2018 Forest River RV Impression 28bhs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
11,550 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.7
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2018 Forest River RV Impression 28bhs

With the ability to sleep 10, the 2018 Impression 28BHS is an ideal choice for larger families or groups looking for ample space on the road. Its three slides create a roomy interior, while the 32.8-foot length ensures you'll have a comfortable driving experience. Weighing in at 8,745 lbs, it’s manageable for a variety of tow vehicles. The exterior kitchen adds versatility for outdoor cooking, making it perfect for those who love to entertain. Explore more about how this fifth wheel can enhance your family adventures.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 8745 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 1350 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 2805 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 393 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
8745 lbs
Hitch Weight
1350 lbs
Payload Capacity
2805 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
393 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
150 in
Details
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

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 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
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
73 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire 16-inch E Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating E - - -
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Rear Tire
16-inch E Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E

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

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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

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 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
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
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
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
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Battery Power Converter
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heated
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes

Entertainment

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Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Televisions
1
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
Recommended
RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 2018 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Impression 28BHS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Impression 28BHS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
10
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
4.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages -0.2
Final Living Space & Layout 4.8
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
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
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 28bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 8745 lbs and hitch weight of 1350 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 8745 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2805 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 393 in., width 96 in., and height 150 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Impression 28bhs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Impression 28bhs 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 8745 lbs, the Impression 28bhs 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 Fifth Wheel.

The Impression 28bhs 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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