Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC vs Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two very different Travel Trailer use cases priced within $500 of each other. The Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC is a 33.4 ft bunkhouse Travel Trailer at 6,572 lb dry with 2,228 lb cargo capacity, designed for family camping. The Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB is a compact 7-foot-wide, 20.4 ft trailer at 3,755 lb dry with a front bedroom and 31 gal fresh tank.
The Colorado 29BHC packs an 8,800 lb GVWR with 45 gal fresh and 42 gal black for bigger holding, listed at $35,360. The Micro Minnie 1720FB at $34,841 prioritizes towability with a 5,500 lb GVWR, 84-inch exterior width (fits more state-park sites), full bath, queen bed, and four-season construction. Verdict: pick the Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC for family bunkhouse hauling; pick the Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB for compact, SUV-towable couples travel.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC | Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,360 | $34,841 |
| Length | 33'5" | 20'5" |
| Dry weight | 6,572 lbs | 3,755 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,800 lbs | 5,500 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 3 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 45 gal | 31 gal |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | 25 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 25 gal |
| LP | — | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| 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 | No |
Where Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC wins
- Dedicated bunkhouse layout vs no bunks
- Higher 8,800 lb GVWR (vs 5,500)
- 2,228 lb cargo capacity rated
- 14 gal more fresh water (45 vs 31)
- 17 gal more black tank capacity (42 vs 25)
Where Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB wins
- 2,817 lb lighter dry weight (3,755 vs 6,572)
- 13 ft shorter overall length (20.4 vs 33.4)
- 84-inch width fits tighter sites
- Four-season construction confirmed
- Front bedroom with queen bed (full privacy)
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29BHC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC if you need bunk room and want a 33 ft bunkhouse Travel Trailer that pulls behind a heavier half-ton or 3/4-ton truck. The 8,800 lb GVWR with 2,228 lb cargo capacity gives meaningful loadout room for a family trip, and 45 gal of fresh plus 42 gal of black support week-long campground stays. Best fit: families of 4+ who run weekend and week-long trips, store at home (not in a tight driveway), and tow with a 3/4-ton or properly equipped half-ton.
Pick the Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB if…
Pick the Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB if you tow with a midsize SUV or half-ton you do not want to load near limits, store in a tight driveway, and travel as a couple. The 7-foot exterior width fits more state-park sites than 8.5-foot trailers, and the four-season construction extends shoulder-season usefulness. The 31 gal fresh tank is modest, but the front-bedroom queen layout maximizes the small interior. Best fit: travel couples with a midsize tow vehicle who chase scenic Forest Service campgrounds and tight state park sites that 8.5-foot trailers cannot enter.
Frequently asked
How much narrower is the Micro Minnie 1720FB?
The Winnebago Micro Minnie 1720FB is 84 inches (7 feet) wide. Standard trailers like the Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC are roughly 96 inches (8 feet) wide, meaning the Micro Minnie fits sites and storage spots the Dutchmen cannot.
Which one is family-oriented?
The Dutchmen Colorado 29BHC is the family bunkhouse with dedicated bunk beds. The Micro Minnie 1720FB is a couples-focused front-bedroom layout.
Can a midsize SUV tow either?
The Micro Minnie 1720FB at 3,755 lb dry is comfortable behind a properly rated midsize SUV. The Colorado 29BHC at 6,572 lb dry needs at least a half-ton truck.