2008 Forest River RV Cherokee Lite 285k Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11436 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 7660 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1276 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3776 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 390 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 149 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 76 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
11436 lbs
Dry Weight
7660 lbs
Hitch Weight
1276 lbs
Payload Capacity
3776 lbs
Length
390 in
Exterior Height
149 in
Interior Height
76 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 41 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 41 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Rear
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 18 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Screened Room
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Material
Cloth
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2008 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Cherokee Lite 285K | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2008
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Cherokee Lite 285K
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.5
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.0
Final Storage Space
7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2008 Forest River RV Cherokee Lite 285k, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11436 lbs. With a dry weight of 7660 lbs and hitch weight of 1276 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 7660 lbs and a GVWR of 11436 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3776 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 390 in., width in., and height 149 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Cherokee Lite 285k includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Cherokee Lite 285k owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 11436 lbs and dry weight of 7660 lbs, the Cherokee Lite 285k is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Cherokee Lite 285k features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11436 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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