Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC vs Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC and 2026 Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH are both Travel Trailer floorplans, but they target different missions. At 15.9 ft, the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC runs 5.3 ft shorter than the 21.2-ft Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH. Dry weight separates them by 475 lb (2,550 vs 3,025).
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH sleeps 6 versus 4. Freshwater capacity gives the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH a 9-gal lead (30 vs 21 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC by 14.100000000000001 gal. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH ships with 200W of solar; the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC has no solar listed.
Pricing: $17,600 for the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC versus $18,218 for the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH, putting the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC $618 lower. The pick comes down to layout priority rather than overall spec advantage.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC | Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,600 | $18,218 |
| Length | 15'11" | 21'3" |
| Dry weight | 2,550 lbs | 3,025 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,300 lbs | 3,750 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 6 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| 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 | — | full |
| Bed | — | bunks |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC wins
- Lower MSRP at $17,600 vs $18,218 ($618 less)
- Lighter at 2,550 lb dry vs 3,025 lb (475 lb savings)
- Shorter at 15.9 ft vs 21.2 ft (5.3 ft easier to park)
- Larger grey tank (34 gal vs 19.9 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- Larger black tank (34 gal vs 19.9 gal)
Where Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (30 gal vs 21 gal)
- Factory 200W solar; no solar on the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC
- Sleeps 6 vs 4
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC if…
Smaller campsites and tighter storage favor the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC's 15.9-ft footprint over the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH's 21.2 ft. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 2,550 lb dry, well under the 3,025 lb of the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH. Budget-sensitive buyers also save $618 versus the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH at MSRP. Day-to-day livability on the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC comes down to whether its 15.9' footprint and 4-sleeper plan fits your group size.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH if…
Long-stay travelers wanting extra interior square footage get it from the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH's 21.2-ft layout (vs 15.9 ft on the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC). Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH's 3,025 lb dry weight versus 2,550 lb on the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC. Off-grid days are easier with the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH's 200W of factory solar. Boondockers will use the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH's 30-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 21-gal tank on the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC. Group travelers needing 6-person capacity get it from the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH where the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC stops at 4.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC or the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH?
The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC is lighter at 2,550 lb dry vs 3,025 lb for the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH, a 475-lb difference. Hitch weights run 318 lb (Dutchmen) and 320 lb (Jayco).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 21 gal on the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC and 30 gal on the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH carries 9 more gal of fresh, plus 34/19.9 gal grey and 34/19.9 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC and Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH?
The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC lists $618 less at MSRP ($17,600 for the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13BHC vs $18,218 for the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 170BH). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.