Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC vs Winnebago M-Series 2225MK
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two compact Travel Trailer options diverge between bunkhouse and queen. The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC is 28.8 ft, 4,900 lb dry, sleeps 8 with bunkhouse, $31,360, no slide, no solar, basic appliances. The Winnebago M-Series 2225MK is 25.67 ft, 4,196 lb dry, sleeps 8, $27,860, with queen bed, multi-function dinette, 200W solar prep, 30-amp shore, and a 31-gal fresh tank.
The Winnebago M-Series 2225MK is $3,500 cheaper and 704 lb lighter, but ditches the bunkhouse for a single queen. The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC's 4,900-lb dry weight and 2,700-lb cargo cap are the standouts: this is one of the highest cargo-cap ratios in the segment. Fresh capacity favors the Dutchmen at 37 vs 31; black is 42 vs 25.
Verdict: pick the Winnebago M-Series 2225MK if you want a 25-ft trailer with solar prep at the lowest price. Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC if you specifically need the bunkhouse layout and 2,700 lb of cargo capacity.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC | Winnebago M-Series 2225MK | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,360 | $27,860 |
| Length | 28'10" | 25'8" |
| Dry weight | 4,900 lbs | 4,196 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 8 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 37 gal | 31 gal |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | 25 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 25 gal |
| LP | — | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | queen |
| 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 24BHC wins
- Bunkhouse layout for families with kids
- 2,700 lb cargo capacity (high for segment)
- 42-gal black tank vs 25 on the Winnebago
- 37-gal fresh tank vs 31 on the M-Series
- 7,600-lb GVWR vs 6,000 on the Winnebago
Where Winnebago M-Series 2225MK wins
- $3,500 cheaper at $27,860
- 704 lb lighter dry (4,196 vs 4,900)
- Queen bed layout for couples comfort
- Solar prep installed
- 3.13-ft shorter at 25.67 ft
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 24BHC if…
Families needing kid-friendly bunks plus 2,700 lb of cargo capacity in a 28-ft Travel Trailer. The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC at $31,360 has the highest cargo ratio in this comparison and a 7,600-lb GVWR for towing margin. Skip it if you want solar, a slide, or the queen bedroom.
Pick the Winnebago M-Series 2225MK if…
Couples or small families who want a 25-ft trailer at the lowest sticker with solar prep. The Winnebago M-Series 2225MK at $27,860 saves $3,500 plus 704 lb of tow weight and brings the multi-function dinette for flex space. Easy SUV-tow at 4,196 lb dry.
Frequently asked
Which has bunks?
Only the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC has the bunkhouse layout. The Winnebago M-Series 2225MK uses a queen bed and dinette conversion for sleeping 8.
Which is cheaper?
The Winnebago M-Series 2225MK at $27,860 is $3,500 cheaper than the Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC at $31,360.
Which has more cargo capacity?
The Dutchmen Colorado 24BHC at 2,700 lb cargo is one of the highest in segment. The Winnebago M-Series 2225MK does not publish a cargo number.