Forest River Cherokee Timberwolf 39JM
Travel trailerbuilt 2025– (in production)Mixed build tierFindable on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$87,100est. MSRP (from 4 priced floorplans of this line)
Still in production. A used 2023 would run roughly $51,400.
WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~13,465 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people
dry weight 12,589 lb + fresh water (40 gal, full) 334 lb + propane + battery 200 lb + gear for 2 600 lb (capped at its own rating). Brochure dry weight omits water, propane, batteries and your gear; this estimate doesn't.
You want a tow rating around14,965 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)13,465 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~1,567 lb (12%)
Cargo capacity876 lb
WHICH TOW VEHICLES IT FITS: 19 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 39JM's published weights held steady.
The 76it doesn't fit
- Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.7 Turbo HO, tow pkg) '23-26: over by ~6,535 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.8 Duramax) '15-22: over by ~6,535 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 (6.2 V8, max tow) '19-26: over by ~1,495 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (max tow) '14-18: over by ~2,215 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Silverado EV (4WT) '24-26: over by ~2,215 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Suburban (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-26: over by ~5,995 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Tahoe (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-26: over by ~5,905 lb loaded
- Chevrolet Traverse (tow pkg) '18-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Chrysler Pacifica '17-26: over by ~10,225 lb loaded
- Dodge Durango (5.7 / 6.4 Hemi, tow pkg) '14-26: over by ~5,635 lb loaded
- Ford Bronco 4-dr (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '21-26: over by ~9,415 lb loaded
- Ford Expedition (3.5 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '25-26: over by ~4,825 lb loaded
- Ford Expedition (3.5 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '18-24: over by ~5,095 lb loaded
- Ford Explorer (3.0 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '20-26: over by ~8,425 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '24-26: over by ~1,315 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '15-20: over by ~1,585 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '21-23: over by ~865 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '11-14: over by ~3,295 lb loaded
- Ford F-150 Lightning (max trailer tow) '22-26: over by ~4,465 lb loaded
- Ford Maverick (2.0 EcoBoost, 4K tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~9,865 lb loaded
- Ford Ranger (2.3 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '19-23: over by ~6,715 lb loaded
- Ford Ranger (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '24-26: over by ~6,715 lb loaded
- Ford Transit (HD tow pkg) '15-26: over by ~7,255 lb loaded
- GMC Acadia (tow pkg) '20-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup '22-26: over by ~6,715 lb loaded
- GMC Sierra EV '24-26: over by ~2,665 lb loaded
- GMC Yukon / Yukon XL (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-26: over by ~5,905 lb loaded
- Honda Odyssey '18-26: over by ~10,315 lb loaded
- Honda Passport (AWD) '19-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Honda Pilot (AWD, tow pkg) '16-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Honda Ridgeline (AWD) '17-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Hyundai Palisade (tow pkg) '20-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Hyundai Santa Cruz (2.5T AWD) '22-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Jeep Gladiator (3.6 V6, max tow) '20-26: over by ~6,535 lb loaded
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.7 Hemi) '11-21: over by ~6,985 lb loaded
- Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL, tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~7,885 lb loaded
- Jeep Grand Cherokee L (5.7 Hemi) '21-26: over by ~6,985 lb loaded
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Hurricane, max tow) '22-26: over by ~4,600 lb loaded
- Jeep Wagoneer (Hurricane, max tow) '22-26: over by ~4,465 lb loaded
- Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-dr (tow pkg) '18-26: over by ~10,315 lb loaded
- Kia Telluride (tow pkg) '20-26: over by ~8,515 lb loaded
- Land Rover Defender '20-26: over by ~6,085 lb loaded
