Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29TBC vs Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These mid-tier Travel Trailers price within $640 of each other ($45,408 vs $44,768). The Dutchmen Colorado 29TBC is 33'11" at 7,082 lbs dry, sleeps 8 with bunkhouse, and runs 8,800 lb GVWR for 1,718 lbs cargo. The Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL is shorter at 31'4" and lighter at 6,095 lbs dry, sleeps 6 with king bed and bunkhouse, ships with 200W solar, 1,800W inverter, 50A service, theater seating, four-season insulation, and a 71 gal grey tank.
The Colorado 29TBC sleeps two more across its bunkhouse layout and runs a 1,200 lb higher GVWR (8,800 vs 7,600). The Range Lite 260RLL counters with 987 lbs lighter dry weight, 200W factory solar, 1,800W inverter, four-season certification, king bed, and nearly twice the grey tank (71 vs 42 gal).
For Travel Trailer buyers, the Dutchmen Colorado vs Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL choice is bunkhouse capacity (Colorado) versus off-grid feature set (Range Lite).
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29TBC | Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,408 | $44,768 |
| Length | 33'11" | 31'4" |
| Dry weight | 7,082 lbs | 6,095 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,800 lbs | 7,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 45 gal | 55 gal |
| Grey tank | 42 gal | 71 gal |
| Black tank | 42 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 29TBC wins
- Sleeps 8 vs 6 (bunkhouse layout)
- 1,200 lb higher GVWR (8,800 vs 7,600 lbs)
- 2'7" more length for layout space
- 44.9 ft longer interior potential
Where Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL wins
- Lower MSRP by $640 ($44,768 vs $45,408)
- 987 lbs lighter dry weight (6,095 vs 7,082 lbs)
- 1,800W inverter standard (Colorado has none)
- 200W solar plus solar prep flag
- 29 gal more grey tank (71 vs 42 gal)
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 29TBC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 29TBC if you sleep 8 and want a higher-payload 8,800 lb GVWR chassis. The 33'11" length and bunkhouse layout accommodate larger families, and the 1,200 lb GVWR headroom over the Range Lite gives more loading flexibility. Buyers who plug in at campgrounds and don't need solar or inverter should pick the Colorado 29TBC.
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL if you camp as a family of 4-6 and value boondock capability. The 1,800W inverter, 200W solar, 71 gal grey tank, four-season insulation, and king bed at 6,095 lbs dry represent significant content density. The shorter 31'4" length fits more state-park sites. At $44,768 the Range Lite 260RLL saves $640 over the Colorado 29TBC while delivering off-grid hardware the Dutchmen doesn't carry. Families wanting shoulder-season boondocking should pick the Range Lite.
Frequently asked
Why does the Range Lite 260RLL hold 71 gal of grey tank?
Highland Ridge configured the Range Lite for extended boondocking by upsizing the grey tank to handle a week of showers, dishwashing, and gray water without dumping. Combined with 55 gal fresh and 30.5 gal black, the trailer supports 6-8 days unhooked for a couple.
Can the Colorado 29TBC really sleep 8?
Yes via bunkhouse plus convertible dinette and sofa. Practical long-trip sleeping is 6-7 with two parents and 4-5 kids/teens. Adults on convertibles will find the layout crowded.
Which tows easier on a half-ton?
The Range Lite 260RLL at 6,095 lbs dry, 7,600 lb GVWR, 615 lb tongue is comfortably half-ton territory. The Colorado 29TBC at 7,082 lbs dry, 8,800 lb GVWR, 1,062 lb tongue pushes hard - heavy half-ton minimum, 3/4-ton recommended.