2015 Keystone RV Passport Ultra Lite 171-exp Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 5200 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 3585 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 410 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1615 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 242 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 121 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
5200 lbs
Dry Weight
3585 lbs
Hitch Weight
410 lbs
Payload Capacity
1615 lbs
Length
242 in
Exterior Height
121 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 | 43 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 38 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 38 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
43 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
38 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 Tire Speed Rating | C | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 205/75R 14C Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
205
Rear Tire
205/75R 14C Full Spec
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 Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 2 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
2
Sofa Material
Cloth
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 10 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Expandable Bunk Material | Soft Shell | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
10 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Expandable Bunk Material
Soft Shell
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
No
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heated
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
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 | Keystone RV Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
| Make | Keystone | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Passport Ultra Lite Expandable 171 EXP | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2015
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Passport Ultra Lite Expandable 171 EXP
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
8
Introduction Year
2015
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
8.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+3.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
8.0
Living Space & Layout
3.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-2.0
Final Living Space & Layout
3.0
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
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
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 2015 Keystone RV Passport Ultra Lite 171-exp, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 5200 lbs. With a dry weight of 3585 lbs and hitch weight of 410 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 3585 lbs and a GVWR of 5200 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1615 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 242 in., width in., and height 121 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Passport Ultra Lite 171-exp includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Passport Ultra Lite 171-exp 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 5200 lbs and dry weight of 3585 lbs, the Passport Ultra Lite 171-exp 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Passport Ultra Lite 171-exp features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 5200 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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