2017 Prime Time Tracer Air 238air Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 7610 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 5178 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 610 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2432 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 323 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 128 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
7610 lbs
Dry Weight
5178 lbs
Hitch Weight
610 lbs
Payload Capacity
2432 lbs
Length
323 in
Width
96 in
Interior Height
78 in
Exterior Height
128 in
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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
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 | 38 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 34 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
38 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
34 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 205/75R 14C Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | C | - | - | - |
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
205/75R 14C Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
205
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
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 | 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
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
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 | Rear | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 17 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 | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
17 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Prime Time Manufacturing | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Tracer Air 238AIR | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Prime Time Manufacturing
Display Name
Tracer Air 238AIR
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2015
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
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.5
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
5.3/10
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
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 Prime Time Tracer Air 238air, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7610 lbs. With a dry weight of 5178 lbs and hitch weight of 610 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5178 lbs and a GVWR of 7610 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2432 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 323 in., width 96 in., and height 128 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Tracer Air 238air includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Tracer Air 238air 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 7610 lbs and dry weight of 5178 lbs, the Tracer Air 238air 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 Tracer Air 238air features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7610 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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