2017 Holiday Rambler Scepter 43q Specs
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Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
44,600 lbs
License
May require CDL
Type
Class A
License Requirement
May require CDL
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 44600 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 521 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 155 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Tongue Weight | 1500 / 680.4 lbs | - | - | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 15000 / 6804 lbs | - | - | - |
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GVWR
44600 lbs
Length
521 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
155 in
Tongue Weight
1500 / 680.4 lbs
Interior Height
84 in
Towing Capacity
15000 / 6804 lbs
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 | 60 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 165.4 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
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
165.4 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire | Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Michelin® | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 8.25 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 295 | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 302 / 7670.8 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 295 | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire
Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Front Wheel Diameter
22.5
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Diameter
22.5
Rear Wheel Width
8.25 in
Front Tire
Michelin® 295/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Front Tire Width
295
Wheelbase
302 / 7670.8 in
Rear Tire Width
295
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet / Tile | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Reclining Sofa
No
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Sofa Material
Leather
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet / Tile
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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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Tile | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Tile
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Rear / Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear / Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Tile
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 11 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| 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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Awning Length
11 ft/m
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Heated
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
Yes
Supercharged
No
Reclining Seats
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Screened Room
No
Swivel Seats
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
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Number Of Rows
1
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Material
Leather
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Type
Bucket
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 410 / 2635.7 / 11609.6 cuft/gal/l | - | - | - |
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Storage Capacity
410 / 2635.7 / 11609.6 cuft/gal/l
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Brand | Freightliner | - | - | - |
| Chassis Model | XC-Series | - | - | - |
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Chassis Brand
Freightliner
Chassis Model
XC-Series
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
Allison
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torque RPM | 1400 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 450 bhp | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 2100 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 1694.7 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | I6 Diesel Pusher | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
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Torque RPM
1400
Horsepower
450 bhp
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Horsepower RPM
2100
Carburetion
Standard
Cylinders
6
Torque
1694.7 Nm
Engine Type
I6 Diesel Pusher
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 4 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Sony | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
4
Television Brand Name
Sony
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 / 567.8 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
150 / 567.8 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | REV Group | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Holiday Rambler | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Scepter® 43Q | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
REV Group
Year
2017
Make
Holiday Rambler
Display Name
Scepter® 43Q
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2017
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 class a.
Drivability & Handling
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Drivability & Handling
5.0
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.8
Final Living Space & Layout
6.8
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A 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 Holiday Rambler Scepter 43q, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 44600 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 Class A has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 44600 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 521 in., width 102 in., and height 155 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Scepter 43q includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Scepter 43q 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 44600 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Scepter 43q 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class A.
The Scepter 43q features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 44600 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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