side specs
| Casita Liberty Standard 17 | Dutchmen Kodiak 179RBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $22,999 | $22,184 |
| Length | 17' | 21'5" |
| Dry weight | 2,210 lbs | 3,190 lbs |
| GVWR | 3,500 lbs | 4,300 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | — |
| Fresh tank | 16 gal | 21 gal |
| Grey tank | 32 gal | 28 gal |
| Black tank | 15 gal | 28 gal |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | none (no bath in Standard) | — |
| Bed | rear convertible sofa/dinette to double bed; large picture windows | — |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Casita Liberty Standard 17 wins
- Molded fiberglass leak-resistant construction
- Three large picture windows for natural light
- 2,210 lb dry weight is 980 lb lighter
- 1,290 lb cargo capacity exceeds Kodiak's 1,110
- 32 gal grey tank exceeds Kodiak's 28 gal
Where Dutchmen Kodiak 179RBS wins
- 21.4 ft length adds 4.4 ft over Casita
- Rear-bath layout (RBS designation)
- 4,300 lb GVWR is 800 lb higher
- Stick-built construction familiarity
- $815 cheaper at $22,184 MSRP
Pick the Casita Liberty Standard 17 if…
Pick the Casita Liberty Standard 17 if you're a couple wanting the lounge-focused layout with three large picture windows in a molded fiberglass Travel Trailer that holds resale value. The 2,210 lb dry weight tows behind almost any SUV, the picture windows make the small space feel larger, and the Casita brand longevity is real. Best fit: a couple who values natural light and the Casita's iconic build quality, plans extended ownership, and accepts no interior bath for the construction quality.
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak 179RBS if…
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak 179RBS if you want the longer Travel Trailer with the rear-bath layout at the lower price. The 21.4 ft length, 800 lb higher GVWR, and rear-bath give you a more conventional couples-friendly setup with an actual interior bathroom. Best fit: a couple who needs an interior bath, prefers the longer body and conventional stick-built construction, and prefers to save $815 versus the Casita's premium fiberglass build.
Frequently asked
What makes the Liberty's picture windows different?
The Liberty trim is built around three large fully-operational screened picture windows for maximum natural light, distinguishing it from the Spirit and Heritage Casitas which use more typical window layouts.
Does the Casita Liberty have a bathroom?
No, the Casita Liberty Standard 17 explicitly has no bathroom. Casita's Deluxe trims add a wet bath; the Standard does not.
Same sleep count?
Yes, both sleep 4. The Liberty uses rear convertible dinette to double bed. The Kodiak 179RBS uses a conventional layout to reach the same count.