2016 Forest River RV Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok Specs

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This RV's GVWR
15,500 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.2
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.3/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.3/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
3.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2016 Forest River RV Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok

With three spacious slide-outs, the 2016 Sandpiper Luxury 343RSOK offers a remarkable amount of living space for you and your travel companions. Weighing in at just over 10,800 lbs dry, it's manageable for many larger trucks, making it a great choice for those seeking a comfortable escape. The well-equipped kitchen and cozy fireplace create a relaxing atmosphere, while the master bedroom ensures a restful night’s sleep for up to four. This fifth wheel is ideal for couples or small families looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 15500 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 10803 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 2167 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 4697 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 416 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Exterior Height 158 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 84 in - - -
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GVWR
15500 lbs
Dry Weight
10803 lbs
Hitch Weight
2167 lbs
Payload Capacity
4697 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
416 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Exterior Height
158 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
84 in

Electrical & Solar

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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
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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 60 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 95 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 50 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
60 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
95 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Tire 16-Inch Radial Tires (E-Rated) Full Spec - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire
16-Inch Radial Tires (E-Rated) Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

Heating & Cooling

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

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 14 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Manual - - -
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
14 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Manual
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
Washer / Dryer Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Surround Sound
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Heated
No
Refrigerator
Standard
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes

Entertainment

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Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Televisions
1
Details
Recommended
Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 Vinyl - - -
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Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2016 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Sandpiper Luxury Fifth Wheel 343RSOK - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2016 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2016
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Sandpiper Luxury Fifth Wheel 343RSOK
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
6.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.5
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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +2.0
Final Storage Space 7.0
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 Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 15500 lbs. With a dry weight of 10803 lbs and hitch weight of 2167 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 10803 lbs and a GVWR of 15500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4697 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 416 in., width in., and height 158 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok 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 15500 lbs and dry weight of 10803 lbs, the Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok 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 Sandpiper Luxury 343rsok features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 15500 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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