2018 Forest River RV XLR Nitro 29dk5 Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 11553 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2545 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 4992 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 418 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 154 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
11553 lbs
Hitch Weight
2545 lbs
Payload Capacity
4992 lbs
Length
418 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
154 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 | 94 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 86 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 54 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
94 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
86 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
54 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Nitro Fiilled Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Nitro Fiilled Radial 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 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Full Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | Yes | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Full Size Beds
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Reclining Sofa
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Location
Front
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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 | None | - | - | - |
| 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
None
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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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
2
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
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Satellite
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Rear Door Style | Ramp Door | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Length | 120 / 3048 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Side Door Style | Conventional | - | - | - |
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Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Cargo Area Length
120 / 3048 in
Cargo Area Side Door Style
Conventional
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
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
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | XLR Nitro 29DK5 | - | - | - |
| Class | Toy Hauler | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2013 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
XLR Nitro 29DK5
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
2
Introduction Year
2013
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 toy hauler.
Tow-Ready Score
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.5
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.5
Final Living Space & Layout
5.5
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Toy Hauler 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 XLR Nitro 29dk5, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 11553 lbs and hitch weight of 2545 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 11553 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4992 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 418 in., width 102 in., and height 154 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The XLR Nitro 29dk5 includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many XLR Nitro 29dk5 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 11553 lbs, the XLR Nitro 29dk5 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Toy Hauler.
The XLR Nitro 29dk5 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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