01 What makes it unique
The No Boundaries NB20.9 is the largest travel trailer in the line, a full family bunkhouse with a genuinely separate front bedroom. A private front queen bedroom with dual wardrobes sits up front, a central kitchen with a large refrigerator and an air-fryer microwave handles meals, a slide-out booth dinette opens the living area, and rear double-size bunks across the back sleep the kids. A walk-through pass-through bath connects the living space to the rear, and two entry doors make a busy family camp easier to move through. A standard outdoor kitchen and a 21-foot electric awning — the longest in the line — extend living space outdoors. With the front queen, the bunks and the convertible dinette, nominal capacity is six to eight, with a fixed bedroom rather than a Murphy bed.
At 6,353 pounds unloaded and 32 feet 11 inches, the NB20.9 is a tow for a capable half-ton or larger truck, and its hitch weight of 965 pounds is the heaviest in the line — set up weight distribution and confirm your truck’s tongue rating. A published 7,853-pound GVWR leaves 1,500 pounds of cargo capacity. Forest River publishes that GVWR directly (it equals the 6,353-pound unloaded weight plus the 1,500-pound cargo capacity exactly). It carries 40-gallon fresh and grey tanks (the black stays at 30) and rides on a tandem axle. Standard equipment is the mandatory C-Series package: a 12V refrigerator, an air-fryer microwave, a 15,000-BTU air conditioner, a 2,000-watt inverter, an on-demand tankless water heater, a 200-watt solar panel with a 30-amp controller, a central vacuum, a power tongue jack and all-terrain tires with TPMS. A 50-amp service with prep for a second air conditioner and a 13.5K bedroom A/C are available options.
Construction is the No Boundaries laminate recipe — Azdel composite panels over an aluminum frame, a block-foam-insulated aluminum floor, a sealed and heated underbelly with a radiant foil barrier and 12V tank pads, and a fiberglass front cap with LED lighting — the same construction tier as Forest River’s r·pod and a step above the metal-sided value lines. An optional Beast Mode package adds an independent suspension, 400 watts of solar and a 2,000-watt inverter. For a family that wants a separate front bedroom rather than a Murphy bed, real rear bunks, dual entries and the most living space in the line, the NB20.9 is the top of the No Boundaries travel-trailer range.
02 Full specifications
Dimensions
- Exterior length
- 32' 11"
- Exterior width
- 96"
- Exterior height
- 11' 3"
- Slide-outs
- 1
Weights
- Unloaded vehicle weight
- 6,353 lbs*
- GVWR (published)
- 7,853 lbs
- Cargo carrying capacity
- 1,500 lbs
- Hitch / tongue weight
- 965 lbs
Capacities
- Fresh water
- 40 gal
- Grey water
- 40 gal
- Black water
- 30 gal
- Refrigerator
- 12V
Construction
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Walls
- Laminated Azdel composite
- Insulation
- Block-foam, radiant foil barrier
- Underbelly
- Sealed, heated w/ 12V tank pads
Running gear
- Axles
- 2 (tandem)
- Hitch
- Bumper Pull
- Tires
- All-terrain w/ TPMS
- Front cap
- Fiberglass w/ LED lighting
Galley & bath
- Refrigerator
- 12V
- Cooktop
- 2-burner + air-fryer microwave
- A/C
- 15,000 BTU
- Water heater
- Tankless on-demand
- Solar
- 200W panel + 30A controller
- Kitchen
- Indoor + standard outdoor kitchen
Sleeping & layout
- Sleeps
- 8
- Primary bed
- Private front queen
- Layout
- Private front queen bedroom w/ dual wardrobes, central kitchen, slide booth dinette, rear double bunks, walk-through bath
- Awning
- 21' (electric, LED)
Drawn to scale
Weight budget
Size, with end view
Holding tanks
Axles, wheels and nose shape are schematic; not a floorplan. Data: dataset.
