Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 3200WAC vs Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both bunkhouse Travel Trailers target families but diverge sharply on size, weight, and equipment. The Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 3200WAC measures 36.4 ft at 8,254 lb dry on a 9,750 lb GVWR with 950 lb tongue, sleeps 8, includes 46/42/42 gal tanks at $45,555 with no solar, no shore amperage published, and thin layout disclosure.
The Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL runs 31.33 ft at 6,095 lb dry on a 7,600 lb GVWR with 615 lb tongue, sleeps 6 with king bed plus bunkhouse, includes 55/71/30.5 gal tanks, 200W solar with solar prep, 1,800W inverter, 50-amp shore service, theater seating, and four-season insulation. MSRP $44,768 vs $45,555, a $787 spread.
Directionally, the Dutchmen Colorado 3200WAC is the higher-GVWR longer 8-sleep bunkhouse with thin equipment, while the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL is the lighter, shorter king-bed family coach with off-grid kit and four-season included at a lower price.
Side-by-side specs
| Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 3200WAC | Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,555 | $44,768 |
| Length | 36'5" | 31'4" |
| Dry weight | 8,254 lbs | 6,095 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,750 lbs | 7,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 |
| Slides | — | — |
| Fresh tank | 46 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 3200WAC wins
- Sleeps 8 vs 6 with bunkhouse layout for larger families
- 9,750 lb GVWR vs 7,600 lb adds 2,150 lb of loaded headroom
- 36.4 ft length offers more interior square footage
- 42 gal black tank vs 30.5 gal extends dump intervals
- 11.7 ft height vs 10.67 ft (still under most overpasses)
Where Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL wins
- 6,095 lb dry weight is 2,159 lb lighter for tow ease
- 615 lb tongue is 335 lb lighter for hitch loading
- 200W solar plus 1,800W inverter standard for off-grid AC use
- King bed plus bunkhouse vs unspecified bed on Colorado
- Four-season insulation, theater seating, 50-amp service all standard
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado Travel Trailer 3200WAC if…
Pick the Dutchmen Colorado 3200WAC if you have a family of 7-8 and need the higher 9,750 lb GVWR and 36.4 ft length for more interior space. The 950 lb tongue assumes a properly equipped half-ton or step up to 3/4-ton, and the bunkhouse plus convertible spaces sleep 8. Trade-off: no solar listed, no king bed, no four-season package, no inverter, so the off-grid kit must be added aftermarket if needed.
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL if…
Pick the Highland Ridge Range Lite 260RLL if you camp with a family of 5-6 and want the king bed, 200W solar, 1,800W inverter, 50-amp service, theater seating, and four-season insulation all included at $787 less. The 6,095 lb dry weight tows easier behind a half-ton, the 615 lb tongue is featherweight, and the 31.33 ft length parks easier. Best fit for buyers wanting equipment-per-dollar and four-season capability over maximum sleep count.
Frequently asked
Tow vehicle implication?
The Range Lite 260RLL at 6,095 lb dry and 615 lb tongue tows easily behind a half-ton. The Colorado 3200WAC at 8,254 lb dry and 950 lb tongue is borderline; check truck payload before committing.
Sleeping capacity?
The Colorado 3200WAC sleeps 8 with bunkhouse. The Range Lite 260RLL sleeps 6 with king bed plus bunkhouse.
Off-grid setup?
The Range Lite 260RLL includes 200W solar and 1,800W inverter standard. The Colorado 3200WAC has neither listed; full aftermarket build needed for any off-grid camping.