2017 Heartland Prowler 20p-rbs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,300 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.4
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.4/ 5

About the 2017 Heartland Prowler 20p-rbs

The 2017 Prowler 20P-RBS stands out with its compact design and well-thought-out layout, making it an excellent choice for couples or small families. At just 26 feet long and weighing under 5,400 lbs dry, it’s easily towable by most SUVs, allowing you to explore various campgrounds with ease. With a spacious slide-out enhancing the living area, you'll find comfort in its cozy interiors, which include a dedicated master bedroom and a full bathroom. Ideal for those seeking a balance of convenience and livability on the road.

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Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 7300 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 5320 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 450 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1930 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 312 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
Exterior Height 129 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
7300 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
5320 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
450 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1930 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
312 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
80 in
Exterior Height
129 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

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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 41 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 35 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 35 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
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
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Recommended
40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire ST205/75 R14-C Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Width 205 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating C - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 14 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
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Rear Tire
ST205/75 R14-C Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
205
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75

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 Electrical / 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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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Accordion - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
Oven Depth 20 / 508 in - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
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Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Oven Depth
20 / 508 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane

Bathroom

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Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Rear - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

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 -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Awning Length
14 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

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

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Parent Company Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Heartland - - -
Display Name Prowler 20P RBS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2012 - - -
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2017
Make
Heartland
Display Name
Prowler 20P RBS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2012

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
7.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.8
Living Space & Layout
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.3
Final Living Space & Layout 7.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Storage Space 6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.8
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 Heartland Prowler 20p-rbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7300 lbs. With a dry weight of 5320 lbs and hitch weight of 450 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5320 lbs and a GVWR of 7300 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1930 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 312 in., width 96 in., and height 129 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Prowler 20p-rbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Prowler 20p-rbs 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 7300 lbs and dry weight of 5320 lbs, the Prowler 20p-rbs 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 Travel Trailer.

The Prowler 20p-rbs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7300 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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