Cruiser RV Avenir A-17BH vs Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two ultralight Travel Trailer rigs under 22 ft with sharply different sleeping capacity. The Cruiser Avenir A-17BH is a 21.1-ft single-axle ultralite at 2,960 lbs dry, 3,898-lb GVWR, 398-lb hitch, sleeps 6 with queen plus bunks, with 40-gal fresh, 30-gal grey, 30-gal black, 9.4-gal LP, 50W solar with prep, fireplace, Lux Lounge seating, 30-amp service, asking $17,739. The Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC is 21.6 ft at 3,033 lbs dry, 4,400-lb GVWR, 400-lb hitch, sleeps 3-4, with 21-gal fresh, 28/28-gal grey/black tanks, listing at $16,737.
The Avenir A-17BH packs significantly more sleeping capacity (sleeps 6 vs 4) into a virtually identical footprint, plus 50W solar with prep, fireplace, Lux Lounge seating, and 9.4-gal LP for extended cold-weather running. Fresh and grey tank capacity is roughly double the Colorado (40 vs 21 fresh; 30 vs 28 grey). The Colorado 17RBC counters with a higher 4,400-lb GVWR (502 lbs more headroom) and a $1,002 lower sticker at $16,737.
Families who need bunks pick the Avenir A-17BH. Couples wanting the lowest sticker pick the Colorado 17RBC.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV Avenir A-17BH | Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,739 | $16,737 |
| Length | 21'1" | 21'7" |
| Dry weight | 2,960 lbs | 3,033 lbs |
| GVWR | 3,898 lbs | 4,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | — |
| Fresh tank | 40 gal | 21 gal |
| Grey tank | 30 gal | 28 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 28 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | — |
| Solar | 50W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | queen | — |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Cruiser RV Avenir A-17BH wins
- Sleeps 6 with queen plus bunks vs 4 on the Colorado
- Bunkhouse layout for kids
- 40-gal fresh tank vs 21 - nearly double
- 50W solar with solar prep
- Fireplace standard
- Lux Lounge seating
- 30-amp service documented
- 9.4-gal LP for cold-weather running
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC wins
- $1,002 lower MSRP ($16,737 vs $17,739)
- Higher 4,400-lb GVWR vs 3,898 - 502 lbs more cargo headroom
- 1,367-lb documented cargo capacity
- Dutchmen Colorado nameplate
Pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-17BH if…
Pick the Cruiser Avenir A-17BH if you tow with a midsize SUV or half-ton and you have one or two kids who need bunks. At 2,960 lbs dry and 398-lb hitch, this 21.1-ft trailer sits inside most SUV tow ratings while sleeping 6 - rare for a sub-3,000-lb single-axle trailer. The 40-gal fresh, 30-gal grey, 9.4-gal LP, fireplace, 50W solar with prep, and Lux Lounge seating deliver real family content. At $17,739 you pay $1,002 more for double the sleeping capacity and a long list of documented content.
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC if you are a couple or solo traveler who wants the lowest sticker on an ultralight trailer. The 3,033-lb dry weight is similar to the Avenir, but the 4,400-lb GVWR is 502 lbs higher, giving you 1,367 lbs of documented cargo capacity for gear-heavy trips. At $16,737 you save $1,002 versus the Avenir A-17BH and give up the bunk layout, fireplace, solar, and Lux Lounge content. Suits a couples-or-solo use case where bunks aren't needed.
Frequently asked
Which sleeps more?
The Cruiser Avenir A-17BH sleeps 6 with queen plus bunks. The Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC sleeps 3-4.
Which carries more cargo?
The Colorado 17RBC has a documented 1,367-lb cargo capacity on its 4,400-lb GVWR. The Avenir A-17BH at 3,898-lb GVWR has roughly 938 lbs of cargo headroom.
Which has solar?
The Avenir A-17BH includes 50W solar with prep. The Colorado 17RBC does not document factory solar.