2017 Heartland Prowler 29p-rks Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,400 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2017 Heartland Prowler 29p-rks

The 2017 Prowler 29P-RKS travel trailer offers a spacious interior with two slideouts that enhance your living area, making it ideal for family getaways. With a dry weight of 7,286 lbs, it’s manageable for many SUVs and half-ton trucks, while comfortably sleeping up to six people. You’ll appreciate the ample storage with pass-through compartments and the convenience of a full bathroom. This model strikes a balance between comfort and functionality, making it a great choice for families looking to create lasting memories on the road.

What We Love

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

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 9400 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 7286 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 812 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1634 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 416 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 134 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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GVWR
9400 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
7286 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
812 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1634 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
416 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
134 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

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 42 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 70 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
42 gal
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40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
70 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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Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
Rear Tire ST225/75 R15-D Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating D - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Tire
ST225/75 R15-D Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
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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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Chairs - - -
Oven Depth 20 / 508 in - - -
Kitchen Location Rear - - -
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Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Oven Depth
20 / 508 in
Kitchen Location
Rear

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 15 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
15 ft/m
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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

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

Entertainment

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

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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 Vinyl - - -
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Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Heartland - - -
Display Name Prowler 29P RKS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 2 - - -
Introduction Year 2011 - - -
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2017
Make
Heartland
Display Name
Prowler 29P RKS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
2
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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.0
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.8
Final Living Space & Layout 6.8
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
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
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.3
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 2017 Heartland Prowler 29p-rks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9400 lbs. With a dry weight of 7286 lbs and hitch weight of 812 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 7286 lbs and a GVWR of 9400 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1634 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 416 in., width 96 in., and height 134 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Prowler 29p-rks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Prowler 29p-rks 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 9400 lbs and dry weight of 7286 lbs, the Prowler 29p-rks 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 Prowler 29p-rks features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9400 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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