Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO: Full Review & Specs

If you’re looking for a new travel trailer, the Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO is a really attractive option.

Also known as the Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO, this travel trailer packs in a lot of premium amenities like slide-outs and upgraded finishings in a lightweight, easy-to-haul space.

There’s a lot to love about the Wolf Pup 18TO, and we’ll break it all down in our in-depth review today.

Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO Overview

The Wolf Pup 18TO is a lightweight mid-size travel trailer that sleeps up to six while managing to pack great styling and interior finishes into a clean and manageable floor plan, with a single slide out to expand the living space when stationary.

Forest River started offering the Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO back in 2018 as the most premium floor plan of the Wolf Pup series, and it has been well received since it’s debut.

This travel trailer is a wood body base with aluminum sidewall construction, which is standard for most travel trailers of its size.

Floorplan

18TO Floor Plan
The Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO Floor Plan

The Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO features a thoughtful layout with a slide out that sleeps up to six, with plenty of interior and exterior storage.

Take a look at the floor plan below for more details.

Interior

The Wolf Pup 18TO interior features modern aesthetics and neutral colors, with medium-tone wood-like flooring throughout, and stylish seating with dark-tone wood storage cabinets with attractive hardware.

The dinette area converts to a bed and seats 4 when set up, while the black leatherette couch can seat up to 3 adults and also easily converts to a sleeping area.

There are large windows in the main living area to let in plenty of natural light, and several can lights to keep everything nice and bright.

The main sleeping area features a queen bed with two windows at the head and foot of the bed, and some convenient overhead cabinetry for plenty of storage space.

The bed lifts up for plenty of storage underneath, which can also be accessed from the exterior.

The TV is thoughtfully mounted on the rear wall of the 18TO so it’s out of the way, but can also be viewed from nearly every seat in the house.

Kitchen

The kitchen in the Wolf Pup 18TO is surprisingly well-fitted, with plenty of counter space on the crisp white countertop.

There’s a good-sized sink with overhead faucet and a partial sink cover to get you a little extra counter space when needed.

For the chef in the family, there’s also a 2-burner stove and overhead microwave, with plenty of overhead and below-sink storage for pots, pans, and dry goods.

There’s also a sizable refrigerator-freezer, and a window over the sink so you can keep an eye on everything outside while preparing meals.

Bathroom

The Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO bathroom is about standard for what you’d expect in a travel trailer of this size, with a toilet and a shower stall with a shallow tub and overhead skylight.

It has plenty of space to get the job done.

Exterior

The Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO has plenty to offer outside as well.

There’s an exterior mini fridge that can be accessed via an outside panel, and a quick-connect LP hookup so you can get an outdoor kitchen going easily.

There’s also a 12 foot awning that provides plenty of shade and comfort for those really sunny days on the campground.

Price

The 2022 Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO has an MSRP of $35,090.

You may pay a bit more or less than that depending on where you live and the demand and stock that’s available at your local RV dealer.

We’ve seen some new 2022 models of the 18TO listed for as low as $23,997, but it really depends on which options and packages are included and varies a lot by the dealer you use.

You can also save quite a bit by going with a used model.  Here are some recent sample prices for used models:

  • 2017 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO: $20,995
  • 2018 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO: $17,220
  • 2019 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO: $22,500

Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO Specs

As with any travel trailer, some of the most important aspects are going to be in the specifications.

Here’s a full rundown of the specs on the Wolf Pup 18TO:

Dimensions

  • Length: 23 ft (276 in)
  • Width: 7.08 ft (85 in)
  • Height: 10.5 ft (126 in)

Weight

  • Dry Weight: 3,797 lbs
  • Payload Capacity: 1,201 lbs
  • GVWR: 4,998 lbs
  • Hitch Weight: 437 lbs

Holding Tanks

  • Fresh Water Tanks: 1 at 26.0 gal capacity
  • Gray Water Tanks: 1 at 23.0 gal capacity
  • Black Water Tanks: 1 at 23.0 gal capacity

Propane Tank

  • 1 propane tank at 4.7 gal / 20 lb capacity

Warranty

Forest River offers a 12 month basic warranty and 12 month structure warranty on the Wolf Pup 18TO, and also covers the roof with a 12-year roof warranty.

