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Forest River RV Cardinal 3800fl
Compare specs across all model years (2013–2015)
3
Model Years
6
Sleeps
41' 1"
Length
15,965
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2014 Cardinal 3800fl
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (15,790 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (28.9).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2014
2015
Weight Increase
GVWR increased from 15,790 to 16,315 lbs (525 lbs heavier).
All Model Years
2015
2015 Forest River RV Cardinal 3800fl
28.7
16,315 lbs GVWR
2,635 lbs Hitch
41' 1"
Sleeps 6
↑ 525 lbs heavier than 2014
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Best Value
2014
2014 Forest River RV Cardinal 3800fl
28.9
15,790 lbs GVWR
2,110 lbs Hitch
40' 11"
Sleeps 6
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2013
2013 Forest River RV Cardinal 3800fl
28.7
15,790 lbs GVWR
2,110 lbs Hitch
40' 11"
Sleeps 6
Original model year
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