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Dolphin Class C

Dolphin​ - Class C

1976 - 1997

In 1976 the Dolphin Camper Company invented the  "micro-mini" motorhome making the Class "C" Dolphin their first motorhome. Ten years later the company name changed to National RV and introduced their first Class "A" motorhome and named it . . . Dolphin. 

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1976 Dolphin

Compact "Mini-Home" on a Toyota Strong Cab and chassis with a 96 HP 2,189 cc engine. This 22-foot Dolphin Class C has a GVWR of 4,600 pounds. Built at the time National RV was the Dolphin Camper Company this was the industry's first micro-mini motorhome. 

Dolphin: A, B, C, D, E

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1977 Dolphin

National RV Dolphin.

Dolphin

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1978 Dolphin

National RV Dolphin.

Base MSRP $8,695 to $9,495

Dolphin: 185, 200, 300

1979 Dolphin

National RV Dolphin.

Base MSRP $8,695 to $9,600

Dolphin: X100, 200, 300, 400A, 400B

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1980 Dolphin

Dolphin micro-mini Class C motorhomes were powered by a 2,189 cc engine on a Toyota chassis.  In 1980 the 300 Tag was introduced as the first micro-mini motorhome to feature a tag axle and 4,650 pound GVWR. The Stretch 500 is 19-feet 6-inches with a GVWR of 4,600 pounds.

Base MSRP $13,000 to $14,500

Dolphin: 200, 300, 300 Tag, 500

1981 Dolphin

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National RV Dolphin.

Base MSRP $13,375 to $15,625

Dolphin: 200, 300, 500, 600

1982 Dolphin

The 1982 Dolphin is powered by a Ford V-6 (V-8 optional) on a Ford F-25 chassis or a 2.4L Toyota 2.4L gasoline engine on a Toyota chassis. The Dolphin was offered in four 20-foot 6-inch floor plans, the 300 Den, 500 Rear Dinette, 600 Full Bath, and 700 Rear Bedroom. The 600 and 700 were available only on the Toyota chassis. 

Base MSRP $17,810 to $20,410

Dolphin: 300, 500, 600, 700 

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1983 Dolphin

National RV Dolphin.

Dolphin: 300, 500, 600, 700

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1984 Dolphin

The 1984 Dolphin is powered by a 2.4L gasoline engine on a 4,825 pound GVWR Toyota or 4,800 pound GVWR Nissan chassis. The Dolphin was offered in four 20-feet 6-inch floor plans, the 300 Den, 500 Rear Dinette, 600 Full Bath, and 700 Rear Bedroom. 

Base MSRP $18,460 to $19,240

Dolphin: 300, 500, 600, 700

1985 Dolphin

The 1985 Dolphin is available in six floor plans in lengths of 21-feet and 24-feet.

Base MSRP $20,150 to $24,963

Dolphin: 300, 500, 600, 700, 1000, 3000

1986 Dolphin 

The 1986 Dolphin is available in nine floor plans in lengths of 21-feet and 24-feet.

Base MSRP $21,125 to $26,310

Dolphin: 300, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 3000, 4000

1987 Dolphin 

Micro-mini Dolphin motorhomes available in 21-foot or 23-foot 6-inch lengths.

Base MSRP $23,777 to $27,937

Dolphin: 300, 400, 500, 800, 900, 1000, 3000, 4000

1988 Dolphin 

Mini Dolphin on a Toyota chassis.

Base MSRP $25,367 to $26,987

Dolphin: 400, 500, 800, 900

1990 Dolphin 

Dolphin mini motorhome. Length 21-feet 6-inches.

Base MSRP $28,392

Dolphin: 400, 500, 800, 900

1991 Dolphin 

Dolphin micro-mini motorhome is available in three floor plans, the 200 Rear Bath, 400 L-Shaped Dinette, and 900 Rear Bath. Lengths range from 20-feet 6-inches to 22-feet 1-inch. 

Base MSRP $26,514 to $28,912

Dolphin: 200, 400, 900

1992 Dolphin 

Dolphin micro-mini motorhome is available in four floor plans, the 200 Rear Bath, 400 L-Shaped Dinette, 550 Rear Dinette, and 900 Rear Bath. Lengths range from 20-feet 6-inches to 22-feet 1-inch. The 1992 Dolphin is powered by a 3L V-6 Toyota gasoline engine on a 6,000 pound GVWR Toyota chassis.

Base MSRP $27,406 to $29,738

Dolphin: 200, 400, 550, 900

1993 Dolphin 

Dolphin micro-mini motorhome

Base MSRP $30,810

Dolphin: 400, 550, 900

1994 Dolphin 

Dolphin micro-mini motorhome

Base MSRP $32, 201

Dolphin: 400, 550, 900

1995 Dolphin 

The 1995 Class C Dolphin

Base MSRP $

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1997 Dolphin

National RV Dolphin.

Base MSRP $75,726 to $88,956

Dolphin: 300, 500

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