01 What makes it unique
Brinkley lists the 2027 Model Ix 23x at 5,991 lb dry, a GVWR of 7,495 lb and a tongue weight of 591 lb. Brinkley prints no cargo carrying capacity for it, so none is given here; the federal label inside the trailer carries one.
It is 26' 11" long and 10' 11" high. Brinkley prints its tanks as 46 gal fresh, 45 gal grey, 45 gal black.
Among the 4 Model Ix floorplans Brinkley’s Model Ix floorplan flyers (listed under model year 2027 in Brinkley’s own document library; the flyers print no year) lists with a published dry weight, it is number 2 from the lightest, in a range from 5,791 lb (Model Ix 20x) to 6,891 lb (Model Ix 24x). Every figure in that comparison is Brinkley’s, for the same model year.
Every number on this page was read on 6 Nov 2026 from Brinkley’s Model Ix floorplan flyers (listed under model year 2027 in Brinkley’s own document library; the flyers print no year); model year 2027 comes from where the maker files it on its own site, not from the document’s text.
How the 23x differs from the other three Model Ix floorplans. Most distinctive first. How these ranks are worked out.
- Tongue weight as a share of dry weight, 9.9%: largest of four; next is the 25x (9.7%).
- Black tank, 45 gal: largest of four; next are the 24x and 25x (44 gal).
- Dry weight, 5,991 lb: second-lightest of four, between the 20x (5,791 lb) and the 25x (6,888 lb).
- GVWR, 7,495 lb: second-lowest of four, between the 20x (7,395 lb) and the 24x and 25x (8,495 lb).
- Tongue weight, 591 lb: second-lightest of four, between the 20x (549 lb) and the 24x (654 lb).
- Length, 26 ft 11 in: second-shortest of four, between the 20x (23 ft 11 in) and the 24x and 25x (29 ft 11 in).
- Exterior height, 10 ft 11 in: lowest of four, level with the 20x; next are the 24x and 25x (11 ft 1 in).
- Grey tank, 45 gal: smallest of four, level with the 20x; next is the 25x (74 gal).
Next to the 20x, the nearest lighter floorplan by dry weight, the 23x is 200 lb heavier by dry weight, has a GVWR 100 lb higher, has a tongue weight 42 lb heavier, is 3 ft longer and has a black tank 8 gal larger; the two publish the same exterior height, interior height, fresh tank and grey tank.
Next to the 25x, the nearest heavier floorplan by dry weight, the 23x is 897 lb lighter by dry weight, has a GVWR 1,000 lb lower, has a tongue weight 80 lb lighter, is 3 ft shorter, stands 2 in lower, has a grey tank 29 gal smaller and has a black tank 1 gal larger; the two publish the same interior height and fresh tank.
02 Full specifications
Dimensions
- Exterior length
- 26' 11"
- Exterior height
- 10' 11"
- Exterior width
- 96"
- Interior height
- 78"
Weights
- Dry / unit base weight (UVW)
- 5,991 lb
- GVWR (max loaded)
- 7,495 lb
- Net cargo / payload (CCC)
- Not published by Brinkley
- Hitch / tongue weight
- 591 lb
Capacities
- Fresh water
- 46 gal
- Grey water
- 45 gal
- Black water
- 45 gal
Running gear
- Hitch type
- Bumper pull
- Tire size
- Not published by Brinkley
Sleeping & layout
- Sleeps
- Not published by Brinkley
- Model year source
- Brinkley RV Document Library (brinkleyrv.com/product-downloads/), row: Model_Year "2027", Model "Model Ix", Model_Type "Travel Trailers", Floorplan "23x", document "2027 Model I 23x Floorplan Flyer"; file stored in maker year folder /Docs/Flyers/27/. The flyer text itself prints no model year.
- Slide Height
- 69"
- Axles
- Tandem 3,500 lbs.
- Wheels & Tires
- 14" Load Range D (8-Ply)
- Insulation
- Floors/Ceiling R40, Walls R9
- Flyer heading (as printed)
- MODEL I 23x
- Flyer version (as printed)
- v.102726
- Weight basis (as printed)
- UVW / GVWR / Hitch Weight; flyer: "Optional equipment & props may be shown. All content is subject to change without notice. Please consult with your dealer for current information."
How these published figures sit against the rest of the catalogue: travel trailer tongue weight by size; fresh, grey and black tank sizes; camper trailer size chart.
