# Forest River Cardinal 38BET

Cardinal 38BET is a fifth wheel floor plan by Forest River.

## Specs (2024 model year)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Length | 43 ft 6 in |
| Sleeps | 7 |
| Slide-outs | 5 |
| Dry weight | 12,173 lbs |
| GVWR | 15,500 lbs |

## Model years

2024. Year-specific specs: `https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/forest-river/cardinal/38bet?year={year}`

## Overview

What makes the 38BET stand out is how it uses the rear of the coach: instead of a bedroom, you get a living space with a Murphy bed, electric fireplace with thermostat remote, and sofas. Giving the unit serious flexibility for how you actually use the space. Up front, a King bed sits in a private bedroom, and a full loft above the main living area is accessed by a proper residential staircase rather than a ladder, which makes a real difference day-to-day. The kitchen peninsula with bar seating, 10.7 cu ft 12V fridge, and tankless on-demand hot water heater round out an interior built closer to a house than a trailer. Dual entry doors keep traffic flowing naturally, and the vacuum-bonded aluminum structure with full fiberglass insulation throughout speaks to why Cardinal owners tend to stick with the brand.

## We like

- Large loft with residential-style staircase
- Second entry door

## Things to consider

- Living area TV in awkward location
- No end tables

## Floor plan tags

bath and a half, Murphy bed, loft, bar seating, booth dinette, rear living area

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