2016 Forest River RV Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws Specs

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This RV's GVWR
6,262 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.7
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2016 Forest River RV Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws

The 2016 Forest River RV Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws is a travel trailer that sleeps up to 8 people. At 29' 6" in length, this floorplan offers a comfortable blend of living space and towability for families and adventurers alike.

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Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 4803 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 500 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1459 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 354 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 132 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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Dry Weight
4803 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
500 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1459 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
354 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
132 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

Electrical & Solar

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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 43 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 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
43 gal
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40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire R14 Full Spec - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 14 - - -
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Rear Tire
R14 Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Wheel Diameter
14

Heating & Cooling

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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
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Queen Size Beds 2 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
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Number Of Queen Size Beds
2
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Cloth

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
Oven Depth 22 / 558.8 in - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center

Bathroom

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

Exterior

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Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Expandable Bunk Material Soft Shell - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
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Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Expandable Bunk Material
Soft Shell
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Satellite No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Heated Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Metallic No - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
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Satellite
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heated
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Surround Sound
No

Entertainment

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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
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2016 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Flagstaff Shamrock 23WS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 8 - - -
Number of Slideouts 2 - - -
Introduction Year 2016 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2016
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Flagstaff Shamrock 23WS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
2
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 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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Living Space & Layout 5.8
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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer 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 2016 Forest River RV Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 4803 lbs and hitch weight of 500 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4803 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1459 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 354 in., width 96 in., and height 132 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws 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 4803 lbs, the Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Flagstaff Shamrock 23ws 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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