2018 Palomino Puma 257ress Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 9400 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 7419 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1195 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1981 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 360 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 146 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 80 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
9400 lbs
Dry Weight
7419 lbs
Hitch Weight
1195 lbs
Payload Capacity
1981 lbs
Length
360 in
Exterior Height
146 in
Interior Height
80 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 | 51 gal | 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 70 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
Gray Water Tank Capacity
70 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 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 | 15 Inch Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 15 | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire
15 Inch Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
15
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 | Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Accordion | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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 | - | - | - |
| 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
18 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
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Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Metallic
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Bunkhouse
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Palomino | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Puma 257RESS | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Puma 257RESS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
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
9.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+4.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
9.5
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Living Space & Layout
5.8
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.0
Final Storage Space
6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel 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 Palomino Puma 257ress, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9400 lbs. With a dry weight of 7419 lbs and hitch weight of 1195 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 7419 lbs and a GVWR of 9400 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1981 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 360 in., width in., and height 146 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Puma 257ress includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Puma 257ress 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 9400 lbs and dry weight of 7419 lbs, the Puma 257ress 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 Fifth Wheel.
The Puma 257ress features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9400 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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