Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC vs Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Travel Trailers price within $764 of each other but differ on family layout. 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 26RCS is a 31.08-ft Travel Trailer at 6,175 lb dry, 7,900 lb GVWR, sleeping 6 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 $32,108.
The Colt 26RCS delivers four-season, off-road, fireplace, theater, solar, and king bed at $764 more than the bare-spec Colorado 26BHC. The Colorado wins on sleep count (8 vs 6) for buyers who need that. Verdict: pick the Colorado 26BHC for max sleeps-8 at lowest price, the Colt 26RCS for feature-loaded family value.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,344 | $32,108 |
| Length | 31' | 31'1" |
| Dry weight | 6,097 lbs | 6,175 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 |
| 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
- Sleeps 8 vs 6 - more sleeping positions for guests
- Larger 42 gal grey and 42 gal black tanks vs 39 gal each
- $764 less expensive at $31,344
- Simpler trim faster for first-time owners
- 78 lb lighter dry weight (6,097 vs 6,175)
Where Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS wins
- King bed plus bunkhouse vs unspecified Colorado bed config
- 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating standard
- Four-season package and off-road suspension
- 50-amp shore service for dual A/C
- Larger 52 gal fresh tank vs 45 gal
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC if you need maximum sleep count - 8 positions - at the lowest possible price for this length. The bunkhouse plus dinette plus main bed sleeps a family of 5-6 plus guests, the 7,600 lb GVWR is towable by half-ton trucks rated 8,000+ lb, and 42 gal grey/black tanks support multi-day family use. At $31,344 the Colorado 26BHC is the price-leader sleeps-8 bunkhouse trailer.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 26RCS for $764 more and gain four-season insulation, off-road suspension, fireplace, theater seating, 200W solar, 50-amp shore, and king bed. The feature delta is roughly $2,500 of factory equipment - the Colt is the clearly better-equipped trailer for families who camp shoulder-season, reach unpaved campsites, or want evening fireplace ambiance. Most buyers should pick the Colt 26RCS at this price.
Frequently asked
How does sleeps-8 work in 31 ft?
Colorado 26BHC uses main bed (2) + bunkhouse (4 bunks for kids) + dinette conversion (2). It is genuinely cramped at 8 occupants - works for a quick weekend with guests, not week-long with all 8. Realistically 6 comfortable, 8 maximum.
Can the Colt's off-road suspension reach Black Series sites?
No - Highland Ridge's off-road package is graded gravel/forest service road capable, not rock-crawling. Black Series off-road trailers use galvanized chassis and coil-spring suspension for true overlanding. The Colt is a step above standard, not a Black Series equivalent.
Does the Colt's 50-amp shore matter at this trailer size?
Yes if you want dual A/C in summer. 30-amp supports one 15K BTU A/C; 50-amp supports two. At 31 ft with bunkhouse, a single A/C struggles to cool the entire trailer in 95F+ heat. 50-amp is meaningful here.