2018 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern 244bh 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
2.7
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2018 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern 244bh

With the ability to sleep up to 8 people, the 2018 Coleman Lantern 244BH is designed for families and groups seeking adventure together. Weighing in at just over 5,400 lbs, it’s easily towable by a variety of vehicles, making it a great choice for those who want to hit the road without a heavy-duty truck. The convenient slide-out enhances interior space, while the exterior kitchen and pass-thru storage add functionality for outdoor cooking and gear management. This travel trailer is ideal for those looking to create lasting memories on their journeys.

What We Love

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

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight
5421 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
640 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2179 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
331 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
133 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

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Battery Converter Amps 30 - - -
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
30
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 60 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 42gal Grey Water Tank Gray Water Tanks -
Black Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 42gal Black Water Tank 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
60 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
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42gal Grey Water Tank
Black Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
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42gal Black Water Tank
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 15 Inch Radial Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Width 15 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
15 Inch Radial Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Rear

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 Sheet Metal - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
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
Sheet Metal
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Discs
1
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 - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Dutchmen - - -
Display Name Coleman Lantern 244BH - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 8 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2014 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2018
Make
Dutchmen
Display Name
Coleman Lantern 244BH
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2014

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
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.5
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Living Space & Layout 5.3
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
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
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 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern 244bh, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 5421 lbs and hitch weight of 640 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5421 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2179 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 331 in., width 96 in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Coleman Lantern 244bh includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Coleman Lantern 244bh 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 lbs and dry weight of 5421 lbs, the Coleman Lantern 244bh 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Coleman Lantern 244bh features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 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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