2022 Highland Ridge Light 291rls Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,995 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
4.4/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.8/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2022 Highland Ridge Light 291rls

The 2022 Light 291RLS fifth wheel stands out with its spacious layout, featuring three slides that create an inviting living area for you and your family. With a dry weight of 8,185 lbs, it offers a balance of towability and ample features, making it manageable for many trucks. Sleeping up to six, this model includes a cozy master bedroom and a living space complete with a fireplace for chilly nights. Ideal for families seeking comfort on the road, this RV invites you to explore new destinations with ease.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

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High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 9995 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 8185 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 1565 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 1810 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 391 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 97 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 149 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 96 in - - -
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GVWR
9995 lbs
Dry Weight
8185 lbs
Hitch Weight
1565 lbs
Payload Capacity
1810 lbs
Details
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
391 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
97 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
149 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
96 in

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 45 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 58 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 29 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
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
Details
Recommended
44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
58 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
29 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating E - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Rear Tire ST225/75R15E Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
ST225/75R15E Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
225

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

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
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Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door

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Kitchen / Dining

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Oven Depth 17 / 431.8 in - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
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Oven Depth
17 / 431.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats

Bathroom

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Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

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 Power - - -
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
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
2
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
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
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
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 -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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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
Parent Company Thor Industries - - -
Year 2022 - - -
Make Highland Ridge - - -
Display Name Light 291RLS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2022
Make
Highland Ridge
Display Name
Light 291RLS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
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
8.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +3.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 8.8
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
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.5
Final Storage Space 5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
About Our Rating Methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2022 Highland Ridge Light 291rls, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9995 lbs. With a dry weight of 8185 lbs and hitch weight of 1565 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 8185 lbs and a GVWR of 9995 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1810 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 391 in., width 97 in., and height 149 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Light 291rls includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Light 291rls 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 8185 lbs, the Light 291rls 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 Light 291rls 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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