Towing it
Loaded range: 10–15% of GVWR on the tongue, a rule of thumb, not a measurement of this unit. No truck ratings or hitch classes (why; NHTSA, DOT HS 809 433). The range starts at the published dry figure, because loaded is never lighter than dry.
03 Forest River No Boundaries floorplan family
Forest River’s No Boundaries (NoBo) is a rugged, adventure-lightweight travel-trailer line built “exceptionally light weight” to tow behind 4- and 6-cylinder vehicles. The NB20.9 on this page is highlighted; the other profiled plans link to their own pages. Profiled here are breadth-spanning floorplans — from the 20-foot front-queen compact to the 33-foot family bunkhouse with rear double bunks — with the rest of the roster catalogued on the line hub and profiled in demand order. Every No Boundaries plan ships with the mandatory C-Series package: a 12V fridge, a 15,000-BTU air conditioner, a tankless water heater, 200 watts of solar, all-terrain tires with TPMS, a standard outdoor kitchen and an electric awning.
| Floorplan | Nominal | Sleeps | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB18.0 | 20' 0" | 4 | Front queen, central kitchen/living, rear bath — no slide |
| NB18.3 | 20' 6" | 3 | Front queen, slide-out sofa, rear bath, indoor + outdoor kitchens |
| NB19.2 | 21' 10" | 4 | Front Murphy bed, dual wardrobes, booth dinette, rear bath — no slide |
| NB18.2 | 21' 8" | 4 | Front bedroom, rear kitchen w/ bar-top flip-up window — no slide |
| NB18.7 | 21' 8" | 4 | Front queen + twin bunks, rear-corner bath — compact family bunkhouse, no slide |
| NB19.4 | 24' 2" | 3 | Front queen, central kitchen, slide-out sofa, full rear bath — lightest tongue |
| NB20.4 | 24' 4" | 4 | Queen Murphy bed, slide dinette, L-shaped kitchen, rear full bath |
| NB19.3 | 24' 8" | 7 | Front Murphy queen, rear 44x74 double bunks + Adventure Door, dinette — family bunkhouse, no slide |
| NB19.0 | 24' 11" | 3 | Private front queen bedroom, walk-through bath, rear kitchen, Trailgate outdoor bar |
| NB20.2 | 25' 0" | 4 | Private front queen, large kitchen, walk-in pantry, full bath — no slide |
| NB19.6 | 25' 2" | 4 | Front queen, mid-living slide sofa, rear full bath |
| NB20.3 | 26' 2" | 8 | Front Murphy bed, slide booth dinette, rear double bunks, full bath — family bunkhouse |
| NB20.5 | 27' 9" | 4 | Front kitchen, tri-fold sofa slide, walk-through bath, rear queen |
| NB20.7 | 29' 0" | 4 | Private front queen bedroom, walk-through bath, tri-fold sofa slide, booth dinette |
| NB20.6 | 29' 9" | 2 | Front master bedroom, large living slide w/ theater seating, rear kitchen, Trailgate outdoor bar |
| NB20.8 | 32' 6" | 4 | Private front queen bedroom, central + rear kitchen, Bar 2 Table, slide dinette, full bath — std 50A |
| NB20.9 | 32' 11" | 8 | Front queen bedroom, central kitchen, rear double bunks, walk-through bath — largest, family bunkhouse |
Every No Boundaries plan uses superior laminated construction featuring Azdel composite panels over an aluminum frame, with an aluminum-framed floor, block-foam insulation, a sealed and heated underbelly with a radiant foil barrier and 12V tank pads, and a fiberglass front cap with LED lighting — the same construction tier as Forest River’s r·pod, a step above the metal-sided stick-and-tin value lines. The identity is rugged and adventure-focused rather than aerodynamic: every plan ships with the mandatory C-Series package (a 12V refrigerator, an air-fryer microwave, a 15,000-BTU air conditioner, an on-demand tankless water heater, seamless Surf(X) countertops, a 200-watt solar panel with a 30-amp controller and inverter prep, a central vacuum, a power tongue jack, an electric awning with an LED strip, black-glass entry doors, all-terrain tires with TPMS and a standard outdoor kitchen). An optional Beast Mode package adds an independent suspension, a second 200-watt solar panel (400 watts total), a 2,000-watt inverter, a fresh-water filter and a Maxxair vent cover. Lengths, weights and equipment change with options and model year — always confirm against the unit’s own weight sticker. Additional No Boundaries floorplans are catalogued on the line hub.
