2018 Forest River RV Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,909 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.6
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.5/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.8/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.4/ 5

About the 2018 Forest River RV Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss

With the ability to sleep up to 11 people, the 2018 Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831BHWS is an ideal choice for large families or group camping trips. Its spacious 34.8-foot layout features three slide-outs that create an inviting living area, while the exterior kitchen and two awnings enhance your outdoor experience. Weighing 8,386 lbs, it's towable by many larger SUVs and trucks, making it versatile for your adventures. Discover how this travel trailer can elevate your family outings.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 8386 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 1109 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1523 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 417 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 136 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 83 in - - -
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Dry Weight
8386 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
1109 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1523 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
417 in
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Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
136 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
83 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 43 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 45 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 45 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
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40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Nitro Filled Radial Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Nitro Filled Radial Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

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 Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
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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
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 3 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
3
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
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 - - -
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
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

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 26 ft/m - All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 2 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 2 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
26 ft/m
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Number of Awnings
2
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Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Satellite No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
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Satellite
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heated
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No

Entertainment

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 3 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
3
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 2 - - -
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Number Of Radios
2

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831BHWSS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 11 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2015 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831BHWSS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
11
Number of Slideouts
3
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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.0
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Living Space & Layout 5.5
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
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -0.2
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 4.8
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 2018 Forest River RV Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 8386 lbs and hitch weight of 1109 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 8386 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1523 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 417 in., width 96 in., and height 136 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss 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 lbs and dry weight of 8386 lbs, the Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss 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 11 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Flagstaff Classic Super Lite 831bhwss features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 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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