Dutchmen Aspen Trail Mini 13BH vs Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2026 Travel Trailer mini-plans price within $157 of each other ($18,000 vs $17,843) and target SUV-tow buyers, but they aren't the same purchase. The Dutchmen Aspen Trail Mini 13BH is 15.9 ft long with a 2,560 lb dry weight, 4,300 lb GVWR, 1,740 lb cargo, 320 lb hitch, and a bunkhouse layout. Sleeps 4. No solar, no four-season, no slide.
The Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West is 5.35 ft longer at 21.25 ft, 450 lb heavier dry at 3,010 lb, with a 3,950 lb GVWR (350 lb lower than Aspen Trail). Cargo capacity drops to 940 lb but it adds king bed, bunkhouse, 200W solar, 50-amp service, theater seating, fireplace, four-season build, and off-road capability. Hitch weight 310 lb, 10 lb lower than Aspen Trail. Sleeps 6.
For families needing the highest cargo capacity in a 15.9 ft footprint with bunks, the Aspen Trail Mini 13BH delivers. For boondock-minded couples or small families who want a longer body with serious off-grid and four-season features at almost the same price, the Colt 17BH West is the better-loaded Travel Trailer.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Aspen Trail Mini 13BH | Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,000 | $17,843 |
| Length | 15'11" | 21'3" |
| Dry weight | 2,560 lbs | 3,010 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,300 lbs | 3,950 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 6 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 21 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 34 gal | 19.9 gal |
| Black tank | 34 gal | 19.9 gal |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | — | king |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | Yes |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Dutchmen Aspen Trail Mini 13BH wins
- 1,740 lb cargo capacity vs Colt's 940 lb (85% more)
- 15.9 ft length is 5.35 ft shorter for tight storage
- 4,300 lb GVWR is 350 lb higher capacity
- 2,560 lb dry weight is 450 lb lighter
- $18,000 MSRP almost identical at $157 over Colt
Where Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West wins
- Sleeps 6 vs Aspen Trail's 4 (2-person gap)
- 200W solar plus 50-amp shore service
- Theater seating, fireplace, king bed
- Four-season insulation and off-road capability
- 310 lb hitch weight is 10 lb lighter
Pick the Dutchmen Aspen Trail Mini 13BH if…
Pick the Dutchmen Aspen Trail Mini 13BH if you want maximum cargo capacity in a 15.9 ft Travel Trailer with a bunkhouse. The 1,740 lb cargo capacity is unusual at this length, the bunkhouse covers small-family sleeping, and the 320 lb hitch weight stays within most SUV tow ratings. Best fit: a small family doing weekend hookup trips where bunk space and gear capacity matter, and where four-season build, solar, or off-road capability aren't worth the trade-down in floor and capacity.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West if you want serious off-grid capability and a longer Travel Trailer at almost identical price. The 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating, four-season build, off-road capability, and king bed plus bunkhouse layout deliver feature density unusual at this length, and the 5.35 ft extra floor matters in daily use. Best fit: a small family or couple-plus-kids who chases off-grid weekends, plans shoulder-season trips, and prefers the loaded feature set over the Aspen Trail's higher cargo capacity.
Frequently asked
Which has more cargo capacity?
The Aspen Trail Mini 13BH has 1,740 lb of cargo capacity vs 940 lb on the Colt 17BH West, an 800 lb advantage from the higher 4,300 lb GVWR.
Which sleeps more people?
The Colt 17BH West sleeps 6 with king bed plus bunkhouse. The Aspen Trail Mini 13BH sleeps 4 with bunkhouse only.
Does either have factory solar?
Only the Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West includes 200W solar. The Aspen Trail Mini 13BH does not list solar.