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Forest River RV Cardinal
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

Cardinal 312RLLE floorplan
Cardinal 352BHLE floorplan
Cardinal 367DVLE floorplan
Cardinal 377MBLE floorplan
Cardinal 379FLLE floorplan
Cardinal 379MBLE floorplan
Cardinal 383BHLE floorplan
Cardinal 403FKLE floorplan
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Cardinal 312RLLE
Cardinal 352BHLE
Cardinal 367DVLE
Cardinal 377MBLE
Cardinal 379FLLE
Cardinal 379MBLE
Cardinal 383BHLE
Cardinal 403FKLE
Gross Weight
9,900 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
14,000 lbs.
13,800 lbs.
13,800 lbs.
12,000 lbs.
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7,000 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
9,900 lbs.
11,500 lbs.
12,000 lbs.
9,350 lbs.
9,350 lbs.
9,350 lbs.
1,650 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
54,000 lbs.
32,400 lbs.
32,400 lbs.
32,400 lbs.
32,400 lbs.
26,000 lbs.
29,500 lbs.
29,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
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
5,347 lbs.
5,650 lbs.
6,215 lbs.
6,508 lbs.
7,014 lbs.
7,460 lbs.
10,820 lbs.
8,960 lbs.
8,960 lbs.
8,990 lbs.
11,560 lbs.
11,110 lbs.
11,040 lbs.
11,730 lbs.
13,430 lbs.
12,640 lbs.
13,520 lbs.
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3,420 lbs.
4,231 lbs.
4,944 lbs.
5,386 lbs.
7,890 lbs.
6,506 lbs.
6,589 lbs.
8,520 lbs.
9,250 lbs.
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840 lbs.
46,500 lbs.
46,500 lbs.
46,500 lbs.
45,800 lbs.
46,500 lbs.
46,000 lbs.
45,800 lbs.
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1,850 lbs.
1,850 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
4,553 lbs.
4,250 lbs.
3,685 lbs.
3,392 lbs.
2,886 lbs.
2,440 lbs.
3,180 lbs.
4,840 lbs.
4,840 lbs.
3,100 lbs.
3,440 lbs.
3,890 lbs.
3,960 lbs.
4,270 lbs.
4,070 lbs.
4,860 lbs.
3,980 lbs.
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980 lbs.
2,769 lbs.
2,056 lbs.
2,114 lbs.
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3,394 lbs.
3,311 lbs.
2,980 lbs.
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n/a
n/a
n/a
810 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
8,200 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
8,000 lbs.
8,200 lbs.
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n/a
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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
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9 ft.
9 ft.
9 ft.
4 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
12 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
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13 ft.
n/a
13 ft.
13 ft.
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13 ft.
13 ft.
Sleeps
3
3
3
3
6
7
6
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
3
7
8
5
9
6
9
5
2
2
2
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
7
5
6
6
4
4
4
6
4
9
6
8
6
6
Bunks
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Slide Outs
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1
2
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n/a
2
1
1
2
3
2
1
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n/a
n/a
1
n/a
1
1
1
1
1
2
n/a
n/a
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n/a
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
n/a
n/a
3
3
3
4
6
4
4
5
Fuel Type
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Gas
Gas
Gas
n/a
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
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Towing Capacity
602 lbs.
654 lbs.
930 lbs.
950 lbs.
1,214 lbs.
1,320 lbs.
2,610 lbs.
2,400 lbs.
2,400 lbs.
1,850 lbs.
2,700 lbs.
2,510 lbs.
2,570 lbs.
2,960 lbs.
2,710 lbs.
2,990 lbs.
3,080 lbs.
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550 lbs.
596 lbs.
494 lbs.
556 lbs.
n/a
1,146 lbs.
864 lbs.
1,840 lbs.
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n/a
n/a
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70 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
240 lbs.
240 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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30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp
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n/a
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
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