New 2026 Forest River Cardinal 33CHEF — Katy, TX · #LVE9KDU

A new 2026 Cardinal 33CHEF from Forest River, this fifth wheel on the Rear Kitchen floor plan is priced at $42,227. Dry weight is 10,558 lb, below the 12,195 lb median for the category. At 38 ft 4 in it is right around the median length for a fifth wheel (39 ft).

Loaded with water, propane and gear it will sit nearer 12,450 lb, which puts it within reach of a one-ton pickup, ideally a dually. Budget for 15–25% of that through the kingpin, and this is firmly heavy-duty territory and the truck matters more than the trailer.

GVWR is 13,885 lb, leaving about 3,327 lb for water, propane, gear and passengers before you reach the limit. 3 slide-outs widen the interior considerably at camp. Sleeping capacity is 4.

It is listed $48,864 below the $91,091 MSRP, a 54% saving. It comes in under the $48,653 category median. We have flagged it as a great deal against comparable listings.

Fitted equipment includes solar panel, a/c - 3rd and interior - malibu. It ships from Katy, TX door-to-door to any of the 50 states, inspected before it leaves, at one transparent price with no dealer fees.