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Forest River Impression 280RL

Fifth wheelbuilt 2023–25Mixed build tierFindable on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$52,900est. used (2025, 1 yr old)

Sticker was $73,428 in 2025. Out of production since 2025, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2025 unit.

WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~10,824 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people

dry weight 9,549 lb + fresh water (57 gal, full) 475 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 around12,030 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)12,025 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~2,069 lb (19%)
Cargo capacity2,476 lb
WHICH TOW VEHICLES IT FITS: 23 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 280RL's published weights held steady. 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 EV (4WT) '24-2612,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '21-2314,000 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
Nissan Titan XD (Cummins diesel) '16-1912,710 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
The 72it doesn't fit

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

THE SPECS
Length35.2 ft
Height (incl. A/C)13.2 ft
Width8.0 ft
GVWR12,025 lb
Dry weight9,549 lb
Dry tongue weight1,825 lb
Cargo capacity2,476 lb
Sleeps4
Slide-outs3
Axles2
Fresh water57 gal
Grey water60 gal
Black water30 gal
Awning14 ft

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

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • 1× Front queen(Permanent)—
  • 1× Trifold hide-a-bed(Convertible)—
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Forest River (Mixed tier): Impression

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
  • 2023Introduced
  • 2025Discontinued
FINDING ONE

Findable: a few listed nationwide most weeks. Why: Forest River is a volume manufacturer. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

Rear living couples plan; GVWR derived.

OTHER IMPRESSION FLOORPLANS
235RW · 11,570 lb · sleeps 4238RL · 11,775 lb · sleeps 4242RD · 9,995 lb · sleeps 4270RK · 11,715 lb · sleeps 4282RL · 12,070 lb · sleeps 4290VB · 11,955 lb · sleeps 6301ML · 13,995 lb · sleeps 4315MB · 13,213 lb · sleeps 6318RL · 14,120 lb · sleeps 4320FL · 14,535 lb · sleeps 4330BH · 14,280 lb · sleeps 8360MYR · 15,885 lb · sleeps 636BR3 · 14,155 lb · sleeps 844STAY · 17,370 lb · sleeps 6the whole line →
Find one for sale

Live listings for the 280RL on the big marketplaces. Each search opens pre-filled with this exact floorplan:

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Is the 280RL your #1, or just a spec sheet?

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