2009 Four Winds Siesta 21bc Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
11,500 lbs
License
Standard driver's license
Type
Class C
License Requirement
Standard driver's license
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 272 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 94 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 80 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 / 2268 lbs | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 127 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
11500 lbs
Length
272 in
Width
94 in
Interior Height
80 in
Towing Capacity
5000 / 2268 lbs
Exterior Height
127 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 30 | - | - | - |
| 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
30
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 | 39 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 26 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 26 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 40.9 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
39 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
26 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
26 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
40.9 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 138 / 3505.2 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | 225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
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Front Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Width
225
Wheelbase
138 / 3505.2 in
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Front Tire
225/75R 16E Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire Speed Rating
E
Rear Tire
225/75R 16E Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Wheel Diameter
16
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 | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
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Living Area Location
Front
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / 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
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 11.5 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
11.5 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Surround Sound
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Turbocharged
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
Supercharged
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Screened Room
No
Swivel Seats
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
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Seat Type
Bucket
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Rows
1
Seat Material
Cloth
Number Of Seats
2
Chasis
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Brand | Ford | - | - | - |
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Chassis Brand
Ford
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 5 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | TorqShift | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
TorqShift
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower RPM | 4500 | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 8 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V8 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 255 bhp | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 2500 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Triton® | - | - | - |
| Torque | 474.5 Nm | - | - | - |
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Horsepower RPM
4500
Cylinders
8
Carburetion
Standard
Engine Type
V8
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower
255 bhp
Torque RPM
2500
Engine Brand Name
Triton®
Torque
474.5 Nm
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
1
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 37 / 140.1 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
37 / 140.1 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Four Winds International | - | - | - |
| Year | 2009 | - | - | - |
| Make | Four Winds | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Siesta 21BC | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Four Winds International
Year
2009
Make
Four Winds
Display Name
Siesta 21BC
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
4
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 c.
Drivability & Handling
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+2.8
Final Drivability & Handling
7.8
Living Space & Layout
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
Comfort & Features
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.0
Final Comfort & Features
5.0
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8
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 2009 Four Winds Siesta 21bc, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11500 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 C has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 11500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 272 in., width 94 in., and height 127 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Siesta 21bc includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Siesta 21bc 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 11500 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Siesta 21bc 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class C.
The Siesta 21bc features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11500 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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