2026 Coachmen Catalina Summit 261BHS - 047904
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2026 Coachmen Catalina Summit 261BHS
Catalina Summit Series 8 Travel Trailers
The Catalina Summit Series 8 delivers an ideal balance of affordability, quality, and easy towability, making it one of the strongest value-driven travel trailer lineups in the market. Designed for SUV and half-ton tow vehicles, these lightweight models feature smart floorplan designs, modern styling, and the dependable construction Catalina is known for. Focused on practical comfort and lower maintenance, the Summit Series 8 includes standout features like GE appliances, built-in heat pumps, JBL audio systems, higher capacity on-demand water heaters, and signature exterior radius lighting, amenities rarely found in this price. Perfect for first-time buyers or families seeking a reliable, budget-friendly travel trailer, the Summit Series 8 offers several versatile layouts and trusted craftsmanship built for everyday adventures.
Features may include:
EXTERIOR FEATURES
- Panoramic 10 Ft. Slideout Window (261BHS, 281QBUNK Only)
- Front Radius Lighting
- MORryde StepAbove Solid Steps
- Electric Awning w/Multicolor LED Strip & Remote
- Friction Hinged Black Glass Entry Door with Window
- Premium JBL Exterior Speaker
- Black Tank Flush
- G20 Tinted Privacy Windows
- Battery Disconnect Switch
- Siphon 360 Holding Tank Roof Vent
- Heavy Duty Standard Tongue Jack
- Universal Solar Prep w/Roof & Chg. Contoller Connections & Wiring
- Rear Ladder Prep
- (2) 20 lb. LP Tanks
- Rear View Camera Prep
- LP Quick Connect (Camp Kitchens Only)
- Flush Mount Baggage Doors w/Radius Corners
- Diamond Plate Rock Guard
- Stabilizer Jacks
- Exterior 110V G.F.C.I Protected Receptacle
- Exterior RG-6 Coax Cabling and Satellite Prep
- Rain Gutters with Drip Spouts
- Bottle Openers (Exterior Camp Kitchens)
- Pets - "Leash Link" Quick Hookup D-Ring
- Easy Access Storage Door (261BHS Only)
INTERIOR FEATURES
- Panoramic 10 Ft. Slideout Window (261BHS, 281QBUNK Only)
- GE Stainless 10.7 Cu. Ft. 12V Refrigerator
- GE Stainless 3-Burner Cooktop with Metal Back-Lit Knobs
- GE Stainless Microwave W/Glass Turn Table
- Range Hood
- Premium Audio JBL Aura Cube Multi-Zone Function Media Center
- Premium JBL Interior Speaker
- Seamless Thermofoil Countertops Throughout
- Deep Basin Farm Style Sink
- High Rise Bullet Style Kitchen Faucet
- Paper Towel Holder
- All-In-One Control Panel
- Congoleum Woodplank Linoleum Flooring
- 4000 Lumin LED Interior Touch Lighting
- Jiffy Sofa w/Flip Down Cup Holder/Arm Rest (N/A 211BH, 221MKE, 231MKS, 271DBS)
- Easy Access Kickboard Storage Underneath Jiffy Sofa (Per Floorplan)
- Hard Valance Window Treatments
- Pedestal Thermofoil Dinette Table
- Under Bench Dinette Storage (Per Floorplan)
- 12V 14" Bathroom Power Vent Fan
- Marine Toilet with Foot Flush
- ABS Tub/Shower Surround w/Shelves
- Glass Step-In Shower w/ABS Surround (Per Floorplan)
- Mirror
- Bedroom Surface Mounts USB Ports (Each Night Stand)
- Kitchen USB's & Outlets
- USB Surface Mounts Near Bunk Beds
- Solid Master Bedroom Door(s) (Per Floorplan)
- Full Length Night Stands with Shelves (N/A Bed Slide-Outs)
- Mirrored Wardrobes in Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Overhead Shelf
- Underbed Storage w/Separation from Outside Front Storage
- Designer Fitted Master Bed Sheet
- Full Lino in Slide-Outs and Bedrooms (Carpetless)
- Shower/Coat Hooks
CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT FEATURES
- GE 60K BTU Tankless On Demand Water Heater
- GE 13,500 BTU Fully Ducted A/C with Heat Pump
- 81" Interior Height (6' 9")
- 35,000 BTU Auto-Ignition Furnace w/Wall Thermostat (N/A 211BH, 221EPIC, 261BH)
- Residential Style In-Floor Ducted Heat (N/A 211BH, 221EPIC, 261BH)
- Magnetic Hands Free Baggage Door Latches
- Cambered Structural Steel I-Beam Frame
- Norco Electromagnetic, Powder Coated Chassis
- Full Length Frame Outriggers
- 5/8" Tongue & Groove StableDeck Flooring
- 2"x3" Floor Joists on Approximately 12" Centers
- 5" Floor To Frame Steel Lag Bolts
- Darco Subfloor Protective Wrap/Enclosure
- Seamless Alpha Roof Membrane with Lifetime Warranty
- Cross-Braced Engineered Roof Trusses w/5" Crown
- 3/8" Fully Decked Walk-On Roof
- Screwed Cabinet Construction w/Pocket Bored Lumber Core Stiles
- 5/8" Plywood Under Bed & Dinette Base
- Easy-Trac Rack and Pinion Through Frame Main Slide-Out(s)
- R-7 Fiberglass Insulation Throughout
- Water Heater By-Pass Winterization Kit
- 12V Demand Water Pump
- Premium Exterior Graphics Package
- Platinum .024" Aluminum Exterior w/.030 Skirt Metal
- Smooth HD Aluminum Radius Front
- EZ Lube Axles w/Leaf Spring Suspension
- Self Adjusting Brakes
- Roto-Cast Holding Tanks
- Bumper w/ Drain Hose Carrier and End Caps
- Magnadyne Antenna
- 30 Amp Elect. Service w/ 100v 45-Amp Power Covt.
