2011 Keystone RV Hideout 27dbs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,840 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2011 Keystone RV Hideout 27dbs

With the ability to sleep up to 9, the 2011 Hideout 27DBS is designed for families or groups looking to create lasting memories on the road. At 31.8 feet and a dry weight of 6,247 lbs, this travel trailer balances space and towability, making it a solid choice for many SUVs and trucks. The single slide-out expands your living area, while the well-equipped kitchen and full bathroom ensure comfort during your adventures. Ideal for those who enjoy traveling with friends and family, this RV is ready for your next getaway.

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Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 7840 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 6247 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 840 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1593 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 382 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 84 in - - -
Exterior Height 135 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
7840 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6247 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
840 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1593 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
382 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
84 in
Exterior Height
135 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

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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
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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 45 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 38 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 32 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
45 gal
Details
Recommended
44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
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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 14 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Width 205 - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating C - - -
Rear Tire 205/75R 14C Full Spec - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
205
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Tire
205/75R 14C Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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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
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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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 U-shaped Dinette - - -
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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
U-shaped Dinette

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Rear

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Power Retractable Awning No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
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Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Satellite
No
Power Retractable Awning
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Discs
1

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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 Keystone RV Inc. - - -
Year 2011 - - -
Make Keystone - - -
Display Name Hideout 27DBS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 9 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2010 - - -
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Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2011
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Hideout 27DBS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
9
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2010

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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
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
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
About Our Rating Methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2011 Keystone RV Hideout 27dbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7840 lbs. With a dry weight of 6247 lbs and hitch weight of 840 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6247 lbs and a GVWR of 7840 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1593 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 382 in., width 96 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Hideout 27dbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Hideout 27dbs 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 7840 lbs and dry weight of 6247 lbs, the Hideout 27dbs 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 Travel Trailer.

The Hideout 27dbs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7840 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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