Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC vs Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2026 Travel Trailer mini-plans hit the SUV-towable category but pursue different tradeoffs. The Dutchmen Colorado 17QBC is 21.4 ft long, 3,250 lb dry, 4,400 lb GVWR, 1,150 lb cargo, 466 lb hitch, single-axle build. Sleeps 6. 21-gal fresh, 34-gal grey, 34-gal black. No solar, no slide, no four-season, no documented residential fridge. MSRP $20,432.
The Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS is 23.58 ft, 3,695 lb dry (445 lb heavier), 4,800 lb GVWR (400 lb higher), 1,105 lb cargo, 485 lb hitch. Sleeps 8 (two more). King bed plus bunkhouse, 200W solar, 50-amp service, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road capability. 30-gal fresh, 39-gal grey, 39-gal black. MSRP $22,493, a $2,061 premium.
For budget-first families who want the lightest single-axle build and lowest sticker, the Colorado 17QBC delivers. For families needing sleep-8 capacity with serious off-grid and four-season features, the Colt 17DBS is the more loaded Travel Trailer at $2K more.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC | Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,432 | $22,493 |
| Length | 21'5" | 23'7" |
| Dry weight | 3,250 lbs | 3,695 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,400 lbs | 4,800 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 8 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 21 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 34 gal | 39 gal |
| Black tank | 34 gal | 39 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 17QBC wins
- 3,250 lb dry weight is 445 lb lighter
- 466 lb hitch weight is 19 lb lighter
- Single-axle build is simpler to back
- 21.4 ft length is 2.2 ft shorter
- $2,061 cheaper at $20,432 MSRP
Where Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS wins
- Sleeps 8 vs Colorado's 6 (2-person gap)
- King bed plus bunkhouse layout
- 200W solar plus 50-amp service
- Four-season insulation and off-road capability
- Theater seating and fireplace
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 17QBC if you want the lightest single-axle Travel Trailer at the lowest sticker for SUV towing. The 3,250 lb dry weight and 466 lb hitch keep you well inside SUV tow ratings, and the single-axle build is simpler to back into tight sites. Best fit: a small family who camps on hookups for short trips, wants the simplest tow profile and lowest entry price, and doesn't need bunk space for 8 people or off-grid features.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS if you want a sleeps-8 family Travel Trailer with king bed plus bunkhouse, 200W solar, four-season build, and off-road capability. The king bed is unusual at this length, the four-season insulation extends your camping season, and off-road capability lets you reach less-developed sites. Best fit: a family of 6-8 chasing off-grid weekends, plans shoulder-season trips, and is willing to pay $2,061 more for the loaded feature set and 2-person sleep advantage.
Frequently asked
Which sleeps more people?
The Colt 17DBS sleeps 8 (king bed plus bunkhouse) vs 6 on the Colorado 17QBC. A 2-person gap from the more elaborate layout.
Which is lighter to tow?
The Colorado 17QBC is 445 lb lighter dry (3,250 vs 3,695 lb) on a single-axle build, vs the Colt 17DBS at 3,695 lb dry.
Does either come with solar?
Only the Highland Ridge Colt 17DBS includes 200W of factory solar. The Dutchmen Colorado 17QBC does not list solar.