I brought my wife on this one, and that turned out to be the right call. She walked into the front kitchen, stopped, and said it looked residential — and she’s not somebody who hands out compliments to RVs. That reaction tells you most of what you need to know about the 2027 Riverstone Legacy 42FSKG. This is Forest River’s top-of-the-line fifth wheel, it has a front kitchen with a real island and a range hood, and it has a garage in the back big enough for a golf cart.
It’s also 44 feet long with a 4,235-pound pin weight, so there’s a serious conversation to have about what’s pulling it. Here’s the full read.
2027 Riverstone Legacy 42FSKG Specs
| Exterior Length | 44′ 5″ |
| Exterior Height | 13′ 6″ |
| Exterior Width | 102″ |
| GVWR | 24,000 lb |
| Hitch (Pin) Weight | 4,235 lb |
| UVW | 19,256 lb |
| Cargo Carrying Capacity | 4,744 lb |
| Fresh Water | 79 gal |
| Gray Water | 100 gal |
| Black Water | 50 gal |
| Slide Outs | 5 |
| Awnings | 18′ & 11′ 6″ |
| Garage / Cargo Area | 110″ deep × 64″ wide × 82″ tall (bed up), 58″ tall (bed down) |
| Axles | Triple 7,000 lb |
| Water Heater | Truma AquaGo Comfort on-demand |
| Furnace | 40,000 BTU |
| Air Conditioning | Two 15,000 BTU high-performance units with heat pumps; third available in Legacy or Onyx package |
| Power | 200W solar w/ 50A MPPT, 2,000W inverter, prep for 2 more panels; Legacy adds 400W + 100Ah lithium |
| Refrigerator | 18 cu ft French door with ice maker |
| Bed | 66″ × 80″ super queen, 10″ memory foam (king available) |
| Construction | 3″ hung glass sidewalls, high-gloss gel coat, batten insulation, hardwood dovetail drawers, CURT TCS suspension |
| Propane | Dual 40 lb tanks |
Specs sourced from the manufacturer and subject to change. Always confirm the weight sticker on the actual unit before you buy.
What I Liked
The front kitchen is the whole reason to buy this floorplan. Island with a range hood over it, solid surface counters end to end, a four-burner range positioned right next to the sink, a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, pull-out trash, hardwood dovetail drawers on soft-close glides, and a wireless charger plus a pop-up charging station for something like a stand mixer. My wife cooks a lot and her read was that the sink-to-stove distance actually works, which is a thing brochures never tell you.
The water manifold system. This is the sleeper feature and almost nobody talks about it. Every water line runs to a labeled central manifold, so if a hot line springs a leak you shut off that one line instead of killing water to the whole rig. That’s the difference between a headache and a ruined trip, and it’s the kind of thing you only appreciate the first time it saves you.
Electric dump valves. No more crawling under the coach on your knees to pull levers. You open and close the tanks from the docking station. If you’ve ever done that job in the rain you already understand why this matters.
The garage is legitimately usable. 110 inches deep with a MORryde Zero Gravity ramp door and motion-sensor floor lighting. The bed lifts to the underside of the cabinets, which is what buys you the 82 inches of height. A two-row golf cart fits. So does a motorcycle with room to work around it.
Construction is a step up and you can feel it. Three-inch sidewalls instead of two, batten insulation through the walls, slides, ceiling and floors, and 3″ hung glass exterior walls. It was 85 degrees the day we filmed and this thing was holding heat like a thermos — which cuts both ways, but it tells you the envelope is doing its job.
Small details that show somebody was paying attention. The entry steps lift on an assist so a kid can operate them. The rear ladder is curved at the base so your foot sits at a workable angle. The power cord reel has magnetic clips and retracts itself. The battery tray slides out a few inches so you’re not fighting connections in a tight bay. The slide toppers are metal-wrapped so road debris doesn’t shred them. None of these sell an RV on their own; together they’re the difference between a good build and a top-of-the-line one.
Bathroom is done right. Dual shower head with a waterfall and a handheld, a tri-glide glass door you can shift to whichever side suits your entry, a backlit mirror, a foot-flush porcelain toilet, and a proper vent fan.
Cargo capacity is genuinely strong. 4,744 pounds. On a rig with a garage, that’s the number that determines whether you can actually haul what you bought it to haul. This one can.
What To Watch For
This is a dually conversation, not a 3/4-ton conversation. 4,235-pound dry pin weight and a 24,000-pound GVWR. Loaded, that pin goes higher. Do not talk yourself into this with a single-rear-wheel truck because the salesman said the numbers work. Pull your door sticker and be honest.
