2017 Prime Time Avenger 28dbs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,399 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
3.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2017 Prime Time Avenger 28dbs

With the ability to sleep up to 10 people, the 2017 Avenger 28DBS is designed for large families or groups seeking adventure together. Its spacious 33-foot length and single slide provide ample living space, while the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bathroom enhance your camping experience. Weighing in at 6,769 lbs dry, it’s towable by many mid-sized trucks and SUVs, making it accessible for a variety of drivers. If you're looking for a travel trailer that accommodates everyone comfortably, this model deserves your attention.

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

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 9399 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 6769 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 899 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2930 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 396 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 134 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 82 in - - -
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GVWR
9399 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6769 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
899 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2930 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
396 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
82 in

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 55 - - -
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
55
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 48 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 60 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 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
48 gal
Details
Recommended
44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 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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Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette

Bathroom

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

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 16 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
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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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
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

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

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Parent Company Forest River - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Prime Time Manufacturing - - -
Display Name Avenger 28DBS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2014 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2017
Make
Prime Time Manufacturing
Display Name
Avenger 28DBS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2014

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
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Living Space & Layout 5.3
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
6.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.5
Final Storage Space 6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
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 Prime Time Avenger 28dbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9399 lbs. With a dry weight of 6769 lbs and hitch weight of 899 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6769 lbs and a GVWR of 9399 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2930 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 396 in., width 96 in., and height 134 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Avenger 28dbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Avenger 28dbs 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 9399 lbs and dry weight of 6769 lbs, the Avenger 28dbs 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Avenger 28dbs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9399 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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