Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13RDC vs Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
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Quick verdict
Both 16-to-17.5-foot Travel Trailers target SUV towing with under 3,000 lb dry weights, but their equipment loads diverge dramatically. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13RDC measures 16 ft at 2,568 lb dry on a 4,240 lb GVWR with 248 lb tongue. It sleeps 3 with 21 gal fresh, 34/42 gal grey/black, no solar or shore amperage published, and the class-leading 1,672 lb cargo capacity at $18,736.
The Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW runs 17.5 ft at 2,560 lb dry on a 3,500 lb GVWR with 220 lb tongue, sleeps 2 with king bed plus bunkhouse, 30 gal fresh, 20/30 gal grey/black, 200W solar with solar prep, 1,800W inverter, 50-amp shore service, theater seating, and four-season insulation. MSRP $19,418 vs $18,736, a $682 spread.
Directionally, the Dutchmen Colorado 13RDC is the higher-cargo-payload single-axle weekender with thinner spec sheet, while the Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW is the smaller-payload but fully equipped king-bed four-season alternative.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13RDC | Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,736 | $19,418 |
| Length | 16' | 17'6" |
| Dry weight | 2,568 lbs | 2,560 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,240 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 3 | 2 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 21 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 34 gal | 20 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 30 gal |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | 1800W |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | — | king |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13RDC wins
- 1,672 lb cargo capacity vs 940 lb is a 732 lb advantage
- 4,240 lb GVWR vs 3,500 lb adds 740 lb of loaded headroom
- 42 gal black tank vs 30 gal extends dump intervals
- 16 ft length is 1.5 ft shorter for tighter parking
- $18,736 MSRP saves $682 against the Range Lite 14LW
Where Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW wins
- 200W solar plus 1,800W inverter included for off-grid AC use
- King bed standard vs unspecified bed on the Colorado 13RDC
- 30 gal fresh tank vs 21 gal extends dry-camping by 43%
- Four-season insulation rated for shoulder-season trips
- 50-amp shore service vs unlisted on the Colorado 13RDC
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 13RDC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 13RDC if you tow with a smaller SUV and need the 1,672 lb cargo capacity for kayaks, generators, and gear. The 16 ft length parks easily on tent-style sites, the 248 lb tongue is featherweight, and the higher 4,240 lb GVWR offers 1,672 lb of loaded headroom that the Range Lite's 940 lb can't match. Trade-off: no solar, no king bed, no four-season, no inverter, so it's a warm-weather full-hookup trailer unless you build the off-grid kit aftermarket.
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 14LW if you want a king bed, 200W solar, 1,800W inverter, theater seating, four-season insulation, and 50-amp service all included at just $682 more. The 30 gal fresh tank and four-season construction enable shoulder-season dry-camping right off the lot, and the 1,800W inverter handles a coffee maker or small AC off battery. Best fit for couples wanting a turnkey small trailer with off-grid capability over maximum cargo payload.
Frequently asked
Which has more cargo capacity?
The Colorado 13RDC has 1,672 lb cargo, the Range Lite 14LW has 940 lb. The Colorado is 732 lb ahead, a significant payload advantage.
Off-grid capability?
The Range Lite 14LW includes 200W solar, 1,800W inverter, and four-season insulation as standard. The Colorado 13RDC has no solar or inverter listed and is not four-season rated.
Which is the better SUV tow?
Both fit small SUVs in the 4,000-5,000 lb tow class. The Range Lite at 220 lb tongue is 28 lb lighter than the Colorado's 248 lb, marginally easier for tongue-weight-limited tow vehicles.