- Rugged Pro Black Steel Wheels
SAFETY FEATURES
- Smoke Alarm
- LP/CO Gas Detector
- Fire Extinguisher
- Fire Escape Windows
- Entrance Door Window
- Dead-Bolt Lock on Entry Door
- Specialized Dispatch Services (1 YR Roadside Assistance)
OPTIONS
- BAL Power Stabilizer Jacks with Power Tongue Jack
- GE 15K BTU Ducted A/C IPO 13.5 A/C with Heat Pump
- 50 Amp Service with 2nd 13.5 A/C (261BHS, 271DBS, 281QBUNK)
- 50 Amp Service with 2nd A/C Prep (261BHS, 271DBS, 281QBUNK)
- Peak Performance Solar Package - 30A Controller w/ 200W Panel
- Exterior Camp Kitchen + Storage (261BHS, 271DBS)
- 7 Cu. Ft. LP Gas/Electric RV Refrigerator w/Reversable Door Inserts
- Enclosed & Heated Underbelly (N/A 211BH, 221EPIC, 261BH)
- CSA Standards
Dealer Notes
Coachmen RV Catalina Summit Series 8 travel trailer 261BH highlights:
- Double Size Bunks
- Booth Dinette
- Queen Bed
- Sofa
- Pass-Through Storage
You get to choose to sit at the sofa or at the booth dinette when you are relaxing inside. There is a shelf with storage totes above the sofa for your belongings, and an additional overhead cabinet above the dinette for games. Maybe you want to rest on your own queen bed in the front semi-private bedroom before you make a meal in the kitchen or take a hike through the trails around the lake. The 15' electric awning with multi-color LED lights and a remote offers an outdoor living area where you can visit with other RVers. The kids will love their own double-size bunks that they can share with a friend or two, and the full bathroom is nearby as an added convenience.
With any Catalina Summit Series 8 by Coachmen you will enjoy an affordable travel trailer packed with at-home comforts! The solid construction includes a Norco electromagnetic powder coated chassis, a seamless Alpha roof membrane, and full length frame outriggers for maximum support and durability. Dexter EZ lube axles with leaf spring suspension and self adjusting brakes provide smooth towing from home to campground, and the premium exterior graphics package is sure to turn heads as you travel down the highway. You will love the features included, such as a JBL Aura Cube media center, magnetic baggage door latches, 4,000 lumen interior touch lighting, LCI One Control, and the list goes on! Shop now at Day Bros RV Sales in Kentucky!
