2015 Tiffin Phaeton 40-qkh Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
35,320 lbs
License
May require CDL
Type
Class A
License Requirement
May require CDL
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 35320 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 485 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 101 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Towing Capacity | 10000 / 4536 lbs | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 151 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
35320 lbs
Length
485 in
Width
101 in
Towing Capacity
10000 / 4536 lbs
Exterior Height
151 in
Interior Height
84 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 100 | - | - | - |
| 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
100
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 | 90 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 66 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 151.4 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
90 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
66 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
151.4 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire | Michelin® 275/80R 22.5 LRH Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Michelin® | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 266 / 6756.4 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 275 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 275 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Michelin® 275/80R 22.5 LRH Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Front Tire
Michelin® 275/80R 22.5 LRH Full Spec
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Diameter
22.5
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Wheel Diameter
22.5
Rear Wheel Width
8.25 in
Front Wheel Width
8.25 in
Wheelbase
266 / 6756.4 in
Front Tire Width
275
Rear Tire Width
275
Rear Tire
Michelin® 275/80R 22.5 LRH 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 | 10 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
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Number Of Sofas
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Tile
Living Area Location
Front
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Leather
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Tile | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Tile
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Tile
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Supercharged
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Swivel Seats
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
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Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Material
Leather
Number Of Seats
2
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | XC-Series | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Freightliner | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
XC-Series
Chassis Brand
Freightliner
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Brand
Allison
Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 380 bhp | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1400 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 2000 | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 1423.6 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | I6 Diesel Pusher | - | - | - |
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Horsepower
380 bhp
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
1400
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Carburetion
Standard
Horsepower RPM
2000
Cylinders
6
Torque
1423.6 Nm
Engine Type
I6 Diesel Pusher
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
2
Number Of Discs
1
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 100 / 379 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
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Fuel Capacity
100 / 379 gal/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Tiffin Motorhomes | - | - | - |
| Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
| Make | Tiffin Motorhomes | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Phaeton 40 QKH | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2011 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Tiffin Motorhomes
Year
2015
Make
Tiffin Motorhomes
Display Name
Phaeton 40 QKH
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
4
Introduction Year
2011
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 class a.
Drivability & Handling
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.8
Final Drivability & Handling
5.8
Living Space & Layout
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Living Space & Layout
5.0
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3
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 Tiffin Phaeton 40-qkh, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 35320 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class A has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 35320 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 485 in., width 101 in., and height 151 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Phaeton 40-qkh includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Phaeton 40-qkh 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 35320 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Phaeton 40-qkh 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 Class A.
The Phaeton 40-qkh features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 35320 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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