2016 DRV Mobile Suites 44-lafayette Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 23000 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 19000 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 530 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 101 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
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GVWR
23000 lbs
Dry Weight
19000 lbs
Length
530 in
Width
101 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 80 | - | - | - |
| 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
80
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 | 100 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 75 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 80 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
100 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
75 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
80 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | H | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 17.5 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 215 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Goodyear® 215/75R 17.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Goodyear® | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Wheel Diameter
17.5
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire Width
215
Rear Tire
Goodyear® 215/75R 17.5 Full Spec
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
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 | 12 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
12 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 Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Living Area Location
Rear
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| 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
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
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 | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
2
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
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| Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Material
Cloth
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Thor Industries Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | DRV | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Mobile Suites 44 Lafayette | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries Inc.
Year
2016
Make
DRV
Display Name
Mobile Suites 44 Lafayette
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
4
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 fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
3.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-1.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
3.5
Living Space & Layout
8.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+3.3
Final Living Space & Layout
8.3
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
7.8
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 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 44-lafayette, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 23000 lbs. With a dry weight of 19000 lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 19000 lbs and a GVWR of 23000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 530 in., width 101 in., and height in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Mobile Suites 44-lafayette includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Mobile Suites 44-lafayette 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 23000 lbs and dry weight of 19000 lbs, the Mobile Suites 44-lafayette 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Mobile Suites 44-lafayette features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 23000 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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