2018 Palomino Puma 24fbs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
6,800 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.5/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.8/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2018 Palomino Puma 24fbs

With a dry weight of just 5,388 lbs, the 2018 Puma 24FBS is an easily towable travel trailer that sleeps six, making it an excellent choice for families or small groups. The well-designed layout includes a spacious living area enhanced by a single slide-out, providing ample room for relaxation after a day of adventure. You'll appreciate the convenience of a full bathroom and pass-thru storage for all your gear. This trailer is ideal for those seeking comfort and functionality without sacrificing maneuverability on the road.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 6800 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 5388 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 570 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1412 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 328 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Exterior Height 125 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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GVWR
6800 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
5388 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
570 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1412 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
328 in
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Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Exterior Height
125 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

Electrical & Solar

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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
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

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 51 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 35 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 35 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
51 gal
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Recommended
50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Width 14 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 14 Inch Full Spec - - -
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Rear Tire Width
14
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
14 Inch Full Spec

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

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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Bathroom Location Rear - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 16 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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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

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Palomino - - -
Display Name Puma 24FBS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2016 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Puma 24FBS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
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
7.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.0
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Living Space & Layout 5.8
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
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Storage Space 5.5
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 Palomino Puma 24fbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 6800 lbs. With a dry weight of 5388 lbs and hitch weight of 570 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5388 lbs and a GVWR of 6800 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1412 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 328 in., width in., and height 125 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Puma 24fbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Puma 24fbs 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 6800 lbs and dry weight of 5388 lbs, the Puma 24fbs 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 Puma 24fbs features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 6800 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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