2018 Forest River RV FR3 29ds Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
18,000 lbs
License
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Type
Class A
License Requirement
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Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 18000 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 369 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 99.5 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 82 in | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 146 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
18000 lbs
Length
369 in
Width
99.5 in
Interior Height
82 in
Exterior Height
146 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 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 57 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 41 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 41 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 103.9 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
57 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
103.9 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 190 / 4826 in | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 19.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 245 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 245/70R 19.5G Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | 245/70R 19.5G Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Goodyear® | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 245 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | G | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 19.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 6.75 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Speed Rating | G | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 6.75 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 | - | - | - |
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Wheelbase
190 / 4826 in
Front Wheel Diameter
19.5
Rear Tire Width
245
Rear Tire
245/70R 19.5G Full Spec
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire
245/70R 19.5G Full Spec
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
Front Tire Width
245
Rear Tire Speed Rating
G
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Wheel Diameter
19.5
Rear Wheel Width
6.75 in
Front Tire Speed Rating
G
Front Wheel Width
6.75 in
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | Yes | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Sofa Material
Leather
Reclining Sofa
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Living Area Location
Front
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 19 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 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Expandable Bunk Material | Hard Shell | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Pioneer | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
19 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
1
Expandable Bunk Material
Hard Shell
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Pioneer
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
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Battery Power Converter
Yes
Turbocharged
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Heated
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Swivel Seats
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Supercharged
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Screened Room
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
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Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Material
Leather
Number Of Seats
2
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | F-Series Super Duty | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Ford | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
F-Series Super Duty
Chassis Brand
Ford
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Brand | TorqShift | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
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Transmission Brand
TorqShift
Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 623.7 Nm | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V10 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 3000 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Triton® | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 320 bhp | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 3900 | - | - | - |
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Cylinders
10
Torque
623.7 Nm
Engine Type
V10
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque RPM
3000
Carburetion
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Triton®
Horsepower
320 bhp
Horsepower RPM
3900
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 3 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
3
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 80 / 302.8 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
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Fuel Capacity
80 / 302.8 gal/l
Fuel Type
Gas
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | FR3 29DS | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 5 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
FR3 29DS
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
5
Number of Slideouts
1
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 class a.
Drivability & Handling
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+2.8
Final Drivability & Handling
7.8
Living Space & Layout
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A 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 2018 Forest River RV FR3 29ds, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 18000 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class A has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 18000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 369 in., width 99 in., and height 146 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The FR3 29ds includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many FR3 29ds 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 18000 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the FR3 29ds 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 5 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class A.
The FR3 29ds features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 18000 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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