Forest River RV - Cardinal
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Type/Class
Fifth Wheel
Sleeps
4 - 9
Weight
15,300 - 16,030 lbs.
Length
35 - 43 ft. Long
Floorpans
8 options
The Forest River RV Cardinal is a luxurious fifth wheel designed for full-time living or extended trips. With spacious floor plans ranging from 36 to 43 feet, the Cardinal offers ample living space and high-end amenities. Most models sleep 4-9 people, with 3-6 slide-outs for extra room. The Cardinal is built with a 100" wide-body construction on a custom chassis for a smooth tow.
The bottom line: The Forest River RV Cardinal provides a premium, residential-style living experience on the road, with well-appointed interiors and durable construction, ideal for couples or small families looking for a high-end extended-stay RV.
Try Before You Buy
Considering its high price, the Forest River RV Cardinal represents a major investment. Renting one through RVshare for around $250 per night allows you to fully experience the RV's features, floor plan, and towing requirements before making a purchase decision.
Renting lets you assess how well the Cardinal's spacious layout, plush furniture, and upscale amenities suit your needs and preferences. You can determine if the ample storage, large tank capacities, and powerful electrical system will support your planned usage. Towing the 15,300 to 16,030 pound Cardinal also requires a heavy-duty truck, which you can test out before buying.
For those new to RVing or uncomfortable towing a large fifth wheel, RV delivery directly to your campsite is a convenient option many RVshare owners offer. Renters should consider their intended usage and tow vehicle's capabilities when choosing a Cardinal model.
Pros and Cons of a Forest River RV Cardinal
Pros
Spacious floor plans with multiple slide-outs for an expanded living area.
Residential-style features like a kitchen island, plush furniture, and large windows make it family and group-friendly.
Cons
Requires a specific vehicle for safe towing due to its 15,000+ pound weight.
May be difficult to maneuver in some campgrounds due to the 36 to 43 ft length.
Model Specifications: Forest River RV Cardinal
Harbor View HV-24CKRB
Harbor View HV-28CKRB
Harbor View HV-29CKRB
Harbor View HV-33CKWT
Harbor View HV-36CKBB
Harbor View HV-36CKBH
Harbor View HV-36CKWT
Attitude Limited 19FB-LE
Attitude Limited 19FBG-LE
Attitude Limited 20FB-LE
Attitude Limited 20FBG-LE
Attitude Limited 21SA-LE
Attitude Limited 21SAG-LE
Attitude Limited 23SA-LE
Attitude Limited 23SAG-LE
Attitude Limited 2414BS
Attitude Limited 2414BSG
Stellar Limited 19SB-LE
Stellar Limited 19SBG-LE
Stellar Limited 20SB-LE
Stellar Limited 20SBG-LE
Stellar Limited 21FS-LE
Stellar Limited 21FSG-LE
Stellar Limited 23FiB-LE
Stellar Limited 23FiBG-LE
Stellar Limited 2414SS
Stellar Limited 2414SSG
International 23FB
International 25FB
International 25FB Twin
International 25RB
International 25RB Twin
International 27FB
International 27FB Twin
International 28RB
International 28RB Twin
International 30RB
International 30RB Twin
Imperial SG155
Flagstaff High Wall HW27KS
Flagstaff High Wall HW29SC
Flagstaff Micro Lite 21DS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 21FBRS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 22FBS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 22TBS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BDS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BRDS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25BSDS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FBLS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FBS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FKBS
Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FKS
Avenger 20RD
Avenger 21RBS
Avenger 24BHS
Avenger 24FKS
Avenger 24RKSLE
Avenger 24RLS
Avenger 25FSLE
Avenger 26BBS
Avenger 26BK
Avenger 26DBSLE
Avenger 27BBS
Avenger 27DBS
Avenger 27RBS
Avenger 27RKS
Avenger 28BHS
Avenger 28DBS
Avenger 28QBSLE
Avenger 28REI
Avenger 29QBS
Avenger 29RBS
Avenger 29RSL
Avenger 31RKD
Avenger 32BHS
Verona 34VQB
Verona 36VSB
Verona 40VBH
Verona 40VRB
Country Manor 100174S
Country Manor 100176S
Country Manor 100177
Country Manor 100178
No Boundaries NB10.6
No Boundaries NB10.7
No Boundaries NB16.1
No Boundaries NB16.6
No Boundaries NB16.8
No Boundaries NB19.1
No Boundaries NB19.2
No Boundaries NB19.3
No Boundaries NB19.5
No Boundaries NB19.6
No Boundaries NB19.8
No Boundaries NB20.3
No Boundaries NB20.3 Essentials Only
No Boundaries NB20.4
Cardinal 312RLLE
Cardinal 352BHLE
Cardinal 367DVLE
Cardinal 377MBLE
Cardinal 379FLLE
Cardinal 379MBLE
Cardinal 383BHLE
Cardinal 403FKLE
Gross Weight
10,400 lbs.
10,400 lbs.
10,400 lbs.
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10,400 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
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9,900 lbs.
6,000 lbs.
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7,300 lbs.
