2017 Palomino Puma 31dbts Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,950 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.7
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2017 Palomino Puma 31dbts

With room for up to 10 people, the 2017 Puma 31DBTS is designed for families and groups who love to travel together. Its spacious 34.4-foot layout features three slide-outs, creating an inviting interior that comfortably accommodates everyone. Weighing in at 8,325 lbs dry, it’s towable by many larger SUVs and trucks, making it accessible for weekend getaways. Plus, the added convenience of a full bathroom and ample storage ensures you’ll have everything you need for a memorable adventure. This travel trailer is ideal for those seeking quality time on the road with loved ones.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 9950 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 8325 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 714 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1625 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 413 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Exterior Height 133 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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GVWR
9950 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
8325 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
714 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1625 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
413 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Exterior Height
133 in
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Recommended
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 51 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 42 gal 42gal Grey Water Tank Gray Water Tanks -
Black Water Tank Capacity 32 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - 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
51 gal
Details
Recommended
50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
Details
Recommended
42gal Grey Water Tank
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Width 15 - - -
Rear Tire 15 Inch Full Spec - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
15
Rear Tire
15 Inch Full Spec

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 -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 4 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
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Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
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Toilet Type
Plastic
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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 18 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
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Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Wallpaper
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Number Of Discs
1

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Palomino - - -
Display Name Puma 31DBTS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Puma 31DBTS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
3

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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Living Space & Layout 6.0
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
4.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -0.5
Final Storage Space 4.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer 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 Palomino Puma 31dbts, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9950 lbs. With a dry weight of 8325 lbs and hitch weight of 714 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 8325 lbs and a GVWR of 9950 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1625 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 413 in., width in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Puma 31dbts includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Puma 31dbts 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 9950 lbs and dry weight of 8325 lbs, the Puma 31dbts 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 Travel Trailer.

The Puma 31dbts features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9950 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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