2017 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 29dsfb Specs

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This RV's GVWR
8,940 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.8/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2017 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 29dsfb

With the ability to sleep 10, the 2017 Cherokee Grey Wolf 29DSFB is designed for families and larger groups looking for a spacious getaway. Its 34.8-foot length and dual slideouts create an inviting interior, while the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living area offer all the essentials for memorable trips. Weighing in at 6,888 lbs dry, it's manageable for many tow vehicles, making it a solid choice for those wanting to explore without compromise. Ideal for families ready to make lasting memories in the great outdoors.

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High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR
8940 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6888 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
740 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2052 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
418 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
97 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
125 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

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 46 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 42gal Grey Water Tank Gray Water Tanks -
Black Water Tank Capacity 32 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
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44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
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Recommended
42gal Grey Water Tank
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 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 Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Wheels Composition
Steel

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

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 4 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
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Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
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Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Sofa Material
Vinyl

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

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Awning Length 15 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 Sheet Metal - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 2 - - -
Number of Doors 2 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Steel - - -
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Awning Length
15 ft/m
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Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
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Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Sheet Metal
Number Of Emergency Exits
2
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Steel

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Options

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Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning No - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Satellite
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
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 Grey Wolf West 29DSFB - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 2 - - -
Introduction Year 2013 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Cherokee Grey Wolf West 29DSFB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2013

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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.0
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
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Storage Space 5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
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 Grey Wolf 29dsfb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 8940 lbs. With a dry weight of 6888 lbs and hitch weight of 740 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6888 lbs and a GVWR of 8940 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2052 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 418 in., width 97 in., and height 125 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Cherokee Grey Wolf 29dsfb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Cherokee Grey Wolf 29dsfb 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 8940 lbs and dry weight of 6888 lbs, the Cherokee Grey Wolf 29dsfb 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Cherokee Grey Wolf 29dsfb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 8940 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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