Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC vs Highland Ridge Colt 13BH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two budget-friendly Travel Trailer rigs under $17K, separated by length and content philosophy. The Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC is a 21.6-ft trailer at 3,033 lbs dry, 4,400-lb GVWR, 400-lb hitch, sleeps 3-4, with 21-gal fresh, 28/28-gal grey/black tanks, asking $16,737. The Highland Ridge Colt 13BH is a 16.1-ft off-road-capable bunkhouse at 3,065 lbs dry, 3,700-lb GVWR, 245-lb hitch, sleeps 4 with king plus bunks, 30-gal fresh, 19.9-gal grey, 39-gal black, 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating, four-season, 50-amp service, asking $15,818.
The Colt 13BH packs significantly more documented content into a sub-3,100-lb package: king bed plus bunkhouse layout (rare in 16-ft), 200W solar (vs zero on Colorado), fireplace, theater seating, four-season construction, off-road capability, 50-amp service, 30-gal fresh tank (vs 21), and 39-gal black tank. The Colorado 17RBC counters with a higher 4,400-lb GVWR (700 lbs more chassis), 1,367-lb cargo cap, and 5.5 ft more length (21.6 vs 16.1).
Length-focused buyers pick the Colorado 17RBC. Content-and-off-road-focused buyers pick the Colt 13BH.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC | Highland Ridge Colt 13BH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,737 | $15,818 |
| Length | 21'7" | 16'1" |
| Dry weight | 3,033 lbs | 3,065 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,400 lbs | 3,700 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 21 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 28 gal | 19.9 gal |
| Black tank | 28 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 17RBC wins
- Longer 21.6-ft floor plan vs 16.1 ft - 5.5 more feet of living
- Higher 4,400-lb GVWR vs 3,700 - 700 lbs more chassis
- 1,367-lb documented cargo capacity
- Sleeps 3-4 with documented bath tanks
- Dutchmen Colorado nameplate
Where Highland Ridge Colt 13BH wins
- $919 lower MSRP ($15,818 vs $16,737)
- 200W solar standard - none on Colorado
- Fireplace standard
- Theater seating included
- King bed plus bunkhouse layout in 16.1 ft
- Off-road capable
- Four-season construction
- 50-amp service
- 30-gal fresh vs 21 - 9 more gallons
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 17RBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC if you want a longer floor plan and you tow with a midsize vehicle that benefits from a higher GVWR. The 21.6-ft length delivers 5.5 more feet of interior space than the Colt 13BH, the 4,400-lb GVWR gives 1,367 lbs of documented cargo capacity, and the 21-gal fresh plus 28/28-gal grey/black handle 2-3 nights of dry camping for a couple. At $16,737 you pay $919 more for length and chassis headroom. Trade-off: no documented solar, fireplace, or four-season build.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 13BH if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 13BH if you want maximum content in the smallest, lightest off-road-capable footprint. The 16.1-ft length tows behind any compact SUV or even a properly-equipped sedan, the 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating, king bed plus bunkhouse, off-road capability, four-season build, and 50-amp service are all documented in under $16K. At $15,818 you save $919 over the Colorado and pick up an extraordinary content list for the size. Suits families with one or two kids who want a tow-anywhere weekender.
Frequently asked
Which is the off-road-capable trailer?
The Highland Ridge Colt 13BH is documented off-road. The Dutchmen Colorado 17RBC is not documented off-road.
Which has solar from the factory?
The Colt 13BH ships with 200W of standard solar. The Colorado 17RBC does not document factory solar.
Which sleeps more?
Both rigs sleep 4. The Colt 13BH does it with a king plus bunkhouse layout. The Colorado 17RBC bed config is not documented.