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Forest River RV - Impression

Forest River RV Impression
Type/Class
Fifth Wheel
Sleeps
2 - 9
Weight
Length
29 - 41 ft. Long
Floorpans
8 options

The Forest River RV Impression is a lightweight travel trailer that packs a lot of amenities into a compact package. With five floorplans, the Impression can sleep 3-5 people depending on the model. Prices for the Impression start around $30,000.

The bottom line: The Forest River RV Impression provides a luxurious home away from home with multiple layouts to choose from, ideal for couples or small families who enjoy longer trips.

Try Before You Buy

With prices starting around $30,000 for the base model, the Impression is an affordable option for those looking to purchase a new travel trailer. However, renting one through RVshare for $145 per night allows you to thoroughly test out the RV's features, layout, and towability before making a long-term commitment.

Renting an Impression lets you experience the unique floorplans and amenities of the different models firsthand. You can see how well the sleeping accommodations work for your family and get a feel for the space with and without the slide-out extended. Towing the Impression with your own vehicle also allows you to assess its maneuverability and impact on your gas mileage. For those new to RVing or uncomfortable towing, RV delivery is a convenient option to still enjoy camping in the Impression.

Pros and Cons of a Forest River RV Impression

Pros
  • Lightweight design, making it towable by most SUVs and small trucks

  • Slide-out on larger models greatly increases living space

  • Versatile sleeping arrangements with queen bed and convertible dinette

  • Large freshwater tank and propane capacity allow off-grid camping

Cons
  • Compact floorplans may feel cramped for some, especially without a slide-out

