2010 Skyline Layton Limited 297 Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11200 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 6650 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 950 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 4300 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 399 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 132 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
11200 lbs
Dry Weight
6650 lbs
Hitch Weight
950 lbs
Payload Capacity
4300 lbs
Length
399 in
Width
96 in
Interior Height
78 in
Exterior Height
132 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 | 36 gal | - | 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 | 40 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
36 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 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 Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST225/75D R15 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | D | - | - | - |
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Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire
ST225/75D R15 Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 4 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Sheet Metal | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Sheet Metal
Number of Doors
1
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Skyline Corporation | - | - | - |
| Year | 2010 | - | - | - |
| Make | Skyline | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Layton Limited 297 | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Skyline Corporation
Year
2010
Make
Skyline
Display Name
Layton Limited 297
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
1
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
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.3
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.3
Final Living Space & Layout
5.3
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
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Storage Space
6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-0.2
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8
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 2010 Skyline Layton Limited 297, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11200 lbs. With a dry weight of 6650 lbs and hitch weight of 950 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6650 lbs and a GVWR of 11200 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4300 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 399 in., width 96 in., and height 132 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Layton Limited 297 includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Layton Limited 297 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 11200 lbs and dry weight of 6650 lbs, the Layton Limited 297 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Layton Limited 297 features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11200 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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