04 Notes on this floorplan
A separate front bedroom over a Murphy bed
Unlike the NB20.3, the front of this plan is a private queen bedroom with dual wardrobes — a fixed bed with no daily setup and real privacy — with the family’s double bunks at the rear and a walk-through bath between.
Two entries and the longest awning in the line
Dual entry doors make a busy family camp easier to move through, and the 21-foot electric awning is the longest of any No Boundaries plan, paired with the standard outdoor kitchen.
Optional 50-amp service and second A/C
A 50-amp service with prep for a second air conditioner and a 13.5K bedroom A/C are available — useful for hot-climate family camping, since the standard build is a single 15K roof unit.
The heaviest tow in the line
At 6,353 lb unloaded, 33 feet and a 965-lb hitch weight, this is the No Boundaries plan that needs a capable half-ton-or-larger truck — confirm your tow and tongue ratings and use weight distribution; the tandem axle tows steadily.
05 How it compares
A shorter, lighter family bunkhouse — a front Murphy bed and rear bunks at 26 feet, for families wanting an easier tow over a separate bedroom.
A lighter 27-foot couples’-plus plan — a rear queen bedroom and front kitchen sleeping four, for buyers who want the residential layout without bunks.
A lighter Forest River laminate family bunkhouse — a Murphy queen and rear bunks sleeping seven at 25 feet, with the aerodynamic r·pod shell instead of the rugged NoBo styling.
06 Loading it for a trip
A full 40-gallon fresh tank is about 334 lb of water (water counts as cargo: 49 CFR 571.110 S9.3.2), 22% of the NB20.9’s 1,500 lb cargo capacity, leaving 1,166 lb (146 lb per rated berth). Across 17 Forest River No Boundaries floorplans the water share runs 17% to 29%, and 3 give up more than this one. Nearest on that share: Forest River No Boundaries NB18.3 at 22% and Forest River No Boundaries NB18.0 at 23%. Your own unit’s figure is on the label inside its entry door (49 CFR 571.110 S9.3.3).
07 Where this floorplan sits
Closest sibling: the Forest River No Boundaries NB20.3, nearest on the published figures. It differs on 4 of the 9 fields both publish (this plan first): length 32 ft 11 in vs 26 ft 2 in; dry weight 6,353 lb vs 5,193 lb; GVWR 7,853 lb vs 6,693 lb; dry hitch weight 965 lb vs 685 lb. They match on sleeps, cargo capacity, fresh tank, grey tank and black tank.
| Forest River No Boundaries plans | This plan | Position, low to high | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR (lb) | 7,853 | 15 of 17 | 4,855–8,253 |
| Dry weight (lb) | 6,353 | 15 of 17 | 3,779–6,753 |
| Cargo capacity (lb) | 1,500 | 5–17 of 17 | 857–1,500 |
| Dry hitch weight (lb) | 965 | 17 of 17 | 455–965 |
| Length | 32 ft 11 in | 17 of 17 | 20 ft 0 in–32 ft 11 in |
| Fresh tank (gal) | 40 | 9–17 of 17 | 30–40 |
| Grey tank (gal) | 40 | 9–15 of 17 | 30–60 |
| Sleeps | 8 | 15–16 of 16 | 2–8 |
Either side of it by GVWR: Forest River No Boundaries NB20.7 is 730 lb lighter (7,123 lb GVWR); Forest River No Boundaries NB20.6 is 210 lb heavier (8,063 lb GVWR).
