Forest River RV Cardinal Fifth Wheels
Forest River's Cardinal fifth wheels are exquisitely crafted and grandly appointed. One of the hallmarks of the Cardinal is quality. Our fifth wheels are built with attention to detail like in the solid oak cathedral cabinet doors and drawers, the built-in entertainment centers, right on down to the residential feel of the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Cardinal has a variety of floor plans ranging in size so you won't have any trouble finding one to fit your needs. There is more than enough room to entertain family and friends in any of the models with the maximized living space. Cardinal also provides additional storage compartments everywhere, like under the seat cushion of a dining chair in some of our models.
The Cardinal has it all, check out the beautiful optional fireplace to warm up the living room on a chilly night! There's no better way to celebrate the joys of the RV lifestyle than with the quality and beauty of a Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel. You just can't go wrong when you choose Cardinal!
Triple Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear Kitchen w/Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Microwave/3-Burner Range/Refrigerator/Hide-A-Bed Slide, Free-Standing Dinette/Lounge Chair Slide, Step Up To Bed/Bath, Shower, Queen Bed Slide, Ward. & Shelves, Washer/Dryer Closet, Vanity w/TV Above, Lav., Med. Cab., Private Toilet Area, Overhead Cabinets Throughout & Much More. Available Options May Include: Booth Dinette IPO Free-Standing Table.
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London, KY
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
31'11" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,370 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
11,329 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
14,370 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
3,041 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
35,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
Triple Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear Living Area w/Sofa Hide-A-Bed, 2-Lounge Chairs/Refrigerator/3-Burner Range/Microwave Slide, Free-Standing Dinette/40" TV, Closet, Kitchen Island w/Storage, Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Step Up To Bed/Bath, Toilet, Shower, Lav., Vanity w/TV Above, Washer/Dryer Closet, Ward. & Shelves, Queen Bed Slide, Overhead Cabinets Throughout & Much More. Available Options May Include: Booth Dinette IPO Table, Fireplace.
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London, KY
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
35'10" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,550 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
11,374 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
14,550 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
3,176 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
35,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
Triple Slide Cardinal FW, Rear Lounge Area w/2 Chairs & Overhead Cab., Sofa Hide-a-Bed/Free Standing Dinette w/Chairs Slide, TV w/Desk/Chair Slide, Dbl. Kitchen Sink, 3 Burner Range w/Micro., Overhead Cab., Refrig., Pantry, Step-Up Bath/Bedroom, Shower, Toilet, Lav., Linen, Front Queen Slideout, Vanity w/TV Above, Ward. & Shelves, Closet/Washer/Dryer Cab. & More. Available Options May Include: Hide-A-Bed Sofa/Booth Dinette Slide.
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London, KY
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
38'1" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,040 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
11,884 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
14,040 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
2,156 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
35,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
Quad Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear Lounge Chairs, Sofa/Free Standing Dinette Slide, Overhead Cab., TV w/Desk & Chair Slide, L-Shaped Counter w/Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Refrig./Pantry/3 Burner Range w/Micro. Slide, 2nd Pantry, Step Up Bath/Bedroom, Toilet, Lav., Shower, Front King Bed Slide, Vanity w/TV Above, Wall Ward. w/Shelves, Washer/Dryer Closet and More. Available Options May Include: Queen Bed, Hide-a-Bed Sofa/Booth Dinette Slide.
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London, KY
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Hattiesburg, MS
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Boerne, TX
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
41'4" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,270 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
13,234 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
15,950 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
2,716 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
42,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
4 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
| Bed Size |
King Available |
Quad Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear Pop-Up LCD TV, Base Cabinet, Lounge Chairs w/Overhead Cab. Slide, Sofa/Free Standing Dinette w/Chairs Slide, Overhead Cab., Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Refrig./Pantry/3 Burner Range w/Micro. Slide, Pantry, Step Up Bath/Bedroom, Toilet, Lav., Shower, Front King Bed Slide, Vanity/TV Overhead, Wall Ward. & Shelves, Washer/Dryer Closet, Overhead Cabinets Throughout and More. Available Options May Include: Fireplace, Queen Bed, Hide-a-Bed Sofa/Booth Dinette Slide.
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Lafayette, LA
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Lafayette, LA
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London, KY
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
39'11" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,525 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
13,209 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
16,205 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
2,996 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
42,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
4 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
| Bed Size |
King Available |
Triple Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear Living Area w/2-Lounge Chairs, Hide-A-Bed Sofa/Free-Standing Dinette Slide, 40" TV/Microwave/3-Burner Range/Pantry/Refrigerator Slide, Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Step Up To Bed/Bath, Ward./Nightstand/King Bed Slide, Ward. & Shelves, Washer/Dryer Closet, Vanity w/TV Above, Toilet, Lav., Shower, Overhead Cabinets Throughout & Much More. Available Options May Include: Queen Bed.
