2018 Forest River RV Impression 27mks Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 8898 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1465 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2767 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 395 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 150 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
8898 lbs
Hitch Weight
1465 lbs
Payload Capacity
2767 lbs
Length
395 in
Width
96 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 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 60 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 73 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 39 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
60 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
73 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 16-inch E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
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Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire
16-inch E Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
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 | 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 Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
4
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| 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
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 14 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 | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Furrion | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
14 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
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
Brand Name
Furrion
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
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Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heated
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
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
Interior
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Impression 27MKS | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Impression 27MKS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2018
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
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.8
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.8
Final Living Space & Layout
6.8
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
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
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 2018 Forest River RV Impression 27mks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 8898 lbs and hitch weight of 1465 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 8898 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2767 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 395 in., width 96 in., and height 150 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Impression 27mks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Impression 27mks 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 8898 lbs, the Impression 27mks 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 Impression 27mks 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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