Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West vs Winnebago Access 18DBH
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
The 2026 Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West and 2026 Winnebago Access 18DBH are both Travel Trailer floorplans, but they target different missions. Both sit near 22.1-22.5 ft on the tape. Dry weight separates them by 600 lb (3,250 vs 3,850).
The Winnebago Access 18DBH sleeps 5 versus 4. Freshwater capacity gives the Winnebago Access 18DBH a 19-gal lead (49 vs 30 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Winnebago Access 18DBH by 20.1 gal. The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West ships with 200W of solar; the Winnebago Access 18DBH has no solar listed. Equipment-wise, Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West adds theater seating; Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West adds a fireplace; Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West adds four-season package.
Pricing: $23,093 for the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West versus $25,130 for the Winnebago Access 18DBH, putting the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West $2,037 lower. The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West carries the broader spec sheet for most Travel Trailer buyers.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West | Winnebago Access 18DBH | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,093 | $25,130 |
| Length | 22'1" | 22'6" |
| Dry weight | 3,250 lbs | 3,850 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,500 lbs | 5,100 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 5 |
| Slides | — | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 30 gal | 49 gal |
| Grey tank | 19.9 gal | 40 gal |
| Black tank | 19.9 gal | 40 gal |
| LP | — | 9.5 gal |
| Solar | 200W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | mixed |
| 4-season | Yes | No |
| Off-road | Yes | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West wins
- Lower MSRP at $23,093 vs $25,130 ($2,037 less)
- Lighter at 3,250 lb dry vs 3,850 lb (600 lb savings)
- Shorter at 22.1 ft vs 22.5 ft (0.4 ft easier to park)
- Factory 200W solar; no solar on the Winnebago Access 18DBH
- Theater seating standard
Where Winnebago Access 18DBH wins
- Bigger freshwater tank (49 gal vs 30 gal)
- Larger grey tank (40 gal vs 19.9 gal) for longer off-grid stays
- Larger black tank (40 gal vs 19.9 gal)
- Propane spec listed at 9.5 gal
- Sleeps 5 vs 4
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West if…
Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 3,250 lb dry, well under the 3,850 lb of the Winnebago Access 18DBH. Cold-weather and shoulder-season campers gain from the four-season insulation the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West ships with. Off-grid days are easier with the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West's 200W of factory solar. Movie-night campers appreciate the theater seating standard on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West's electric fireplace adds ambient heat and a focal point the Winnebago Access 18DBH skips. Forest-service-road campers value the off-road build on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. Couples wanting a king-bed master find it on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. Taller occupants get headroom from the 96-inch interior ceiling.
Pick the Winnebago Access 18DBH if…
Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Winnebago Access 18DBH's 3,850 lb dry weight versus 3,250 lb on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. Boondockers will use the Winnebago Access 18DBH's 49-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 30-gal tank on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. Group travelers needing 5-person capacity get it from the Winnebago Access 18DBH where the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West stops at 4. The $25,130 MSRP runs above the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West's $23,093, so the spec advantages above need to justify the $2,037 step-up for you.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter to tow, the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West or the Winnebago Access 18DBH?
The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West is lighter at 3,250 lb dry vs 3,850 lb for the Winnebago Access 18DBH, a 600-lb difference. Hitch weights run 335 lb (Highland Ridge) and unlisted (Winnebago).
Which holds more fresh water for boondocking?
Fresh tank is 30 gal on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West and 49 gal on the Winnebago Access 18DBH. The Winnebago Access 18DBH carries 19 more gal of fresh, plus 19.9/40 gal grey and 19.9/40 gal black between them.
What's the price difference between the 2026 Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West and Winnebago Access 18DBH?
The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West lists $2,037 less at MSRP ($23,093 for the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West vs $25,130 for the Winnebago Access 18DBH). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.