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London, KY
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Hattiesburg, MS
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
38'5" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,380 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
13,455 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
16,060 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
2,605 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
42,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
Triple Slide Cardinal FW, Rear Overhead w/42" Pop Up LCD TV, Base Cabinet, Sofa/Pantry/Refrig./3 Burner Range/Micro./Overhead Cabinets Slideout, Center Island w/Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Lounge Chairs w/End Table & Free Standing Dinette w/Chairs Slideout, Closet/Pantry, Step Up Bath/Bedroom, Bath w/Shower, Toilet, Lav., Front King Bed w/Ward. Slide, Vanity w/TV Above, Wall Ward. & Shelves, Closet w/Washer/Dryer Prep. and More. Available Options May Include: Fireplace, Queen Bed.
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Lafayette, LA
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Lafayette, LA
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Lafayette, LA
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Bondurant, IA
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Wayland, MI
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
38'6" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Interior Height |
6'5" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,515 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
12,295 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
16,195 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
42,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Tire Size |
235/85R16E |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
French Roast, Sequoia, Mossy Oak, Sesame |
| Bed Size |
King Available |
Triple Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear 40" LCD TV w/Base Cabinet, Fireplace, Hide-a-Bed Sofa/Refrigerator/Pantry/3-Burner Range/Microwave Slide, 2-Lounge Chairs/Free-Standing Table Slide, Kitchen Island w/Dbl. Kitchen Sink, Closet, Pantry, Step Up To Bed/Bath, Ward./Nightstand/King Bed Slide, Ward. & Shelves, Washer/Dryer Closet, Vanity w/TV Above, Overhead Cabinets Throughout & Much More. Available Options May Include: Queen Bed.
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London, KY
| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
39'4" |
| Width |
8'2" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,400 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
12,584 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
16,080 lbs |
| Cargo Weight |
3,496 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
42,000 |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
Mossy Oak, French Roast, Sequoia, Sesame |
Triple Slide Cardinal Fifth Wheel, Rear Sofa, 2-Lounge Chairs/Refrigerator/3-Burner Range/Microwave Slide, Kitchen Island w/Storage, Double Kitchen Sink, Free Standing Dinette/40" TV Slideout, Step Up To Bed/Bath, Shower, Lav., Toilet, Linen, Queen Bed Slide, Vanity w/TV Above, Wardrobe & Shelves, Closet/Washer/Dryer Cabinet, Overhead Cabinets Throughout & Much More. Available Options May Include: Fireplace, Booth Dinette IPO Free Standing Dinette.
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| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
35'9" |
| Interior Height |
6'5" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,635 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
11,334 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
12,000 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Sleeps |
4 |
| Tire Size |
235/80R16E |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
French Roast, Sequoia, Mossy Oak, Sesame |
Triple Slide Cardinal FW, Rear 40" Pop Up LCD TV, Base Cabinet, 2-Lounge Chairs w/End Table, Free Standing Dinette Slide, Sofa/3-Burner Range/Pantry/Refrigerator Slide, Double Kitchen Sink, Step Up To Bed/Bath, Toilet, Shower, Lav., Ward./King Bed Slide, Wardrobe w/Shelves, Vanity w/TV Above, Stackable Washer/Dryer Closet, Overhead Cabinets Throughout & Much More. Available Options May Include: Fireplace, Queen Bed.
