2008 Monaco Lapalma XL 36sbd Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
25,500 lbs
License
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Type
Class A
License Requirement
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Standard
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CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 25500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 450 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 100.5 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 / 2268 lbs | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 149 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
25500 lbs
Length
450 in
Width
100.5 in
Interior Height
84 in
Towing Capacity
5000 / 2268 lbs
Exterior Height
149 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 | 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
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 | 90 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 60 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 84.8 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
90 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
84.8 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 23 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 255/70 R22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 255 | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 216 / 5486.4 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 255 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Goodyear® | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | 255/70 R22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 23 | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Wheel Diameter
23
Rear Tire
255/70 R22.5 Full Spec
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Width
255
Wheelbase
216 / 5486.4 in
Rear Tire Width
255
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire
255/70 R22.5 Full Spec
Front Wheel Diameter
23
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 10 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
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
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Number Of Sofas
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
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Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Swivel Seats
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Supercharged
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Screened Room
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
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Number Of Rows
1
Seat Material
Vinyl
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Type
Bucket
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | RSR Rail Chassis | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Roadmaster | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
RSR Rail Chassis
Chassis Brand
Roadmaster
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Brand
Allison
Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Torque | 894.8 Nm | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1600 | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 340 bhp | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | I6 Diesel Pusher | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
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Carburetion
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Torque
894.8 Nm
Torque RPM
1600
Cylinders
6
Horsepower
340 bhp
Engine Type
I6 Diesel Pusher
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
2
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 / 283.9 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
75 / 283.9 gal/l
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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 | Monaco Coach | - | - | - |
| Year | 2008 | - | - | - |
| Make | Monaco | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Lapalma® XL 36SBD | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Monaco Coach
Year
2008
Make
Monaco
Display Name
Lapalma® XL 36SBD
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
8
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 class a.
Drivability & Handling
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.5
Final Drivability & Handling
6.5
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.3
Final Living Space & Layout
5.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A 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 Monaco Lapalma XL 36sbd, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 25500 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class A has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 25500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 450 in., width 100 in., and height 149 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Lapalma XL 36sbd includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Lapalma XL 36sbd 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 25500 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Lapalma XL 36sbd 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 Class A.
The Lapalma XL 36sbd features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 25500 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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