Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS vs Winnebago Minnie 2500RL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two roughly 28-ft lightweight travel trailers at very different family structures. 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. The spec includes dual slides, bunkhouse layout, theater seating, 50A shore, 400W rooftop solar prep, 50/35/35 gal tanks and 4.7 gal LP. Sleep is rated at 4 across the bunks and front bed.
The Winnebago Minnie 2500RL is the rear-lounge couples layout at 27.92 ft on an 8,800 lb GVWR with a single slide, queen bed, full bath, theater seating, solar prep without factory solar, 43/82/28 gal tanks, 9.5 gal LP, 30A shore. RL designates the rear-lounge configuration that turns the rear of the trailer into the daytime entertaining space.
Verdict: the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS wins on the bunkhouse for kids, dual slides, 400W solar prep and 50A shore power. The Winnebago Minnie 2500RL wins on GVWR (+1,048 lb), 82-gallon grey tank, 9.5-gal LP and the rear-lounge couples layout. Pricing data is unavailable on both travel trailer units.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS | Winnebago Minnie 2500RL | |
|---|---|---|
| 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/guests
- Dual slides for daytime expansion
- 400W rooftop solar prep
- 50A shore power
- 1,878 lb cargo capacity documented
Where Winnebago Minnie 2500RL wins
- 8,800 lb GVWR (+1,048 lb)
- 82 gal grey tank (+47)
- 9.5 gal LP tank (more than double)
- Rear-lounge couples layout
- Theater seating in living zone
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS if…
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS if you camp with kids and want a true bunkhouse with dual slides for living-space separation. 50A shore power supports modern campsite loads, the 400W rooftop solar prep is class-leading among lightweight travel trailers, and the 1,878 lb cargo capacity holds bikes plus a generator. The 5,874 lb dry weight suits a well-equipped half-ton tow vehicle.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie 2500RL if…
Choose the Winnebago Minnie 2500RL when the rear-lounge couples layout fits your daytime use and you camp with two adults plus occasional guests. The 8,800 lb GVWR provides 1,048 lb more structural margin, the 82-gallon grey tank doubles your shower window over the Coachmen, and the 9.5-gal LP tank is critical for shoulder-season furnace use. The Minnie label adds resale strength in the lightweight travel trailer category.
Frequently asked
What does RL mean in the Minnie 2500RL?
RL designates the rear-lounge layout: living zone at the rear of the trailer with theater seating.
Which has the bunkhouse?
Only the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS. The Minnie 2500RL is a couples-only layout.
Which has more LP capacity?
Minnie 2500RL at 9.5 gal vs Apex Ultra-Lite 241BHS at 4.7 gal.