2025 Forest River Wildcat 297BH vs 2024 Forest River Rockwood 2891BH

Detailed Comparison

If you're weighing the 2025 Forest River Wildcat 297BH against the 2024 Forest River Rockwood 2891BH, you're looking at two solid contenders. Here's how they stack up.

Dimensionally, you're looking at 37.0 ft for the Forest River Wildcat 297BH and 29.5 ft for the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH. The Forest River Wildcat 297BH carries an extra 1,500 lbs, which affects tow vehicle requirements and fuel economy.

The Forest River Wildcat 297BH sleeps 8 while the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH accommodates 5. Slide-outs play a role in livability: the Forest River Wildcat 297BH has 2 and the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH has 2.

For boondocking enthusiasts, tank sizes matter. Fresh water capacity goes to the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH at 80 gallons versus 65 gallons. Solar-wise, you get 500W on the Forest River Wildcat 297BH and 350W on the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH. Battery banks are 350 Ah and 400 Ah.

At $153,000 MSRP for the Forest River Wildcat 297BH and $149,000 for the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH, the Forest River Rockwood 2891BH saves you $4,000. With only a 3% price difference, the choice comes down to features rather than cost.

If you're traveling with a family, look for the model with more sleeping positions and better storage. Boondockers: look at the fresh water capacity and solar/battery systems — they determine how long you can stay out. For the full-time RV lifestyle, every gallon of tank capacity and every inch of counter space counts.

Remember, the perfect RV is the one you'll actually use. Pick the one that excites you most and hit the road.