Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC vs Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both Travel Trailer bunkhouses pull at around half-ton weights with similar GVWRs but lean very different directions on equipment. The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC measures 28.8 ft, weighs 4,900 lb dry on a 7,600 lb GVWR with 497 lb tongue, and carries 37 gal fresh, 42/42 gal grey/black, no published shore amperage, and sleeps 8. Cargo capacity is a generous 2,700 lb.
The Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS runs 31.08 ft, weighs 6,175 lb dry on a 7,900 lb GVWR with 810 lb tongue, and adds 52 gal fresh, 200W solar, 50-amp service, a king bed, theater seating, a fireplace, four-season insulation, and an off-road package. It sleeps 6 instead of 8, and the MSRP is $32,108 vs $31,344 on the Dutchmen, a $764 spread.
Directionally, the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC is the lighter, higher-cargo-payload family bunkhouse that tows easier, while the Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS is the heavier, more equipped king-bed coach with off-grid and four-season kit installed.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,360 | $32,108 |
| Length | 28'10" | 31'1" |
| Dry weight | 4,900 lbs | 6,175 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 |
| 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
- 4,900 lb dry weight is 1,275 lb lighter than the Colt 26RCS
- 2,700 lb cargo capacity vs 2,200 lb at a lower 7,600 lb GVWR
- 497 lb tongue weight is 313 lb lighter than the Colt's 810 lb
- Sleeps 8 vs 6 with a documented bunkhouse layout
- 28.8 ft length parks easier on shorter campsites
Where Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS wins
- 200W solar plus 50-amp shore service standard from the factory
- King bed, fireplace, theater seating, and four-season insulation included
- Off-road package wired in for back-country access
- 52 gal fresh tank vs 37 gal extends dry-camping by 40%
- Higher 7,900 lb GVWR ceiling for heavy gear loads
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC if you tow with a half-ton and have a young family of 5-6 who needs the 8-sleep bunkhouse layout. The 4,900 lb dry weight and 497 lb tongue keep it well within half-ton tow ratings, and the 2,700 lb cargo capacity gives serious headroom for bikes, kayaks, and gear. It comes 2.3 ft shorter than the Colt 26RCS, so it slots into more state-park sites and storage spots. Trade-off: no factory solar, no king bed, and not rated for four-season trips.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS if your family runs smaller (2 adults plus 2 kids or fewer) and you want the king bed, factory 200W solar, 50-amp service, fireplace, and four-season package included from day one. The off-road package and 52 gal fresh tank stretch the use cases into shoulder seasons and off-grid weekends the Colorado 24BHC can't easily reach. Expect to tow with a properly equipped half-ton or step up to 3/4-ton given the 810 lb tongue weight.
Frequently asked
Which tows easier with a half-ton?
The Colorado 24BHC at 4,900 lb dry and 497 lb tongue is the easier half-ton tow. The Colt 26RCS at 6,175 lb dry and 810 lb tongue requires a properly equipped half-ton or 3/4-ton.
How does sleeping capacity compare?
The Colorado 24BHC sleeps 8 with a true bunkhouse layout. The Colt 26RCS sleeps 6 with a king bed plus bunks.
Is the Highland Ridge worth $764 more?
If you value the 200W solar, 50-amp service, king bed, fireplace, four-season insulation, and off-road package, yes. Those features alone retail for thousands as aftermarket additions on the Colorado 24BHC.