Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer Specs and Review

If an RV blends functionality and comfort to a T, it should be a Kodiak Cub. It is an affordable travel trailer that has all the comforts of a home. In this Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer review, I’ll list all its specs and features to help you see if it is the right RV for you.

The Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer is a lightweight RV easily towed by ordinary SUVs, light trucks, crossovers, and minivans. Its aluminum super-structure design makes it strong while being lightweight. There are 6 different floor plans available in this RV model lineup.

Dutchman Kodiak, the builder of the Kodiak Cub, is a leader in lightweight technology. The entire Cub lineup was updated with advanced technology and better materials. This RV is very functional and comfortable that more and more Cub owners recommend it to their friends.

Read on to learn more about the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer, its specs and features, and all the things you need to know about it to determine if it will satisfy your requirements.

About the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer

Easy to Tow

All Kodiak Cub RVs are lightweight and easy to tow by ordinary crossovers, SUVs, light trucks, and minivans. They are also built strongly because the manufacturer, Dutchmen, is a leader in lightweight technology. This company uses the aluminum super-structure design to build this RV model lineup.

Upgraded with More Technology and Better Materials

The entire Kodiak Cub lineup has been upgraded with more technology and better materials. There is an improvement in their build quality, although a few owners have complained about the finishes and fit of their units. But more and more owners are recommending this RV to their friends.

Dutchmen RV Kodiak is the original maker of the Kodiak Cub. This company has a long history of market leadership and innovation in the industry.

They started their operations in 1988. Three years later, in 1991, and for some reason, the company was acquired by Thor Industries. Dutchmen Kodiak now belongs to the biggest brands of the fifth wheel and conventional RVs on the planet.

Aluminum Super-structure Design

Every Kodiak Cub trailer comes with an aluminum super-structure design. This is one of the reasons why these trailers are strong and durable. They also come with fully enclosed and heated underbellies, laminated crowned roofs, and many more.

Dutchmen Kodiak Floor Plans

Dutchmen Kodiak builds the following:

• Toy haulers,
• Travel trailers,
• Destination trailers,
• Fifth wheels,
• Park models, and
• Ultra lites.

For the Kodiak Cub model lineup, Dutchmen Kodiak offers 6 different floor plans. These floor plans are:

1. Kodiak Cub 175BH
2. Kodiak Cub 177RB
3. Kodiak Cub 178RB
4. Kodiak Cub 185MB
5. Kodiak Cub 196BH
6. Kodiak Cub 198BH

Key Features of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer

The Dutchmen Kodiak Cub can say one thing: it is the perfect blend of functionality and comfort. All the floorplans of this RV offer a living space that is very luxurious and functional. Their features play a major part in these aspects.

Here are some of the features that make the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub stand out from its rivals:

1. Residential Comfort and Convenience

Its compact design does not limit the Kodiak Cub from providing the comfort and convenience you are used to in your home. You have all the comforts and conveniences of your home at your fingertips in this fifth wheel.

Every Kodiak Cub trailer has a queen-size bed. Some even have single or double bunk beds. There will be enough room for three to four persons in any one of these trailers. A trailer also comes with:

• A complete kitchen with stainless steel appliances,
• A pantry,
• A Subway tile backsplash, and many more.

To keep you cool and comfortable if the outside temperature is hot, you can turn on the trailer’s air conditioning unit. The Kodiak Cub is equipped with a 13,500 BTU air conditioning system as one of its comfort features.

2. Strong Structure

Every Kodiak Cub travel trailer has a solid structure because of its aluminum super-structure design. This structural style does not only make it lightweight but also makes its frame solid and stable.

The roof has a laminated crown, and its belly is fully enclosed and heated. These features ensure that every Kodiak Cub will be able to endure many years of traveling.

3. Easy to Tow

Being easy to tow is perhaps one of the attractive features of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer. The frame of this RV is stable and strong while being light, thanks to the high-quality materials and the technology it is made of.

Its lightweight design and its aerodynamic profile make the Kodiak Cub very easy to tow. You can use ordinary minivans, crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks to pull this trailer anywhere. It is lightweight. It won’t take up too much fuel to bring it where you want to.

4. Easier Setup

This RV is also relatively easy to set up once you reach your chosen campsite. It has plenty of features that you can use to set it up and start enjoying the outdoors easily. The stabilizer jack that comes with every unit has its own LED light allowing you to work even in the dark.

The awning is also very easy to set up. It is completely electric and also comes with LED lights. With just a push of a button, you will have the awning protecting your ‘front porch.’ There’s also a big pass-through exterior storage in this travel trailer.

