Influence 3804DS vs 3904BH
At nearly the same towing length, the 3804DS prioritizes two private suites and two full baths while the 3904BH prioritizes bunks, a workstation, convertible dining, and an outdoor-access half bath.
Side-by-side specifications
| Measure | 3804DS | 3904BH |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 42 ft 6 in | 42 ft 8 in |
| UVW | 15,000 lb | 16,000 lb |
| Unloaded hitch | 3,000 lb | 2,700 lb |
| GVWR | 19,000 lb | 19,000 lb |
| Sleep capacity | 7 | 9 |
| Slides | 4 | 4 |
| Fresh / gray / black | 83 / 106 / 106 gal | 83 / 106 / 106 gal |
| Starting MSRP checked 2026-08-24 | $144,436 | $145,383 |
All figures are manufacturer listings checked 2026-08-24; verify the exact unit.
The decision is about room purpose
Choose the 3804DS direction when…
The 3804DS is for families, two couples, or travelers who need genuinely separated sleeping and bathroom zones. Its seven-person listed capacity is lower than the 3904BH's nine, but the second full bathroom and rear bedroom can matter more than two extra nominal beds.
Resolve: The privacy comes in the family's second-longest body and its highest published unloaded hitch weight. Two bathrooms also mean more fixtures and systems to inspect, while the 106-gallon black-water listing should be confirmed against the exact delivered unit and tank labeling.
Choose the 3904BH direction when…
The 3904BH makes sense when children, guests, remote work, or repeated group trips require a flexible rear room. It is the family's bed-count leader, but its strongest differentiator is that the rear zone can switch among bunks, sofa, and desk use.
Resolve: Nine listed sleeping positions do not prove nine-person comfort. Bed dimensions, storage per person, bathroom queues, cargo capacity, seat-belt availability in the tow vehicle, and campsite occupancy rules all need separate checks.
What the numbers do not decide
UVW is an average unloaded figure, not a trip-ready scale ticket. Hitch weight is also published unloaded, so it cannot approve a truck's payload or rear axle. Sleep capacity does not state bed dimensions or comfort. Starting MSRP does not include every option, freight, dealer preparation, tax, title, or negotiation. Use the table to identify the right physical walkthrough, not to skip it.