Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC vs Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two budget Travel Trailer family bunkhouses split at the $30K line. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC is 31 ft, 6,097 lb dry, sleeps 8, $31,344, with no slide, no solar, no outdoor kitchen, basic appliances. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS is 29.42 ft, 4,745 lb dry, sleeps 10, $28,281, with single slide, outdoor kitchen, 200W solar, four-season Climate Shield, and 52-gal fresh.
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS is $3,063 cheaper, 1,352 lb lighter, sleeps two more people, and adds a slide. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC's only structural advantage is 1.58 ft more length and a slightly heavier 6,097-lb dry curb weight for stability. The Jayco's 4,745-lb dry weight makes it a true mid-size SUV-capable trailer.
Verdict: the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS wins on price, weight, sleeping count, slide, solar, and outdoor kitchen. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC is the play only if you want the extra interior length or specifically prefer a no-slide simple build.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC | Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,344 | $28,281 |
| Length | 31' | 29'5" |
| Dry weight | 6,097 lbs | 4,745 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 6,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 10 |
| Slides | — | 1 |
| Fresh tank | 45 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | 39 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | — | 40 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | bunks |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | Yes |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC wins
- 1.58 ft more length at 31 ft
- 6,097-lb dry weight for stability in wind
- Heavier 7,600-lb GVWR matches the SLX
- Sleeps 8 in a non-slide layout
- Hitch weight 839 vs 540 (more tongue stability)
Where Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS wins
- $3,063 cheaper at $28,281
- 1,352 lb lighter dry (4,745 vs 6,097)
- Sleeps 10 vs 8 on the Dutchmen
- Single slide, outdoor kitchen, 200W solar
- Tows behind mid-size SUVs at 540-lb tongue
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26BHC if…
Buyers who want a 31-ft non-slide bunkhouse and don't want the floor area complications of slide-out seals. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC at $31,344 delivers a simple build with 42-gal black tank and 1,503-lb cargo. Skip it if you want solar, outdoor kitchen, or the lightest tow weight.
Pick the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS if…
Families with a mid-size SUV or half-ton who want maximum sleep count and feature density under $30K. The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS at $28,281 brings outdoor kitchen, 200W solar, a slide, and sleeps 10 at 4,745 lb dry. It's the dominant value in this comparison.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper?
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS at $28,281 is $3,063 cheaper than the Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC at $31,344.
Which is easier to tow?
The Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS at 4,745 lb dry tows behind mid-size SUVs. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC at 6,097 lb dry needs a properly rated half-ton.
Which has the outdoor kitchen?
Only the Jayco Jay Flight SLX 245BHS has an outdoor kitchen. The Dutchmen Colorado 26BHC does not.