Fifth Wheel
Forest River RV Cardinal 3450-rl
Compare specs across all model years (2009–2011)
3
Model Years
6
Sleeps
40' 9"
Length
15,777
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2009 Cardinal 3450-rl
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (15,500 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (30.4).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2009
2010
Weight Increase
GVWR increased from 15,500 to 15,915 lbs (415 lbs heavier).
All Model Years
2011
2011 Forest River RV Cardinal 3450-rl
29.9
15,915 lbs GVWR
2,235 lbs Hitch
40' 9"
Sleeps 6
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2010
2010 Forest River RV Cardinal 3450-rl
30.4
15,915 lbs GVWR
2,235 lbs Hitch
40' 9"
Sleeps 6
↑ 415 lbs heavier than 2009
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Best Value
2009
2009 Forest River RV Cardinal 3450-rl
30.4
15,500 lbs GVWR
2,235 lbs Hitch
40' 9"
Sleeps 6
Original model year
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