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    Forest River Cardinal 35CRIB exterior

    Forest River Cardinal 35CRIB

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    Forest River Cardinal 35CRIB floor plan
    Forest River Cardinal 35CRIB floor plan

    Key facts

    Length
    42 ft 8 in
    Max weight
    14,305 lbs
    Sleeps
    7

    AI summary

    Sleeping 10 in a fully laminated, aluminum-framed shell, the 35CRIB is Cardinal's answer to extended-season group camping. The vacuum-bonded sidewalls, 5" arched roof rafters, and one-piece molded fiberglass front cap give it a notably solid, well-insulated build for a mid-tier premium fifth wheel, and rooftop solar prep comes standard. Stack on the optional Climate Package and you're looking at a 45,000 BTU triple A/C system, a 60K BTU tankless water heater, 12V tank heaters, and a heated enclosed underbelly that opens up three-season or shoulder-season use. The Expedition package adds conveniences like a 16 cu ft 12V refrigerator, 4-point auto-leveling, and a 21" two-in-one oven range, rounding out a rig that owners consistently describe as genuinely livable for long stretches.

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    Dutchmen Astoria 1500 2943BHF floor plan

    RV Envy's expert take

    We like: Bathroom accessible with slides in, Large U-Shaped Dinette, Separate bunkhouse

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    Grand Design Reflection 100 Series 100 SERIES 29RL exterior

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    Max weight

    10,995 lbs

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    Forest River Wildcat 30WB exterior

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    MSRP$72,480

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    Length

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    Sleeps

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    U shaped dinette, farmhouse sink

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    9,931 lbs

    Length

    29 ft 11 in

    Sleeps

    4

    Forest River Cardinal 27RB

    Rear bath, front bedroom, booth dinette

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    Forest River Cardinal 3050 RL

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    15,500 lbs

    Length

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    Forest River Cardinal 30MK

    MSRPTBD

    1 unit available

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    Sleeps

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    Forest River Cardinal 30TS

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    Max weight

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    Length

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    Forest River Cardinal 35CRIB overview
    Forest River Cardinal 35CRIB exterior

    Key facts

    Length
    42 ft 8 in
    Max weight
    14,305 lbs
    Sleeps
    7

    Specs

    Dimensions

    Length
    42 ft 8 in
    Height
    13 ft 6 in
    Width
    8 ft
    Slideouts
    3
    Axles
    2

    Tanks & capacities

    Fresh water
    60 gal
    Gray water
    76 gal
    Black water
    76 gal

    Weight & towing

    Dry weight
    11,953 lbs
    GVWR
    14,305 lbs
    Hitch weight
    2,305 lbs
    1/2 ton truck required
    New Ford F-150, RAM 1500, Sierra 1500, or bigger

    Based on overall weight and weight directly on tow vehicle's hitch and a new model tow vehicle. Please consult with a professional.

    Accommodations

    Sleeps
    7
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    Available years

    20272026
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