Cruiser RV MPG 2520BH vs Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3225FBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two bunkhouse Travel Trailers price within $371 of each other - the Cruiser MPG 2520BH and Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3225FBS compete for family-camping dollars. The MPG 2520BH is 30.42 feet, 6,128 lb dry on 7,836 lb GVWR with 836 lb hitch, single slide, bunkhouse, sleeps 8, residential fridge, 190W solar prep, 9.4-gal LP, 30-amp service, theater seating, dual ducted A/C, patent-pending King Bed Slide System, $43,370. The Aspen Trail 3225FBS is 35.9 feet, 8,082 lb dry on 9,800 lb GVWR with 1,064 lb hitch, sleeps 9, 1,718 lb cargo capacity, 45-gal fresh / 42-gal grey / 42-gal black tanks, $42,999.
The MPG 2520BH is the better-equipped family bunkhouse coach - residential fridge, 190W solar prep, theater seating, dual ducted A/C, single slide, 241 sq ft floor plan, plus the King Bed Slide System creating the master suite. The Aspen Trail 3225FBS counters with one more sleeper (9 vs 8), 5.5 more feet of length, 1,954 lb heavier dry weight (8,082 vs 6,128), and 1,718 lb cargo capacity. But its spec sheet leaves slides, residential fridge, solar, four-season, and amenities blank.
Verdict: MPG 2520BH for fully-documented family bunkhouse with residential fridge and solar prep at $371 more; Aspen Trail 3225FBS for sleeping 9 in a longer trailer.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV MPG 2520BH | Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3225FBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,370 | $42,999 |
| Length | 30'5" | 35'11" |
| Dry weight | 6,128 lbs | 8,082 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,836 lbs | 9,800 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 9 |
| Slides | 1 | — |
| Fresh tank | 46 gal | 45 gal |
| Grey tank | 30 gal | 42 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 42 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | — |
| Solar | 190W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | king | — |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Cruiser RV MPG 2520BH wins
- Patent-pending King Bed Slide System
- Residential fridge with 190W solar prep
- Theater seating with dual 14.5K BTU A/C
- 6,128 lb dry weight (1,954 lb lighter)
- Single slide and 30-amp service explicit
Where Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3225FBS wins
- Sleeps 9 vs 8 (one more)
- 35.9 ft length (5.5 ft longer)
- 9,800 lb GVWR vs 7,836 lb (+1,964 lb)
- 1,718 lb published cargo capacity
- $371 lower MSRP at $42,999
Pick the Cruiser RV MPG 2520BH if…
Pick the 2026 Cruiser MPG 2520BH if you want a fully-equipped family bunkhouse Travel Trailer with patent-pending King Bed Slide System, residential fridge, 190W solar prep, theater seating, dual 14.5K BTU A/C, single slide, and 241 sq ft floor plan. Azdel composite walls, hardwood cabinetry, 40-inch LED TV, and 20-foot power awning round out the spec at $43,370. The 6,128 lb dry weight and 836 lb hitch tow easily behind a half-ton. Best for families wanting the king bed up front plus bunks aft with verified residential amenities.
Pick the Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3225FBS if…
Pick the 2026 Dutchmen Aspen Trail 3225FBS if you need to sleep 9 in a Travel Trailer at $42,999 - the 35.9-foot length and 9,800 lb GVWR support more passengers and 1,718 lb cargo. The Aspen Trail 3225FBS is the sleep-count leader at $371 under the MPG. Best for buyers needing high headcount sleeping at sub-$43K - and willing to live with the spec sheet's gaps on slides, residential fridge, solar, theater seating, and four-season status. The Aspen Trail 3225FBS delivers max passenger count over feature richness.
Frequently asked
What's the sleep count gap?
The Aspen Trail 3225FBS sleeps 9; the MPG 2520BH sleeps 8 - one more passenger spot on the Dutchmen.
Which has the King Bed Slide System?
The MPG 2520BH has the patent-pending King Bed Slide System creating the master suite up front. The Aspen Trail 3225FBS doesn't list a king bed slide system.
Which has residential fridge and solar?
The MPG 2520BH has residential fridge plus 190W solar prep standard. The Aspen Trail 3225FBS doesn't list residential fridge or solar.