2008 Fleetwood RV Mallard 26bks Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 8000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 5595 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 518 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2405 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 351 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 124 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
8000 lbs
Dry Weight
5595 lbs
Hitch Weight
518 lbs
Payload Capacity
2405 lbs
Length
351 in
Exterior Height
124 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 | 50 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | 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
50 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | D | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST225/75 15D Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
ST225/75 15D Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Propane | - | - | - |
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Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Sofas
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 16 / 406.4 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Oven Depth
16 / 406.4 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
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Power Retractable Awning
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heated
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Fleetwood | - | - | - |
| Year | 2008 | - | - | - |
| Make | Fleetwood | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Mallard 26BKS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2008 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Fleetwood
Year
2008
Make
Fleetwood
Display Name
Mallard 26BKS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2008
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
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.8
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
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.0
Final Storage Space
6.0
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 Fleetwood RV Mallard 26bks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 8000 lbs. With a dry weight of 5595 lbs and hitch weight of 518 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5595 lbs and a GVWR of 8000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2405 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 351 in., width in., and height 124 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Mallard 26bks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Mallard 26bks 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 8000 lbs and dry weight of 5595 lbs, the Mallard 26bks 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Mallard 26bks features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 8000 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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