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| Specification |
Description |
| Length |
39'4" |
| Height |
12'6" |
| Interior Height |
6'5" |
| Hitch Weight |
2,415 lbs |
| Dry Weight |
12,540 lbs |
| Gross Weight |
16,095 lbs |
| Fresh Water Capacity |
77 gals |
| Grey Water Capacity |
80 gals |
| Black Water Capacity |
40 gals |
| Furnace BTU |
42,000 |
| Sleeps |
3 |
| Tire Size |
235/80R16E |
| Slides |
3 |
| Interior Color |
French Roast, Sequoia, Mossy Oak, Sesame |
| Bed Size |
King Available |
Cardinal
Standard Features (2012)
Interior
- Cherry hardwood raised panel glazed cabinet doors & drawers
- Cherry hardwood cabinet frames (stiles)
- Crown molding cabinet accents
- Crown molding ceiling perimeter
- Hidden hinge adjustable cabinet hardware
- Solid wood (Baltic Birch) drawer boxes
- Cognoleum Premium Wear flooring (2-year warranty)
- Tri-color nylon twist residential carpet
- Satin nickel cabinet hardware & accents
- Satin nickel plumbing fixtures
- Decorative solid wood frame entry door
- Decorative border
- Solid wood exit assist handle
Galley
- Dual bowl "GIANT" stainless steel kitchen sink
- High rise single handle pull down kitchen faucet
- Wine rack (3450RL, 3550RL)
Interior Lighting
- Semi flush decorative ceiling light above dinette
- Lamp (End table) (2975RK, 3150RL, 3450RL, 3550RL & 3675RT)
- Mini pendant lights in galley (2)
- Dimmer switch
Furniture & Window Coverings
- Swivel recliners (2) w/lifetime frame warranty
- Coat Closet
- Hard valance w/swag curtains
Bathroom
- Fantastic power roof vent
- "Mega" 30" x 54" fiberglass molded shower (3030RS, 3450RL, 3515RT)
- Glass shower door
- Adjustable shower head
- Medicine cabinet w/mirrored door
- Towel bar
- Dedicated heat & A/C duct
Bedroom
- Serta, premium, innerspring mattress
- Cherry head board w/padded inserts
- Designer bedspread, pillows & sham
- Full-height hanging wardrobe
- Washer/Dryer prep (Stackable)
- Dual electrical circuits for Washer/Dryer (Operates W/D at same time)
- Front wardrobe drawers
- Shoe caddy
- Cubby storage
- Chest of drawers
- Underbed storage
- Solid Cherry glazed slide fascia frame
- Reading lights w/individual controls (2)
Appliances
- Dometic 8 cu. ft. double door refrigerator
- 3-Burner, high output range w/22" oven & range cover
- 30" OTR Microwave oven
- 42K BTU LP furnace (34 & up)
- 35K BTU LP furnace (33 & below)
- "Shurflo" On-demand high output water pump (3g/min at 55 PSI)
- Dual 30lb LP bottles w/auto switchover
- LP leak detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
Electronics
- 40" LCD HD TV w/heavy duty steel swing arm (main living area)
- 5.1 Home theatre system (HTS), 110-volt
- HDMI cable link between main TV & 5.1 HTS
- Cable TV hook-up (Exterior garage bulkhead)
- Satellite prep (roof mount at road side front mushroom cap)
- National recognized electronic brands (RCA & Toshiba)
Exterior
- High-gloss (Premium quality & thickness) gel coat exterior
- Front Cap: Molded high-gloss gel coat fiberglass
- Front Cap Design: Engineered w/extended turning radius (Chamfered front)
- Laminated front bulkhead w/high-gloss gel coat fiberglass
- Slam latch 1.5 in. thick luggage doors w/high-gloss gel coat fiberglass
- Slide End Walls: Laminated w/high-gloss gel coat fiberglass
- 30" x 76" entry & screen door w/high-gloss gel coat fiberglass
- Hehr Frameless premium windows
- Hydraulic slide room power
- Forced air heated tanks
- 1.5" Belt rail w/caps (no exposed screws)
- Roto-cast spun seamless water/waste tanks
- Dual roof vents
Slide Room Seal & Gasket System
- Aluminum "H" frame slide room perimeter
- Dual neoprene squeegee seals
- Exterior & interior "D" seals
- Exterior "H" seal
Exterior Lighting
- LED docking lights mounted into front cap (2)
- Rear Cap Lighting: White reverse & red running/braking lights
- Amber patio light
- Entry door auto threshold light
Utility Docking Compartment
- Light (12-volt)
- 110-volt outlet
- Soap dispenser
- Outside shower (hot & cold)
- Black tank flush system
- Fresh water & heater bypass valve
- Full coach water filtration system
- Winterizing bypass system
- Protected/insulated pull waste valves
- Waste hose storage tube
- Slam latch 1.5" luggage door
Chassis/Foundation
- I-beam "Z" frame power coated chassis
- Chamfered frame technology
- 12" Beams( 34 & up) or 10" beams (33 & below)
- Dual Axles (7K w/12" beams, 6K w/10" beams)
- Spare tire (inside storage mounted)
- 8" radius front jack pads
- Triple steel entry steps
- Snap pin front jack leg adjustment
- Flush floor slide design w/steel ramp & glide bar (main room slides)
