2023 Keystone RV Springdale 285tl Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,520 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2023 Keystone RV Springdale 285tl

With a dry weight of 7,045 pounds, the 2023 Springdale 285TL lands in the 65th weight percentile, striking a balance between space and towability. Its impressive 69-gallon fresh water tank enables extended dry camping, placing it in the top 25% for tank capacity—a real boon for long stays away from hookups. The two axles provide stability while towing, making it suitable for a range of mid-size trucks and SUVs. This model is tailored for campers seeking comfort and convenience during weekend getaways or longer excursions.

What We Love

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

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR
9520 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
7045 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
725 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2475 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
402 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
135 in
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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 52 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 69 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 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
52 gal
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Recommended
50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
69 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 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 Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
Rear Tire ST225/75R 15E Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating E - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
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Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Tire
ST225/75R 15E Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
15

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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Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
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Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Reclining Sofa
No
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Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Oven Depth 17 / 431.8 in - - -
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Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Oven Depth
17 / 431.8 in

Bathroom

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

Exterior

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Awning Length 21 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 Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Awning Length
21 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
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Discs
1

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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 Keystone RV Inc. - - -
Year 2023 - - -
Make Keystone - - -
Display Name Springdale (East) 285TL - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2021 - - -
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Parent Company
Keystone RV Inc.
Year
2023
Make
Keystone
Display Name
Springdale (East) 285TL
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2021

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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
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
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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Storage Space 6.0
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 Keystone RV Springdale 285tl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9520 lbs. With a dry weight of 7045 lbs and hitch weight of 725 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 7045 lbs and a GVWR of 9520 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2475 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 402 in., width 96 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Springdale 285tl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Springdale 285tl 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 9520 lbs and dry weight of 7045 lbs, the Springdale 285tl 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 Springdale 285tl features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9520 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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