Cruiser RV Avenir A-24RB vs Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2026 Travel Trailer plans are nearly identical at 28.75 vs 28.8 ft long, but they make completely different feature calls. The Cruiser RV Avenir A-24RB is 28.75 ft, 5,920 lb dry, 7,626 lb GVWR, 1,674 lb cargo, 626 lb hitch, single slide, queen rear bed, fireplace, 50W solar with prep, 30-amp service, 44-gal fresh, 30-gal grey, 30-gal black, 9.4-gal LP. Sleeps 6 with Lux Lounge seating. MSRP $32,175.
The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC is 28.8 ft, 1,020 lb lighter dry at 4,900 lb, 7,600 lb GVWR, 2,700 lb cargo (61% more than Avenir), 497 lb hitch (129 lb less). Bunkhouse layout sleeps 8, no slide, no solar prep, no fireplace, no documented residential fridge. 37-gal fresh, 42-gal grey, 42-gal black. MSRP $31,360, $815 cheaper.
For a couple or family of 6 wanting the slide, fireplace, Lux Lounge seating, and queen rear-bath layout, the Avenir A-24RB wins. For families of up to 8 needing the bunkhouse and higher cargo capacity at lower price, the Colorado 24BHC delivers.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV Avenir A-24RB | Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,175 | $31,360 |
| Length | 28'9" | 28'10" |
| Dry weight | 5,920 lbs | 4,900 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,626 lbs | 7,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 8 |
| Slides | 1 | — |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 37 gal |
| Grey tank | 30 gal | 42 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 42 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-24RB wins
- Single slide expands main lounge
- Fireplace and Lux Lounge seating standard
- Queen rear bed configuration
- 50W solar with solar prep documented
- Larger 44 gal fresh tank exceeds Colorado's 37
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC wins
- Sleeps 8 with bunkhouse vs Avenir's 6
- 4,900 lb dry weight is 1,020 lb lighter
- 2,700 lb cargo capacity (61% more than Avenir)
- 497 lb hitch weight is 129 lb lower
- $815 cheaper at $31,360 MSRP
Pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-24RB if…
Pick the Cruiser RV Avenir A-24RB if you want a Travel Trailer with slide, fireplace, queen rear-bath, and Lux Lounge seating for couples or smaller families. The slide expands the main lounge area significantly, the fireplace adds shoulder-season ambiance, and the queen rear-bed layout is more couples-friendly than a bunkhouse. Best fit: a couple-plus-occasional-kids who values the slide, fireplace, and queen rear-bath, doesn't need to sleep 8, and is willing to pay $815 more for the feature density and higher fresh tank capacity.
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC if you need a sleeps-8 family Travel Trailer with bunkhouse and high cargo capacity. The 4,900 lb dry weight is the lightest in this comparison, the 2,700 lb cargo capacity is 61% above the Avenir for serious gear and supplies, and the bunkhouse covers two extra sleepers. Best fit: a family of 6-8 who needs bunk space, prioritizes payload margin for gear and water, and prefers to save $815 versus the Avenir's slide and fireplace features.
Frequently asked
Which has more cargo capacity?
The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC has 2,700 lb of cargo capacity, 1,026 lb more than the Avenir A-24RB at 1,674 lb (61% more from the lighter trailer's tare weight).
Which sleeps more people?
The Colorado 24BHC sleeps 8 with bunkhouse. The Avenir A-24RB sleeps 6 with queen rear-bath layout.
Does either have a slide?
Only the Cruiser RV Avenir A-24RB has a slide (single). The Colorado 24BHC has no slides listed.