2018 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 Base Specs
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Key specs for safe motorhome driving
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
9,350 lbs
License
Standard driver's license
Type
Class B
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 | 9350 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 8600 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 750 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | - | - |
| Length | 250 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 83 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 / 1588 lbs | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 113 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Tongue Weight | 200 / 158.8 lbs | - | - | - |
| Interior Height | 73 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
9350 lbs
Dry Weight
8600 lbs
Payload Capacity
750 lbs
Length
250 in
Width
83 in
Towing Capacity
3500 / 1588 lbs
Exterior Height
113 in
Tongue Weight
200 / 158.8 lbs
Interior Height
73 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 | 30 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 23 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 4.6 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 22 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
30 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
23 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
4.6 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
22 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 159 / 4039 in | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | LT225/75R 16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | C | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 6 in | - | - | - |
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Front Wheel Width
6 in
Wheelbase
159 / 4039 in
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Front Tire
LT225/75R 16E Full Spec
Front Tire Width
225
Rear Tire Width
225
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Speed Rating
E
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Wheel Width
6 in
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Heater Type
Automatic
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Living Area Location
Front
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
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 | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 12 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
12 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Curtain
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | No | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
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Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Supercharged
No
Bunkhouse
No
Screened Room
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Swivel Seats
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
No
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Overhead Fan
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Turbocharged
No
Heated
No
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 4 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
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Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
2
Seat Material
Leather
Number Of Seats
4
Seat Specifications
Standard
Chasis
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | 3500 | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | ProMaster™ | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
3500
Chassis Brand
ProMaster™
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Speeds
6
Driveline Type
4X2
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Brand Name | Pentastar™ VVT | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Other Engine | Optional | - | - | - |
| Torque | 352.5 Nm | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V6 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 280 bhp | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
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Engine Brand Name
Pentastar™ VVT
Carburetion
Standard
Other Engine
Optional
Torque
352.5 Nm
Cylinders
6
Engine Type
V6
Horsepower
280 bhp
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
1
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 24 / 91 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
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Fuel Capacity
24 / 91 gal/l
Fuel Type
Gas
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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 | Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Hymer | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Aktiv 2.0 Base | - | - | - |
| Class | Class B | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 5 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Hymer
Display Name
Aktiv 2.0 Base
Class
Class B
Max Sleeping Count
5
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 class b.
Drivability & Handling
8.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+3.8
Final Drivability & Handling
8.8
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+0.3
Final Living Space & Layout
5.3
Comfort & Features
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+2.8
Final Comfort & Features
7.8
Storage Space
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
-0.5
Final Storage Space
4.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+2.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
7.5
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 Hymer Aktiv 2.0 Base, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9350 lbs. With a dry weight of 8600 lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class B has a dry weight of 8600 lbs and a GVWR of 9350 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 750 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 250 in., width 83 in., and height 113 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Aktiv 2.0 Base includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Aktiv 2.0 Base 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 9350 lbs and dry weight of 8600 lbs, the Aktiv 2.0 Base 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 5 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class B.
The Aktiv 2.0 Base features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9350 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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