Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS vs Winnebago Minnie 2401RG
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two roughly 28-ft lightweight travel trailers solve different cargo problems. The Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS is 28 ft, 5,874 lb dry on a 7,752 lb GVWR with 1,878 lb cargo capacity. Spec includes dual slides, bunkhouse layout, 50A shore, 400W rooftop solar prep, theater seating, and 50/35/35 gal tanks with 4.7 gal LP. Sleeps 4 across the bunks plus the front bed.
The Winnebago Minnie 2401RG is 27.92 ft on an 8,800 lb GVWR (1,048 lb more structural rating), single slide, queen bed, full rear bath, solar prep without factory solar, 43/82/28 gal tanks, 9.5 gal LP, 30A shore. The 'RG' designates a rear gear garage layout for hauling bikes, kayaks or other equipment.
Verdict: the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS wins on dry weight at this length, factory 400W solar prep, 50A shore, dual slides and the bunkhouse layout for kids. The Winnebago Minnie 2401RG wins on GVWR (+1,048 lb), the rear gear garage for equipment hauling, the 82-gallon grey tank (+47), and the 9.5-gal LP tank. Pricing data is unavailable on both.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS | Winnebago Minnie 2401RG | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | — |
| Length | 28' | 27'11" |
| Dry weight | 5,874 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 7,752 lbs | 8,800 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 50 gal | 43 gal |
| Grey tank | 35 gal | 82 gal |
| Black tank | 35 gal | 28 gal |
| LP | 4.7 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 400W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | bunks | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS wins
- Dual slides for daytime floor expansion
- 400W rooftop solar prep
- 50A shore power
- Bunkhouse for kids or guests
- 1,878 lb cargo capacity documented
Where Winnebago Minnie 2401RG wins
- 8,800 lb GVWR (+1,048 lb)
- Rear gear garage for bikes/kayaks
- 82 gal grey tank (+47)
- 9.5 gal LP tank (vs 4.7)
- Full rear bath layout
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS if…
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS if you camp with kids and want dual slides for daytime living, a bunkhouse for the kids and 50A shore power for modern campsites. The 400W rooftop solar prep is class-leading among lightweight travel trailers, the 5,874 lb dry weight suits a well-equipped half-ton, and the 1,878 lb cargo capacity gives meaningful gear margin. The theater seating is a nice evening bonus.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie 2401RG if…
Choose the Winnebago Minnie 2401RG if you haul bikes, kayaks, side-by-sides or other gear and want a true rear gear garage configuration. The 8,800 lb GVWR gives 1,048 lb more structural rating for that equipment load; the 82-gallon grey tank is unusually large and stretches boondock stays; and the 9.5-gal LP tank gives proper furnace runtime. The full rear bath is well laid out for couples.
Frequently asked
What is the rear gear garage in the 2401RG?
A dedicated cargo bay at the rear of the trailer designed for bikes, kayaks, side-by-sides or similar equipment with access doors.
Which has more solar prep?
The Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS at 400W. The Minnie 2401RG has solar prep without factory solar.
Which has more LP capacity?
Minnie 2401RG at 9.5 gal vs Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS at 4.7 gal, more than double.