| Nearest Forest River No Boundaries siblings | Length | Sleeps | Dry (lb) | GVWR (lb) | CCC (lb) | Hitch (lb) | Fresh (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River No Boundaries NB20.9 | 32 ft 11 in | 8 | 6,353 | 7,853 | 1,500 | 965 | 40 |
| Forest River No Boundaries NB20.3 | 26 ft 2 in | 8 | 5,193 | 6,693 | 1,500 | 685 | 40 |
| Forest River No Boundaries NB20.7 | 29 ft 0 in | 4 | 5,623 | 7,123 | 1,500 | 790 | 40 |
| Forest River No Boundaries NB20.5 | 27 ft 9 in | 4 | 5,603 | 7,103 | 1,500 | 765 | 40 |
| Forest River No Boundaries NB20.8 | 32 ft 6 in | 4 | 6,753 | 8,253 | 1,500 | 765 | 40 |
| Forest River No Boundaries NB20.6 | 29 ft 9 in | 2 | 6,563 | 8,063 | 1,500 | 700 | 40 |
All 17 Forest River No Boundaries floorplans: Forest River No Boundaries line hub.
| Other lines, nearest by GVWR | GVWR (lb) | Dry (lb) | Sleeps | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB20.9 | 7,853 | 6,353 | 8 | 32 ft 11 in |
| Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 246BARV | 7,850 | 6,532 | 6 | 32 ft 3 in |
| Imagine 2500RL | 7,850 | 6,569 | 6 | 29 ft 10 in |
| Jay Flight 265RLSW | 7,850 | 6,205 | 6 | 31 ft 1 in |
| Cherokee Grey Wolf Black Label 29TEBL | 7,857 | 6,931 | — | 36 ft 8 in |
| Ozark 26KB | 7,845 | 6,398 | — | 29 ft 11 in |
| IBEX 25RBH | 7,838 | 6,338 | — | 32 ft 11 in |
Against the NB20.9: the Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 246BARV is 3 lb lighter and sleeps 2 fewer; the Imagine 2500RL is 3 lb lighter and 3 ft shorter and sleeps 2 fewer; the Jay Flight 265RLSW is 3 lb lighter and 2 ft shorter and sleeps 2 fewer.
08 Common questions about the NB20.9
How much does the NB20.9 weigh?
6,353 lb dry; 7,853 lb GVWR, the most it may weigh loaded.
How much can the NB20.9 carry?
1,500 lb, 19% of its GVWR (median across 958 travel trailers here: 23%). A full fresh tank uses 334 lb of it.
What is the tongue weight of the NB20.9?
965 lb dry, 15% of the dry weight (median across 1,156 travel trailers here: 12%).
What size tow vehicle does the NB20.9 need?
A tow rating of at least 7,853 lb, plus payload for the loaded tongue weight, passengers and cargo.
How many people does the NB20.9 sleep?
It is rated to sleep 8. No other Forest River No Boundaries floorplan here is rated for more.
What are the tank capacities on the NB20.9?
Fresh 40, grey 40, black 30 gallons. Off hookups, fresh water runs out first.
How long is the NB20.9?
32' 11" overall, tongue or pin box included.
From the figures above.
09 What this page publishes, and what it does not
17 of the 18 fields this catalogue tracks are published for the NB20.9. Not published: interior height, tire size (a description is published, a size is not).
Values marked with an asterisk are arithmetic on published figures or come from a single source; the flag travels into the downloadable spec sheet.
Sourcing rules: methodology.
10 Manuals & documents
Sources: forestriverinc.com (linked below); the full source note is at the foot of the page.
11 NHTSA safety record
NHTSA holds 8 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints against the Forest River No Boundaries line. They are counted separately: a recall is a confirmed defect with a remedy, a complaint one owner’s unverified account.
Too few reports to show a pattern. 3 complaints have been filed on this line — not enough to say what fails most often. They cover equipment, structure and tires.
Recall coverage here is not complete, and complaints are owners’ unverified reports (how this record is built). Check a specific VIN at NHTSA before you buy. Full tables are on the Forest River No Boundaries line page.