2018 Palomino Puma 30fbss Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 9995 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 8143 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1209 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1852 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 415 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 133 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 80 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
9995 lbs
Dry Weight
8143 lbs
Hitch Weight
1209 lbs
Payload Capacity
1852 lbs
Length
415 in
Exterior Height
133 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 | 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
Gray Water Tank Capacity
35 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 Width | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 15 Inch Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire Width
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
15 Inch 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 4 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 19 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
19 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
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 30FBSS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2013 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Palomino
Display Name
Puma 30FBSS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
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 travel trailer.
Tow-Ready Score
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.5
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
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer 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 30fbss, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9995 lbs. With a dry weight of 8143 lbs and hitch weight of 1209 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 8143 lbs and a GVWR of 9995 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1852 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 415 in., width in., and height 133 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Puma 30fbss includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Puma 30fbss 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 9995 lbs and dry weight of 8143 lbs, the Puma 30fbss 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Puma 30fbss features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9995 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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