Fifth Wheel
Forest River RV Impression 280rl
Compare specs across all model years (2021–2025)
5
Model Years
6
Sleeps
35' 3"
Length
12,025
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2023 Impression 280rl
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (12,025 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (31.6).
All Model Years
2025
2025 Forest River RV Impression 280rl
30.9
12,025 lbs GVWR
1,825 lbs Hitch
35' 3"
Sleeps 6
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2024
2024 Forest River RV Impression 280rl
30.9
12,025 lbs GVWR
1,825 lbs Hitch
35' 3"
Sleeps 6
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Best Value
2023
2023 Forest River RV Impression 280rl
31.6
12,025 lbs GVWR
1,825 lbs Hitch
35' 3"
Sleeps 6
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2022
2022 Forest River RV Impression 280rl
31.6
12,025 lbs GVWR
1,825 lbs Hitch
35' 3"
Sleeps 6
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2021
2021 Forest River RV Impression 280rl
31.6
12,025 lbs GVWR
1,825 lbs Hitch
35' 3"
Sleeps 6
Original model year
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