In addition to the warranty, Forest River also offers a 1 year SafeRide RV Motor Club membership after purchase, which includes 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, offering services like towing, winch-out, jump-starts, tech support, fluid deliver, lockout service, mobile mechanic, and dealer locator services.

Wolf Pup 18TO Packages & Options

Forest River offers several different options packages that you can upgrade your Wolf Pup 18TO with.  These can be selected individually or combined if you desire.

Wolf Pup 18TO Limited Package

The Forest River limited package adds the following options to the Wolf Pup 18TO:

· 13,500 BTU Air Conditioner · 14” Premium Wheel Package · 20,000 BTU Furnace · 6 Gallon Gas/Elec DSI Water Heater · 8” Ceiling Mounted, 200W Subwoofer with Accent Lighting · Cannon™ 12V, High Efficiency, 11 Cubic Foot Residential Refrigerator with Travel Lock · Cherokee Back up Camera System · Cherokee Exclusive Stable Step with Oversized Landing · Cherokee Sanitizer · Cherokee Total Control App & Remote Control System · Detachable Power Cord · Entertainment System · Exterior LED Light Strip at Awning · External Porch Scare Light · Flushmount Range with Cover · Four Stabilizer Jacks · LED Interior Lights · Night Shades · Outside Shower with Hot and Cold Water · Power Awning · Power Gear™ Frame Technology and Space Saver Rail Design · Real Blackout Glass, Safety Slam, Friction Hinge Entry Door with Window and Shade Prep · Seamless Countertop · Seamless Roofing Membrane with Heat Reflectivity · Shower Tub Surround · Spare Tire · Stereo with Inside and Outside Speakers · Tire Pressure Monitors · Tongue and Groove Plywood Flooring · Upgraded Stainless Range Hood with Light and Fan · USB charging stations (Beds, Bunks, Table where Applicable) · Wolf Pup Quick Jack

Wolf Pup 18TO Advantage Package

The Forest River advantage package adds the following options to the Wolf Pup 18TO:

14” Tires for improved towing in place of 13” · 26” Wide Door IPO 22” Door · Aerodynamic Smooth Radius Front Profile · Safe Ride Roadside Assistance · Exterior 110V Receptacle  · High Impact Front metal IPO corrugated metal · Large Exterior Folding Assist Handle · Monitor Panel for Tanks and Battery Levels · Outside Storage Door · Solar Prep and Wiring · TV Antenna with Hookups

Wolf Pup 18TO Camping Package

The Forest River camping package adds the following options to the Wolf Pup 18TO:

55 Amp Converter · 6 Gallon Water Heater · Bathroom Fan · Fiberglass Entry Door · Foot Flush Toilet · Full Length Awning · High Flow Water Pump High Output Cooktop · High Rise Faucet · Large High Output Microwave · Nitrogen Filled Tires · One Piece, Walkable Decked Roof · Oversized Dinette with Removable Table

Wolf Pup 18TO Safety Package

The Forest River safety package adds the following options to the Wolf Pup 18TO:

· Carbon Monoxide Detector · Emergency Exit Windows · Fire Extinguisher · GFI Protective Outlet · LP Gas Detector · Safety Glass Windows · Smoke Detector

Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 18TO Video Reviews

When you’re looking at a major purchase like a travel trailer, seeing truly is believing.

We’ve gathered some of the best video reviews of the Wolf Pup 18TO for you to check out while you’re here.

Here’s a great Wolf Pup 18TO video review by Camping World:

This review by Bullyan RV goes in-depth into the 2021 18TO model:

Forest River Wolf Pup 18TO Review: Wrapping Things Up

All in all, the Wolf Pup 18TO is a solid performer for anyone who wants a lightweight and sizable travel trailer with all the comforts of home.

Do you have a Wolf Pup 18TO? If so, let us know what you love about it in the comments below.

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