2018 Coachmen RV Clipper 21bh Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,109 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
3.2
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.8/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.8/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2018 Coachmen RV Clipper 21bh

The 2018 Clipper 21BH is an excellent choice for families seeking a lightweight travel trailer that’s easy to tow, weighing in at just 4,069 lbs dry. With a length of 25.5 feet, it comfortably sleeps 6, making it ideal for family getaways. You’ll appreciate the convenience of a full bathroom with a tub and the essentials like air conditioning and a microwave for a comfortable camping experience. If you're looking for a family-friendly RV that balances size and maneuverability, this Clipper is worth considering.

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High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 7109 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 4069 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 479 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 3057 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 306 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 118 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 76 in - - -
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GVWR
7109 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
4069 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
479 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
3057 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
306 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
118 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
76 in

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 40 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 31 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 31 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
40 gal
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40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
31 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
31 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 Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 14-Inch Radial Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 14 - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
14-Inch Radial Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Wheels Composition
Steel

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 Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 2 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
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 Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

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Kitchen / Dining

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

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 18 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 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Brand Name Jensen - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
18 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
1
Door Type
Curtain
Brand Name
Jensen
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 2018 - - -
Make Coachmen - - -
Display Name Clipper Tandem Axle 21BH - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Introduction Year 2017 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2018
Make
Coachmen
Display Name
Clipper Tandem Axle 21BH
Class
Travel Trailer
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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
7.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.8
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Living Space & Layout 5.5
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
7.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.5
Final Storage Space 7.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
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 2018 Coachmen RV Clipper 21bh, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7109 lbs. With a dry weight of 4069 lbs and hitch weight of 479 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4069 lbs and a GVWR of 7109 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3057 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 306 in., width 96 in., and height 118 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Clipper 21bh includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Clipper 21bh 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 7109 lbs and dry weight of 4069 lbs, the Clipper 21bh 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 Clipper 21bh features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7109 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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