Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC vs Heartland Prowler 2802BHS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two roughly 33.5-ft entry-level bunkhouse travel trailers within $560 on price. The Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC is 33.4 ft, 6,572 lb dry on an 8,800 lb GVWR with 2,228 lb cargo capacity and 821 lb hitch weight. Tanks are 45/42/42 gal fresh/grey/black. Sleeps 4 in a bunkhouse layout. MSRP $35,360.
The Heartland Prowler 2802BHS is 33.58 ft, 6,270 lb dry on an 8,200 lb GVWR with 835 lb hitch weight. Bunkhouse layout, sleeps 4, integrated A-frame design, solar prep, 30A shore power. Tank volumes are not published. MSRP $34,800, $560 lower than the Colorado.
Verdict: the Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC wins on cargo capacity (2,228 lb documented), GVWR (+600 lb), published tank volumes and a more conservative 821 lb hitch weight. The Heartland Prowler 2802BHS wins on dry weight (-302 lb), solar prep included, integrated A-frame design, $560 lower MSRP and the Heartland dealer-network resale in this entry-level travel trailer segment.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC | Heartland Prowler 2802BHS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,360 | $34,800 |
| Length | 33'5" | 33'7" |
| Dry weight | 6,572 lbs | 6,270 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,800 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 45 gal | — |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | — |
| Black tank | 42 gal | — |
| LP | — | — |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | — |
| Bed | — | — |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC wins
- 8,800 lb GVWR (+600 lb)
- 2,228 lb cargo capacity documented
- 45/42/42 gal tank volumes published
- 821 lb hitch weight (-14)
- Bunkhouse layout for kids
Where Heartland Prowler 2802BHS wins
- 6,270 lb dry weight (302 lb lighter)
- Solar prep included
- Integrated A-frame design
- $560 cheaper at $34,800 MSRP
- Bunkhouse with Heartland resale strength
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC if cargo capacity drives your buying decision. The 2,228 lb cargo cap absorbs bikes, generator, kayaks and a packed pantry without flirting with 8,800 lb GVWR. The published tank volumes (45/42/42) help you plan boondock stays, and the 6,572 lb dry weight stays inside a properly equipped half-ton's payload window. The Colorado is the workhorse pick in the entry-level travel trailer category.
Pick the Heartland Prowler 2802BHS if…
Choose the Heartland Prowler 2802BHS if you want the lightest 33.5-ft bunkhouse you can find at the lowest price. The 6,270 lb dry weight (302 lb less than the Colorado) gives back tow vehicle payload margin, the solar prep keeps off-grid options open, and the $560 lower MSRP at $34,800 matters at this price level. The integrated A-frame design also simplifies the tongue jack setup.
Frequently asked
What is the price difference?
$560: Colorado 29BHC at $35,360 vs Prowler 2802BHS at $34,800.
Which has more cargo capacity?
Colorado 29BHC documents 2,228 lb. The Prowler 2802BHS does not publish cargo capacity.
Which is lighter dry?
Prowler 2802BHS at 6,270 lb is 302 lb lighter than the Colorado 29BHC at 6,572 lb.