2019 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297s Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 9379 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1550 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2171 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 419 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 156 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
9379 lbs
Hitch Weight
1550 lbs
Payload Capacity
2171 lbs
Length
419 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
156 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 58 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 90 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 45 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
58 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
90 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 15-Inch Nitro Filled Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
15-Inch Nitro Filled 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 Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
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Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 20 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
20 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
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Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heated
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Satellite
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
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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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2019 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297S | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2019
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297S
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
4
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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.5
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
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 2019 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297s, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 9379 lbs and hitch weight of 1550 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 9379 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2171 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 419 in., width 96 in., and height 156 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297s includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297s 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 9379 lbs, the Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297s 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 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8297s 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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