Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS vs Winnebago Thrive 29RLO
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two roughly 36-ft rear-living travel trailers come at the long-stay couples mission differently. The Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS is 36 ft, 8,968 lb dry on a 10,999 lb GVWR with 2,031 lb cargo capacity and a 1,096 lb hitch weight. Spec includes fireplace, theater seating, outdoor kitchen, washer/dryer included, 200W rooftop solar prep, 50A shore, and 38/33/28 gal fresh/grey/black tanks plus 9.4 gal LP. Sleeps 4.
The Winnebago Thrive 29RLO is 36.25 ft, 8,426 lb dry on a 10,400 lb GVWR with dual slides, queen bed, theater seating, kitchen island, folding desk, solar prep without factory solar, 60/49/49 gal tanks, 9.5 gal LP and 50A shore power. Sleeps 4.
Verdict: the Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS wins on cargo capacity (2,031 lb documented), washer/dryer included, fireplace, outdoor kitchen and 200W solar prep. The Winnebago Thrive 29RLO wins on dry weight (-542 lb), kitchen island plus folding desk for remote work, 60-gal fresh tank (+22), dual slides and 9.5 gal LP capacity in this travel trailer category. Pricing data is unavailable on both.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS | Winnebago Thrive 29RLO | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | — |
| Length | 36' | 36'3" |
| Dry weight | 8,968 lbs | 8,426 lbs |
| GVWR | 10,999 lbs | 10,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 2 |
| Fresh tank | 38 gal | 60 gal |
| Grey tank | 33 gal | 49 gal |
| Black tank | 28 gal | 49 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | bunks | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | No |
| Washer/dryer | included | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS wins
- 2,031 lb cargo capacity documented
- Outdoor kitchen, fireplace, washer/dryer
- 200W rooftop solar prep
- 10,999 lb GVWR (+599 lb)
- Theater seating with rear-living layout
Where Winnebago Thrive 29RLO wins
- 8,426 lb dry weight (542 lb lighter)
- Kitchen island plus folding desk
- 60 gal fresh tank (+22 gal)
- 49 gal black/grey tanks (+16-21)
- Dual slides for daytime floor expansion
Pick the Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS if…
Pick the Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS if washer/dryer convenience and outdoor cooking matter at a long-stay campsite. The 2,031 lb cargo capacity gives you room for bikes and bulk pantry, the fireplace raises the comfort floor on cool evenings, and 200W rooftop solar prep keeps boondock options open. The 10,999 lb GVWR provides slight structural margin advantage over the Thrive in this rear-living couples travel trailer.
Pick the Winnebago Thrive 29RLO if…
Choose the Winnebago Thrive 29RLO if you work remote from camp and want a kitchen island plus a folding desk in the layout. The 60-gal fresh and 49-gal grey/black tanks roughly double the Catalina's grey/black capacity, the dual slides give daytime floor expansion, and the lower 8,426 lb dry weight gives back tow vehicle payload. The Thrive's layout is more couples-with-modern-lifestyle than the Catalina's traditional rear-living approach.
Frequently asked
Which has a washer/dryer included?
Only the Coachmen Catalina Legacy Edition 313RLTS.
Which has dual slides?
Only the Winnebago Thrive 29RLO. The Catalina 313RLTS does not specify slide count on its sheet.
Which has more fresh water?
Thrive 29RLO at 60 gal vs Catalina 313RLTS at 38, a 22-gallon difference.