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Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8
Type/Class
Travel Trailer
Sleeps
5 - 8
Weight
6,400 - 9,962 lbs.
Length
28 - 33 ft. Long
Floorpans
4 options

The Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8 travel trailer is a spacious and family-friendly RV great for camping trips with larger groups. Depending on the model, it comfortably sleeps 5-8 people and features 1 slide-out for extra living space.

The Catalina Summit Series 8 ranges from 28 to 33 feet in length, with a gross weight between 6,400 to 9,962 pounds. Models come equipped with 2 bunk beds. Prices start around $38,714.

The bottom line: The Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8 offers a roomy layout in a range of sizes to suit different group camping needs, though its larger size may require a bit more towing and maneuvering experience.

Try Before You Buy

With prices starting around $38,714, purchasing a Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8 is a significant investment. Renting one through RVshare for about $165 per night allows you to fully experience the RV's layout, features, and towing requirements before committing to a purchase.

Test out the Catalina Summit's spacious interior with slide-outs, comfortable sleeping areas including bunks, and ample storage to see how well it meets your camping party's needs. You can also get a feel for what type and size of tow vehicle is required to safely pull this travel trailer, which ranges from 6,400 to nearly 10,000 pounds depending on the model and length. If you're new to towing, RVshare also offers the convenient option of having the Catalina Summit delivered right to your campsite.

Pros and Cons of a Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8

Pros
  • Spacious layout with slide-out for extra living area.

  • Family and group-friendly with bunk beds sleeping 5-8 people.

Cons
  • Some models approach 10,000 lbs gross weight, requiring a specific vehicle to tow.

  • Length of 33'+ on some models can be challenging in smaller campsites.

