Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26RLC vs Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both Travel Trailers fit half-ton tow vehicles but split on length, layout, and equipment. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26RLC measures 30.9 ft at 6,384 lb dry on an 8,800 lb GVWR with 854 lb tongue, sleeps 4 with rear-living layout (RLC), 45/42/42 gal tanks, no solar, no shore amperage published. MSRP $32,304.
The Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS runs 27.08 ft at 5,340 lb dry on a 6,900 lb GVWR with 565 lb tongue, sleeps 6 with king bed plus bunkhouse, 52 gal fresh, 39/39 gal grey/black, 200W solar with solar prep, 50-amp shore service, theater seating, fireplace, four-season insulation, and off-road package. MSRP $32,993 vs $32,304, a $689 spread.
Directionally, the Dutchmen Colorado 26RLC is the longer rear-living couples trailer with higher GVWR, while the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS is the shorter king-plus-bunkhouse family coach with off-grid, four-season, and off-road kit at near-identical price.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26RLC | Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,304 | $32,993 |
| Length | 30'11" | 27'1" |
| Dry weight | 6,384 lbs | 5,340 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,800 lbs | 6,900 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 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 26RLC wins
- 8,800 lb GVWR vs 6,900 lb adds 1,900 lb of loaded headroom
- 2,416 lb cargo capacity vs 1,560 lb
- 30.9 ft length with rear-living layout for couples
- 45 gal fresh and 42/42 gal grey/black tanks
- $32,304 MSRP comes in $689 below the Colt 22MDS
Where Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS wins
- Sleeps 6 vs 4 with king bed plus bunkhouse layout
- 5,340 lb dry weight is 1,044 lb lighter for easier towing
- 565 lb tongue is 289 lb lighter for hitch loading
- 200W solar, 50-amp service, fireplace, theater seating standard
- Four-season insulation and off-road package wired in
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 26RLC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 26RLC if you camp as a couple and want the 30.9 ft rear-living layout with a real sofa lounge, the higher 8,800 lb GVWR with 2,416 lb cargo capacity, and the larger 45 gal fresh tank for extended dry-camping. The 854 lb tongue assumes a properly equipped half-ton, and the rear-living orientation prioritizes adult evening hangouts over bunks. Trade-off: no solar, no king bed, no four-season, no off-road. Build off-grid kit aftermarket.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 22MDS if you want a king bed, bunkhouse layout sleeping 6, factory 200W solar, 50-amp service, fireplace, theater seating, four-season insulation, and off-road suspension all included at $689 more. The 5,340 lb dry weight and 565 lb tongue make it the easier tow, and the four-season construction enables shoulder-season trips. Best for families wanting capability and equipment depth over the Colorado 26RLC's higher GVWR and rear-living layout.
Frequently asked
Which is the better couples coach?
The Colorado 26RLC has a true rear-living layout with sofa and recliners. The Colt 22MDS uses a king bed plus bunkhouse split. For couples-only camping, the Colorado is more lounge-oriented; for couples-plus-occasional-guests, the Colt's bunkhouse adds flexibility.
GVWR comparison?
The Colorado 26RLC at 8,800 lb GVWR has 2,416 lb cargo capacity. The Colt 22MDS at 6,900 lb GVWR has 1,560 lb. The Colorado offers 856 lb more payload.
Which tows easier?
The Colt 22MDS at 5,340 lb dry and 565 lb tongue tows easier than the Colorado's 6,384 lb dry and 854 lb tongue, especially behind half-ton trucks at the lighter end of the spec range.