Drawn to scale
Size, with end view
Holding tanks
Axles, wheels and nose shape are schematic; not a floorplan. Data: dataset.
Towing it
Check your vehicle. Enter the ratings from your owner’s manual and the door-pillar placard.
Compares your figures with this page’s published GVWR (7,495 lb) and the upper loaded tongue estimate (1,124 lb, a rule of thumb). Your vehicle’s placard and the trailer’s own weight label govern.
Loaded range: 10–15% of GVWR on the tongue, a rule of thumb, not a measurement of this unit. No truck ratings or hitch classes (why; NHTSA, DOT HS 809 433).
03 The Model Ix floorplan family
Brinkley’s Model Ix floorplan flyers (listed under model year 2027 in Brinkley’s own document library; the flyers print no year) lists 4 Model Ix floorplans; every one with a printed weight has a page here.
| Floorplan | Nominal | Sleeps | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Ix 20x | 23' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Model Ix 23x | 26' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Model Ix 25x | 29' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Model Ix 24x | 29' 11" | — | Profiled |
Brinkley’s Model Ix floorplan flyers (listed under model year 2027 in Brinkley’s own document library; the flyers print no year) lists 4 Model Ix floorplans. Every one with a printed weight has a page here.
04 Notes on this floorplan
What Brinkley does not publish for the Model Ix 23x
Brinkley prints no cargo carrying capacity, tire size, sleeping capacity for this model, so none is given. Nothing is filled from a sibling model, a different model year or a dealer listing.
Read the label on the trailer
Federal rules put a load-carrying label inside every RV trailer: its unloaded weight with full propane, its cargo carrying capacity and its GVWR (49 CFR 571.110 and 571.120). Those figures come from the trailer itself and govern the towing decision.
05 How it compares
5,791 lb dry and 7,395 lb GVWR, against this model’s 5,991 lb and 7,495 lb.
6,888 lb dry and 8,495 lb GVWR, against this model’s 5,991 lb and 7,495 lb.
07 Where this floorplan sits
Closest sibling: the Model Ix 20x, nearest on the published figures. It differs on 5 of the 7 fields both publish (this plan first): length 26 ft 11 in vs 23 ft 11 in; dry weight 5,991 lb vs 5,791 lb; GVWR 7,495 lb vs 7,395 lb; hitch weight 591 lb vs 549 lb; black tank 45 gal vs 37 gal. They match on fresh tank and grey tank.
| Model Ix plans | This plan | Position, low to high | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR (lb) | 7,495 | 2 of 4 | 7,395–8,495 |
| Dry weight (lb) | 5,991 | 2 of 4 | 5,791–6,891 |
| Hitch weight (lb) | 591 | 2 of 4 | 549–671 |
| Length | 26 ft 11 in | 2 of 4 | 23 ft 11 in–29 ft 11 in |
| Grey tank (gal) | 45 | 1–2 of 4 | 45–80 |
| Black tank (gal) | 45 | 4 of 4 | 37–45 |
Either side of it by GVWR: Model Ix 20x is 100 lb lighter (7,395 lb GVWR); Model Ix 24x is 1,000 lb heavier (8,495 lb GVWR).
| Nearest Model Ix siblings | Length | Sleeps | Dry (lb) | GVWR (lb) | CCC (lb) | Hitch (lb) | Fresh (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Ix 23x | 26 ft 11 in | — | 5,991 | 7,495 | — | 591 | 46 |
| Model Ix 20x | 23 ft 11 in | — | 5,791 | 7,395 | — | 549 | 46 |
| Model Ix 25x | 29 ft 11 in | — | 6,888 | 8,495 | — | 671 | 46 |
| Model Ix 24x | 29 ft 11 in | — | 6,891 | 8,495 | — | 654 | 46 |
All 4 Model Ix floorplans: Model Ix line hub.
| Other lines, nearest by GVWR | GVWR (lb) | Dry (lb) | Sleeps | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Ix 23x | 7,495 | 5,991 | — | 26 ft 11 in |
| Surveyor Legend 202RBLE | 7,497 | 4,931 | — | 25 ft 1 in |
| 2500 Series 25B21FB | 7,500 | 4,553 | — | 21 ft 0 in |
| Black Series HQ12 | 7,500 | 5,080 | 4 | 19 ft 0 in |
| Connect SE C271BHKSE | 7,500 | 6,370 | 9 | 32 ft 1 in |
| Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Lite 245RKS | 7,500 | 5,980 | 4 | 28 ft 5 in |
| inTech O-V-R Expedition | 7,500 | 5,200 | 5 | 22 ft 4 in |
Against the Model Ix 23x: the Surveyor Legend 202RBLE is 2 lb heavier and 2 ft shorter; the 2500 Series 25B21FB is 5 lb heavier and 6 ft shorter; the Black Series HQ12 is 5 lb heavier and 8 ft shorter.
