2014 Skyline Layton Retro 130b Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 3850 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 1925 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 350 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1825 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 165 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 84 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 109 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 73 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
3850 lbs
Dry Weight
1925 lbs
Hitch Weight
350 lbs
Payload Capacity
1825 lbs
Length
165 in
Width
84 in
Exterior Height
109 in
Interior Height
73 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 35 | - | - | - |
| 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
35
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 | 17 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 9 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 6 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 20 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
17 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
9 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
6 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST205/75C R14 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | C | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Width
205
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
ST205/75C R14 Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
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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 | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Front
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Cassette (With Curtain / Walls) | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Cassette (With Curtain / Walls)
Bathroom Location
Front
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 9 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Sheet Metal | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
9 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Sheet Metal
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | No | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
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Battery Power Converter
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Overhead Fan
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Power Retractable Awning
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Skyline Corporation | - | - | - |
| Year | 2014 | - | - | - |
| Make | Skyline | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Layton Retro 130B | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2012 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Skyline Corporation
Year
2014
Make
Skyline
Display Name
Layton Retro 130B
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
2
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
8.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+3.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
8.5
Living Space & Layout
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+2.5
Final Living Space & Layout
7.5
Comfort & Features
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.0
Final Comfort & Features
5.0
Storage Space
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+2.5
Final Storage Space
7.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5
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 2014 Skyline Layton Retro 130b, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 3850 lbs. With a dry weight of 1925 lbs and hitch weight of 350 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 1925 lbs and a GVWR of 3850 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1825 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 165 in., width 84 in., and height 109 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Layton Retro 130b includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Layton Retro 130b 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 3850 lbs and dry weight of 1925 lbs, the Layton Retro 130b 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 2 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Layton Retro 130b features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 3850 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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