Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS vs Winnebago Minnie 2500FL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two roughly 28-ft lightweight travel trailers from competing brands aim at different camping styles. 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 for kids, theater seating, 50A shore, 400W rooftop solar prep, 50/35/35 gal tanks and 4.7 gal LP.
The Winnebago Minnie 2500FL is the front-lounge layout at 27.92 ft on an 8,800 lb GVWR (Winnebago does not publish dry weight). It uses a single slide, queen bed, full bath, solar prep without factory solar, 43/82/28 gal tanks, 9.5 gal LP and 30A shore. FL designates the open front-lounge configuration that turns into living space during the day and converts at night.
Verdict: the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS wins on dual slides, the bunkhouse for kids, 400W solar prep and 50A shore power - it is the better family-with-kids travel trailer. The Winnebago Minnie 2500FL wins on GVWR (+1,048 lb), 82-gallon grey tank, larger 9.5-gal LP capacity, and the front-lounge layout that opens entertaining space. Pricing data is unavailable.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS | Winnebago Minnie 2500FL | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Bunkhouse layout for kids
- Dual slides for daytime expansion
- 400W rooftop solar prep
- 50A shore power
- 1,878 lb cargo capacity documented
Where Winnebago Minnie 2500FL wins
- 8,800 lb GVWR (+1,048 lb)
- 82 gal grey tank (+47)
- 9.5 gal LP tank (vs 4.7)
- Front-lounge open layout
- Full rear bath couples layout
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS if…
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS if you are a family with kids and the bunkhouse layout solves the sleeping puzzle. Dual slides give the kids and parents real daytime separation, the 400W rooftop solar prep is class-leading among lightweight travel trailers, 50A shore power supports modern campsites, and the 1,878 lb cargo cap absorbs bikes and gear without flirting with 7,752 lb GVWR. This is the family pick at this length.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie 2500FL if…
Choose the Winnebago Minnie 2500FL as a couples retreat where the front-lounge layout fits your entertaining and relaxing style. The 8,800 lb GVWR gives 1,048 lb more structural rating, the 82-gallon grey tank stretches boondock stays beyond what 35-gal grey allows, and the 9.5-gal LP tank keeps the furnace running through cool nights. The Minnie label also signals Winnebago's lightweight travel trailer pedigree for resale.
Frequently asked
What does the FL designation mean?
FL stands for the front-lounge layout: open seating area at the front of the trailer that converts at night.
Which is family-friendlier?
Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS - it includes a bunkhouse for kids. The Minnie 2500FL is a couples layout without bunks.
Which has more grey tank capacity?
Minnie 2500FL at 82 gal vs Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS at 35 gal, a 47-gallon difference.