- Land Rover Discovery '17-26: over by ~6,085 lb loaded
- Lexus GX 550 (tow pkg) '24-26: over by ~5,280 lb loaded
- Lexus LX 600 '22-26: over by ~6,265 lb loaded
- Mazda CX-90 (3.3 turbo, tow pkg) '24-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter '19-26: over by ~6,715 lb loaded
- Nissan Armada (3.5 twin-turbo, tow pkg) '25-26: over by ~5,815 lb loaded
- Nissan Armada (tow pkg) '17-24: over by ~5,815 lb loaded
- Nissan Frontier (3.8 V6, tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~7,030 lb loaded
- Nissan Pathfinder (tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~8,065 lb loaded
- Nissan Titan (5.6 V8, tow pkg) '17-24: over by ~4,680 lb loaded
- Nissan Titan XD (Cummins diesel) '16-19: over by ~2,025 lb loaded
- Ram 1500 (3.0 Hurricane, max tow) '25-26: over by ~3,015 lb loaded
- Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi eTorque, max tow) '19-24: over by ~1,990 lb loaded
- Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi, max tow) '11-18: over by ~3,905 lb loaded
- Ram ProMaster '14-26: over by ~7,245 lb loaded
- Rivian R1S '22-26: over by ~6,535 lb loaded
- Rivian R1T '22-26: over by ~3,565 lb loaded
- Subaru Ascent '19-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Subaru Outback (XT / Wilderness) '20-26: over by ~10,315 lb loaded
- Tesla Cybertruck '24-26: over by ~3,565 lb loaded
- Tesla Model X (tow pkg) '16-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Tesla Model Y (tow pkg) '21-26: over by ~10,315 lb loaded
- Toyota 4Runner (4.0 V6) '11-24: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Toyota 4Runner (i-Force Max) '25-26: over by ~8,065 lb loaded
- Toyota Grand Highlander (i-Force Max) '24-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Toyota Highlander (tow pkg) '20-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
- Toyota Land Cruiser (i-Force Max) '24-26: over by ~8,065 lb loaded
- Toyota Sequoia (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '23-26: over by ~4,895 lb loaded
- Toyota Sienna '21-26: over by ~10,315 lb loaded
- Toyota Tacoma (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '24-26: over by ~7,615 lb loaded
- Toyota Tacoma (V6, tow pkg) '16-23: over by ~7,345 lb loaded
- Toyota Tundra (5.7 V8, tow pkg) '11-21: over by ~4,285 lb loaded
- Toyota Tundra (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '22-26: over by ~2,665 lb loaded
- Volkswagen Atlas (tow pkg) '18-26: over by ~8,965 lb loaded
These verdicts assume 2 people aboard with typical gear. See the margin for your truck and your crew →
THE SPECS
Length43.3 ft
Height (incl. A/C)13.3 ft
Width8.0 ft
GVWR13,465 lb
Dry weight12,589 lb
Dry tongue weight1,465 lb
Cargo capacity876 lb
Sleeps8
Slide-outs3
Axles2
Fresh water40 gal
Grey water80 gal
Black water80 gal
Air conditioning30,000 BTU
Awning21 ft
A missing row means the maker never published that figure: unknown, not zero.
WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
- 1× Center bedroom king(Permanent)—
- 2× Loft queens(Permanent)—
- 1× Sofa converts(Convertible)—
HOW IT'S BUILT: 2/5
WallsAluminum / metal van
FrameWood
RoofStandard
UnderbellyOpen
Forest River (Mixed tier): Cherokee
YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
- 2025Introduced
FINDING ONE
Findable: a few listed nationwide most weeks. Why: Forest River is a volume manufacturer; only 2 model years; still in production. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.
OUR TAKE
Two-bath center-bedroom plan. Cargo capacity is 876 lb - the lowest in the line, so it is a park-it trailer only.
OTHER CHEROKEE TIMBERWOLF FLOORPLANS
16ML · 11,240 lb · sleeps 420OG · 11,275 lb · sleeps 827MDK · 11,924 lb · sleeps 639AL · 13,180 lb · sleeps 639CA · 13,230 lb · sleeps 1039DC · 13,470 lb · sleeps 939DK · 13,255 lb · sleeps 839DL · 13,095 lb · sleeps 639HBA · 13,330 lb · sleeps 639LB · 13,335 lb · sleeps 839NA · 13,614 lb · sleeps 439SR · 13,650 lb · sleeps 839TN · 13,150 lb · sleeps 10the whole line →
Find one for sale
Live listings for the 39JM on the big marketplaces. Each search opens pre-filled with this exact floorplan:
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Is the 39JM your #1, or just a spec sheet?
These are the facts. Whether it beats the other six thousand rigs for you depends on what you care about. Set your priorities as sliders, switch on your hard limits, and watch the whole market re-rank around them. Every exclusion explained, every margin shown.
See where it ranks for you →Data compiled from dealer and aggregator listings, retrieved 2026-07.