Model Specifications: Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8

Sportscoach SRS 339DS
Sportscoach SRS 354QS
Sportscoach SRS 365RB
Sportscoach SRS 376ES
Sunset Trail SS185RK
Sunset Trail SS186BH
Sunset Trail SS188BH
Sunset Trail SS20SS
Sunset Trail SS212RB
Sunset Trail SS222RB
Sunset Trail SS242BH
Sunset Trail SS24BH
Sunset Trail SS253RB
Sunset Trail SS256RK
Sunset Trail SS258RD
Sunset Trail SS268RL
Sunset Trail SS269FK
Sunset Trail SS272BH
Sunset Trail SS285CK
Sunset Trail SS299QB
Sunset Trail SS309RK
Sunset Trail SS330SI
Sunset Trail SS331BH
Freedom Express Blast 17BLSE
Leprechaun Premier 260DS Chevy 4500
Leprechaun Premier 260DS Ford 450
Leprechaun Premier 298KB Ford 450
Leprechaun Premier 311FS Ford 450
Leprechaun Premier 319MB Ford 450
Cross Trail Transit 20BH
Cross Trail Transit 20XG
Cross Trail Transit 21XG
Catalina Destination Series 39FKTS
Catalina Destination Series 39MKTS
Catalina Destination Series 39RLTS
Catalina Destination Series 40BHTS
Brookstone 290RL
Brookstone 344FL
Brookstone 350RL
Brookstone 352RLD
Brookstone 374RK
Brookstone 398MBL
Encore 325SS
Encore 355DS
Encore 375RB
Longhorn 280RK
Longhorn 298FB
Longhorn 328SB
Longhorn 340MB
Galleria 24A
Galleria 24FL
Galleria 24Q
Galleria 24T
Apex Nano 16R
Apex Nano 17TH
Apex Nano 185BH
Apex Nano 186BH
Apex Nano 187RB
Apex Nano 191RBS
Apex Nano 194BHS
Apex Nano 201RBS
Apex Nano 203RBK
Apex Nano 208BHS
Apex Nano 213RDS
Catalina Summit Series 8 231MKS
Catalina Summit Series 8 261BH
Catalina Summit Series 8 261BHS
Catalina Summit Series 8 271DBS
Gross Weight
26,000 lbs.
26,000 lbs.
29,410 lbs.
29,410 lbs.
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5,900 lbs.
14,200 lbs.
14,500 lbs.
14,500 lbs.
14,500 lbs.
14,500 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
14,500 lbs.
15,000 lbs.
15,000 lbs.
15,000 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
22,000 lbs.
22,000 lbs.
22,000 lbs.
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11,030 lbs.
11,030 lbs.
11,030 lbs.
11,030 lbs.
3,830 lbs.
4,700 lbs.
4,700 lbs.
4,700 lbs.
4,700 lbs.
4,700 lbs.
4,800 lbs.
7,544 lbs.
6,000 lbs.
6,000 lbs.
6,000 lbs.
6,700 lbs.
6,400 lbs.
7,100 lbs.
9,962 lbs.
Dry Weight
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3,809 lbs.
3,618 lbs.
3,846 lbs.
4,310 lbs.
4,889 lbs.
5,298 lbs.
5,231 lbs.
4,988 lbs.
5,738 lbs.
5,628 lbs.
5,636 lbs.
5,840 lbs.
5,980 lbs.
5,658 lbs.
6,588 lbs.
6,316 lbs.
6,907 lbs.
7,547 lbs.
7,794 lbs.
3,788 lbs.
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11,330 lbs.
11,800 lbs.
12,370 lbs.
11,680 lbs.
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8,510 lbs.
8,632 lbs.
9,539 lbs.
9,409 lbs.
9,761 lbs.
9,669 lbs.
11,472 lbs.
12,789 lbs.
12,290 lbs.
12,427 lbs.
13,020 lbs.
13,155 lbs.
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6,807 lbs.
6,880 lbs.
7,941 lbs.
8,392 lbs.
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2,860 lbs.
3,580 lbs.
3,406 lbs.
3,626 lbs.
3,358 lbs.
3,466 lbs.
3,634 lbs.
4,048 lbs.
3,916 lbs.
4,260 lbs.
3,826 lbs.
5,101 lbs.
4,822 lbs.
5,541 lbs.
6,299 lbs.
Cargo Weight
n/a
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n/a
991 lbs.
1,172 lbs.
974 lbs.
3,160 lbs.
2,621 lbs.
2,302 lbs.
2,436 lbs.
2,612 lbs.
1,812 lbs.
2,042 lbs.
1,964 lbs.
1,740 lbs.
1,620 lbs.
1,942 lbs.
2,942 lbs.
3,334 lbs.
2,663 lbs.
2,163 lbs.
1,941 lbs.
2,112 lbs.
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3,170 lbs.
2,700 lbs.
2,130 lbs.
2,820 lbs.
n/a
2,490 lbs.
2,368 lbs.
1,461 lbs.
1,591 lbs.
1,239 lbs.
1,331 lbs.
3,028 lbs.
2,211 lbs.
2,710 lbs.
2,573 lbs.
2,480 lbs.
2,345 lbs.
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n/a
n/a
2,803 lbs.
2,870 lbs.
1,799 lbs.
2,818 lbs.
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n/a
n/a
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970 lbs.
1,120 lbs.
1,294 lbs.
1,074 lbs.
1,342 lbs.
1,234 lbs.
1,166 lbs.
3,496 lbs.
2,084 lbs.
1,740 lbs.
2,174 lbs.
1,559 lbs.
1,578 lbs.
1,559 lbs.
3,663 lbs.
Height
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
10 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
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13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
9 ft.
9 ft.
9 ft.
9 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
n/a
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
11 ft.
Sleeps
5
7
6
8
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7
7
4
4
4
8
5
6
4
5
4
4
10
6
10
6
6
9
4
8
8
8
8
8
4
3
4
8
4
4
8
4
6
4
4
4
8
5
6
8
6
6
10
8
2
2
2
2
3
3
5
5
3
3
5
3
3
7
5
5
8
8
8
Bunks
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Slide Outs
2
4
2
2
3
n/a
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
n/a
2
2
2
2
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
4
4
4
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
n/a
1
1
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
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Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gas
Gasoline
Gasoline
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
n/a
n/a
n/a
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n/a
Towing Capacity
8,000 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
400 lbs.
390 lbs.
420 lbs.
470 lbs.
518 lbs.
658 lbs.
646 lbs.
668 lbs.
666 lbs.
678 lbs.
774 lbs.
580 lbs.
874 lbs.
722 lbs.
738 lbs.
850 lbs.
770 lbs.
914 lbs.
936 lbs.
532 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
4,000 lbs.
4,000 lbs.
4,000 lbs.
1,110 lbs.
1,330 lbs.
1,494 lbs.
1,130 lbs.
2,466 lbs.
2,823 lbs.
2,276 lbs.
2,420 lbs.
2,212 lbs.
2,239 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
808 lbs.
950 lbs.
942 lbs.
1,014 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
330 lbs.
478 lbs.
400 lbs.
472 lbs.
462 lbs.
406 lbs.
428 lbs.
544 lbs.
478 lbs.
596 lbs.
467 lbs.
658 lbs.
515 lbs.
646 lbs.
862 lbs.
Electrical Service
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
n/a
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
n/a
n/a
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
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30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
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50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp

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