2019 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8299bs Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 9505 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1581 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2076 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 409 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
9505 lbs
Hitch Weight
1581 lbs
Payload Capacity
2076 lbs
Length
409 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 | 60 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
60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 15-Inch Nitro Filled Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire
15-Inch Nitro Filled Radial Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Rear
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven Depth | 22 / 558.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 20 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 2 | 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
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Satellite
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2019 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8299BS | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2019
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8299BS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
3
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 fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.8
Living Space & Layout
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.5
Final Living Space & Layout
6.5
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
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
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8
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 8299bs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 9505 lbs and hitch weight of 1581 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 9505 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2076 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 409 in., width 96 in., and height 156 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8299bs 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 8299bs 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 9505 lbs, the Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8299bs 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite FW 8299bs 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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