2016 Shasta Phoenix Lite 286db Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 10900 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 389 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 147 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 72 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
10900 lbs
Length
389 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
147 in
Interior Height
72 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 50 | - | - | - |
| 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
50
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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 90 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 45 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
90 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 14 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / 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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Awning Length
14 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
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Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Screened Room
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | Shasta | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Phoenix Lite 286DB | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2016
Make
Shasta
Display Name
Phoenix Lite 286DB
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2016
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
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.3
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
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
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel 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 2016 Shasta Phoenix Lite 286db, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 10900 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 Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 10900 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 389 in., width 96 in., and height 147 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Phoenix Lite 286db includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Phoenix Lite 286db 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 10900 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Phoenix Lite 286db 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Phoenix Lite 286db features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 10900 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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