2018 Cruiser RV MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,380 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.5
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
4.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.5/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.7/ 5

About the 2018 Cruiser RV MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd

Lightweight and easy to tow at just 4,740 lbs dry, the 2018 MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd is designed for those who value convenience without sacrificing comfort. With a single slide-out, you’ll enjoy a spacious interior with room to sleep 4, making it ideal for small families or couples. The well-equipped kitchen and cozy master bedroom provide everything you need for a relaxing getaway. If you're looking for an efficient travel trailer that combines ease of use with thoughtful amenities, this model is worth considering.

What We Love

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

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 7380 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 4740 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 380 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2640 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 291 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 135 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 83 in - - -
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GVWR
7380 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
4740 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
380 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2640 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
291 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
135 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
83 in

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 44 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 1 - - -
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
44 gal
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44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Width 15 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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
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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Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of King Size Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1

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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 Bench Seats - - -
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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
Bench Seats

Bathroom

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Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
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 14 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 Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
14 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
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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TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Satellite No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Satellite
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard

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 Thor Industries Inc. - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Cruiser RV - - -
Display Name MPG Ultra-Lite MPG 2000RD - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Cruiser RV
Display Name
MPG Ultra-Lite MPG 2000RD
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
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
8.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +3.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 8.0
Living Space & Layout
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.0
Final Living Space & Layout 7.0
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
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.0
Final Storage Space 7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 7.3
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 Cruiser RV MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7380 lbs. With a dry weight of 4740 lbs and hitch weight of 380 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4740 lbs and a GVWR of 7380 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2640 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 291 in., width 96 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd 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 7380 lbs and dry weight of 4740 lbs, the MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd 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 MPG Ultra-Lite Mpg-2000rd features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7380 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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