Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC vs Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These 2026 travel trailers split between family bunkhouse and couples ultralight. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC is 33.4 ft long, weighs 6,572 lbs dry, lists at $35,360, ships as a bunkhouse on an 8,800 lb GVWR with 2,228 lbs of cargo capacity. The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS is 13.82 ft shorter at 19.58 ft, weighs 3,810 lbs dry, prices at $34,793 ($567 less), and ships with 200W solar with prep, residential fridge, 55-gal fresh tank, 30-gal LP, four-season insulation, and full bath with queen bed.
The Colorado 29BHC's 33.4 ft length and 2,228 lb cargo capacity dominate on space; the Jay Feather Air 16FBS's four-season build, 200W solar, residential fridge, and 19.58 ft length dominate on portability and amenities-per-foot.
Verdict: pick the Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC for families with kids who need bunks and maximum cargo capacity; pick the Jay Feather Air 16FBS for couples wanting a 20-ft four-season ultralight with residential fridge.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC | Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,360 | $34,793 |
| Length | 33'5" | 19'7" |
| Dry weight | 6,572 lbs | 3,810 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,800 lbs | 5,150 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 45 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | 38 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 38 gal |
| LP | — | 30 gal |
| Solar | — | 200W |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | — | queen |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC wins
- 13.82 ft longer for stretch-out interior
- Bunkhouse layout for kids' beds
- 2,228 lb cargo cap vs 1,340 lbs
- 8,800 lb GVWR for max load flex
- 42 gal grey + 42 gal black tanks
Where Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS wins
- $567 less at MSRP ($34,793 vs $35,360)
- 13.82 ft shorter (19.58 vs 33.4 ft)
- 2,762 lbs lighter dry weight
- 200W solar + four-season + residential fridge
- 55 gal fresh + 30 gal LP
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC if…
Families with bunks-aged kids and a half-ton truck wanting a 33-ft bunkhouse at the lowest price should pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC. The 8,800 lb GVWR with 2,228 lbs of cargo capacity gives serious load headroom for camping gear, the 33.4 ft length stretches out into a residential feel, and the bunkhouse layout puts kids in dedicated beds. 45 gal fresh + 42 gal grey/black gives reasonable dry-camp runway.
Pick the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS if…
Compact-SUV couples wanting a four-season 20-ft ultralight with residential fridge should choose the Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS. The 3,810 lb dry weight tows behind any 5,000 lb-rated SUV, 200W solar with prep keeps batteries topped, Climate Shield insulation tested 0-100F supports shoulder seasons, residential fridge keeps groceries cold, and 55 gal fresh + 30 gal LP gives meaningful off-grid runway. $567 saved at MSRP.
Frequently asked
Which is four-season?
The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS is four-season rated. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC is not listed as four-season.
Does either have a residential fridge?
The Jayco Jay Feather Air 16FBS ships with a residential fridge standard. The Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC does not list one.
What's the price gap?
The Jayco at $34,793 saves $567 over the Dutchmen at $35,360, despite being 13.82 ft shorter and lighter.