Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 270BHC vs Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Travel Trailers price within $64 of each other but the Range Lite delivers more loadout. The Dutchmen Colorado 270BHC is a 32-ft bunkhouse Travel Trailer at 5,520 lb dry, 7,600 lb GVWR, sleeping 8 with 44/78/28 gal tanks at $44,704. The Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL is a 31.33-ft Travel Trailer at 6,095 lb dry, 7,600 lb GVWR, sleeping 6 in a king + bunkhouse layout, with 55/71/30.5 gal tanks, 200W solar, 1,800W inverter, theater seating, four-season package, 50-amp shore, and a $44,768 price.
For a Travel Trailer at this length and price tier, the Range Lite 260RLL's 1,800W inverter, four-season insulation, 200W solar, 50-amp shore, and king bed are meaningful upgrades over the Colorado 270BHC's bare-bones spec. The Colorado wins only on sleep count - 8 vs 6 - because its bunk room sleeps additional kids. Verdict: pick the Colorado 270BHC for maximum sleep capacity, the Range Lite 260RLL for nearly the same money with serious features.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 270BHC | Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,704 | $44,768 |
| Length | 32' | 31'4" |
| Dry weight | 5,520 lbs | 6,095 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 7,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 78 gal | 71 gal |
| Black tank | 28 gal | 30.5 gal |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | 1800W |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | — | king |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 270BHC wins
- Sleeps 8 vs 6 - dedicated bunk capacity for larger families
- 575 lb lighter dry weight (5,520 vs 6,095) eases tow
- Larger 78 gal grey tank vs 71 gal in Range Lite
- $64 less expensive - effectively a tie on price
- Simpler trim level for first-time buyers
Where Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL wins
- 1,800W inverter standard - Colorado has no inverter
- 200W solar standard - Colorado has no solar
- 50-amp shore service - Colorado not specified
- Four-season package and theater seating standard
- King bed plus bunkhouse vs unspecified Colorado bed config
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 270BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 270BHC if you need a sleeps-8 bunkhouse Travel Trailer at the lowest price possible for the layout. The 7,600 lb GVWR is towable by half-ton trucks rated 8,000+ lb, the bunk room sleeps three kids, and the 78 gal grey tank supports family-of-four bathing. At $44,704 the Colorado 270BHC is the value family bunkhouse trailer for buyers who skip solar, inverter, and four-season insulation.
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL if you want a featured Travel Trailer rather than a stripped one. The 1,800W inverter supports off-grid evening AC and TVs, 200W solar charges house batteries, four-season insulation extends shoulder-season camping, and the king bed plus bunkhouse accommodates couples plus kids in better comfort. For $64 more than the Colorado, the Range Lite 260RLL is a clearly better-equipped trailer.
Frequently asked
Why is the Range Lite so much more equipped for the same price?
Highland Ridge structures the Range Lite as a feature-rich entry into their lineup with solar, inverter, and 50-amp shore as standard. Dutchmen markets the Colorado as a price-leader bunkhouse where buyers add features later. The Range Lite's value is in the standard equipment.
Can I add solar and inverter to the Colorado later?
Yes - 200W solar plus 1,800W inverter aftermarket runs roughly $1,500-2,500 installed. That puts the Colorado at effective $46,200-47,200 to match the Range Lite, which then costs more than buying the Range Lite directly.
Which sleeps families better?
Colorado 270BHC sleeps 8 if you need that count and have a separate bunkhouse room. Range Lite 260RLL sleeps 6 in a king-plus-bunkhouse setup that feels more comfortable for a family of 4-5. Pick by your actual headcount.