Toy Hauler
Forest River RV XLR Nitro 351
Compare specs across all model years (2020–2023)
4
Model Years
9
Sleeps
40' 10"
Length
16,995
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2023 XLR Nitro 351
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (29.4). Most recent model year with latest updates.
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2020
2021
Capacity Change
Sleeping capacity changed from 10 to 8.
All Model Years
Best Value
2023
2023 Forest River RV XLR Nitro 351
29.4
16,995 lbs GVWR
2,995 lbs Hitch
40' 10"
Sleeps 8
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2022
2022 Forest River RV XLR Nitro 351
28.9
2,995 lbs Hitch
40' 10"
Sleeps 8
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2021
2021 Forest River RV XLR Nitro 351
28.9
2,995 lbs Hitch
40' 10"
Sleeps 8
↓ Sleeps 2 fewer than 2020
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2020
2020 Forest River RV XLR Nitro 351
26.4
39' 11"
Sleeps 10
Original model year
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