08 Common questions about the Model Ix 23x
How much does the Model Ix 23x weigh?
5,991 lb dry; 7,495 lb GVWR, the most it may weigh loaded.
What is the tongue weight of the Model Ix 23x?
591 lb as published, 10% of the dry weight (median across 2,002 travel trailers here: 12%).
What size tow vehicle does the Model Ix 23x need?
A tow rating of at least 7,495 lb, plus payload for the loaded tongue weight, passengers and cargo.
What are the tank capacities on the Model Ix 23x?
Fresh 46, grey 45, black 45 gallons. Off hookups, fresh water runs out first.
How long is the Model Ix 23x?
26' 11" overall, tongue or pin box included.
From the figures above.
09 What this page publishes, and what it does not
11 of the 18 fields this catalogue tracks are published for the Model Ix 23x. Not published: cargo capacity (CCC), sleeps, slide count, tire specification, awning, refrigerator, air conditioning.
Sourcing rules: methodology.
10 Manuals & documents
Sources: brinkleyrv.com (linked below); the full source note is at the foot of the page.
11 NHTSA safety record
No recall campaign or owner complaint in our NHTSA data names the Model Ix line. Read that as no result found, not as a clean record.
Recall coverage here is not complete, and complaints are owners’ unverified reports (how this record is built). Check a specific VIN at NHTSA before you buy. Full tables are on the Model Ix line page.
Earlier model years
The record at the top of this page is the 23x from 2027. The maker’s own documents for earlier model years also list the 23x, and that year is printed here: 2026. The figures change from year to year, so check the year on the trailer’s own label. A field a year’s brochure does not print reads “Not published” and is never filled from another year.
| Model year | Dry (UVW) | GVWR | Cargo (CCC) | Dry tongue | Length | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Not published | 7,495 | Not published | Not published | 26' 11" | Not published |
Full record for each earlier model year
2026 23x 7,495 lb GVWR
Dimensions
- Exterior length
- 26' 11"
- Exterior width
- 96"
- Exterior height
- 10' 11"
- Interior height
- 78"
Weights
- Dry / unit base weight (UVW)
- Not published
- GVWR (max loaded)
- 7,495 lbs
- Net cargo / payload (CCC)
- Not published
- Dry tongue weight
- Not published
Running gear
- Tire size
- Not published
- Hitch type
- Bumper pull
- Model year of record
- 2026
Capacities
- Fresh water
- 46 gal
- Grey water
- 45 gal
- Black water
- 45 gal
- Awning
- Not published
Sleeping
- Sleeps
- Not published
As printed in this brochure
- Slide Height
- 69"
- Axles
- Tandem 3,500 lbs.
- Wheels & Tires
- 14" Load Range D (8-Ply)
- Insulation
- Floors/Ceiling R40, Walls R9
- Flyer heading (as printed)
- MODEL I 23x
- Weight basis (as printed)
- UVW / GVWR / Hitch Weight; flyer: "Optional equipment & props may be shown. All content is subject to change without notice. Please consult with your dealer for current information."
- UVW - maker documents disagree
- floorplan flyer (2026-Brinkley-Model-Ix-23x-Floorplan-Flyer) prints 5,991; 2026 travel-trailer brochure (2026-Brinkley-RV-Travel-Trailer-Brochure-Winter-2025, Brinkley Document Library Model_Year "2026") prints 5,841. Neither chosen.
- Hitch Weight - maker documents disagree
- floorplan flyer (2026-Brinkley-Model-Ix-23x-Floorplan-Flyer) prints 591; 2026 travel-trailer brochure (2026-Brinkley-RV-Travel-Trailer-Brochure-Winter-2025, Brinkley Document Library Model_Year "2026") prints 556. Neither chosen.
Source for 2026. Printed in Brinkley’s Model Ix flyer (www.brinkleyrv.com). The document itself prints no model year; Brinkley files it under 2026 on its own brochure page. Nothing in this record is copied from another model year.