2008 Forest River Cherokee Specs | Compare Features & Towing Guide


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Year:	2008
Manufacturer:	Forest River
Model:	Cherokee
RV Type:	Fifth Wheel
Condition:	New

Description

When the open road beckons and the wanderlust stirs, Cherokee by Forest River will help you answer the call. Cherokee travel trailers and fifth wheels are built to give you better comfort, style and value, so you can enjoy your travels to the fullest. Whether vacationing with your family, a romantic get-away for two, or going solo, Cherokee has all the features and amenities you're looking for. The best part is it's affordable price and quality construction. You can be assured it's the right choice for exploring the many trails to adventure.

Features

CONSTRUCTION

4 x 4 Beaver Tail Flush Floor Steel Engineered Frame
Flush Floor Interior (No Wheel Wells)
Generator Prep
Fully Sealed Floor in Storage Area
Chambered Chassis
6 Flush Floor Mounts
Industrial Diamond Plate (Aluminum Only)
Black Tank Flush

EXTERIOR

Safety Glass Tinted Windows
7 ft. Ramp Door with Extension Flap
High Gloss Aluminum Finish (N/A on 385WP)
Radius Locking Luggage Doors
30" Radius Entry Doors
Dual 30 lb. LP Gas Cylinders w/ Regulator & Auto Changeover
LP Bottle Cover
Triple Deep Drop Steps
Awning Drip Rail & Down Spouts
Checkered Racing Awning
Radius Rolled & Painted Bottom Metal
13.5 Roof Air Conditioner
One Piece Seamless Roof
Roof Rack Front Ladder
Exterior Amber Patio Light - 12V

INTERIOR FEATURES

10,000 Gallon Water Filter System
Extra Galley Electrical Receptacles
Upgraded Vinyl Flooring Covering
Double Mastercraft Roll Over Sofas (30WP Dinette Option)
DSI Furnace with Residential Thermostat
Wall Mounted Systems Monitor Panel
120V Patio Receptacle
Quick Drain Holding Tank
30 Amp Electrical Service
120 Volt Circuit Protection (Galley, Bath, Patio)
Solid Slate Converter w/ Battery Charger
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector/Alarm
LP Gas Leak Detector/Alarm
4 Wheel Electric Brakes
Break Away Emergency Disconnect Brake System
Large Picture Window at Dinette

APPLIANCES

Solar Panel Battery Re-Charger
Over 100 Gallons of Fresh Water Capacity
Dometic Double Door LPG/Electric Refrigerator
Range Hood with 12V Light and Exhaust Fan
Microwave with Electronic Touch Pad
Magic Chef High Output 3-Burner Range with Oven
TV Antenna with Power Booster
Ducted Air Conditioner w/ Quick Cool Vent
Water Heater By-Pass
Surround Sound w/ 100 Watt Power Booster
AM/FM/CD Cassette Player with Remote
Surround Sound Jacks
Cable and Satellite Ready

BEDROOM

Ultra Easy Bed Loft System (30WP)
Pillowtop Mattress
Queen Bedspread
Bed Ladder (30WP)
Huge Wardrobe Storage
Loft Privacy Curtain (Some Models)

KITCHEN

Large Acrylic Sink
High-Rise Faucet
Extra Tall, Double Shelf Cabinets
Built-In Oak Knife Rack
Bread Storage Above Refrigerator
Freestanding Table (30WP)
Abundance of Interior Lighting
Granite Look Counter Top
Decorator Clock
Self-Edge Countertop and Tables
Wallpaper Border

CABINETS

Raised Cathedral, Solid Ash Wood Doors
Oversized Cabinet Doors and Drawers
Solid Ash Drawer Fronts
Large Overhead Cabinets
Shelf Overhead Cabinet

BATHROOM

Skylight Over Tub
Built-In Oak Framed Medicine Cabinet
Fantastic Fan Roof Vent
Large Reinforced Showers
One Piece Tub Surround

