Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC vs Highland Ridge Colt 18BH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both sub-23-foot Travel Trailers sleep 6 with similar dry weights, but their equipment philosophies diverge sharply. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC measures 21.4 ft at 3,250 lb dry on a 4,400 lb GVWR with 466 lb tongue, 21 gal fresh, 34/34 gal grey/black, no solar, no shore amperage published, and sleeps 6 with quad bunks (QB). MSRP $20,432.
The Highland Ridge Colt 18BH runs 22.25 ft at 3,270 lb dry on a 4,600 lb GVWR with 290 lb tongue, 30 gal fresh, 19.9/19.9 gal grey/black, 200W solar with solar prep, 50-amp shore service, king bed plus bunkhouse, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road package, and a class-leading 2,830 lb cargo capacity. MSRP $21,593 vs $20,432, a $1,161 premium.
Directionally, the Dutchmen Colorado 17QBC is the higher-fresh-tank, larger-grey-and-black-tank quad-bunk family trailer, while the Highland Ridge Colt 18BH is the loaded king-plus-bunkhouse coach with off-grid, four-season, and 2,830 lb cargo capacity.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC | Highland Ridge Colt 18BH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,432 | $21,593 |
| Length | 21'5" | 22'3" |
| Dry weight | 3,250 lbs | 3,270 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,400 lbs | 4,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 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 17QBC wins
- 34 gal grey and 34 gal black vs 19.9 gal each on the Colt 18BH
- 466 lb tongue weight is documented standard for half-ton hitch
- $20,432 MSRP comes in $1,161 below the Colt 18BH
- 21.4 ft length is 0.85 ft shorter for tighter parking
- Quad-bunk layout for kids in a sub-22-foot trailer
Where Highland Ridge Colt 18BH wins
- 2,830 lb cargo capacity vs 1,150 lb is a 1,680 lb advantage
- King bed plus bunkhouse vs unspecified bed config on Colorado
- 200W solar, 50-amp service, fireplace, theater seating standard
- Four-season insulation and off-road package wired in
- 290 lb tongue weight is 176 lb lighter than the Colorado's 466 lb
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17QBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 17QBC if your family of 6 includes 4 kids needing the quad-bunk layout and you camp at full-hookup destinations where the 34/34 gal grey and black tanks matter more than solar or four-season. The 21.4 ft length is easy to park, the 3,250 lb dry weight tows behind most half-tons, and the 21 gal fresh works for short stays at hookup sites. Trade-off: thin cargo capacity (1,150 lb) and no solar, four-season, or off-road kit.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 18BH if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 18BH if you want a king bed, bunkhouse, 2,830 lb of cargo capacity, factory 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating, four-season insulation, and off-road suspension all included at $1,161 more. The cargo capacity alone is 2.5x the Colorado's, opening up serious gear and water loads, and the four-season construction enables shoulder-season camping. The 290 lb tongue is featherweight for half-ton hitches. Best fit for buyers wanting capability over the Colorado's larger grey tanks.
Frequently asked
Cargo capacity difference?
The Colt 18BH has 2,830 lb cargo, the Colorado 17QBC has 1,150 lb. The Colt offers 1,680 lb more payload, a major difference for gear-heavy families.
Which has more bunks?
The Colorado 17QBC has quad bunks (QB designation) optimized for 4 kids. The Colt 18BH has a bunkhouse plus king bed; bunk count is fewer but the king is a major upgrade.
Tank size comparison?
The Colorado has 34/34 gal grey/black; the Colt has 19.9/19.9 gal. The Colorado dumps less frequently. The Colt has 30 gal fresh vs 21 gal, so it can dry-camp longer between fills.