2018 Coachmen RV Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,600 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.3/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2018 Coachmen RV Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss

With a spacious deep slide, the 2018 Apex Ultra Lite 265RBSS offers ample room for you and your family, comfortably sleeping 6. Weighing in at just 5,652 lbs dry, it’s towable by many SUVs, making it accessible for a variety of adventurers. The well-appointed kitchen and bathroom ensure convenience, while the exterior kitchen and awning provide the perfect setup for outdoor cooking and relaxation. Ideal for families looking for a balance of comfort and mobility, this travel trailer invites you to make lasting memories on the road.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR
7600 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
5652 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
734 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1948 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
364 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
128 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

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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 50 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 70 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 35 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
50 gal
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50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
70 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 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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Rear Tire 14-Inch Tires Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire
14-Inch Tires Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable

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
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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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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
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 - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
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
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2

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Kitchen / Dining

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

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

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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 Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
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Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
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

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

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
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

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Parent Company Forest River - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Coachmen - - -
Display Name Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265RBSS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2018
Make
Coachmen
Display Name
Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265RBSS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2018

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
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Living Space & Layout 6.3
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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Storage Space 6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer 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 2018 Coachmen RV Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7600 lbs. With a dry weight of 5652 lbs and hitch weight of 734 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5652 lbs and a GVWR of 7600 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1948 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 364 in., width 96 in., and height 128 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss 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 7600 lbs and dry weight of 5652 lbs, the Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss 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 Travel Trailer.

The Apex Ultra Lite Deep Slide 265rbss features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7600 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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