2026 FOREST RIVER PUMA CAMPING EDITION 18BHCE
Description
The 2026 Palomino Puma Camping Edition 18BHCE is a lightweight, single-axle travel trailer bunkhouse manufactured by Forest River RV. It is engineered for easy towing by light-duty trucks and SUVs while optimizing interior space to accommodate larger families. The verified technical specifications and standard equipment packages for this compact model include: Weights & Dimensions • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 5,615 lbs • Unloaded Vehicle Weight (Dry Weight / UVW): 4,159 lbs • Hitch Weight (Tongue Weight): 515 lbs • Cargo Carrying Capacity (Payload): 1,456 lbs • Exterior Length: 23 ft 1 in • Exterior Width: 7 ft 6 in (90 in) • Exterior Height: 10 ft 5 in • Interior Height: 8 ft 0 in • Axle Count: 1 (Single axle rated at 4,000 lbs) Holding Tank Capacities • Fresh Water Tank: 34 gal • Gray Water Tank: 30 gal • Black Water Tank: 30 gal • Propane (LP) Capacity: 1 tank, 20 lbs • Water Heater: 6 gal GE gas/electric Floorplan & Interior Architecture • Maximum Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8 people • Front Master Bed: Standard with an RV Queen bed layout accompanied by overhead cabinets, USB ports, and electrical outlets. Select production runs offer a space-saving optional Murphy bed configuration that converts into a sofa during the day. • Main Slide-Out: Houses a massive U-shaped dinette that expands the middle floor space and drops down into an extra double-size bed. • Rear Bunkhouse: Outfitted with two stacked bunk beds and integrated under-bunk storage routes. • Kitchen Galley: Equipped with seamless Thermofoil countertops with a smooth drop edge, a 4.3 cu. ft. 12V black glass refrigerator, a Greystone microwave, and a 2-burner cooktop unit (does not contain a traditional oven). • Bathroom: Full rear bathroom holding a 24 x 40 standard shower stall, a foot-flush marine toilet, three integrated shelves, and a corner vanity sink. Construction & Utilities • Shell & Subflooring: Built with a wood-framed, corrugated metal exterior skin. The subfloor utilizes premium 5/8 tongue-and-groove plywood flooring covered by Congoleum designer linoleum featuring a 3-year cold-crack warranty. • Roof Engineering: Capped in a seamless AlphaPly TPO roof membrane backed by a lifetime manufacturer warranty. • Climate Controls: Furnished with a high-efficiency 13,500 BTU roof air conditioner bundled with a low-profile heat pump system and a ducted central heating furnace. • Chassis Convenience Features: Includes a manual tongue jack, front protective diamond plating, a standalone battery disconnect switch, magnetic baggage door latches, and integrated back-up camera prep paths. • Outdoor Amenities: Features a 10-foot power patio awning alongside a Mini Outside Camp Kitchen configuration carrying a Greystone pull-out flat-top griddle, a sink, an integrated tool drawer, and a compact mini-fridge.
Status: WORK NEEDED
Weight: 5615
NumSlideOutsSpecifications
Stock Number7888
VIN5ZT2PUGC6T4024942
Year2026
ManufacturerFOREST RIVER
ModelPUMA CAMPING EDITION 18BHCE
LocationSweetwater, Texas 79556
ConditionUsed
Sleeps6
BunkhouseYes
Gross Vehicle Weight4,159 lb
Exterior Length23 ft 1 in
Exterior Width8 in
Number of A/Cs1
Stock Number7888|
VIN5ZT2PUGC6T4024942|
Year2026|
ManufacturerFOREST RIVER|
ModelPUMA CAMPING EDITION 18BHCE|
LocationSweetwater, Texas 79556|
ConditionUsed|
Sleeps6|
BunkhouseYes|
Gross Vehicle Weight4,159 lb|
Exterior Length23 ft 1 in|
Exterior Width8 in|
Number of A/Cs1|
