Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS vs Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two 35 ft 2026 Travel Trailers chase very different jobs. The Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS is 34.92 ft, 7,440 lbs dry, 9,890 lb GVWR with 2,418 lb cargo, 1,090 lb tongue, 2 slides, queen bed, 46/87/30 gal tanks, 9.4 gal LP, 30A shore power, residential fridge, dual ducted A/C, four-season enclosed underbelly, sleeping 6, at $52,132. The Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL is 35.1 ft, 6,628 lbs dry, 9,680 lb GVWR with 3,052 lb cargo, 851 lb tongue, bunkhouse, 44/78/56 gal tanks, sleeping 8, at $54,040.
The Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL takes lighter dry weight (-812 lbs), bigger cargo capacity (+634 lbs), lower tongue (-239 lbs), the bunkhouse layout sleeping 8, and the much bigger 56 gal black tank. The Shadow Cruiser 300RLS counters with 2 slides, rear-living layout, four-season enclosed underbelly, residential fridge, dual ducted A/C, and 9 gal more grey tank.
Directional verdict: pick the Shadow Cruiser 300RLS for four-season couples touring; pick the Kodiak 302BHSL for family bunkhouse capacity.
Side-by-side specs
| Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS | Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $52,132 | $54,040 |
| Length | 34'11" | 35'1" |
| Dry weight | 7,440 lbs | 6,628 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,890 lbs | 9,680 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 8 |
| Slides | 2 | — |
| Fresh tank | 46 gal | 44 gal |
| Grey tank | 87 gal | 78 gal |
| Black tank | 30 gal | 56 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | — |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | queen | — |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS wins
- 2 slides expanding the living area
- Four-season enclosed underbelly
- Residential fridge and dual ducted A/C
- Rear-living layout with queen master
- 87 gal grey tank vs 78 gal
Where Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL wins
- 6,628 lbs dry weight, 812 lbs lighter
- 3,052 lb cargo capacity vs 2,418 lb (634 lb more)
- Sleeps 8 vs 6 with bunkhouse
- 56 gal black tank vs 30 gal (huge advantage)
- Lower 851 lb tongue weight
Pick the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS if…
Pick the Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser 300RLS if you're a couple or pair-plus-two who want a 34.92 ft rear-living Travel Trailer with two slides, four-season enclosed underbelly, residential fridge, dual ducted A/C, and a 87 gal grey tank that stretches between dumps. The 7,440 lb dry weight tows behind a 3/4-ton truck, the queen bedroom layout sleeps 6, and the $52,132 MSRP buys the four-season build the Kodiak doesn't have. Best for shoulder-season touring couples.
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL if…
Pick the Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL if you have 6-8 people, want the bunkhouse layout, and need the bigger cargo numbers: 3,052 lb cargo, 56 gal black tank, and 78 gal grey for week-long stays. The 6,628 lb dry weight is 812 lbs lighter than the Shadow Cruiser, the 851 lb tongue stays comfortable behind a half-ton or 3/4-ton truck, and the $54,040 MSRP buys the family-friendly extra sleep count plus headroom for cargo. Best for family weekenders watching tow numbers.
Frequently asked
Which has the bigger black tank?
The Dutchmen Kodiak 302BHSL has 56 gal of black vs 30 gal on the Shadow Cruiser 300RLS, a 26 gal advantage.
Which is four-season rated?
Only the Shadow Cruiser 300RLS lists four-season construction with enclosed underbelly. The Kodiak 302BHSL is not four-season rated.
How does sleep count compare?
The Kodiak 302BHSL sleeps 8 with the bunkhouse. The Shadow Cruiser 300RLS sleeps 6 around a queen rear-living layout.