  • Grey and black tank capacities require more frequent dumping

  • Large size may make it more difficult to maneuver or visit smaller spaces

Model Specifications: Forest River RV Impression

Cougar Sport 2100RK
Cougar Sport 2700BH
Salem Cruise Lite 240BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite 263BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite 273QBXL
Salem Cruise Lite 28VBXL
Salem Cruise Lite 171RBXL
Salem Cruise Lite 19DBXL
Salem Cruise Lite 210RBXL
Salem Cruise Lite 211SSXL
Salem Cruise Lite 220BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite 243BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite 24RLXL
Salem Cruise Lite 24RLXLX
Salem Cruise Lite 251SSXL
Salem Cruise Lite 253RKXL
Salem Cruise Lite 260RT
Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite 263BHXLX
Salem Cruise Lite 273QBXLX
Salem Cruise Lite 28VBXLX
Salem Cruise Lite T211SSXL
Salem Cruise Lite T241BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite T241RLXL
Salem Cruise Lite T242BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite T251SSXL
Salem Cruise Lite T252SSXL
Salem Cruise Lite T254RLXL
Salem Cruise Lite T261BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite T263BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite T271BHXL
Salem Cruise Lite T273QBXL
Salem Cruise Lite T282QBXL
Navigator 38F
Navigator 38K
Navigator 38N
Game Changer Pro 2015
Game Changer Pro 2419
Game Changer Pro 2513
Game Changer Pro 2816
Game Changer Pro 2823
Game Changer Pro 2917
Game Changer Pro 3619
Game Changer Pro 4023
Game Changer Pro 4528
Bay Point 143 QBBH
Bay Point 243 IKKB
Bay Point 644 FDQB
Bay Point 747 KBQB
Bay Point 847 DBKB
Tuscany 40RT
Tuscany 45BX
Tuscany 45MX
ROG 10MC
ROG 12BH
ROG 12BHSS
ROG 12RK
ROG 12RKSS
ROG 14TH1
ROG 14TH2
ROG 16RB
Nash 17K
Nash 18FM
Nash 23D
Nash 24B
Nash 24M
Nash 25DS
Nash 26N
Nash 29S
ROG 10MC
ROG 12BH
ROG 12BHSS
ROG 12RK
ROG 12RKSS
ROG 14TH1
ROG 14TH2
ROG 16RB
Range Lite 212FB
Range Lite 225CK
Range Lite 232MD
Range Lite 241BH
Range Lite 242RL
Range Lite 252RB
Range Lite 261BH
Range Lite 262RL
Arctic Fox North Fork 22G
Arctic Fox North Fork 25R
Arctic Fox North Fork 25W
Arctic Fox North Fork 25Y
Arctic Fox North Fork 28F
Arctic Fox North Fork 29RK
Arctic Fox North Fork 32A
Nash 17K
Nash 18FM
Nash 23D
Nash 24B
Nash 24M
Nash 25DS
Nash 26N
Nash 29S
Freedom Express Blast 17BLSE
Puma Unleashed 382THS
Puma Unleashed 383DSS
Catalina Expedition 192FQS
Redhawk 24B
Redhawk 26M
Redhawk 26XD
Redhawk 29XK
Redhawk 31F
Impression 235RW
Impression 240RE
Impression 270RK
Impression 280RL
Impression 290VB
Impression 315MB
Impression 320FL
Impression 330BH
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33,000 lbs.
33,000 lbs.
33,000 lbs.
11,440 lbs.
11,440 lbs.
11,440 lbs.
13,200 lbs.
13,200 lbs.
13,200 lbs.
16,800 lbs.
21,000 lbs.
21,000 lbs.
14,000 lbs.
14,000 lbs.
14,000 lbs.
18,000 lbs.
18,000 lbs.
38,600 lbs.
46,000 lbs.
46,000 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
4,400 lbs.
4,400 lbs.
4,400 lbs.
7,400 lbs.
7,400 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
10,700 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
4,400 lbs.
4,400 lbs.
4,400 lbs.
6,400 lbs.
6,500 lbs.
7,000 lbs.
7,400 lbs.
7,000 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,250 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
10,700 lbs.
10,700 lbs.
10,700 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
8,510 lbs.
11,000 lbs.
7,400 lbs.
7,400 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
9,200 lbs.
10,700 lbs.
5,900 lbs.
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5,040 lbs.
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14,500 lbs.
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Dry Weight
6,815 lbs.
7,455 lbs.
5,343 lbs.
5,854 lbs.
6,028 lbs.
6,486 lbs.
3,836 lbs.
4,483 lbs.
4,830 lbs.
5,262 lbs.
4,800 lbs.
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5,063 lbs.
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5,482 lbs.
5,276 lbs.
4,818 lbs.
6,004 lbs.
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6,208 lbs.
5,284 lbs.
5,203 lbs.
5,478 lbs.
6,014 lbs.
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6,063 lbs.
4,715 lbs.
5,893 lbs.
6,353 lbs.
6,349 lbs.
6,457 lbs.
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6,000 lbs.
6,400 lbs.
7,400 lbs.
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7,600 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
11,250 lbs.
13,000 lbs.
12,242 lbs.
12,366 lbs.
12,646 lbs.
14,196 lbs.
13,896 lbs.
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1,414 lbs.
1,790 lbs.
1,990 lbs.
1,779 lbs.
1,979 lbs.
2,368 lbs.
2,367 lbs.
2,900 lbs.
4,766 lbs.
5,662 lbs.
5,740 lbs.
6,460 lbs.
6,023 lbs.
6,845 lbs.
6,552 lbs.
7,360 lbs.
1,414 lbs.
1,790 lbs.
1,990 lbs.
1,779 lbs.
1,979 lbs.
2,368 lbs.
2,367 lbs.
2,900 lbs.
4,880 lbs.
5,090 lbs.
5,355 lbs.
5,685 lbs.
5,460 lbs.
6,155 lbs.
5,845 lbs.
6,015 lbs.
5,535 lbs.
6,609 lbs.
7,595 lbs.
7,442 lbs.
8,302 lbs.
8,510 lbs.
8,894 lbs.
4,766 lbs.
5,662 lbs.
5,740 lbs.
6,460 lbs.
6,023 lbs.
