2023 Coachmen RV Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557rb Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 7600 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 5842 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 648 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1758 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 351 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 133 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
7600 lbs
Dry Weight
5842 lbs
Hitch Weight
648 lbs
Payload Capacity
1758 lbs
Length
351 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
133 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 55 | - | - | - |
| 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
55
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 | 49 gal | 44 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 66 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 33 gal | - | 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
49 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
66 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
33 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
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 | 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 Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
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Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
No
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 18 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
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Surround Sound
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 | - | - | - |
| Year | 2023 | - | - | - |
| Make | Coachmen | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557RB | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2023
Make
Coachmen
Display Name
Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557RB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
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
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.0
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
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 2023 Coachmen RV Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557rb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7600 lbs. With a dry weight of 5842 lbs and hitch weight of 648 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5842 lbs and a GVWR of 7600 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1758 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 351 in., width 96 in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557rb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557rb 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 7600 lbs and dry weight of 5842 lbs, the Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557rb 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 Travel Trailer.
The Northern Spirit Ultra Lite 2557rb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7600 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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