2015 Forest River RV Wildwood X-Lite 253rl Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 5746 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 685 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1901 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 368 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 124 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
5746 lbs
Hitch Weight
685 lbs
Payload Capacity
1901 lbs
Length
368 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
124 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 | 40 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 32 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 43 gal | - | 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
40 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
43 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 14 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 14 inch Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Width
14 in
Rear Tire
14 inch Full Spec
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 | Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
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 | 16 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator
Standard
Phone Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| 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
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
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| Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Material
Cloth
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Wildwood X-Lite 253RL | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2015
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Wildwood X-Lite 253RL
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2015
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
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
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
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer 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 2015 Forest River RV Wildwood X-Lite 253rl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 5746 lbs and hitch weight of 685 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5746 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1901 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 368 in., width 96 in., and height 124 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Wildwood X-Lite 253rl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Wildwood X-Lite 253rl 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 lbs and dry weight of 5746 lbs, the Wildwood X-Lite 253rl 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 Travel Trailer.
The Wildwood X-Lite 253rl features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 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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