6,845 lbs.
6,552 lbs.
7,360 lbs.
3,788 lbs.
10,218 lbs.
10,758 lbs.
4,008 lbs.
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7,538 lbs.
8,243 lbs.
8,948 lbs.
9,549 lbs.
8,623 lbs.
10,338 lbs.
10,303 lbs.
10,753 lbs.
Cargo Weight
1,685 lbs.
2,045 lbs.
2,227 lbs.
1,828 lbs.
1,724 lbs.
2,142 lbs.
3,685 lbs.
3,037 lbs.
2,670 lbs.
3,278 lbs.
2,802 lbs.
2,074 lbs.
2,487 lbs.
2,487 lbs.
2,882 lbs.
2,106 lbs.
3,174 lbs.
2,632 lbs.
1,828 lbs.
1,724 lbs.
1,582 lbs.
3,406 lbs.
2,392 lbs.
2,202 lbs.
1,676 lbs.
2,914 lbs.
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1,622 lbs.
2,780 lbs.
1,742 lbs.
1,422 lbs.
1,386 lbs.
1,248 lbs.
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6,440 lbs.
5,440 lbs.
5,040 lbs.
5,800 lbs.
6,200 lbs.
5,600 lbs.
6,800 lbs.
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2,634 lbs.
1,738 lbs.
1,760 lbs.
2,740 lbs.
3,177 lbs.
2,355 lbs.
2,648 lbs.
3,340 lbs.
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1,520 lbs.
1,410 lbs.
1,645 lbs.
1,715 lbs.
1,540 lbs.
1,345 lbs.
1,655 lbs.
1,235 lbs.
1,965 lbs.
4,091 lbs.
3,105 lbs.
3,258 lbs.
2,698 lbs.
1,890 lbs.
2,106 lbs.
2,634 lbs.
1,738 lbs.
1,760 lbs.
2,740 lbs.
3,177 lbs.
2,355 lbs.
2,648 lbs.
3,340 lbs.
2,112 lbs.
3,682 lbs.
3,137 lbs.
1,032 lbs.
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4,122 lbs.
3,307 lbs.
2,767 lbs.
2,476 lbs.
3,332 lbs.
3,597 lbs.
4,232 lbs.
3,527 lbs.
Height
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13 ft.
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7 ft.
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11 ft.
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13 ft.
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10 ft.
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13 ft.
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Sleeps
6
10
8
8
9
8
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7
4
6
7
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6
6
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10
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8
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5
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6
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5
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5
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5
4
3
4
4
7
5
5
5
10
4
5
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
2
4
4
4
8
9
6
8
Bunks
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Slide Outs
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
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1
1
1
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1
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1
1
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1
4
3
3
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1
3
3
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3
3
3
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1
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2
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1
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1
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1
1
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Fuel Type
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Diesel
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Diesel
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Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
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Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
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Towing Capacity
1,120 lbs.
1,390 lbs.
570 lbs.
682 lbs.
752 lbs.
828 lbs.
521 lbs.
520 lbs.
500 lbs.
740 lbs.
602 lbs.
566 lbs.
550 lbs.
550 lbs.
746 lbs.
588 lbs.
650 lbs.
450 lbs.
682 lbs.
752 lbs.
790 lbs.
890 lbs.
595 lbs.
680 lbs.
690 lbs.
835 lbs.
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685 lbs.
495 lbs.
635 lbs.
775 lbs.
735 lbs.
705 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
650 lbs.
700 lbs.
900 lbs.
950 lbs.
950 lbs.
975 lbs.
2,750 lbs.
3,000 lbs.
3,500 lbs.
1,500 lbs.
1,910 lbs.
1,990 lbs.
1,530 lbs.
1,530 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
15,000 lbs.
15,000 lbs.
314 lbs.
301 lbs.
301 lbs.
317 lbs.
317 lbs.
567 lbs.
567 lbs.
452 lbs.
589 lbs.
556 lbs.
606 lbs.
758 lbs.
595 lbs.
755 lbs.
743 lbs.
796 lbs.
314 lbs.
301 lbs.
301 lbs.
317 lbs.
317 lbs.
567 lbs.
567 lbs.
452 lbs.
505 lbs.
550 lbs.
615 lbs.
670 lbs.
655 lbs.
715 lbs.
840 lbs.
830 lbs.
599 lbs.
711 lbs.
764 lbs.
802 lbs.
769 lbs.
805 lbs.
1,030 lbs.
589 lbs.
556 lbs.
606 lbs.
758 lbs.
595 lbs.
755 lbs.
743 lbs.
796 lbs.
532 lbs.
1,900 lbs.
1,895 lbs.
540 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
7,500 lbs.
1,460 lbs.
1,350 lbs.
1,515 lbs.
1,825 lbs.
1,755 lbs.
1,935 lbs.
2,535 lbs.
2,280 lbs.
Electrical Service
50-amp
50-amp
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30-amp
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30-amp
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