2023 Heartland North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss Specs

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This RV's GVWR
6,900 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.4
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.3/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
3.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.4/ 5

About the 2023 Heartland North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss

Constructed with aluminum, the 2023 North Trail Ultra Lite NT-21RBSS is built for durability while maintaining a lightweight profile at just over 4,500 pounds, placing it in the 20th weight percentile. With a generous payload capacity of 1,366 pounds, it allows for ample storage, especially considering it can comfortably sleep four people. A 45-gallon fresh tank supports extended trips away from hookups, making it suitable for campers who enjoy both state parks and more remote settings.

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

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 6900 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 4534 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 538 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2334 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 264.5 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96.5 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 136 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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GVWR
6900 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
4534 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
538 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2334 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
264.5 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96.5 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
136 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

Electrical & Solar

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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
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

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 45 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 40 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 40 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
45 gal
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Recommended
44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Nitrogen Filled Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire
Nitrogen Filled Radial Tires Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
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
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Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Number Of King Size Beds 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
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Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center

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Kitchen / Dining

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Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Pedestal Table - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Rear

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 -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
12 ft/m
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Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
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Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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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 Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC - - -
Year 2023 - - -
Make Heartland - - -
Display Name North Trail Ultra Lite NT 21RBSS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2020 - - -
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2023
Make
Heartland
Display Name
North Trail Ultra Lite NT 21RBSS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2020

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
7.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.5
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
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Comfort & Features 6.3
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.0
Final Storage Space 7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.8
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 2023 Heartland North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 6900 lbs. With a dry weight of 4534 lbs and hitch weight of 538 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4534 lbs and a GVWR of 6900 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2334 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 264 in., width 96 in., and height 136 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss 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 6900 lbs and dry weight of 4534 lbs, the North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss 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 North Trail Ultra Lite Nt-21rbss features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 6900 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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