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2017 Forest River XLR Nitro 42DS5
$39,995
What truck do I need?
1-ton dually recommended
Start with a properly equipped F-350/F-450 or 3500 dual-rear-wheel truck.
- Maximum loaded RV weight (GVWR)
- 18,000 lb
- 18,000 lb (exact-unit label)
- Tow rating to plan for at full GVWR
- At least 18,000 lb
- Fifth-wheel
Allow for 2,700 lb–4,500 lb of pin / hitch load at full GVWR. Planning estimate only (15–25%), not a measured weight. Add passengers, hitch hardware and truck cargo when checking payload.
Check your exact vehicle before towing
Unloaded reference: 15,404 lb (manufacturer model average). Loaded weight will be higher.
Truck classes are shopping recommendations, not manufacturer minimums or towing approval. Check the exact year, engine, axle ratio, cab, drivetrain and towing package. Loaded truck and trailer weights must stay within towing, payload, GVWR, GCWR, axle, tire and hitch limits. Use scale weights to confirm the combination.
Exact-unit labels take precedence over model references. Never use dry weight alone to choose a tow vehicle.
Manufacturer towing and payload guidanceDescription
Make room for the toys and the people who make a trip fun in this 2017 Forest River XLR Nitro 42DS5. A dedicated 12-foot garage gives you a place to load your gear, while the side patio and rear ramp/patio create inviting spaces to enjoy the campsite after unloading. Inside, the island kitchen and recliner sofa make it easy to cook, visit and relax. A private front king bedroom, loft and rear sleeping area give you flexible overnight options. The garage half bath is a welcome convenience alongside the main bathroom, especially when everyone comes in from a day outside. Take the video tour and browse the photos to see the layout and current condition. Bring your toy measurements when you visit so we can help you check the garage fit and loading requirements. Call 830-209-5484 to see this Nitro at Legacy RV Sales in Fredericksburg.
Video tour
Highlights
- 12-foot toy-hauler garage
- Side patio with protective rail system
- Rear Zero Gravity ramp/patio door
- Garage loft and optional-style electric bed/dinette lift area
- Garage half bath plus main bathroom
- Island kitchen with stainless steel sink
- Recliner sofa
- Front XLR king bedroom
- Washer/dryer prep shown on the model floorplan
- Exact-unit condition and identification photos included
- Exact-unit video tour
Specifications
- Year
- 2017
- Make
- Forest River
- Model
- XLR Nitro 42DS5
- Floorplan
- 42DS5
- VIN
- 4X4FXL837HF163205Exact-unit label
- Dimensions
- 43 ft 11 in long × 102 in wide × 13 ft 4 in high
- Slides
- 2
- GVWR
- 18,000 lb (exact-unit label)Exact-unit label
- Maximum cargo
- 2,759 lb (exact-unit label)Exact-unit label
- Brochure UVW
- 15,404 lb (manufacturer model average)
- Brochure hitch weight
- 2,669 lb (manufacturer model average)
- Brochure cargo capacity
- 2,596 lb (manufacturer model average)
- Manufacture date
- November 8, 2016Exact-unit label
- RV type
- Fifth-wheel toy haulerManufacturer brochure
- Garage
- 12 ft with loft, side patio door and rear rampManufacturer brochure
- Fresh / gray / black water
- 94 / 110 / 80 galManufacturer brochure
- Tires
- ST235/80R16/E at 80 PSIExact-unit label
Exact-unit label values take precedence over brochure averages. Published specifications describe the model and may vary with factory options.
Floorplan
Floorplan shown as a model-reference layout, not an exact blueprint or scale drawing. Dimensions, furniture, finishes and installed options may vary on this exact unit.
Listing sources
- Uploaded Nitro tour visually matched to the exact-unit gallery
- Exact-unit VIN, certification, cargo and tire labels in the uploaded gallery
- 2017 Forest River XLR Nitro manufacturer brochure