Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS vs Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two roughly 29.5-ft rear-bath couples travel trailers with very different electrical and water strategies. The Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS is 29.67 ft, 6,016 lb dry on a 7,600 lb GVWR with 1,584 lb cargo capacity and 710 lb hitch weight. Spec includes single power slide, queen bed, full rear bath, 3,000W inverter, 200W solar prep, 50A shore, fireplace, theater seating, outdoor kitchen and 52/35/35 gal tanks.
The Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS is 29.5 ft on an 8,800 lb GVWR (Winnebago does not publish dry weight). Single slide, queen bed, full rear bath, theater seating, solar prep without factory solar, 43/82/28 gal tanks, 9.5 gal LP and 30A shore. The Minnie label signals lightweight half-ton-towable.
Verdict: the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS wins on inverter (3,000W), 50A shore, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, 52 gal fresh tank (+9) and 1,584 lb published cargo capacity. The Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS wins on GVWR (+1,200 lb), the 82-gal grey tank (+47), the 9.5-gal LP tank (vs unspecified on Coachmen) and the Minnie resale story in this travel trailer category.
Side-by-side specs
| Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS | Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | — |
| Length | 29'8" | 29'6" |
| Dry weight | 6,016 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 8,800 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 4 |
| Slides | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 52 gal | 43 gal |
| Grey tank | 35 gal | 82 gal |
| Black tank | 35 gal | 28 gal |
| LP | — | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | 3000W | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | queen | queen |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | Yes | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS wins
- 3,000W inverter standard
- 50A shore power
- Outdoor kitchen and fireplace included
- 52 gal fresh tank (+9)
- 1,584 lb cargo capacity documented
Where Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS wins
- 8,800 lb GVWR (+1,200 lb)
- 82 gal grey tank (+47)
- 9.5 gal LP tank documented
- Theater seating with couples layout
- Solar prep with Minnie resale strength
Pick the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS if…
Pick the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS if you want the rear-bath couples layout with maximum off-grid electrical capability. The 3,000W inverter is the standout spec - it runs a microwave, espresso machine and CPAP at once - while 50A shore supports modern campsites. The outdoor kitchen and fireplace add real comfort, and the 52-gal fresh tank stretches dry-camp stays meaningfully. The 6,016 lb dry weight is friendly to most half-tons in the travel trailer segment.
Pick the Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS if…
Choose the Winnebago Minnie 2701RBS when grey-water capacity drives the boondock decision. The 82-gal grey tank lets you shower more times between dumps than the Coachmen's 35-gal tank can support, the 8,800 lb GVWR provides 1,200 lb more structural rating for gear and tanks, and the 9.5-gal LP tank gives real shoulder-season furnace runtime. Winnebago's Minnie label also carries resale weight in the lightweight rear-bath travel trailer category.
Frequently asked
Which has more grey tank capacity?
Minnie 2701RBS at 82 gal vs Freedom Express 252RBS at 35 gal, a 47-gallon difference.
Which has a fireplace?
Only the Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 252RBS.
Which has the larger inverter?
Freedom Express 252RBS at 3,000W. The Minnie 2701RBS does not publish an inverter spec.