This makes it easy for you to unload or load the things that you brought along with you. It also has an LED string light to help you see the compartment better.

Again, what does the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer offer? Easily towable Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer has an aluminum super-structure design. It is also available in 6 unique floor plans.

Standard Features of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer

All the standard features of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer provide luxurious comfort to their owners. Here is a list of all these features:

Interior Features

• 13,500 BTU air conditioning system
• Queen size bed, double bunk beds
• HyperDeck flooring
• LED interior lighting
• Walnut cabinet doors
• 2 burner range w/glass cover
• Large kitchen sink w/high rise faucet
• Subway tile backsplash
• Stainless-steel appliances
• 6 cu. ft. refrigerator
• One piece seamless countertops
• Skylight over shower
• Pleated shades
• Smoke detector
• Fire extinguisher
• USB port at bed
• Medicine cabinet with LED lighting

Exterior Features

• Aluminum framing
• Laminated crowned roof
• Power awning with LED lights
• Torsion axle
• 4 stabilizer jacks with LED lights
• LED exterior lighting
• Aluminum double entrance step
• Front diamond plate protection
• Underbelly LED lights
• Outside TV hook up and mount
• 120V exterior outlet
• 35 amp converter
• 6 gallon gas/electric water heater
• Dual 20# LP bottles
• 30 amp detachable marine power cord
• Solar prep
• Aluminum spare tire
• Backup camera prep
• Radial tires

Key Specs of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer

As I have already mentioned, the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer comes in 6 different floor plans. Here is a table that shows the key specs that you need to know in each floor plan:

Item	175BH	177RB	178RB	185MB	196BH	198BH
Length	21’ 5”	21’ 5”	21’ 5”	23’	23’ 8”	23’ 8”
Weight	3,593 lbs.	3, 583 lbs.	3,769 lbs.	3,959 lbs.	4,102 lbs.	4,081 lbs.
Sleeps	5	3	3	3	5	5
Slides	0	0	1	1	1	1

Full Specs of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer

To choose the trailer that will suit your needs, you need to know its full specs. So, here is a table that will enumerate all the specs of four of the six different floor plans of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer. With these four floorplans, you will have a better idea of the specs of the Kodiak Cub trailer:

Specs	175BH	177RB	185MB	196BH
Length	21’ 5”	21’ 5”	23 ‘	23’ 8”
Ext Height	10’ 5”	10’ 5”	10’ 5”	10’ 5”
Hitch Weight	424 pounds	405 pounds	571 pounds	437 pounds
Cargo Weight	1907 pounds	1917 pounds	1541 pounds	1398 pounds
Dry Weight	3593 pounds	3583 pounds	3959 pounds	4102 pounds
Sleeps	5	3	3	5
Slides	0	0	1	1
Available Beds	Queen	Queen	Queen	Queen
Number Of Bunks	2	0	0
Cooktop Burners	2	2	2	2
LP Tank Capacity	2 units, 20 pounds	2 units, 20 pounds	2 units, 20 pounds	2 units, 20 pounds
Refrigerator Type	6 cubic feet stainless st.	6 cubic feet stainless st.	6 cubic feet stainless st.	6 cubic feet stainless st.
Fresh Water Cap.	52 gallons	52 gallons	52 gallons	52 gallons
Black Water Cap.	28 gallons	28 gallons	28 gallons	28 gallons
Grey Water Cap.	39 gallons	39 gallons	39 gallons	39 gallons
Shower Type	Standard	Standard	Radius	Standard
Water Heater	Gas/elect.	Gas/elect.	Gas/elect.	Gas/elect.
Water Heater Cap.	6 gallons	6 gallons	6 gallons	6 gallons
AC BTU	13500 btu	13500 btu	13500 btu	13500 btu
Awning Info	13′ Power w/LED	12′ Power with LED	14′ Power with LED	14′ Power with LED
Electrical Service	30 amps.	30 amps.	30 amps.	30 amps.

Conclusion: Dutchmen Kodiak Cub Trailer

The Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer can be towed easily by any ordinary SUV, light truck, crossover, or minivan because it is lightweight. It is built using the aluminum super-structure design, which makes it strong while being lightweight. This RV model lineup consists of 6 different floor plans. 

Aside from being comfortable, these travel trailers are very functional. Their floorplans are laid out in such a way that you can use all its amenities within easy reach. Any variant of the Dutchmen Kodiak Cub trailer is worth considering.