Basic Information
- Year: 2026
- Make: Coachmen
- Model: Catalina Summit Series 8
- Trim: 261BHS
- Condition: New
- Dry Weight: 5541
- Type: Travel Trailer
- Sleeping Capacity: 10
- Length (Feet): 30.42
- Title: Clean
- Construction Body Material: Fiberglass
- Sidewall Construction: Aluminum
- Dry Weight (kg): 2513.4
- Dry Weight (lbs): 5541
Suspension / Braking / Wheels
- Spare Tire Location: Exterior Mounted
- Wheels Composition: Steel
- Rear Tire (Full Spec): 14-Inch Tires
- Rear Wheel Diameter: 14
- Brakes
- Wheels
- Tires
- Spare Tire
- Front Brake Type: Not Applicable
- Rear Brake Type: Electric Drum
Drivetrain
- Number Of Axles: 2
Safety
- Smoke Detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Propane Alarm
- Emergency Exit(S)
- Number Of Emergency Exits: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Color: Grey
- Exterior Flood Lights
- Retractable Roof Antenna
Interior
- Interior Color: Tan
- Interior Wood Finish
- Wallpaper
- Living Area Location: Center
Comfort
- Air Conditioning (Btus): 13,500
- Heater
- Sofa
- Number Of Sofas: 1
- Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds: 2
- Air Conditioning Type: Automatic
- Sofa Material: Vinyl
- Heater (Btus): 35000
- Heater Type: Automatic
Convenience
- Leveling Jacks Included: Standard
- Power Vent Fan
- Sky Light
- Roof Vents
- Leveling Jack Type: Front Manual / Rear Manual
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Radio
- Speakers
- TV Antenna Prewiring
- Cable Prewiring
- Satellite Prewiring
- Number Of Radios: 1
- Speaker Location(s): Interior / Exterior
Slide-Outs & Awnings
- Slide Outs: 1
- Awnings: 1
- Slideouts
- Awning
- Power Retractable Slideout
- Power Retractable Awning
- Awning Length (ft): 15
- Awning Length (m): 4.6
Cargo / Storage
- Pass-Thru Storage
Utility Hookups
- Number Of Propane Tanks: 2
- Water Heater Pump Power Mode: Electrical / Propane
- Water Heater Tank Capacity (g): 6
- Water Heater Tank Capacity (l): 22.7
- Total Propane Tank Capacity (gal): 9.4
- Total Propane Tank Capacity (lbs): 40
- Water Heater Tank
- Rear Bumper Drain Hose Carrier
- Propane Tank(S)
- Water Heater Tank Bypass
Holding Tanks
- Water Capacity (Gallons): 41-50
- Fresh Water Holding Tank Gauge
- Gray Water Holding Tank Gauge
- Black Water Holding Tank Gauge
- Holding Tanks
- Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks: 1
- Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks: 1
- Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks: 1
- Total Black Water Tank Capacity (gal): 30
- Total Black Water Tank Capacity (l): 113.6
- Total Fresh Water Tank Capacity (gal): 44
- Total Fresh Water Tank Capacity (l): 166.6
- Total Gray Water Tank Capacity (gal): 40
- Total Gray Water Tank Capacity (l): 151.4
Electrical / Generator
- Exterior Plugs
- Ground Fault Plugs
- Battery
- Air Conditioning Prewiring
- Heat Prewiring
- Battery Converter Amps: 45
- Battery Power Converter
Bedroom / Bath
- Bathroom
- Bathroom Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Bathroom Location: Rear
- Bathroom Medicine Cabinet
- Bathroom Mirror
- Bathroom Vent / Fan System
- Bathtub
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Master Bedroom Location: Front
- Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
- Master Bedroom Bunkhouse
- Number Of Bathrooms: 1
- Number Of Double Beds: 2
- Number Of Queen Size Beds: 1
- Shower
- Shower Door Type: Curtain
- Toilet
- Toilet Type: Plastic
Kitchen
- Oven/Stove Overhead Fan
- Microwave Oven
- Sink / Faucet
- Kitchen / Living Area
- Oven / Stove
- Refrigerator
- Sink Cover / Cutting Boards
- Number Of Oven Burners: 3
- Oven / Stove Layout: Stove
- Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type: Vinyl
- Kitchen Location: Center
- Kitchen Table Configuration: Bench Seats
- Refrigerator Power Mode: Electric
- Refrigerator Size: Full-Size
Specifications
- GVWR (kgs): 3220.6
- GVWR (lbs): 7100
- Height (in): 133
- Height (mm): 3378.2
- Hitch Weight (kgs): 293
- Hitch Weight (lbs): 646
- Interior Height (in): 81
- Interior Height (mm): 2057.4
- Length (ft/ft): 30
- Length (ft/in): 5
- Length (in): 365
- Length (m): 9.3
- Length (mm): 9300
- Number Of Doors: 1
- Payload Capacity (kgs): 707.2
- Payload Capacity (lbs): 1559
- Width (in): 96
- Width (mm): 2438.4
Info
Industry
RV
Make
Coachmen
Model
Catalina Summit 261BHS
Trim
Base
Year
2026
Price
26900
Stock Number
047904
Category
Travel Trailer
Subcategory
Travel Trailer
Condition
New
Location
London, KY
Vin
5ZT2CARB5TU047904
Sleeps
10
Slides
1
Length
30.42 ft. (365 in.)
Floorplan
Bunkhouse
Dry Weight
5,541 lbs.
Gvwr
7,100 lbs.
Cargo Weight
1,559 lbs.
Hitch Weight
646 lbs.
Exterior Width
8 ft. (96 in.)
Exterior Height
11.08 ft. (133 in.)
Interior Height
6.75 ft. (81 in.)
Fresh Water
44.0 gal.
Grey Water
40.0 gal.
Black Water
30.0 gal.
Specifications
Hitch Weight
774 lb.
GVWR
7,598 lb. | UVW: 6,098 lb. | CCC: 1,500 lb.
Length
30 ft 5 in
Width (Ext)
96 in
Grey Water
44 gal.
Awnings
15 ft
Height (Ext)
11 ft 1 in
Fresh Water
38 gal.
Black Water
30 gal.
