Coachmen Chaparral 274BH vs Winnebago Voyage 5W V3134RL
2026 Fifth Wheel comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Fifth Wheel rigs trade family bunkhouse spec for full-size luxury layout. The Coachmen Chaparral 274BH is 35.92 feet long, 8,692 lb dry on 11,000 lb GVWR with 1,420 lb hitch weight, single slide, lithium battery, bunkhouse layout with outdoor kitchen and theater seating. The Winnebago Voyage V3134RL is 35.5 feet at 11,030 lb dry on 16,000 lb GVWR with three slides, residential fridge, fireplace, queen bed, 50-amp service, and rear lounge layout - no bunks.
The Chaparral 274BH is the only bunkhouse here - if you've got kids, that's a binary deciding factor. It also lithium-batters out of the gate (rare for the price point), adds outdoor kitchen and electric fireplace, and runs lighter at 8,692 lb dry. The Voyage V3134RL counters with triple slides expanding the interior, 16,000 lb GVWR with 5,000 lb more capacity, residential fridge, 60-gal fresh / 100-gal grey / 50-gal black tanks, and the rear lounge configuration adults often prefer.
Verdict: Chaparral 274BH for families needing bunkhouse plus outdoor kitchen; Voyage V3134RL for triple-slide rear-lounge layout with residential appliances and 50-amp service.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Chaparral 274BH | Winnebago Voyage 5W V3134RL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | — |
| Length | 35'11" | 35'6" |
| Dry weight | 8,692 lbs | 11,030 lbs |
| GVWR | 11,000 lbs | 16,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 3 |
| Slides | 1 | 3 |
| Fresh tank | 40 gal | 60 gal |
| Grey tank | 66 gal | 100 gal |
| Black tank | 33 gal | 50 gal |
| LP | — | 14 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | bunks | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | prep |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Coachmen Chaparral 274BH wins
- Bunkhouse layout for kids' sleeping
- Lithium battery standard
- Outdoor kitchen and electric fireplace
- 8,692 lb dry weight (2,338 lb lighter)
- 1,420 lb hitch weight on 35.92 ft trailer
Where Winnebago Voyage 5W V3134RL wins
- Three slides vs single slide
- 16,000 lb GVWR vs 11,000 lb (+5,000 lb)
- Residential fridge with 50-amp service
- 60-gal fresh / 100-gal grey / 50-gal black tanks
- Solar prep and generator prep included
Pick the Coachmen Chaparral 274BH if…
Pick the 2026 Coachmen Chaparral 274BH if you need a family Fifth Wheel with dedicated bunks - it's the only one in this matchup with a bunkhouse layout. The lithium battery, outdoor kitchen, electric fireplace, and theater seating round out a family-camping spec at 8,692 lb dry weight (lighter than the Winnebago by 2,338 lb). The 1,420 lb hitch weight works with most 3/4-ton trucks. Best for parents needing kid-dedicated sleeping spaces plus exterior cooking - the Chaparral 274BH is built for that mission.
Pick the Winnebago Voyage 5W V3134RL if…
Pick the 2026 Winnebago Voyage V3134RL if you want a triple-slide rear-lounge Fifth Wheel with residential appliances - the bigger 16,000 lb GVWR (5,000 lb more than the Chaparral) accommodates 50-amp service, residential fridge, electric fireplace, and full-size tank capacities (60-gal fresh / 100-gal grey / 50-gal black). The triple slides expand the 35.5-foot coach significantly. Best for adult couples or empty-nesters who don't need bunks and want the more residential layout with rear lounge and three slides.
Frequently asked
Which has a bunkhouse?
The Chaparral 274BH has a dedicated bunkhouse layout. The Voyage V3134RL does not - it uses a rear lounge layout with the queen bed up front.
What's the weight difference?
The Chaparral 274BH is 8,692 lb dry; the Voyage V3134RL is 11,030 lb dry - the Winnebago is 2,338 lb heavier.
How do tank capacities compare?
The Voyage V3134RL publishes 60-gal fresh / 100-gal grey / 50-gal black. The Chaparral 274BH lists 40-gal fresh / 66-gal grey / 33-gal black - smaller tanks on the Coachmen.