	285WP	295WP	326+5WP	326WP	396WP
Hitch Weight	1,891 lbs. (858 kg)	1,297 lbs. (588 kg)	2,283 lbs. (1035 kg)	2,448 lbs. (1110 kg)	2,760 lbs. (1251 kg)
Ship Weight	8,875 lbs. (4026 kg)	8,150 lbs. (3697 kg)	11,267 lbs. (5110 kg)	10,596 lbs. (4806 kg)	12,912 lbs. (5856 kg)
GVWR w Brakes	11,697 lbs. (5306 kg)	11,697 lbs. (5306 kg)	17,523 lbs. (7948 kg)	17,688 lbs. (8023 kg)	18,000 lbs. (8164 kg)
Length Exterior	34' 4" (10.46 m)	33' 8" (10.26 M)	40' 6" (12.34 m)	35' 5 " (10.79 m)	40' 1" (12.22 m)
Exterior Height w/...	12' 6" (3.81 m)	12' 6" (3.81 m)	12' 6" (3.81 m)	12' 6" (3.81 m)	13' 3" (4.04 m)
Gray Water Capacit...	41 gal. (155 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)
Black Water Capaci...	41 gal. (155 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)
Fresh Water Capaci...	110 gal. (416 L)	110 gal. (416 L)	110 gal. (416 L)	110 gal. (416 L)	110 gal. (416 L)

	245B	255S	275L	275LBS	285B	285B+	285B+BS	285K	285KBS	295B
Hitch Weight	1,226 lbs. (556 kg)	1,190 lbs. (540 kg)	1,387 lbs. (629 kg)	1,540 lbs.(699 kg)	1,400 lbs. (635 kg)	1,474 lbs. (669 kg)	1,872 lbs. (849 kg)	1,276 lbs. (579 kg)	1,560 lbs. (708 kg)	1,804 lbs. (818 kg)
Axle Weight	5,454 lbs. (2474 kg)	5,130 lbs. (2327 kg)	6,610 lbs. (2998 kg)	7,021 lbs. (3185 kg)	6,400 lbs. (2903 kg)	7,470 lbs. (3388 kg)	7,369 lbs. (3343 kg)	6,392 lbs. (2899 kg)	7,106 lbs. (3223 kg)	8,146 lbs. (3695 kg)
Ship Weight	6,680 lbs. (3030 kg)	6,320 lbs. (2867 kg)	7,997 lbs. (3627 kg)	8,561 lbs. (3883 kg)	7,800 lbs. (3538 kg)	8,944 lbs. (4057 kg)	9,241 lbs. (4192 kg)	7,668 lbs. (3478 kg)	8,666 lbs. (3931 kg)	9,766 lbs. (4430 kg)
GVWR	8,226 lbs. (3731 kg)	8,190 lbs. (3715 kg)	11,547 lbs. (5238 kg)	11,700 lbs. (5307 kg)	11,560 lbs. (5244 kg)	11,634 lbs. (5277 kg)	11,710 lbs. (5312 kg)	11,436 lbs. (5187 kg)	11,720 lbs. (5316 kg)	11,905 lbs. (5400 kg)
Length Exterior	25 ft. 10 in. (11.72 m)	26 ft. 10 in. (8.18 m)	33 ft. 2 in. (10.11 m)	29 ft. 5 in. (8.97 m)	30 ft. 3 in. (9.22 m)	33 ft. 10 in. (10.31 m)	32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m)	32 ft. 6 in. (9.91 m)	32 ft. 5 in. (9.88 m)	36 ft. 4 in. (11.07 m)
Exterior Height w/...	12 ft. (3.66 m)	12 ft. (3.66 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)	12 ft. 5 in. (3.78 m)
Bedroom Interior H...	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	76 in. (1.93 m)	84 in. (2.13 m)
Furnace BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU	30,000 BTU
Gray Water Capacit...	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	50 gal. (189 L)
Black Water Capaci...	31 gal. (117 L)	31 gal. (117 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	42 gal. (159 L)	38 gal. (143 L)
Fresh Water Capaci...	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	50 gal. (189 L)	38 gal. (143 L)
Awning Size	18 ft. (5.49 m)	15 ft. (4.57 m)	15 ft. (4.57 m)	15 ft. (4.57 m)	18 ft. (5.49 m)	18 ft. (5.49 m)	18 ft. (5.49 m)	18 ft. (5.49 m)	18 ft. (5.49 m)	21 ft. (6.40 m)