2017 Forest River RV Riverstone 37rl Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 19070 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 15714 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 3070 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3356 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 499 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 160 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
19070 lbs
Dry Weight
15714 lbs
Hitch Weight
3070 lbs
Payload Capacity
3356 lbs
Length
499 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
160 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 Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 83 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 80 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 339.2 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
83 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
80 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
339.2 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | H | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Interior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 17.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Goodyear 215/75R 17.5H Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 215 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Spare Tire Location
Interior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
17.5
Rear Tire
Goodyear 215/75R 17.5H Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire Width
215
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 | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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 Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| 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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Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Sofa Material
Leather
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
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 | 1 | 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 | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Jensen | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
20 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
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
Brand Name
Jensen
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Screened Room
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Jensen | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
2
Television Brand Name
Jensen
Number Of Discs
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 | Leather | - | - | - |
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Material
Leather
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Riverstone 37RL | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Riverstone 37RL
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2017
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
4.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-0.2
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.8
Living Space & Layout
8.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+3.3
Final Living Space & Layout
8.3
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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3
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 Riverstone 37rl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 19070 lbs. With a dry weight of 15714 lbs and hitch weight of 3070 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 15714 lbs and a GVWR of 19070 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3356 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 499 in., width 102 in., and height 160 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Riverstone 37rl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Riverstone 37rl 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 19070 lbs and dry weight of 15714 lbs, the Riverstone 37rl 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 Riverstone 37rl features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 19070 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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