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Dutchmen Denali 297RLX

Fifth wheelbuilt 2013–16Mixed build tierFindable on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$22,900est. used (2016, 10 yr old)

Sticker was $42,957 in 2016. Out of production since 2016, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2016 unit.

WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~9,977 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people

dry weight 8,618 lb + fresh water (67 gal, full) 559 lb + propane + battery 200 lb + gear for 2 600 lb. Brochure dry weight omits water, propane, batteries and your gear; this estimate doesn't.

You want a tow rating around11,090 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)10,560 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~2,094 lb (21%)
Cargo capacity1,942 lb
WHICH TOW VEHICLES IT FITS: 31 OF 95

Judged the way the app judges: estimated loaded weight against each vehicle's rating less a 10% margin, per model year, because the 297RLX's published weights changed mid-run. Fifth wheels also need a pickup bed and are held to the fifth-wheel rating where published.

VEHICLETOW RATINGVERDICT
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax, max tow) '24-2622,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '20-2318,510 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '11-1918,100 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '20-2636,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '11-1923,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (max tow) '14-1812,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado EV (4WT) '24-2612,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '15-2013,200 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '21-2314,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '11-1411,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, gooseneck) '20-2222,800 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, tow pkg) '17-1918,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel) '11-1616,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel, gooseneck) '23-2623,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '17-1932,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '20-2237,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '11-1621,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel DRW, gooseneck) '23-2638,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-450 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel DRW, gooseneck) '23-2640,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
GMC Sierra EV '24-2612,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Nissan Titan XD (Cummins diesel) '16-1912,710 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 1500 (3.0 Hurricane, max tow) '25-2611,610 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi eTorque, max tow) '19-2412,750 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins HO) '19-2620,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins) '11-1817,980 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins DRW, gooseneck) '13-1831,210 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '25-2636,610 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '19-2437,090 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Rivian R1T '22-2611,000 lb2013–14 model years fit
Tesla Cybertruck '24-2611,000 lb2013–14 model years fit
Toyota Tundra (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '22-2612,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
The 64it doesn't fit

These verdicts assume 2 people aboard with typical gear. See the margin for your truck and your crew →

THE SPECS
Length32.8 ft
Height (incl. A/C)12.0 ft
Width8.0 ft
GVWR10,560 lb
Dry weight8,618 lb
Dry tongue weight1,809 lb
Cargo capacity1,942 lb
Sleeps4
Slide-outs2
Axles2
Fresh water67 gal
Grey water48 gal
Black water48 gal

A missing row means the maker never published that figure: unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • 1× Front queen bed(Permanent)—
  • 1× 62" sofa converts(Convertible)—
  • 1× U-shaped dinette converts(Convertible)—
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Dutchmen (Mixed tier): Denali

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
2013–1410,560 lb8,483 lb$42,957
2015–1610,560 lb8,618 lb$42,957
  • 2013Introduced
FINDING ONE

Findable: a few listed nationwide most weeks. Why: Dutchmen is a volume manufacturer; 10 years out of production. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

Super-Lite rear living with U-shaped dinette - the light Denali that still feels full-size.

OTHER DENALI FLOORPLANS
2445RL · 10,560 lb · sleeps 4257RDS · 10,560 lb · sleeps 4262RLX · 10,560 lb · sleeps 5280LBS · 10,560 lb · sleeps 8286REX · 10,560 lb · sleeps 42901RL · 10,560 lb · sleeps 6293RKS · 12,192 lb · sleeps 4307RLS · 12,192 lb · sleeps 4316RES · 12,192 lb · sleeps 4319RLS · 12,192 lb · sleeps 4330RLS · 11,169 lb · sleeps 4335RLK · 12,480 lb · sleeps 4366RK · 18,000 lb · sleeps 4420DS · 20,000 lb · sleeps 6the whole line →
Find one for sale

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Is the 297RLX your #1, or just a spec sheet?

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Data compiled from dealer and aggregator listings, retrieved 2026-07.