2017 Forest River RV Cherokee 304r Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11020 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 7792 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 860 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3228 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 420 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 97 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 133 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
11020 lbs
Dry Weight
7792 lbs
Hitch Weight
860 lbs
Payload Capacity
3228 lbs
Length
420 in
Width
97 in
Exterior Height
133 in
Interior Height
78 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 | 46 gal | 44 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 38 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 38 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
46 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Vinyl
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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 | Carpet / 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
Carpet / Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 21 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Furrion | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
21 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Furrion
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
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Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Discs
1
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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 | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Cherokee 304R | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Cherokee 304R
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
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
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.5
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.8
Final Living Space & Layout
6.8
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
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.0
Final Storage Space
6.0
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 2017 Forest River RV Cherokee 304r, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11020 lbs. With a dry weight of 7792 lbs and hitch weight of 860 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 7792 lbs and a GVWR of 11020 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3228 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 420 in., width 97 in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Cherokee 304r includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Cherokee 304r 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 11020 lbs and dry weight of 7792 lbs, the Cherokee 304r 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 Cherokee 304r features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11020 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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