Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC vs Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Travel Trailers price within $659 of each other and both target large family bunkhouses. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC is a 31-ft bunkhouse Travel Trailer at 6,097 lb dry, 7,600 lb GVWR, sleeping 8 with 45/42/42 gal tanks at $31,344. The Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS is a 30.33-ft Travel Trailer at 5,815 lb dry, 7,600 lb GVWR, sleeping 10 with king + bunkhouse layout, 52/39/39 gal tanks, 200W solar, theater seating, fireplace, four-season package, off-road capability, and 50-amp shore at $32,003.
The Colt 26DBS wins on sleeps-10 count and feature loadout (four-season, off-road, fireplace, solar, theater, 50-amp). The Colorado 26BHC wins on larger 42 gal grey/black tanks vs the Colt's 39 gal. Verdict: pick the Colorado 26BHC for larger holding tanks at lowest price, the Colt 26DBS for sleeps-10 with serious features at $659 more.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,344 | $32,003 |
| Length | 31' | 30'4" |
| Dry weight | 6,097 lbs | 5,815 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 7,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 10 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 45 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 26BHC wins
- Larger 42 gal grey and 42 gal black tanks vs 39 each
- $659 less expensive at $31,344
- Sleeps 8 (Colorado's max stated capacity)
- Simpler trim faster for first-time owners
- Identical 7,600 lb GVWR matches Colt
Where Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS wins
- Sleeps 10 vs 8 - more sleeping positions for guests
- King bed plus bunkhouse vs unspecified Colorado bed
- 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating standard
- Four-season package and off-road suspension
- 50-amp shore service and 282 lb lighter dry weight
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC if larger holding tanks and lowest price matter. The 42 gal grey and 42 gal black tanks support longer between-dump intervals for a family-of-6, and at $31,344 the Colorado is the bargain sleeps-8 bunkhouse. Buyers who use hookup-only campgrounds and skip the Colt's feature set save $659 with simpler systems.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26DBS for $659 more and gain sleeps-10 capacity, king bed, four-season insulation, off-road suspension, fireplace, theater seating, 200W solar, and 50-amp shore. The feature delta is roughly $2,500-3,000 of factory equipment plus 2 more sleep positions. The Colt 26DBS is the clearly better-equipped sleeps-10 family bunkhouse at marginal additional cost.
Frequently asked
How does sleeps-10 fit in 30.33 ft?
Colt 26DBS uses king bed (2) + bunkhouse 4 bunks (4) + dinette (2) + jackknife sofa (2) = 10. Realistically 6-7 comfortable, 10 maximum for a weekend with grandparents and kids' friends sleeping over.
Why same GVWR but different cargo?
Colorado 26BHC: 7,600 - 6,097 = 1,503 lb cargo. Colt 26DBS: 7,600 - 5,815 = 1,785 lb cargo. The Colt's lighter base gives 282 lb more payload despite identical GVWR - useful for the additional sleep positions' people weight.
Is the Colt's off-road suspension worth it?
Highland Ridge's off-road package handles graded gravel, forest service roads, and dispersed campsites - suitable for state-park and BLM access. Not rock-crawler grade. For paved-road-only camping, the package is wasted weight.