Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 19RBC vs Heartland Prowler 2103MKS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two compact Travel Trailers come within $44 of each other and sleep 4 each - the head-to-head splits on dry weight and documented tank capacity. The Dutchmen Colorado 19RBC is 25.1 feet, 4,638 lb dry on 7,500 lb GVWR with 546 lb hitch (the lightest hitch in this matchup), 2,862 lb cargo capacity, 37-gal fresh / 42-gal grey / 42-gal black tanks, $28,912. The Heartland Prowler 2103MKS is 24.58 feet, 4,935 lb dry on 6,500 lb GVWR with 570 lb hitch, solar prep, 30-amp service, $28,868.
The Colorado 19RBC out-tows the Prowler 2103MKS on dry weight (297 lb lighter) and out-publishes it on tanks (37/42/42 gallons spec'd vs Heartland's blanks). It also brings 1,000 lb more GVWR (7,500 vs 6,500) and 2,862 lb cargo capacity. The Prowler 2103MKS counters with explicit solar prep, 30-amp service, and Heartland's reimagined Prowler platform. The price gap is functionally zero - $44 separates them.
Verdict: Colorado 19RBC for better-documented spec, lighter dry weight, and higher GVWR; Prowler 2103MKS for the Heartland brand and explicit solar prep.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 19RBC | Heartland Prowler 2103MKS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,912 | $28,868 |
| Length | 25'1" | 24'7" |
| Dry weight | 4,638 lbs | 4,935 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,500 lbs | 6,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 37 gal | — |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | — |
| Black tank | 42 gal | — |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | — | — |
| 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 19RBC wins
- 4,638 lb dry weight (297 lb lighter)
- 7,500 lb GVWR vs 6,500 lb (+1,000 lb)
- 2,862 lb published cargo capacity
- 37-gal fresh / 42-gal grey / 42-gal black tanks
- Lowest hitch weight at 546 lb
Where Heartland Prowler 2103MKS wins
- Solar prep standard
- 30-amp service explicit
- Heartland's reimagined Prowler platform
- Integrated A-frame design
- $44 lower MSRP at $28,868
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 19RBC if…
Pick the 2026 Dutchmen Colorado 19RBC if you want a compact 25-foot Travel Trailer that tows behind a half-ton at 4,638 lb dry / 546 lb hitch (the lightest in this matchup). The 7,500 lb GVWR carries 2,862 lb cargo - 1,000 lb more capacity than the Prowler. Published 37-gal fresh / 42-gal grey / 42-gal black tanks let you plan dry-camping water. At $28,912 it's $44 over the Prowler. Best for buyers wanting the lightest tow weight, highest cargo capacity, and verifiable tank specs in this segment.
Pick the Heartland Prowler 2103MKS if…
Pick the 2026 Heartland Prowler 2103MKS if you prefer the Heartland brand and want solar prep plus 30-amp service explicitly listed. The 24.58-foot trailer at 4,935 lb dry, 6,500 lb GVWR, and 570 lb hitch is half-ton-towable. Heartland's reimagined Prowler platform with integrated A-frame design and modern construction at $28,868 - $44 under the Colorado. Best for buyers committed to Heartland and willing to accept the spec sheet's gaps on slides, tanks, bath, and bed configuration. The Prowler 2103MKS makes sense for brand-loyal buyers.
Frequently asked
Which has higher cargo capacity?
The Colorado 19RBC publishes 2,862 lb of cargo capacity (7,500 lb GVWR minus 4,638 lb dry). The Prowler 2103MKS has 1,565 lb implied cargo (6,500 GVWR minus 4,935 dry) - the Colorado carries 1,297 lb more.
Which has solar prep?
The Prowler 2103MKS lists solar prep standard. The Colorado 19RBC doesn't list solar or solar prep.
What's the dry weight difference?
The Colorado 19RBC is 4,638 lb dry; the Prowler 2103MKS is 4,935 lb dry - the Dutchmen is 297 lb lighter to tow.