2017 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 23qbc Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 7647 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 5188 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 647 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2459 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 347 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 131 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
7647 lbs
Dry Weight
5188 lbs
Hitch Weight
647 lbs
Payload Capacity
2459 lbs
Length
347 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
131 in
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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 | 51 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 42 gal | 42gal Grey Water Tank | Gray Water Tanks | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 42 gal | 42gal Black Water Tank | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 20 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
51 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire | 15-Inch Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire
15-Inch Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Sofas
2
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Living Area Location
Rear
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling Jack Type | Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| 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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Leveling Jack Type
Rear Manual
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Phone Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Length | 108 / 2743.2 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Rear Door Style | Ramp Door | - | - | - |
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Cargo Area Length
108 / 2743.2 in
Cargo Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Palomino | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Puma XLE Lite 23QBC | - | - | - |
| Class | Toy Hauler | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Puma XLE Lite 23QBC
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
6
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 toy hauler.
Tow-Ready Score
8.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+3.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
8.5
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.0
Final Comfort & Features
5.0
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+1.0
Final Storage Space
6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.0
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 Palomino Puma XLE Lite 23qbc, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7647 lbs. With a dry weight of 5188 lbs and hitch weight of 647 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 5188 lbs and a GVWR of 7647 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2459 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 347 in., width 96 in., and height 131 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Puma XLE Lite 23qbc includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Puma XLE Lite 23qbc 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 7647 lbs and dry weight of 5188 lbs, the Puma XLE Lite 23qbc 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 Toy Hauler.
The Puma XLE Lite 23qbc features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7647 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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