The bedroom is snug on the sides. I’m 6’1″ and it’s tight getting around the bed. My wife is 5’5″ and even she called it a little snug. The mattress is a 66″ × 80″ super queen rather than a full king, which is a deliberate trade to make room for the garage below. If you’re a bigger person who likes walking around the bed, go stand in one before you commit.
The bedroom closet doors don’t open all the way. My wife caught this and she’s right. Storage back there is deep and plentiful, but the door swing is restricted. Minor, but it’ll annoy you every single day.
The third A/C isn’t standard. Two 15,000 BTU units with heat pumps come standard. The third only arrives through the Legacy or Onyx package. If you’re camping the South in summer with a garage full of gear generating heat, get it.
Verify what the four-camera system actually is. The standard build includes camera prep. The Furrion four-camera system with the monitor screen is a separate option. Ask the dealer which one is on the unit in front of you rather than assuming.
Front cap paint differs on this floorplan. Full body paint arrives via the Legacy package, but painted full front and rear fiberglass caps are not standard across all Riverstone floorplans and this one is called out as an exception. Confirm exactly what paint treatment your unit has.
The water filtration is basic. There’s a filtration system at the docking station, but it isn’t a serious one. If water quality matters to you, budget for an upgrade — I run a better setup in my own coach.
44’5″ long and 13’6″ tall. A meaningful number of state parks and older private campgrounds cap out under 45 feet, and 13’6″ means you plan your routes. Check your favorite spots before you fall in love.
Who This RV Is For
Couples who cook. The front kitchen is the centerpiece and it’s built for somebody who actually uses it, not somebody who reheats. If the kitchen is the room that decides your purchase, start here.
Full-timers who want residential finishes without stepping down in build quality. Solid surface throughout, hardwood cabinetry, dovetail drawers, real appliances.
Anyone hauling a golf cart, a motorcycle, or a serious pile of gear who doesn’t want to live in a traditional toy hauler. This gives you cargo space in the back and a proper luxury interior up front, which is a combination that doesn’t exist in many places.
Buyers who already have the truck. If you’re in a one-ton dually, the weight math opens up and this floorplan makes sense in a way it can’t for someone shopping a 3/4-ton.
Who Should Skip It
Anyone without a dually. I’ll say it twice because people ignore it once. The pin weight rules out most trucks below one-ton dual rear wheel once you load it.
Families needing dedicated kid sleeping. There’s a pull-out sofa and the garage can be pressed into service, but this is a couple’s coach at its core. If you need three real bedrooms, this isn’t the floorplan.
People who move constantly. Five slides, 44 feet, and a setup routine to match. This wants to sit for a week or a season, not hop overnight stops.
Buyers on a tight campground budget. Length and height limits will push you toward newer, larger, more expensive parks. Factor that into the real cost of ownership.
Anyone shopping primarily on price. This is Forest River’s top shelf and it’s priced there. If the spec sheet features aren’t the reason you’re buying, there’s more RV per dollar elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What truck do I need to pull the Riverstone 42FSKG?
Dry pin weight is 4,235 lb against a 24,000 lb GVWR. Realistically that’s a one-ton dually. Some heavily optioned single-rear-wheel one-tons can pencil out on paper, but you’ll be near the edge before you load the garage. Check your truck’s payload sticker.
What fits in the garage?
The cargo area is 110″ deep by 64″ wide, 82″ tall with the bed raised and 58″ with it down. That’s enough for a two-row golf cart or a motorcycle. Measure your specific toy — the width is the constraint people underestimate.
Is the Legacy package worth it?
It brings full body paint, hydraulic disc brakes, a third A/C with heat pump, 400W of additional solar with a 100Ah lithium battery, and the LCI waste management system. The disc brakes and the third A/C are the two that change how the rig lives day to day on a coach this heavy.
Does it come with a washer and dryer?
Yes. A stackable washer and dryer comes through the Riverstone Luxury Package, which is mandatory, along with the dishwasher, the auto-leveling system, the on-demand water heater, heated holding tanks and the BMPro energy management system.
How much solar can I run?
200 watts standard with a 50-amp MPPT controller, plus prep for two additional panels. The Legacy or Onyx package adds another 400 watts and a lithium battery, and you can run up to four lithium batteries total on the slide-out tray.
Can I get a king bed instead?
The 42FSKG comes standard with a 66″ × 80″ super queen because of the garage underneath. A queen swap is listed as an option — talk to your dealer about what’s available for your build, and go lie down on the standard mattress first.