2008 Coachmen RV Captiva Ultra-Lite 271ds Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Dry Weight | 4193 lbs | - | ||
| Hitch Weight | 471 lbs | - | ||
| Payload Capacity | 1607 lbs | - | ||
| Length | 335 in | - | ||
| Width | 96 in | - | ||
| Exterior Height | 122 in | - | ||
| Interior Height | 78 in | - |
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Dry Weight
4193 lbs
Hitch Weight
471 lbs
Payload Capacity
1607 lbs
Length
335 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
122 in
Interior Height
78 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 55 | - | ||
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | ||
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | 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
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | ||
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 32 gal | - | ||
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 32 gal | - | - | |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | ||
| Propane Tank Capacity | 40 lbs | - | - |
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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
Gray Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | ||
| Rear Tire | 205/75R 14C Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | C | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire
205/75R 14C Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Tire Width
205
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Wheels Composition
Steel
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Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | - | ||
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | - | ||
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | ||
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | - | ||
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | - | - | |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Kitchen Location
Center
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Bathroom Location
Center
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Toilet Type
Plastic
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Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 18 ft/m | - | ||
| Number of Awnings | 1 | - | ||
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | ||
| Door Type | Curtain | - | ||
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | ||
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | - | - | |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Satellite Prewiring
No
Screened Room
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Parent Company | Coachmen Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2008 | - | - | - |
| Make | Coachmen | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Captiva™ Ultra-Lite 271DS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Coachmen Industries
Year
2008
Make
Coachmen
Display Name
Captiva™ Ultra-Lite 271DS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
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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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.5
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
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
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
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 271ds, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 4193 lbs and hitch weight of 471 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4193 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1607 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 335 in., width 96 in., and height 122 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Captiva Ultra-Lite 271ds 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 271ds 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 4193 lbs, the Captiva Ultra-Lite 271ds 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Captiva Ultra-Lite 271ds 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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