- Hydraulic slide system w/2.5' steel rams
- Hydraulic pump station w/manual override
- 18K extended hitch pin
Construction
- Sidewalls: Aluminum welded frame & laminated 2" walls
- Roof: 5" tapered aluminum trussed on 16' centers
- Front Wall: Aluminum welded frame
- Rear Wall: Aluminum welded frame
- Floor: 3' truss w/tongue & groove plywood
- Bath/Bed Deck: Aluminum welded frame
- Slide End Walls: Aluminum welded frame, laminated
- Slide Roof: Aluminum welded frame, laminated
- Slide Floor: 1 1/8" plywood
Insulation
- Sidewalls: Block foam (R9)
- Roof: 2 layers of R7 batt (fiberglass) w/ 1/4" foam core (R24)
- Main floor: 2 layers of R7 batt (fiberglass) (combined w/sub=R28)
- Sub floor: 1/4" honey combed plastic w/2 layers of R7 batt (fiberglass)
- Front wall: R14 batt (fiberglass) insulation
- End wall: R14 batt (fiberglass) insulation
Electrical Systems
- Centralized command center & monitor panel
- 70-amp converter
- Marine grade detachable 50 AMP power cord
- "Easy Diagnose" LED fuse indicator
- Battery prep box
Options
Interior
- 12 cu. ft. 4 door refrigerator
- Central vacuum system w/powered dust pan
- Fireplace
- Fantastic fan w/rain sensor in kitchen
- Fantastic fan w/rain sensor in bedroom (N/A w/2nd A/C)
- Convection microwave
- Washer/dryer stackable combination
- "Donald Trump Edition" Serta premium pillow top mattress
- Queen bed (IPO king)
- Stainless steel appliances package (refrigerator, oven & convection microwave)
- Dinette chair
- Booth dinette (N/A 3675RT, 3550RL)
- Leather recliners
- Cognac soft touch leather sofa and recliners
- Countertop extension (3150RL only)
Exterior
- Full-body custom paint package
- Partial paint package
- "Level Up" one-touch automatic 6-point hydraulic leveling system
- Dual pane frameless windows
- Generator prep
- 5.5 LP Generator (Includes prep)
- Aluminum radiant foil insulation in roof
- Boat hitch (300 lb. tongue w/3000 lb. tow rating)
- Slide out awning toppers
- Low profile 13.5 ducted A/C in bedroom
- "Trail Air" air bag/shock pin box
- "Trail Air" roto-flex extended hitch
- Outside entertainment center w/DVD & iPod control
- Outside icemaker
- Heat pump for main A/C unit
LX Package (Mandatory)
- Solid cherry glazed slide room fascia frame
- Solid surface polished countertops w/undermount sink
- Halogen recessed ceiling light in main living area & galley
- Free-standing dinette table w/dual leafs
- Dinette chairs with flip-up storage (4)
- Fiberglass molded 1-piece shower w/seat
- 5-function remote control w/key fob (operates slides, awning, patio light, front jacks and rear jacks)
- 32" LCD HD TV (Bedroom)
- Rear Cap: Molded high-gloss gel coat fiberglass
Red Bird Value Package (Mandatory)
- Ball bearing, full extension drawer glides
- Solid cherry glazed raised panel refrigerator fronts
- Ceiling fan w/light kit
- Hide-a-bed sofa w/queen air mattress
- Day/Night pleated shades
- Solid surface polished vanity countertops w/integrated bowl
- Porcelain toilet w/foot flush
- Shower skylight/dome
- Cedar lined closet
- Wire & frame for second A/C
- 15K ducted A/C w/quick cool feature
- 12 Gal. gas/electric DSI water heater
- RCA cable link from TV to 5.1 HTS to experience TV through 5.1 HTS
- Digital TV antenna w/signal booster
- Cable TV hookups (main living & bedroom)
- Individual slide room selector switches
- Roof ladder
- Electric awning
- Entry assist handle (XL-Folding)
- Enclosed, insulated, heated underbelly (forced air heat)
- Electric tank heating pads (dual heating sources)
- Security lights (3)
- Easy lube axles
- Equa-flex suspension equalizer
- 8-lug hubs
- 16" aluminum rims
- Goodyear tires
- Hydraulic front jacks
- Electric rear stabilizing jacks
- 50-amp service
- 12-volt battery disconnect
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All features and specifications are subject to change.
Manu-Facts:
In 1996, Forest River founder Peter Liegl had a vision. He foresaw an RV company dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better recreational products. Today that vision is a reality.
Continually growing, Forest River operates multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the midwest and west coast.Our large production capacity enables us to fill our customers' orders promptly without cutting corners or rushing through production procedures. This ensures that each Forest River product is conscientiously built and undergoes thorough, detailed inspection before it's shipped to the customer.
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