Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS vs Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
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Quick verdict
Two roughly 34-ft travel trailers split on family count and layout. The Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS is the rear-living couples coach at 34 ft, 7,304 lb dry on a 9,618 lb GVWR with 2,314 lb cargo capacity and 818 lb hitch weight. Spec includes dual slides, theater seating, outdoor kitchen, 400W rooftop solar prep, 50A shore, 50/70/35 gal fresh/grey/black tanks plus 4.7 gal LP.
The Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH is 33.75 ft, 7,520 lb dry on a 9,995 lb GVWR. The half-ton-towable bunkhouse sleeps 8 with dual slides, mixed-bed configuration, full bath, 50A shore, solar prep without factory solar, and 50/69/28 gal tanks plus 9.5 gal LP.
Verdict: the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS wins on dry weight (216 lb lighter), 400W rooftop solar prep, outdoor kitchen, cargo capacity (2,314 lb) and the rear-living couples layout. The Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH wins on sleep count (8 vs not specified), bunkhouse layout, 9.5-gal LP capacity, 9,995 lb GVWR (+377 lb) and Minnie Plus resale strength in this travel trailer segment.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS | Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | — |
| Length | 34' | 33'9" |
| Dry weight | 7,304 lbs | 7,520 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,618 lbs | 9,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | — | 8 |
| Slides | 2 | 2 |
| Fresh tank | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Grey tank | 70 gal | 69 gal |
| Black tank | 35 gal | 28 gal |
| LP | 4.7 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 400W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | mixed |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS wins
- 7,304 lb dry weight (216 lb lighter)
- 400W rooftop solar prep
- Outdoor kitchen included
- 2,314 lb cargo capacity documented
- Rear-living couples layout
Where Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH wins
- Sleeps 8 with bunkhouse layout
- 9.5 gal LP tank documented (2x Coachmen)
- 9,995 lb GVWR (+377 lb)
- Mixed-bed configuration for flexibility
- Minnie Plus dealer-network resale
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS if…
Pick the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS if you camp as a couple and want a true rear-living layout with maximum daytime floor through dual slides. The 400W rooftop solar prep is class-leading at this length, the outdoor kitchen pushes meals outside, and the 2,314 lb cargo capacity gives meaningful gear margin. The 7,304 lb dry weight stays inside a properly equipped half-ton's payload window in the Apex Ultra-Lite travel trailer line.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH if…
Choose the Winnebago Minnie Plus 29DDBH if you camp with kids - the bunkhouse layout solving the 8-sleep puzzle that the Coachmen 4-sleep cannot. Dual slides give daytime expansion, the 9.5-gal LP tank gives real shoulder-season furnace runtime (more than double the Coachmen's 4.7 gal), and the Minnie Plus label brings half-ton-towable design legitimacy plus Winnebago's resale strength.
Frequently asked
Which sleeps more?
Minnie Plus 29DDBH sleeps 8 (bunkhouse). The Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS does not specify sleep count but is a rear-living couples layout.
Which has the bunkhouse?
Only the Minnie Plus 29DDBH.
Which has more LP capacity?
Minnie Plus 29DDBH at 9.5 gal vs Apex Ultra-Lite 293RLDS at 4.7, more than double.