2017 Forest River RV Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks Specs

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This RV's GVWR
5,672 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.4/ 5

About the 2017 Forest River RV Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks

Compact yet spacious, the 2017 Rockwood Mini Lite 2304KS offers an impressive blend of comfort and convenience, making it ideal for small families or couples. With a dry weight of just 4,249 lbs, it’s easily towable by many SUVs, allowing you to explore effortlessly. The single slide-out expands the living area, while the well-equipped kitchen and cozy master bedroom ensure you feel right at home on the road. If you're looking for a travel trailer that delivers on space without compromising towability, this model is worth considering.

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Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 4249 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 572 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1423 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 283 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 123 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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Dry Weight
4249 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
572 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1423 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
283 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
123 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 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
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
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec
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 -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
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Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Living Area Location Front - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bathrooms
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
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 Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
15 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 Manual / 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

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

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
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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

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Rockwood Mini Lite 2304KS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2015 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Rockwood Mini Lite 2304KS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2015

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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
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
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
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.8
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 2017 Forest River RV Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 4249 lbs and hitch weight of 572 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4249 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1423 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 283 in., width 96 in., and height 123 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks 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 4249 lbs, the Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks 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 Travel Trailer.

The Rockwood Mini Lite 2304ks 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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