2017 Highland Ridge Open Range Roamer Rf430rls Specs

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This RV's GVWR
16,090 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
2.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
3.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2017 Highland Ridge Open Range Roamer Rf430rls

With four spacious slides and a length of 42.6 feet, the 2017 Open Range Roamer RF430RLS offers an impressive living space that comfortably sleeps 8, making it an excellent choice for larger families or groups. You'll appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and cozy fireplace that create a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings. At a dry weight of 11,800 lbs, it's manageable for many heavy-duty trucks, providing the perfect blend of comfort and towability for your next adventure. Explore more to see how this fifth wheel can elevate your travels.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 16090 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 11800 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 2370 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 4290 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 511 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 100 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 155 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
16090 lbs
Dry Weight
11800 lbs
Hitch Weight
2370 lbs
Payload Capacity
4290 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
511 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
100 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
155 in
Details
Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 2 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 85 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 98 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 41 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 3 - - -
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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
85 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
98 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
3
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 16 inch Wheels Full Spec - - -
Rear Brake Type Hydraulic Disc - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
16 inch Wheels Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 10 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
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Sofas 2 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Leather - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
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Reclining Sofa
No
Details
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Sofas
2
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Leather
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
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 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
16 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 Power / Rear Power
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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Washer / Dryer Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes

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
Recommended
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

Interior

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Material Leather - - -
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Material
Leather

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Thor Industries - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Highland Ridge - - -
Display Name Open Range Roamer RF430RLS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 8 - - -
Number of Slideouts 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2015 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2017
Make
Highland Ridge
Display Name
Open Range Roamer RF430RLS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
4
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 fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.3
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.0
Final Living Space & Layout 6.0
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
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +2.0
Final Storage Space 7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
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 Highland Ridge Open Range Roamer Rf430rls, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 16090 lbs. With a dry weight of 11800 lbs and hitch weight of 2370 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 11800 lbs and a GVWR of 16090 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4290 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 511 in., width 100 in., and height 155 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Open Range Roamer Rf430rls includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Open Range Roamer Rf430rls 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 16090 lbs and dry weight of 11800 lbs, the Open Range Roamer Rf430rls 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Open Range Roamer Rf430rls features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 16090 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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