2009 Starcraft RV Homestead 308rbsa Specs

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This RV's GVWR
11,400 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
3.4/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.2/ 5

About the 2009 Starcraft RV Homestead 308rbsa

With ample space for family and friends, the 2009 Homestead 308rbsa comfortably sleeps 9, making it an ideal choice for larger groups or families. At 34.2 feet long and featuring two slides, you'll enjoy a spacious living area that enhances your experience, while two bathrooms provide convenience for everyone. Weighing 9,260 lbs dry, this fifth wheel is manageable for many heavy-duty trucks, allowing you to focus on the journey ahead. If you’re seeking roominess and comfort for your next adventure, this RV is worth exploring further.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout

Consider This

Small Fresh Tank Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 11400 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 9260 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 1735 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 2140 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 410 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 142 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 72 in - - -
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GVWR
11400 lbs
Dry Weight
9260 lbs
Hitch Weight
1735 lbs
Payload Capacity
2140 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
410 in
Details
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
142 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
72 in

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 45 - - -
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
45
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 38 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 65 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 65 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
38 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Tire ST225/75R15D Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating D - - -
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Rear Tire
ST225/75R15D Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
225
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D

Heating & Cooling

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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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Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Details
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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Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 3 - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Number Of Sofas 2 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Bathrooms 2 - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Number Of Sofas
2
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bunk Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Sofa Material
Cloth

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Oven Depth 21 / 533.4 in - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Oven Depth
21 / 533.4 in
Kitchen Location
Center

Bathroom

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

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number of Doors 2 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Speaker Location Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Televisions
1
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Speaker Location
Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Starcraft - - -
Year 2009 - - -
Make Starcraft - - -
Display Name Homestead® 308RBSA - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 9 - - -
Number of Slideouts 2 - - -
Introduction Year 2009 - - -
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Parent Company
Starcraft
Year
2009
Make
Starcraft
Display Name
Homestead® 308RBSA
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
9
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2009

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 fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.8
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Living Space & Layout 5.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages -0.7
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 4.3
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 2009 Starcraft RV Homestead 308rbsa, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11400 lbs. With a dry weight of 9260 lbs and hitch weight of 1735 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 9260 lbs and a GVWR of 11400 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2140 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 410 in., width 96 in., and height 142 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Homestead 308rbsa includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Homestead 308rbsa 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 11400 lbs and dry weight of 9260 lbs, the Homestead 308rbsa 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 9 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Homestead 308rbsa features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11400 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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