2011 Forest River RV Blue Ridge 3704bh Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 16230 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 12489 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2230 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 485 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 150 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 102 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
16230 lbs
Dry Weight
12489 lbs
Hitch Weight
2230 lbs
Length
485 in
Exterior Height
150 in
Interior Height
102 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 65 | - | - | - |
| 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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Battery Converter Amps
65
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 | 73 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 80 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 80 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
73 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
80 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
80 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Goodyear® LT235/80R16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Goodyear® | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 235 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Interior Mounted | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire
Goodyear® LT235/80R16E Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
235
Spare Tire Location
Interior Mounted
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 | 10 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
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 4 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Number Of Sofas
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Sofa Material
Leather
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 22 / 558.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear / Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Rear / Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 17 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
17 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| 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 | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
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Surround Sound
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2011 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Blue Ridge 3704BH | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 5 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2010 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2011
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Blue Ridge 3704BH
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
5
Introduction Year
2010
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
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.0
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.5
Final Living Space & Layout
5.5
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8
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 2011 Forest River RV Blue Ridge 3704bh, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 16230 lbs. With a dry weight of 12489 lbs and hitch weight of 2230 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 12489 lbs and a GVWR of 16230 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 485 in., width in., and height 150 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Blue Ridge 3704bh includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Blue Ridge 3704bh 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 16230 lbs and dry weight of 12489 lbs, the Blue Ridge 3704bh 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Blue Ridge 3704bh features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 16230 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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