Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC vs Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These bunkhouse Travel Trailers price within $643 of each other ($31,360 vs $32,003) and both target the family-of-six entry tier. The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC is 28'10" at 4,900 lbs dry, sleeps 8 in a bunkhouse layout, runs a 7,600 lb GVWR for 2,700 lbs cargo capacity, and includes the Colorado package. The Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS stretches 30'4" at 5,815 lbs dry, sleeps 10 with king bed and bunkhouse, ships with 200W solar, 50A service, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, off-road suspension, and 52 gal fresh water.
The Colorado 24BHC is the lighter pull at 4,900 lbs dry and the lower 497 lb hitch weight, with 2,700 lbs of cargo headroom. The Colt 26DBS adds 1'6" of length and 915 lbs of dry weight to sleep two more and bring 200W solar, fireplace, four-season, and off-road - features the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC doesn't ship with.
For the bunkhouse Travel Trailer shopper, the Dutchmen Colorado vs Highland Ridge Colt decision rests on payload margin (Colorado) versus content (Colt).
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,360 | $32,003 |
| Length | 28'10" | 30'4" |
| Dry weight | 4,900 lbs | 5,815 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 7,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 10 |
| 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 24BHC wins
- Lower MSRP by $643 ($31,360 vs $32,003)
- 915 lbs lighter dry weight (4,900 vs 5,815 lbs)
- 915 lbs more cargo capacity (2,700 vs 1,785 lbs)
- Lower 497 lb hitch weight (vs 680 lbs)
- 1'6" shorter at 28'10"
Where Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS wins
- Sleeps 10 vs 8 (two more bunks)
- 200W factory solar (Colorado has none)
- King bed standard
- Fireplace, four-season, off-road package included
- Theater seating and 50A service
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC if your half-ton truck has marginal payload and you'd rather have 2,700 lbs of cargo headroom for bikes, water, and supplies than factory solar and fireplace. The 4,900 lb dry weight and 497 lb hitch are friendlier to F-150-class trucks than the Colt 26DBS. At $31,360 it's $643 cheaper than the Colt while delivering 8 sleeping spots and the same bunkhouse layout. Buyers who plug in at campgrounds and don't need shoulder-season insulation save real money picking the Colorado.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS if you sleep 10 and want a content-loaded trailer. The 200W solar, king bed, theater seating, fireplace, four-season build, and off-road suspension package would cost thousands as aftermarket adds on the Colorado. The 30'4" length still fits most state-park sites. At $32,003 you pay $643 more than the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC and gain two sleeping spots plus content that justifies the modest premium. Larger families needing extra bunks and shoulder-season capability should pick the Colt 26DBS.
Frequently asked
Which trailer pairs better with a half-ton truck?
The Colorado 24BHC at 4,900 lbs dry, 7,600 lb GVWR, and 497 lb hitch weight loads lighter on the receiver. The Colt 26DBS at 5,815 lbs dry and 680 lb hitch eats more half-ton tongue capacity, especially with passengers in the truck.
Can the Colt 26DBS really sleep 10?
Yes, with a king bed, bunkhouse, plus convertible dinette and sofa. Sleeping all 10 means adults on convertibles. Practical sleeping for a long trip is 7-8 with two adults plus 5-6 kids.
How much water can I carry off-grid?
The Colt 26DBS has 52 gal fresh, 39 gal grey, 39 gal black. The Colorado 24BHC has 37 gal fresh, 42 gal grey, 42 gal black. The Colt holds 15 gal more fresh but slightly less grey/black.