2014 Palomino Puma 32-dbks Specs

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This RV's GVWR
10,918 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.5
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
1.8/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2014 Palomino Puma 32-dbks

With the ability to sleep 11, the 2014 Puma 32-DBKS is designed for larger families or groups seeking an adventure together. You'll appreciate the spacious interior, enhanced by three slide-outs that create a comfortable living space. At 32.5 feet long and weighing 8,703 lbs, this travel trailer balances size and towability, making it suitable for many mid-sized trucks and SUVs. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended trip, this Puma offers the room and features to accommodate everyone comfortably.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 10918 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 8703 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 758 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2215 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 390 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 133 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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GVWR
10918 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
8703 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
758 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2215 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
390 in
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Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
133 in
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Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 55 - - -
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
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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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 51 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 42gal Grey Water Tank Gray Water Tanks -
Black Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 42gal Black Water Tank Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - 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
51 gal
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50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
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Recommended
42gal Grey Water Tank
Black Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
Details
Recommended
42gal Black Water Tank
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Tire 15 Inch Wheel Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire
15 Inch Wheel Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable

Heating & Cooling

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Water Heater Tank Capacity 6 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Propane - - -
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Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 3 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 3 - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bunk Beds
3
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door

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Kitchen / Dining

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Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center

Bathroom

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Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
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Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2014 - - -
Make Palomino - - -
Display Name Puma 32-DBKS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 11 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2013 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2014
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Puma 32-DBKS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
11
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2013

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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.5
Living Space & Layout
3.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -1.5
Final Living Space & Layout 3.5
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
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 2014 Palomino Puma 32-dbks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 10918 lbs. With a dry weight of 8703 lbs and hitch weight of 758 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 8703 lbs and a GVWR of 10918 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2215 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 390 in., width 96 in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Puma 32-dbks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Puma 32-dbks 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 10918 lbs and dry weight of 8703 lbs, the Puma 32-dbks 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 11 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Puma 32-dbks features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 10918 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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