2016 Forest River RV Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529rlbs Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11044 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 9589 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1644 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1455 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 417 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 153 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
11044 lbs
Dry Weight
9589 lbs
Hitch Weight
1644 lbs
Payload Capacity
1455 lbs
Length
417 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
153 in
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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
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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 43 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 90 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 45 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
43 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
90 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 15 Inch Tires Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire
15 Inch Tires Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
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Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 22 / 558.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
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 | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 20 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 2 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
20 ft/m
Number of Awnings
2
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
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Metallic
No
Surround Sound
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Screened Room
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
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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 |
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| 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 | - | - | - |
| Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529RLBS | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2016
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529RLBS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2016
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
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
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
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-1.0
Final Storage Space
4.0
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 2016 Forest River RV Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529rlbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11044 lbs. With a dry weight of 9589 lbs and hitch weight of 1644 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 9589 lbs and a GVWR of 11044 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1455 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 417 in., width 96 in., and height 153 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529rlbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529rlbs 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 11044 lbs and dry weight of 9589 lbs, the Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529rlbs 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 8529rlbs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11044 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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