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2026 Forest River Cardinal 37GALLEY

Cardinal Fifth Wheels
Cardinal is one of the oldest and most respected fifth wheel brands in the country, known for being Forest River's first full-profile luxury fifth wheel. The Cardinal design is crafted for all types of campers, whether you're on an extended stay, road-tripping from Montana to Florida, or enjoying a weekend close to home. Cardinal brings affordable luxury back to camping!

Features may include:

Kitchen

• 21" 2-in-1 Oven Range
• 30" OTR Microwave
• 16 Cu. Ft. 12V Refrigerator
• Residential Backsplash
• Hi-Top Standing Dinette w/ 4 Chairs
• High Rise Faucet w/ Pull-Down Sprayer
• Floor TCeiling Pantry (Most Models)
• Flip-Up Counter Ext. (Island Models)

Living Room

• Carpet-Free Living Space
• 5,000 BTU Electric Fireplace
• Oversized Opening Windows
• Tri-Fold Sofa and/or Theater Seating
• 50" TV

Bathroom

• Foot Flush Toilet
• Walk-In Shower w/ Skylight
• Retractable Screen Shower Door
• Large Medicine Cabinet w/ Mirror

Bedroom

• 6' 5" Upper Deck Height
• King Size Bed – 66 x 80 (N/A 402BEDS)
• Gas Strut Assisted Bed Lift w/ Storage
• Washer/Dryer Prep
• TV Prep

Heating & Cooling

• 35,000 BTU Furnace
• 45,000 BTU 3 A/C System (Opt. 32LIVE & 33CHEF)
• 12V Heat Pads For Holding Tanks
• Heated & Enclosed Underbelly

Construction

• 4-Point Auto-Level
• Two Power Awnings (Most Models)
• Heavy Duty Slam Latch Baggage Doors
• 2" Towing Receiver w/ 4-Way Plug (Most Models)
• Sidewalls: 2" Vacuum Bonded, Aluminum Framed w/ High Density Block Foam Insulation
• Roof: 5" Arched Roof Rafters 16" On Center w/ Batten Insulation
• Floors: 5/8" Tongue & Groove Plywood w/ Batten Insulation
• Slide Box: 2" Laminated Aluminum Framed Sidewalls & Roof w/ 1" Wood Flooring
• Dual Roof Vents For Breathable Attic
• PVC Roof Membrane w/ Lifetime Warranty
• 2" Laminated Aluminum Framed Front Wall Anchors Sidewalls For Added Strength
• EGS Backing Strips In Sidewalls to Anchor Interior Cabinets
• Seamless Roto-Cast Holding Tanks
• One Piece Molded Fiberglass Front Cap w/ Batten Insulation
• 5" Aluminum Radius, Rolled From Roof to Sidewall
• Rooftop Solar Prep (for 200W Solar Panel)

Climate Package

• Vacuum Bonded, Welded Aluminum Structure
• High Efficiency 35,000 BTU Furnace
• 12V Tank Heaters
• 45,000 BTU 3 A/C System (N/A 32LIVE & 33CHEF)
• 60K BTU Tankless Water Heater
• Dual Roof Vents for Breathable Attic
• Electric Fireplace w/ Thermostat Control & Remote
• PVC Roof Membrane w/ Lifetime Warranty
• Heated & Enclosed Underbelly
• 50 Amp Service
• Dual 20 lb. LP Tanks (Room For 30 lb.)
• Sidewalls: 2" High Density Block Foam Insulation
• Roof: Residential Fiberglass Insulation
• Floor: Residential Fiberglass Insulation w/ 5/8" Tongue & Groove Plywood

Expedition Package

• 4-Point Auto-Level
• 21" 2-in-1 Oven Range
• 30" OTR Microwave
• 16 Cu. Ft. 12V Refrigerator
• Residential Backsplash
• 60 Gallon Fresh Water Capacity
• Hi-Top Free Standing Dinette w/ 4 Chairs
• Designer Roller Shades
• Two Power Awnings (Most Models)
• Heavy Duty Slam Latch Baggage Doors
• Motion Lighting Throughout
• 2" Towing Receiver w/ 4-Way Plug (Most Models)
• RV King/Queen Size Bed(s)
• “Easy Clean” Floors
• Extra Wide Entry Door & Composite Entry Steps
• Flush Floor, Linoleum Galley Slide-Out
• Battery Disconnect Switch
• Tinted Windows
• Outdoor Shower
• LP Quick Connect

Options

• 3rd 13,500 BTU A/C (32LIVE & 33CHEF)
• 200W Solar Panel w/ 30 AMP Controller