2018 Shasta Oasis 18fq Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 4760 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 3167 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 360 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1574 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 270 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 126 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
4760 lbs
Dry Weight
3167 lbs
Hitch Weight
360 lbs
Payload Capacity
1574 lbs
Length
270 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
126 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 | 42 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 36 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 36 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 19.1 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
42 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
19.1 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
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 | Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
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 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
12 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
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Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Overhead Fan
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Screened Room
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Shasta | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Oasis 18FQ | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Shasta
Display Name
Oasis 18FQ
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Introduction Year
2016
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
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
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
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Storage Space
6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5
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 Shasta Oasis 18fq, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 4760 lbs. With a dry weight of 3167 lbs and hitch weight of 360 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 3167 lbs and a GVWR of 4760 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1574 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 270 in., width 96 in., and height 126 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Oasis 18fq includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Oasis 18fq 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 4760 lbs and dry weight of 3167 lbs, the Oasis 18fq 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 Oasis 18fq features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 4760 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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