2017 Forest River RV Sabre 31bht Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 13600 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 10558 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1600 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2056 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 458 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 147 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
13600 lbs
Dry Weight
10558 lbs
Hitch Weight
1600 lbs
Payload Capacity
2056 lbs
Length
458 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
147 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 | 49 gal | 44 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 126 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 84 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
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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
49 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
126 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
84 gal
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
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 | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
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Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Bunk Beds
3
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Leather
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Depth | 22 / 558.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
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Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 16 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
2
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
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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 | 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 | Sabre 31BHT | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Sabre 31BHT
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
10
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
7.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.5
Living Space & Layout
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Living Space & Layout
5.0
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
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-1.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.0
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 Sabre 31bht, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 13600 lbs. With a dry weight of 10558 lbs and hitch weight of 1600 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 10558 lbs and a GVWR of 13600 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2056 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 458 in., width 96 in., and height 147 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Sabre 31bht includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Sabre 31bht 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 13600 lbs and dry weight of 10558 lbs, the Sabre 31bht 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 Fifth Wheel.
The Sabre 31bht features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 13600 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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