2017 Forest River RV Sandpiper HT 2850rl Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 10000 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 7815 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1472 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2185 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 390 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 154 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
10000 lbs
Dry Weight
7815 lbs
Hitch Weight
1472 lbs
Payload Capacity
2185 lbs
Length
390 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
154 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 65 | - | - | - |
| 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
65
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 | 43 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 60 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
Gray Water Tank Capacity
60 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | D | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST225/75R 15D Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
ST225/75R 15D Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
225
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 | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Depth | 22 / 558.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
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 | 14 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Sony | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
14 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Sony
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Sandpiper HT 2850RL | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Sandpiper HT 2850RL
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
8.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+3.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
8.3
Living Space & Layout
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.0
Final Storage Space
6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel 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 Sandpiper HT 2850rl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 10000 lbs. With a dry weight of 7815 lbs and hitch weight of 1472 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 7815 lbs and a GVWR of 10000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2185 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 390 in., width 96 in., and height 154 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Sandpiper HT 2850rl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Sandpiper HT 2850rl 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 10000 lbs and dry weight of 7815 lbs, the Sandpiper HT 2850rl 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 Sandpiper HT 2850rl features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 10000 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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