Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 21RDC vs Highland Ridge Colt 20DB
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These compact Travel Trailers price within $747 of each other ($26,240 vs $25,493). The Dutchmen Colorado 21RDC is 26'1" at 4,621 lbs dry, sleeps 6, and runs a 7,500 lb GVWR for a class-leading 2,979 lbs cargo. The Highland Ridge Colt 20DB is 24'7" at 4,315 lbs dry, sleeps 8 with king bed and bunkhouse, ships with 200W solar, 50A service, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road suspension, and 1,685 lbs cargo capacity.
The Colorado 21RDC's 2,979 lb cargo capacity is the highest in this comparison - 1,294 lbs more than the Colt 20DB. The Colt 20DB counters with two more sleeping spots, 306 lbs lighter dry weight, and significant content: 200W solar, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road suspension.
For compact Travel Trailer buyers, the Dutchmen Colorado 21RDC vs Colt 20DB choice is payload (Colorado) versus capacity and content (Colt).
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 21RDC | Highland Ridge Colt 20DB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,240 | $25,493 |
| Length | 26'1" | 24'7" |
| Dry weight | 4,621 lbs | 4,315 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 8 |
| 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 21RDC wins
- 1,294 lbs more cargo capacity (2,979 vs 1,685 lbs)
- 1,500 lb higher GVWR (7,500 vs 6,000 lbs)
- 1'6" longer for more interior space
- Lower 602 lb hitch weight than typical
Where Highland Ridge Colt 20DB wins
- Lower MSRP by $747 ($25,493 vs $26,240)
- Sleeps 8 with king bed and bunkhouse vs 6
- 306 lbs lighter dry weight (4,315 vs 4,621 lbs)
- 200W solar, fireplace, four-season, off-road standard
- 50A shore service vs unspecified on Colorado
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 21RDC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 21RDC if you load heavy and need 2,979 lbs of cargo capacity in a sub-$27K Travel Trailer. The 7,500 lb GVWR is 1,500 lbs higher than the Colt 20DB's 6,000 lb GVWR, supporting full water tanks, bikes, kayaks, generator, and supplies without exceeding chassis spec. At $26,240 the Colorado 21RDC costs $747 more than the Colt 20DB but delivers payload margin the Highland Ridge can't match.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 20DB if you have two kids and want a content-loaded king-bed trailer at sub-$26K. The 200W solar, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road suspension, king bed plus bunks, and 50A service collectively represent $3,500+ in aftermarket value on the Colorado 21RDC. The 4,315 lb dry weight is more half-ton friendly. At $25,493 the Colt 20DB saves $747 over the Colorado 21RDC and delivers shoulder-season capability the Dutchmen Colorado skips. Small families should pick the Colt 20DB.
Frequently asked
Why does the Colorado 21RDC have so much cargo capacity?
Dutchmen spec'd a 7,500 lb GVWR on a 4,621 lb dry trailer, leaving 2,879 lbs payload. With 602 lb hitch weight, that's 2,979 lbs of net cargo capacity inside the trailer. Heavy loaders gain meaningful margin.
Can the Colt 20DB sleep 8 comfortably?
King bed (2) plus bunks (typically 2-4) plus convertible dinette and sofa reaches 8 spots. Practical long-term sleeping is 5-6 with parents on king and 3-4 kids on bunks. Convertible-bed adults find the 24 ft floorplan tight.
How much weight does 'four-season' really cost?
Four-season insulation, heated tanks, and the heated underbelly add roughly 100-200 lbs to a trailer's dry weight. The Colt 20DB's 4,315 lbs dry is still lighter than the Colorado 21RDC's 4,621 lbs despite the four-season content.