Cruiser RV Avenir A-17RB 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 couples coaches under 22 ft with similar size profiles and different content density. The Cruiser Avenir A-17RB is a 21.1-ft single-axle ultralite at 2,922 lbs dry, 3,894-lb GVWR, 394-lb hitch, sleeps 4 with queen and rear bath, 40-gal fresh, 30/30-gal grey/black, 9.4-gal LP, 50W solar with prep, fireplace, residential 12V fridge, two-burner range, 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, and lists at $16,737.
The Avenir A-17RB delivers significantly more documented content: 40-gal fresh tank (nearly double Colorado's 21), 30-gal grey/black (vs 28 each), 9.4-gal LP, residential 12V fridge, 50W solar with prep, fireplace, Lux Lounge seating, and rear-bath layout. It's also 111 lbs lighter dry. The Colorado 17RBC counters with a higher 4,400-lb GVWR (506 lbs more chassis headroom) and a 1,367-lb documented cargo capacity, plus a $1,002 lower sticker.
Couples wanting documented content pick the Avenir A-17RB. Lowest-sticker couples wanting maximum cargo cap pick the Colorado 17RBC.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV Avenir A-17RB | Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,739 | $16,737 |
| Length | 21'1" | 21'7" |
| Dry weight | 2,922 lbs | 3,033 lbs |
| GVWR | 3,894 lbs | 4,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 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-17RB wins
- 111 lbs lighter dry weight (2,922 vs 3,033 lbs)
- 40-gal fresh tank vs 21 - nearly double
- 30-gal grey/black tanks vs 28 each
- 9.4-gal LP documented
- Residential 12V fridge
- 50W solar with solar prep
- Fireplace and Lux Lounge seating
- 30-amp service documented
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC wins
- $1,002 lower MSRP ($16,737 vs $17,739)
- Higher 4,400-lb GVWR vs 3,894 - 506 lbs more chassis
- 1,367-lb documented cargo capacity
- Dutchmen Colorado nameplate
Pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-17RB if…
Pick the Cruiser Avenir A-17RB if you are a couple who wants documented content in an ultralight footprint. The 2,922-lb dry weight at 394-lb hitch sits inside midsize SUV tow ratings, the rear-bath couples layout works for two adults, and the 40-gal fresh tank plus 9.4-gal LP supports real off-grid weekends - twice the freshwater of the Colorado. Fireplace, 50W solar with prep, residential 12V fridge, and Lux Lounge seating are all documented. At $17,739 you pay $1,002 more for measurable content density.
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC if you want the lowest sticker on an ultralight trailer and you prioritize cargo cap over fresh-tank capacity. The 4,400-lb GVWR is 506 lbs higher than the Avenir, giving 1,367 lbs of documented cargo headroom for gear-heavy trips. At $16,737 you save $1,002 versus the Avenir A-17RB and give up the documented solar, fireplace, residential fridge, and bigger fresh tank. Suits couples whose campground rotation is full-hookup-only.
Frequently asked
Which has more fresh water?
The Cruiser Avenir A-17RB carries 40 gallons of fresh water versus 21 gallons in the Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC - nearly double.
Which carries more cargo?
The Colorado 17RBC has a documented 1,367-lb cargo capacity on its 4,400-lb GVWR. The Avenir A-17RB at 3,894-lb GVWR has roughly 972 lbs of cargo headroom.
Which one ships with solar?
The Avenir A-17RB includes 50W solar with solar prep. The Colorado 17RBC does not document factory solar.