Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC vs Highland Ridge Colt 17QB
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two compact entry-level travel trailers operating at very different sizes. The Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC is the ultra-compact at 15.9 ft, 2,550 lb dry on a 4,300 lb GVWR with 1,750 lb cargo capacity and 318 lb hitch weight. Single-axle, sleeps 4 in a bunk layout, 21/34/34 gal fresh/grey/black tanks - the grey tank capacity is unusually large relative to fresh. MSRP $17,600.
The Highland Ridge Colt 17QB is 21.42 ft, 3,065 lb dry on a 3,995 lb GVWR (lower GVWR than the smaller Colorado), 930 lb cargo cap with 270 lb hitch. King bed configuration plus bunks, 200W rooftop solar, fireplace, theater seating, four-season insulation, off-road capable, 30/19.9/19.9 gal tanks, 50A shore. MSRP $16,343, $1,257 less than the smaller Colorado.
Verdict: the Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC wins on length (5.5 ft shorter), dry weight (515 lb lighter), GVWR (300 lb more rating despite smaller size) and 34-gal grey/black tanks. The Highland Ridge Colt 17QB wins on lower price, factory 200W solar, four-season insulation, off-road capable designation, fireplace and theater seating in this entry-level travel trailer space.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 17QB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,600 | $16,343 |
| Length | 15'11" | 21'5" |
| Dry weight | 2,550 lbs | 3,065 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,300 lbs | 3,995 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| 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
- 5.5 ft shorter at 15.9 ft
- 2,550 lb dry weight (515 lb lighter)
- 4,300 lb GVWR (+305 lb structural)
- 34 gal grey and 34 gal black tanks
- 1,750 lb cargo cap (1.86x the Colt's)
Where Highland Ridge Colt 17QB wins
- $1,257 cheaper at $16,343 MSRP
- 200W rooftop solar standard
- Four-season insulation rated
- Off-road capable per spec
- Fireplace and theater seating included
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC if you tow with a smaller crossover or compact SUV and need the lightest, shortest sleep-4 travel trailer you can find. The 15.9-ft length tucks into any driveway, 2,550 lb dry weight stays inside most modern crossover tow ratings, and the 34-gallon grey and black tanks are remarkable for the size class. The 1,750 lb cargo cap also gives meaningful gear margin in this Colorado teardrop-class travel trailer.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17QB if…
Choose the Highland Ridge Colt 17QB when you want amenities (fireplace, theater seating, four-season insulation, 200W solar) over compactness. The off-road capable designation lets you reach trailheads the Colorado cannot, and the king bed configuration is a meaningful sleep upgrade. At $16,343 MSRP, the Colt 17QB is one of the lowest-priced four-season travel trailers, even at 21.42 ft.
Frequently asked
Which is shorter?
Dutchmen Colorado 13BHC at 15.9 ft is 5.5 ft shorter than Highland Ridge Colt 17QB at 21.42 ft.
Which is four-season?
Only the Highland Ridge Colt 17QB. The Colorado 13BHC is not.
What is the price difference?
$1,257: Colorado 13BHC at $17,600 vs Colt 17QB at $16,343. The Colt is cheaper despite being larger.