Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC 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 $243 ($17,600 vs $17,843), but they target different priorities. The Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC is the lighter and shorter option at 15.9 ft and 2,550 lb dry, single-axle, 4,300 lb GVWR, 1,750 lb cargo (highest in this pair), 318 lb hitch. Sleeps 4 with bunkhouse. 21-gal fresh, 34-gal grey, 34-gal black. No solar, no slide, no four-season build.
The Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West is 5.35 ft longer at 21.25 ft, 460 lb heavier dry at 3,010 lb, with a 3,950 lb GVWR (350 lb lower than Colorado), 940 lb cargo (810 lb less). King bed plus bunkhouse layout, 200W solar, 50-amp service, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road capability. Sleeps 6. Hitch weight 310 lb, 8 lb lower than Colorado.
For budget-first families wanting the lightest single-axle build with maximum cargo capacity, the Colorado 13BHC delivers. For boondock-leaning families needing sleep-6 capacity with four-season, off-road, and 200W solar features, the Colt 17BH West is the more loaded Travel Trailer.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,600 | $17,843 |
| Length | 15'11" | 21'3" |
| Dry weight | 2,550 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 Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC wins
- 1,750 lb cargo capacity vs Colt's 940 lb (86% more)
- 15.9 ft length is 5.35 ft shorter
- 4,300 lb GVWR is 350 lb higher capacity
- 2,550 lb dry weight is 460 lb lighter
- $17,600 MSRP is $243 cheaper
Where Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West wins
- Sleeps 6 vs Colorado's 4 (2-person gap)
- King bed plus bunkhouse layout
- 200W solar plus 50-amp service
- Theater seating, fireplace, four-season build
- Off-road capability flagged in spec
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC if you want the lightest single-axle Travel Trailer with maximum cargo capacity at the lowest sticker. The 2,550 lb dry weight tows behind most SUVs, the 1,750 lb cargo capacity is the highest in this pair, and the single-axle simplicity makes backing easier. Best fit: a small family who camps on hookups for short trips, wants the simplest tow profile and maximum gear capacity in a 15.9 ft box, and doesn't need bunk space for 6 or off-grid features.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West if you want a loaded 4-season off-grid Travel Trailer at nearly the same price. The 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating, four-season insulation, off-road capability, and king bed plus bunkhouse layout deliver feature density unusual at this length. Best fit: a family chasing off-grid weekends and shoulder-season trips who values the off-road capability, the king bed, and the sleeps-6 capacity over the Colorado's higher cargo and shorter, lighter body.
Frequently asked
Which has more cargo capacity?
The Colorado 13BHC has 1,750 lb of cargo capacity, 810 lb more than the Colt 17BH West at 940 lb (86% more).
Which sleeps more people?
The Colt 17BH West sleeps 6 (king bed plus bunkhouse). The Colorado 13BHC sleeps 4 with bunkhouse only.
Does either come with solar?
Only the Highland Ridge Colt 17BH West includes 200W of factory solar. The Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC does not list solar.