7,300 lbs.
7,300 lbs.
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8,800 lbs.
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15,500 lbs.
15,300 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
16,030 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
Dry Weight
6,570 lbs.
7,240 lbs.
7,210 lbs.
7,580 lbs.
8,100 lbs.
7,830 lbs.
7,890 lbs.
5,540 lbs.
5,420 lbs.
5,960 lbs.
5,880 lbs.
6,026 lbs.
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6,686 lbs.
6,566 lbs.
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5,540 lbs.
5,420 lbs.
5,960 lbs.
5,880 lbs.
6,026 lbs.
5,926 lbs.
6,686 lbs.
6,566 lbs.
6,880 lbs.
6,760 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
5,600 lbs.
5,600 lbs.
5,700 lbs.
5,700 lbs.
6,100 lbs.
6,100 lbs.
6,100 lbs.
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6,517 lbs.
6,517 lbs.
4,000 lbs.
3,334 lbs.
3,721 lbs.
4,977 lbs.
4,493 lbs.
5,132 lbs.
4,975 lbs.
5,754 lbs.
5,499 lbs.
5,971 lbs.
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5,675 lbs.
6,049 lbs.
5,528 lbs.
4,176 lbs.
5,209 lbs.
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2,255 lbs.
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4,003 lbs.
4,625 lbs.
4,161 lbs.
4,919 lbs.
4,117 lbs.
5,306 lbs.
4,662 lbs.
5,218 lbs.
10,649 lbs.
12,344 lbs.
11,878 lbs.
12,969 lbs.
13,367 lbs.
12,534 lbs.
12,789 lbs.
13,459 lbs.
Cargo Weight
3,830 lbs.
3,160 lbs.
3,190 lbs.
2,820 lbs.
2,300 lbs.
2,470 lbs.
2,510 lbs.
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1,700 lbs.
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1,500 lbs.
1,500 lbs.
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2,283 lbs.
2,283 lbs.
1,000 lbs.
546 lbs.
1,278 lbs.
1,864 lbs.
1,344 lbs.
1,662 lbs.
1,905 lbs.
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1,434 lbs.
1,689 lbs.
1,236 lbs.
1,971 lbs.
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1,446 lbs.
3,424 lbs.
2,564 lbs.
2,179 lbs.
2,197 lbs.
2,107 lbs.
2,209 lbs.
1,942 lbs.
2,133 lbs.
2,712 lbs.
2,127 lbs.
1,747 lbs.
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2,902 lbs.
2,895 lbs.
2,967 lbs.
2,732 lbs.
1,577 lbs.
2,287 lbs.
2,552 lbs.
3,041 lbs.
3,032 lbs.
2,936 lbs.
2,642 lbs.
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1,533 lbs.
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926 lbs.
1,501 lbs.
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2,955 lbs.
1,347 lbs.
3,043 lbs.
1,181 lbs.
2,731 lbs.
1,209 lbs.
2,428 lbs.
2,916 lbs.
2,416 lbs.
4,851 lbs.
2,956 lbs.
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2,531 lbs.
2,663 lbs.
2,966 lbs.
2,711 lbs.
2,041 lbs.
Height
12 ft.
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13 ft.
Sleeps
4
5
5
5
7
6
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4
4
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5
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Slide Outs
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1
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1
1
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2
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1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
6
4
4
5
Fuel Type
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Diesel
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Towing Capacity
710 lbs.
810 lbs.
860 lbs.
910 lbs.
960 lbs.
920 lbs.
940 lbs.
660 lbs.
614 lbs.
780 lbs.
800 lbs.
666 lbs.
660 lbs.
1,033 lbs.
1,006 lbs.
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660 lbs.
614 lbs.
780 lbs.
800 lbs.
666 lbs.
660 lbs.
1,033 lbs.
1,006 lbs.
1,200 lbs.
1,120 lbs.
500 lbs.
875 lbs.
875 lbs.
850 lbs.
850 lbs.
850 lbs.
850 lbs.
875 lbs.
875 lbs.
898 lbs.
898 lbs.
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380 lbs.
371 lbs.
681 lbs.
557 lbs.
634 lbs.
720 lbs.
590 lbs.
773 lbs.
660 lbs.
824 lbs.
646 lbs.
772 lbs.
814 lbs.
600 lbs.
773 lbs.
660 lbs.
575 lbs.
595 lbs.
575 lbs.
615 lbs.
651 lbs.
488 lbs.
665 lbs.
760 lbs.
721 lbs.
765 lbs.
681 lbs.
860 lbs.
815 lbs.
780 lbs.
675 lbs.
920 lbs.
770 lbs.
880 lbs.
962 lbs.
845 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
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288 lbs.
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315 lbs.
380 lbs.
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896 lbs.
480 lbs.
668 lbs.
472 lbs.
650 lbs.
456 lbs.
734 lbs.
578 lbs.
634 lbs.
1,735 lbs.
2,360 lbs.
2,413 lbs.
2,160 lbs.
2,030 lbs.
2,465 lbs.
2,015 lbs.
2,265 lbs.
Electrical Service
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