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Forest River RV Cardinal Limited 383bhle
Compare specs across all model years (2020–2022)
3
Model Years
8
Sleeps
43' 5"
Length
15,500
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2022 Cardinal Limited 383bhle
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (15,500 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (30.7).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2021
2022
Capacity Change
Sleeping capacity changed from 9 to 7.
2020
2021
Capacity Upgrade
Sleeping capacity increased from 7 to 9 with layout improvements.
All Model Years
Best Value
2022
2022 Forest River RV Cardinal Limited 383bhle
30.7
15,500 lbs GVWR
2,015 lbs Hitch
43' 5"
Sleeps 7
↓ Sleeps 2 fewer than 2021
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2021
2021 Forest River RV Cardinal Limited 383bhle
28.9
15,500 lbs GVWR
2,015 lbs Hitch
43' 5"
Sleeps 9
↑ Sleeps 2 more than 2020
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2020
2020 Forest River RV Cardinal Limited 383bhle
29.6
15,500 lbs GVWR
2,015 lbs Hitch
41' 11"
Sleeps 7
Original model year
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Can Your Vehicle Tow the Cardinal Limited 383bhle?
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