2023 Forest River RV Aurora 18rbs Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 5496 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 3680 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 396 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1816 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 277 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 90 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 121 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
5496 lbs
Dry Weight
3680 lbs
Hitch Weight
396 lbs
Payload Capacity
1816 lbs
Length
277 in
Width
90 in
Exterior Height
121 in
Interior Height
78 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 | 44 gal | 44 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 30 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 30 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 20 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
44 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Nitro Filled Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
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 | Rear | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 15 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | JBL | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
15 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Brand Name
JBL
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
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Screened Room
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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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 | 2023 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Aurora 18RBS | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2023 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2023
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Aurora 18RBS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2023
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
8.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+3.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
8.3
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.8
Final Living Space & Layout
6.8
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+2.0
Final Storage Space
7.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5
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 2023 Forest River RV Aurora 18rbs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 5496 lbs. With a dry weight of 3680 lbs and hitch weight of 396 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 3680 lbs and a GVWR of 5496 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1816 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 277 in., width 90 in., and height 121 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Aurora 18rbs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Aurora 18rbs 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 5496 lbs and dry weight of 3680 lbs, the Aurora 18rbs 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 Travel Trailer.
The Aurora 18rbs features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 5496 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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