New 2026 Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8 261BHS Travel Trailer

Outside Camp Kitchen, Tankless Water Heater, BAL Power Stabilizer Jacks with Power Tongue Jack.
Virtual Tour Video Tour Outside Kitchen
2026 261BHS Features and Options

Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8 travel trailer 261BHS highlights:

  • Bunk Beds
  • Front Bedroom
  • Sofa
  • Outside Storage
  • Panoramic Picture Window

 

 Floorplan Highlights (261BHS = Bunkhouse)

This layout is built for families:

  • Double-over-double bunk beds in the rear (great for kids or adults)
  • Private front queen bedroom
  • Convertible dinette + sofa (extra sleeping)
  • Rear bathroom (easy access from bunks)
  • Optional outdoor kitchen

 

  • Very family-friendly sleeping capacity
  • Good balance of size vs. towability
  • Affordable compared to similar bunkhouse trailers
  • Simple, proven layout (easy to live with)

Reddit owner example:

“~6000 lbs empty… a little over 30 feet long”

 

 Things to Think About

No RV is perfect—here’s the reality:

  • Half-ton towing: doable, but you need proper payload & hitch setup
  • Build quality: typical “entry-level RV” (expect small fixes over time)
  • Storage: decent, but not huge for long-term travel
  • Crowded with 8–10 people—that’s max capacity, not comfort level

 

 Tow Vehicle Reality Check

For safe towing, you’ll typically want:

 

  • A properly equipped half-ton truck (F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500)
  • Weight distribution hitch + sway control
  • Real-world tow rating buffer (don’t max it out)

 

Call, Click, Text or Visit Us Today at Campers Inn of Kings Mountain and Find Your Away!

 

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Friendly Staff!

A lot of fun and friendly people work at this dealership and they took the stress out of the purchasing process. Our sales person was Kasey and my wife and I both loved her. She answered all our questions and was very straightforward about everything. I was also impressed with the candor of the two technicians they provided during the delivery process. They explained the camper to us and gave us a - Daniel
Price: $46,368
Campers Inn
Location: Kings Mountain NC
Stock# 113159
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2026 261BHS Specifications
Sleeps 8
Slides 1
Length 30 ft 5 in
Ext Width 8 ft
Ext Height 11 ft 1 in
Int Height 6 ft 9 in
Interior Color DRIFTWOOD
Hitch Weight 774 lbs
GVWR 7598 lbs
Dry Weight 6098 lbs
Cargo Capacity 1500 lbs
Fresh Water Capacity 38 gals
Grey Water Capacity 44 gals
Black Water Capacity 30 gals
Furnace BTU 35000 btu
Number Of Bunks 2
Available Beds Queen
Refrigerator Type 12V GE Stainless
Refrigerator Size 10.7 cu ft
Cooktop Burners 3
Number of Awnings 1
LP Tank Capacity 20 lbs
Water Heater Type Tankless On Demand
AC BTU 13500 btu
Awning Info 15' Electric w/Multicolored Light Strip and Remote
Axle Count 2
Number of LP Tanks 2
Shower Type Tub/Shower Combo
Electrical Service 30 amp
VIN 5ZT2CARB4TU048882
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