2018 Forest River RV Surveyor 265rlds Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 6036 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 762 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1726 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 375 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 82.5 in | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 134 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
6036 lbs
Hitch Weight
762 lbs
Payload Capacity
1726 lbs
Length
375 in
Width
96 in
Interior Height
82.5 in
Exterior Height
134 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 | 46 gal | 44 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 30 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 40 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
46 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | D | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 225/75R 15D Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
D
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
225
Rear Tire
225/75R 15D Full Spec
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
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Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Reclining Sofa
No
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
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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
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 18 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | 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
18 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Jensen | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Television Brand Name
Jensen
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 | Surveyor 265RLDS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Surveyor 265RLDS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2016
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
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.3
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
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
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
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 Surveyor 265rlds, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 6036 lbs and hitch weight of 762 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6036 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1726 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 375 in., width 96 in., and height 134 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Surveyor 265rlds includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Surveyor 265rlds 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 6036 lbs, the Surveyor 265rlds 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Surveyor 265rlds 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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