2016 Forest River Cardinal
2016 Forest River Cardinal 3850RL 39' 10" Fifth Wheel. 3 Slide Outs, 2 Awnings, Sleeps 4, 2 A/C Units. Luxury Fifth Wheel with Full Body Paint, Generator & Residential Comfort!
This beautifully maintained 2016 Forest River Cardinal 3850RL is a spacious luxury fifth wheel built with solid craftsmanship and loaded with high-end features for extended travel or full-time living. Owned by its second owner and stored indoors during the winter months, this coach has been exceptionally cared for and remains smoke-free, pet-free, and free and clear.
The stunning exterior features full body paint with Diamond Shield protection in excellent condition, giving this Cardinal a premium appearance rarely found in many fifth wheels of this age. It also includes a brand-new RV cover, newer batteries installed in 2025, and good-condition tires ready for travel.
This Cardinal is fully equipped for comfortable camping anywhere with an ONAN 5.5KW generator, Lippert power leveling system, three slide-outs with toppers, and two power awnings that create outstanding indoor and outdoor living space.
The spacious rear living floorplan offers a warm residential feel with theatre seating, a sofa bed, electric fireplace, televator TV in the living room, TV in the bedroom, and a dining table with chairs and extension. The entertainment setup also includes a radio system with speakers inside and even in the basement area.
Solid surface countertops
Large kitchen island with double stainless steel sinks
Residential refrigerator/freezer with ice maker
Stove and oven
Convection microwave
Excellent cabinet and pantry storage
The private front bedroom features a king walk-around bed, washer/dryer hookups in the closet, TV, and generous wardrobe storage for extended stays.
Dual A/C units (one with heat pump)
Furnace
Brand-new water heater
Pre-wired for a third A/C near the bedroom
Halo View BT7 wireless backup and side camera system with monitor for tow vehicle
Backup camera
Cable ready
TV antenna
Outdoor shower hose
Dyson vacuum included
Receiver hitch with 7-way plug hookup
No smoking
No pets
Dry Weight: 13,559 lbs
Carrying Capacity: 2,721 lbs
Hitch Weight: 2,600 lbs
Number of Axles: 2
Fresh Water Capacity: 64 gallons
Gray Water Capacity: 80 gallons
Black Water Capacity: 40 gallons
Propane Capacity: 60 lbs
Water Heater Capacity: 12 gallons
This Cardinal 3850RL offers luxury residential comfort, outstanding storage, quality construction, and excellent maintenance history. With full body paint, generator, leveling system, and premium upgrades already included, this fifth wheel is truly ready for the road or long-term living.
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