2018 Forest River RV Riverstone 37ik Specs

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This RV's GVWR
19,023 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.2
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.4/ 5
Living Space & Layout
4.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.7/ 5

About the 2018 Forest River RV Riverstone 37ik

Experience spacious living in the 2018 Riverstone 37IK, a fifth wheel that combines luxury with functionality. With four slides, this model offers an expansive interior that comfortably sleeps 4, making it ideal for couples or small families. Weighing in at just under 16,000 lbs dry, it requires a robust tow vehicle but delivers a wealth of amenities like a fireplace, dishwasher, and central vacuum system. Perfect for those who appreciate a residential feel while enjoying the freedom of the open road.

What We Love

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

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 19023 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 15972 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 3023 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 3051 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 498 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 102 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 160 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
19023 lbs
Dry Weight
15972 lbs
Hitch Weight
3023 lbs
Payload Capacity
3051 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
498 in
Details
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
102 in
Details
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
160 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 Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 83 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 82 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 41 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 339.2 lbs - Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
83 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
82 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
339.2 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Wheel Diameter 17.5 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating H - - -
Spare Tire Location Interior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 17.5 Inch H-Rated Full Spec - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
17.5
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Spare Tire Location
Interior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
17.5 Inch H-Rated Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
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
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Chairs - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 2 - - -
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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

Exterior

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Awning Length 20 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 - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
20 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
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Number Of Televisions 2 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
2
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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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

Interior

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Material Leather - - -
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Material
Leather

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Riverstone 37IK - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Riverstone 37IK
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
4
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
4.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages -0.2
Final Tow-Ready Score 4.8
Living Space & Layout
8.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +3.3
Final Living Space & Layout 8.3
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Comfort & Features 6.3
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
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +2.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 7.3
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 Riverstone 37ik, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 19023 lbs. With a dry weight of 15972 lbs and hitch weight of 3023 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 15972 lbs and a GVWR of 19023 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3051 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 498 in., width 102 in., and height 160 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Riverstone 37ik includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Riverstone 37ik 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 19023 lbs and dry weight of 15972 lbs, the Riverstone 37ik 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 Riverstone 37ik features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 19023 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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