2008 Coachmen RV Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
6,500 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.7
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2008 Coachmen RV Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs

Offering a spacious layout that sleeps up to 7, the 2008 Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs is an excellent choice for families seeking adventure without the heavy tow. Weighing in at just 4,613 lbs dry, it’s easily towable by many SUVs, making it accessible for a wider range of drivers. With two slides, you'll enjoy a roomy living area and a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for meal prep after a day of outdoor fun. This travel trailer is ideal for those looking to create lasting memories on the road.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 4613 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 740 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1887 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 360 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 122 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 78 in - - -
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Dry Weight
4613 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
740 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1887 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
360 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
122 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
78 in

Electrical & Solar

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Battery Converter Amps 55 - - -
Shore Power 30 Amps - - -
Battery Type 12V Lead-Acid Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 RV Batteries Top 5
Solar Pre-Wired Optional - - -
Inverter Optional - - -
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Battery Converter Amps
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 36 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 32 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 32 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Wheel Diameter 14 - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Rear Tire Width 205 - - -
Rear Tire 205/75R 14C Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating C - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Width
205
Rear Tire
205/75R 14C Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 6 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 3 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
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Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bunk Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Rear

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Kitchen / Dining

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Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center

Bathroom

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Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 18 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning No - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
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Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Phone Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Screened Room
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Coachmen Industries - - -
Year 2008 - - -
Make Coachmen - - -
Display Name Captiva™ Ultra-Lite 270RS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 7 - - -
Number of Slideouts 2 - - -
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Parent Company
Coachmen Industries
Year
2008
Make
Coachmen
Display Name
Captiva™ Ultra-Lite 270RS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
7
Number of Slideouts
2

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.3
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Living Space & Layout 5.8
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2008 Coachmen RV Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 4613 lbs and hitch weight of 740 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4613 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1887 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 360 in., width 96 in., and height 122 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of lbs and dry weight of 4613 lbs, the Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 7 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Captiva Ultra-Lite 270rs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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