Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 19RBC vs Highland Ridge Colt 21RBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Travel Trailers price $119 apart but spec out differently. The Dutchmen Colorado 19RBC is a 25.1-ft Travel Trailer at 4,638 lb dry, 7,500 lb GVWR, sleeping 4 with 37/42/42 gal tanks at $28,912. The Highland Ridge Colt 21RBS is a 24.58-ft Travel Trailer at 4,935 lb dry, 6,500 lb GVWR, sleeping 4 in a king + bunkhouse layout, with 52/39/39 gal tanks, 200W solar, theater seating, fireplace, four-season package, off-road capability, and 50-amp shore at $28,793.
For the Travel Trailer class, the Colt 21RBS delivers four-season, off-road, fireplace, solar, theater seating, and king bed at lower price than the Colorado 19RBC. The Colorado wins on lighter dry weight (-297 lb) and higher GVWR (+1,000 lb) yielding 427 lb more cargo capacity. Verdict: pick the Colorado 19RBC for max cargo headroom, the Colt 21RBS for feature-loaded king-bed value.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 19RBC | Highland Ridge Colt 21RBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,912 | $28,793 |
| 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 | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | 39 gal |
| Black tank | 42 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 19RBC wins
- 1,000 lb higher GVWR (7,500 vs 6,500) - more weight headroom
- 297 lb lighter dry weight eases half-ton tow
- 1,367 lb cargo capacity vs 1,565 lb (only 198 lb less but better ratio)
- Larger 42 gal grey and black tanks vs 39 gal
- Simpler all-rear-bath layout for couples
Where Highland Ridge Colt 21RBS wins
- King bed plus bunkhouse vs unspecified Colorado layout
- 200W solar standard - Colorado no solar
- Four-season package and off-road suspension standard
- Fireplace and theater seating standard
- 50-amp shore service vs unspecified on Colorado
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 19RBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 19RBC if you want a simple sub-25-ft Travel Trailer with maximum cargo headroom for the length. The 7,500 lb GVWR with 4,638 lb dry leaves real payload margin, the 25.1-ft length tows easily behind half-ton trucks, and 42-gal grey/black tanks support couples plus occasional weekend guests. At $28,912 the Colorado 19RBC is the no-frills couples trailer.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 21RBS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 21RBS for the same money minus $119 and gain four-season insulation, off-road suspension, 200W solar, king bed, theater seating, fireplace, and 50-amp shore. This is a clearly better-equipped Travel Trailer at slightly lower price. Buyers who want serious off-grid potential and shoulder-season camping in a sub-25-ft footprint should pick the Colt 21RBS without much hesitation.
Frequently asked
Why does the Colt have 1,000 lb less GVWR?
Highland Ridge uses single 3,500-lb axles on the Colt 21RBS; Dutchmen uses heavier 3,500 lb axles or dual 3,500 lb on the Colorado yielding higher total. The Colt's lower GVWR caps payload but is easier to tow.
Is the king bed really king-sized in a 24-ft trailer?
Highland Ridge specifies king bed in the Colt 21RBS - 76x80 in mattress in a side-bedroom slide-out or front bedroom. In a 24.58-ft trailer this is tight but real. The Colorado's bed config is not specified - likely queen.
Does the Colt's four-season package work in real winter?
Heated/enclosed tanks and dual-pane windows handle nights down to 15-20F with furnace running. Below that, lines freeze. Real Minnesota winter use requires additional skirting; shoulder-season is comfortable.