2012 Dutchmen Aerolite 315bhss Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 6419 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 856 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1181 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 408 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 132 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
6419 lbs
Hitch Weight
856 lbs
Payload Capacity
1181 lbs
Length
408 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
132 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 | 52 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 39 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 28 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
52 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
28 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire | 14 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | C | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST205/75 R14C Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
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Front Tire
14 Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Tire
ST205/75 R14C Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
205
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
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 | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 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 Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Accordion | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 17 / 431.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Oven Depth
17 / 431.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heated
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | 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 / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
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 | Thor Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2012 | - | - | - |
| Make | Dutchmen | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Aerolite 315BHSS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 9 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2012 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2012
Make
Dutchmen
Display Name
Aerolite 315BHSS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
9
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2012
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
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.0
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 2012 Dutchmen Aerolite 315bhss, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 6419 lbs and hitch weight of 856 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6419 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1181 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 408 in., width 96 in., and height 132 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Aerolite 315bhss includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Aerolite 315bhss 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 lbs and dry weight of 6419 lbs, the Aerolite 315bhss 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 Aerolite 315bhss features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 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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