2017 Palomino Colum 383fb Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 16164 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 13164 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2632 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3000 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 511 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 101 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 150 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
16164 lbs
Dry Weight
13164 lbs
Hitch Weight
2632 lbs
Payload Capacity
3000 lbs
Length
511 in
Width
101 in
Exterior Height
150 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 64 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 78 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 78 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
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
2
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
64 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
78 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
78 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
3
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 16 Inch Wheels Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
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Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
16 Inch Wheels Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
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 | 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
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Front / Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Front / Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 23 ft/m | - | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 2 | 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
23 ft/m
Number of Awnings
2
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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
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Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
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 | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Palomino | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Columbus 383FB | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Columbus 383FB
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
4
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
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.0
Living Space & Layout
8.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+3.0
Final Living Space & Layout
8.0
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
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
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel 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 Palomino Colum 383fb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 16164 lbs. With a dry weight of 13164 lbs and hitch weight of 2632 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 13164 lbs and a GVWR of 16164 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3000 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 511 in., width 101 in., and height 150 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Colum 383fb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Colum 383fb 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 16164 lbs and dry weight of 13164 lbs, the Colum 383fb 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 Colum 383fb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 16164 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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