2018 Gulf Stream Conquest 6256 Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
12,500 lbs
License
Standard driver's license
Type
Class C
License Requirement
Standard driver's license
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 12500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 301 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 100 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 83 in | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 135 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
12500 lbs
Length
301 in
Width
100 in
Interior Height
83 in
Exterior Height
135 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 | 37 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 24 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 24 gal | 24gal Black Water Tank | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 42 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
37 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
24 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
24 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
42 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
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Front Wheel Width
6 in
Front Tire Width
225
Rear Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Front Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Front Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Wheel Width
6 in
Rear Tire Width
225
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 | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Double Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Double Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Front
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Metallic
No
Seat Armrests
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Turbocharged
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Supercharged
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Screened Room
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Swivel Seats
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Number Of Seats
2
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Seat Material
Cloth
Chasis
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | E350 | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Ford | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
E350
Chassis Brand
Ford
Drivetrain
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | TorqShift | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
TorqShift
Number Of Speeds
6
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower RPM | 4250 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 8 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 305 bhp | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V8 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 3250 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 569.4 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Triton® | - | - | - |
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Horsepower RPM
4250
Carburetion
Standard
Cylinders
8
Horsepower
305 bhp
Engine Type
V8
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
3250
Torque
569.4 Nm
Engine Brand Name
Triton®
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Discs
1
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 / 151.4 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
40 / 151.4 gal/l
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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 | Gulf Stream Coach | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Gulf Stream | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Conquest Class C 6256 | - | - | - |
| Class | Class C | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2010 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Gulf Stream Coach
Year
2018
Make
Gulf Stream
Display Name
Conquest Class C 6256
Class
Class C
Max Sleeping Count
8
Introduction Year
2010
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 class c.
Drivability & Handling
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+1.5
Final Drivability & Handling
6.5
Living Space & Layout
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
-1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
4.0
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class C class averages
-0.2
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8
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 Gulf Stream Conquest 6256, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 12500 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class C has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 12500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 301 in., width 100 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Conquest 6256 includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Conquest 6256 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 12500 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Conquest 6256 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 Class C.
The Conquest 6256 features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 12500 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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