2023 Forest River RV Surveyor Legend 19ssle Specs

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This RV's GVWR
4,825 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.0/ 5

About the 2023 Forest River RV Surveyor Legend 19ssle

The 2023 Surveyor Legend 19ssle tips the scales at just over 4,100 pounds, landing in the 20th percentile for weight, making it a genuine lightweight among travel trailers. With a payload capacity of about 1,100 pounds, or 275 pounds per person, packing efficiently is essential for a comfortable trip. Its 30-gallon fresh water tank ensures that brief dry camping sessions are feasible. This model suits couples or small families seeking an easy-to-tow option for weekend getaways or state park visits.

What We Love

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

Consider This

Small Fresh Tank Low Payload Capacity (<1000 lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 4825 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 4128 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 425 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 697 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 292 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 88 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 78 in - - -
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GVWR
4825 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
4128 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
425 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
697 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
292 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
88 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
78 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 30 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
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
30 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
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Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Sofa Material
Cloth
Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6

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Kitchen / Dining

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 2 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Counter / Island - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric - - -
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Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Counter / Island
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric

Bathroom

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

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 16 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 1 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
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Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
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Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Screened Room No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
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
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
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

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Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Televisions
1
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 Surveyor Legend 19SSLE - - -
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
Surveyor Legend 19SSLE
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
7.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.5
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
4.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -1.0
Final Storage Space 4.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.0
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 Surveyor Legend 19ssle, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 4825 lbs. With a dry weight of 4128 lbs and hitch weight of 425 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4128 lbs and a GVWR of 4825 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 697 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 292 in., width 88 in., and height in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Surveyor Legend 19ssle includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Surveyor Legend 19ssle 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 4825 lbs and dry weight of 4128 lbs, the Surveyor Legend 19ssle 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 Surveyor Legend 19ssle features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 4825 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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