2017 Gulf Stream Conquest Lite 238rk Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,680 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2017 Gulf Stream Conquest Lite 238rk

The 2017 Conquest Lite 238RK stands out with its spacious layout, sleeping up to 6, making it an excellent choice for families or small groups. At just 28.5 feet and a dry weight of 4,830 lbs, it’s easy to tow, letting you explore various campgrounds with minimal hassle. The single slide enhances your living space, while ample pass-thru storage keeps your gear organized. With a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable seating, this travel trailer is ideal for creating lasting memories on your adventures.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Kitchen Layout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 4830 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 640 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2850 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 342 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 76 in - - -
Exterior Height 129 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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Dry Weight
4830 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
640 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2850 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
342 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
76 in
Exterior Height
129 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 45 - - -
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
45
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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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 30 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 36 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 36 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
30 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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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
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Accordion - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Front

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Rear - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Rear
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size

Bathroom

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Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
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Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 2 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
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Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Satellite Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 Gulf Stream Coach - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Gulf Stream - - -
Display Name Conquest Lite 238RK - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2015 - - -
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Parent Company
Gulf Stream Coach
Year
2017
Make
Gulf Stream
Display Name
Conquest Lite 238RK
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
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
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.5
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Living Space & Layout 6.3
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
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
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 2017 Gulf Stream Conquest Lite 238rk, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 4830 lbs and hitch weight of 640 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4830 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2850 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 342 in., width 96 in., and height 129 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Conquest Lite 238rk includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Conquest Lite 238rk 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 lbs and dry weight of 4830 lbs, the Conquest Lite 238rk 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 Travel Trailer.

The Conquest Lite 238rk features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 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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