2017 Starcraft RV Launch 16rb Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 3500 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 2864 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 335 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 596 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 220 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 85 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 110.5 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
3500 lbs
Dry Weight
2864 lbs
Hitch Weight
335 lbs
Payload Capacity
596 lbs
Length
220 in
Width
85 in
Exterior Height
110.5 in
Interior Height
78 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 | 20 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 15 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 9 gal | - | 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
20 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
15 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
9 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 Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Radial Tires Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Steel
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 | Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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 Full Size Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | No | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Full Size Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
No
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Sofa Material
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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 12 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 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Expandable Bunk Material | Soft Shell | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
12 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Expandable Bunk Material
Soft Shell
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
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
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Thor Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Starcraft | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Launch® 16RB | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 7 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2017
Make
Starcraft
Display Name
Launch® 16RB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
7
Introduction Year
2016
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
9.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+4.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
9.0
Living Space & Layout
3.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-2.0
Final Living Space & Layout
3.0
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
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
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-1.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.0
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 Starcraft RV Launch 16rb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 3500 lbs. With a dry weight of 2864 lbs and hitch weight of 335 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 2864 lbs and a GVWR of 3500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 596 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 220 in., width 85 in., and height 111 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Launch 16rb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Launch 16rb 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 3500 lbs and dry weight of 2864 lbs, the Launch 16rb 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 7 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Launch 16rb features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 3500 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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