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Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
Compare specs across all model years (2009–2017)
8
Model Years
6
Sleeps
31' 11"
Length
8,971
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2012 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (31.4).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2013
2014
Length Increased
Length changed from 31' 3" to 31' 11".
2012
2013
Length Increased
Length changed from 30' 4" to 31' 3".
2009
2011
Weight Increase
GVWR increased from 8,750 to 9,134 lbs (384 lbs heavier).
All Model Years
2017
2017 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
28.2
1,336 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 6
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2016
2016 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
27.7
1,095 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 6
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2015
2015 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
31.2
9,050 lbs GVWR
1,089 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 6
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2014
2014 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
27.7
1,089 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 6
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2013
2013 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
28.2
1,046 lbs Hitch
31' 3"
Sleeps 6
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Best Value
2012
2012 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
31.4
8,950 lbs GVWR
1,046 lbs Hitch
30' 4"
Sleeps 6
↓ 184 lbs lighter than 2011
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2011
2011 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
30.9
9,134 lbs GVWR
1,134 lbs Hitch
30' 4"
Sleeps 6
↑ 384 lbs heavier than 2009
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2009
2009 Forest River RV Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8280ws
30.9
8,750 lbs GVWR
975 lbs Hitch
30' 6"
Sleeps 6
Original model year
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