2018 Prime Time Crusader 315rst Specs

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This RV's GVWR
12,353 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2018 Prime Time Crusader 315rst

With its spacious design and triple slideouts, the 2018 Crusader 315RST gives you an impressive living area that’s perfect for family gatherings or entertaining friends. This fifth wheel comfortably sleeps 6, featuring a cozy master bedroom and ample storage throughout, including pass-thru storage for your outdoor gear. Weighing in at just under 10,000 lbs dry, you'll find it manageable to tow with the right vehicle. Ideal for families seeking a home-like feel while enjoying the RV lifestyle.

What We Love

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

Consider This

High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 9964 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 1953 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 2389 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 407 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 153 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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Dry Weight
9964 lbs
Hitch Weight
1953 lbs
Payload Capacity
2389 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
407 in
Details
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
153 in
Details
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

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 70 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 35 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 60 lbs 30Lb Propane Tank 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
70 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Width 235 - - -
Rear Tire ST235/80 R16E Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating E - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 80 - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire Width
235
Rear Tire
ST235/80 R16E Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
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
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
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Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet

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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 Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

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Awning Length 14 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Brand Name Fusion® - - -
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 Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Fusion®
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Televisions
1
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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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

Interior

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Material Vinyl - - -
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Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Prime Time Manufacturing - - -
Display Name Crusader 315RST - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2014 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Prime Time Manufacturing
Display Name
Crusader 315RST
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
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 fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.0
Final Living Space & Layout 6.0
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel 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 Prime Time Crusader 315rst, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 9964 lbs and hitch weight of 1953 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 9964 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2389 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 407 in., width 96 in., and height 153 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Crusader 315rst includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Crusader 315rst 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 9964 lbs, the Crusader 315rst 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 Fifth Wheel.

The Crusader 315rst 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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