2018 Coachmen by Forest River Catalina SBX Series M-281 DDS Specs

2018 Coachmen by Forest River Catalina SBX Series M-281 DDS Specs
Specifications
Floor Plan

Type

Travel Trailer

Basic Warranty (Months)

12

Revision Status

Carryover

Maximum Sleeping Capacity

10

Number Of Slideouts

1

Length (ft-in / m)

31' 7' / 9.6

Interior Height (in / mm)

81 / 2057.4

Base Weight (lbs / kg)

6169 / 2798.3

Carrying Capacity (lbs / kg)

1431 / 649.1

Hitch Weight (lbs / kg)

688 / 312.1

Number Of Axles

2

Air Conditioning (BTUs)

13500

Heater (BTUs)

35000

Fresh Water Capacity (gal / L)

46 / 174.1

Gray Water Capacity (gal / L)

40 / 121.1

Black Water Capacity (gal / L)

30 / 113.6

Propane Capacity (gal / lbs)

9.4 / 40

Water Heater Tank (gal / L)

6 / 22.7

Air Conditioning

Standard

Kitchen Dinette

U-shaped Dinette

Interior Flooring Type

Carpet / Vinyl

Master Bedroom

Standard

Number Of Bathrooms

1

Shower

Standard

Television

Not Available

DVD Player

Standard

Patio Awning

Standard

Leveling Jack Type

Front Manual / Rear Manual

Power Retractable Entry Steps

Not Available

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