Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 280BHC vs Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These bunkhouse Travel Trailer rivals weigh very differently for similar money. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 280BHC is 33 ft and 5,668 lbs dry with a 7,600 lb GVWR and 755-lb tongue weight, sleeping ten in a bunkhouse layout at $45,976. The Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT measures 37.83 ft and 8,705 lbs dry with a 10,600 lb GVWR and 1,130-lb tongue, also bunkhouse, sleeping eight, but adds 200W solar, 50-amp shore, king bed, theater seating, fireplace, four-season build, and off-road package at $48,293.
The Colt 33RLT carries 3,037 lbs more dry weight (a heavy trailer in this price band) but justifies it with content the Colorado 280BHC lacks entirely: solar, inverter prep, four-season insulation, theater seating, and a king bed. Tank capacities favor the Colt at 52 gal fresh and 71.5 gal grey vs 44/39 on the Colorado.
Verdict in the Travel Trailer class: pick the Dutchmen Colorado 280BHC for the lightest 33-ft bunkhouse and half-ton tow capability; pick the Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT for fully equipped four-season camping in a 37+ ft trailer.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 280BHC | Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,976 | $48,293 |
| Length | 33' | 37'10" |
| Dry weight | 5,668 lbs | 8,705 lbs |
| GVWR | 7,600 lbs | 10,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 10 | 8 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 44 gal | 52 gal |
| Grey tank | 39 gal | 71.5 gal |
| Black tank | 28 gal | 39 gal |
| LP | — | 9.4 gal |
| 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 280BHC wins
- 3,037 lbs lighter dry weight (5,668 vs 8,705 lbs)
- 4.83 ft shorter length (33 vs 37.83 ft)
- $2,317 lower MSRP ($45,976 vs $48,293)
- 375-lb lighter tongue (755 vs 1,130 lbs)
- Sleeps 10 vs Colt 33RLT's 8 capacity
Where Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT wins
- 200W solar + 1,800W inverter (Colorado 280BHC: none)
- King bed, fireplace, theater seating
- Four-season build with off-road package
- 50-amp shore power vs unspecified Colorado amperage
- 13.5 gal more fresh + 32.5 gal more grey tank
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 280BHC if…
Half-ton truck families who want the lightest 33-ft bunkhouse trailer with ten-sleep capacity. The Dutchmen Colorado 280BHC's 5,668 lb dry weight and 755-lb tongue fit modern F-150 SuperCrew and Silverado 1500 ratings without struggle. Bunkhouse plus dinette conversion sleeps ten kids and teens; 7,600 lb GVWR provides modest cargo room. At $45,976, best for summer-only families with three or more children who travel to hookup-equipped campgrounds.
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT if…
3/4-ton truck families who want a fully equipped, longer bunkhouse trailer with four-season capability. The Highland Ridge Colt 33RLT's 200W solar, fireplace, theater seating, king bed, and four-season insulation make it usable October to April; the off-road package adds tire and clearance upgrades. At 8,705 lbs dry and 1,130-lb tongue, it needs a 3/4-ton minimum. At $48,293 the $2,317 price premium buys substantial content the Colorado lacks.
Frequently asked
Can a half-ton tow the Colt 33RLT?
Marginal. The 1,130-lb tongue weight and 10,600 lb GVWR push half-ton ratings hard when loaded. A 3/4-ton is the safer choice for this trailer.
Which has better four-season camping?
The Colt 33RLT, with listed four-season build and enclosed/heated tanks. The Colorado 280BHC isn't four-season certified; winter camping requires retrofits.
Is the king bed in the Colt 33RLT really king-size?
Likely a short king (76 in vs full 80 in). Verify dimensions at the dealer before assuming walkaround access matches your master bedroom at home.