Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West vs Winnebago Access 18RK
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 18RK 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 650 lb (3,250 vs 3,900).
Freshwater capacity gives the Winnebago Access 18RK a 19-gal lead (49 vs 30 gal). Grey-tank holding favors the Winnebago Access 18RK by 20.1 gal. The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West ships with 200W of solar; the Winnebago Access 18RK 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 18RK, 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. GVWR is set at 4,500 lb for the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West versus 5,100 lb for the Winnebago Access 18RK, so the cargo headroom is 1,250 lb on the Highland Ridge side and unlisted on the Winnebago side.
Side-by-side specs
| Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West | Winnebago Access 18RK | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,093 | $25,130 |
| Length | 22'1" | 22'6" |
| Dry weight | 3,250 lbs | 3,900 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,500 lbs | 5,100 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | queen |
| 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 3,900 lb (650 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 18RK
- Theater seating standard
Where Winnebago Access 18RK 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
- Higher GVWR (5,100 lb vs 4,500 lb) for more loaded payload
Pick the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West if…
Families needing dedicated bunks should look at the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West, which builds the bunkhouse arrangement the Winnebago Access 18RK skips. Buyers towing with a half-ton or mid-size SUV benefit from 3,250 lb dry, well under the 3,900 lb of the Winnebago Access 18RK. 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 18RK skips. Forest-service-road campers value the off-road build on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West.
Pick the Winnebago Access 18RK if…
Owners who already have a three-quarter-ton tow rig can absorb the Winnebago Access 18RK's 3,900 lb dry weight versus 3,250 lb on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. Boondockers will use the Winnebago Access 18RK's 49-gal fresh tank during stays away from hookups, more headroom than the 30-gal tank on the Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West. 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 18RK?
The Highland Ridge Colt 18QB West is lighter at 3,250 lb dry vs 3,900 lb for the Winnebago Access 18RK, a 650-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 18RK. The Winnebago Access 18RK 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 18RK?
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 18RK). Dealer discounts typically narrow that gap further.