Forest River Forester Classic RVs For Sale

Forest River Forester Classic Class C gas motorhomes for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and the #1 Forest River RV dealer in the country.

The Forester Classic is Forest River's Ford-chassis Class C gas motorhome lineup, built on the Ford® E-350/E-450 chassis with the EZRYDE upgraded suspension system for improved ride quality. It targets buyers cross-shopping a value-priced Class C against competing offerings from Coachmen (Cross Trail, Freelander), Thor (Four Winds, Chateau), Winnebago (Minnie Winnie, Spirit), and Fleetwood (Altitude) who want a well-equipped Class C with leather driver/passenger seats, slide toppers, and the option of full-body paint. Standard equipment includes the EZRYDE suspension upgrade, the 10-inch touchscreen CarPlay/Android radio with USB and Bluetooth, the 10.7 cu ft 12V refrigerator, the convection microwave, dual deep-cycle coach batteries, the 4 kW gas generator, the 15,000 BTU rooftop A/C with heat pump, and Arctic Package with 12V tank heaters. The Forester Classic is offered in five floor plans (2441DS, 2501TS, 2861DS, 3011DS, and 3051S) ranging from 27 feet 1 inch to 32 feet 3 inches in length.

The Forester Classic is built on the Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis depending on floor plan, with the EZRYDE upgraded suspension system for a smoother ride. Chassis weight ratings are consistent across all five floor plans: a 14,500-pound GVWR, a 5,000-pound front GAWR, a 9,600-pound rear GAWR, a 22,000-pound GCWR, a 55-gallon fuel capacity, and a 41-pound LP tank. Hitch rating depends on chassis: the E-450 carries a 7,500-pound hitch with 7-pin connector; the E-350 carries a 5,000-pound hitch with 7-pin connector. Wheelbase varies by floor plan: 182 inches on the 2441DS and 2501TS, 202 inches on the 2861DS, and 220 inches on the 3011DS and 3051S.

The body uses 2-inch aluminum-framed laminated sidewalls with the Superlite composite substrate, gel-coat exterior fiberglass, block foam insulation, the fiberglass roof, the one-piece fiberglass front cap, and roto-cast storage compartments. Exterior features include the power patio awning with LED light strip, slide-out awnings, the driver-side security light, aluminum running boards (with optional fiberglass running boards standard on the full-body paint option), tinted sliding windows, heated and remote exterior mirrors, the LP quick-connect, the outside shower, the black tank flush, the integrated entry step, and the On-The-Go ladder bracket on most models. The optional 4-point automatic leveling system and optional full-body paint upgrade are available across the lineup.

The cab features the 10-inch touchscreen CarPlay/Android radio with USB and Bluetooth, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, the backup camera and side-view cameras with the 3-way monitor, leather driver and passenger seats as standard, and the optional swivel driver and swivel passenger seats.

The galley pairs the recessed 3-burner range with flush glass cover, the 1.3 cu ft convection microwave, the 10.7 cu ft 12V refrigerator, soft-touch self-closing drawer guides, and the cordless 12V charging plate. The bath includes the electric roof fan, the oxygen-infused shower head with flexible extension, motion-sensor light, and shower skylight. The bedroom includes black-out roller shades and the 12V bedroom TV.

The living room runs the convertible dinette for additional sleeping capacity, the optional theater seats, black-out roller shades, the 12V LED flat-panel adjustable side TV, child seat head tethers in the dinette (with two child tether seatbelts on U-shaped dinette models), and the Maxx Air multi-speed power fan with cover.

Power management includes the 4 kW gas generator, the 30-amp service with power cord, the 60-amp Progressive Dynamics converter, the 6-gallon DSI gas/electric water heater, dual deep-cycle coach batteries, the easy-access battery in the step-well, and the battery disconnect switch. Climate control runs the 15,000 BTU ceiling-ducted ultra-quiet rooftop A/C with heat pump (with optional dual A/C with heat pump and power-shedding system on most floor plans), the 30,000 BTU furnace, heated and enclosed holding tanks and valves, and the Arctic Package with 12V tank heaters.

The optional 190-watt roof-mounted solar-powered 12V charging system replaces the standard side-mounted solar prep connection. Connectivity includes the Magnadyne digital antenna with Gateway 4G Wi-Fi capability, satellite/cable connection, and the LED lighting throughout.

The Forester Classic comes with a 12-month or 12,000-mile basic limited warranty, with the chassis warranty handled separately by Ford.

At MHSRV, the Forester Classic is offered in five floor plans, each with distinct interior layouts and dimensions.

The 2441DS is 27 feet 1 inch long with a 182-inch wheelbase and uses a 60-by-74-inch walkaround queen bed paired with a fully equipped kitchen, the 12V 10 cu ft refrigerator, the convection microwave, the U-shaped dinette (with optional theater seating substitution), the 3-burner stovetop, the 24-by-36-inch shower with medicine cabinet, linen cupboard, and wardrobe closet, and the 60-by-80-inch cab-over bunk that can also function as extra storage. It sleeps six, has dual slide-outs, and includes an 18-foot patio awning. Holding tank capacities are 44 gallons fresh, 39 gallons gray, and 39 gallons black.

The 2501TS is 27 feet 1 inch long with the same 182-inch wheelbase as the 2441DS, but uses a rear-bedroom configuration with three slide-outs. The bedroom includes a 60-by-80-inch queen bed with wedge mattress, a nightstand, wardrobe closet, and a 12V TV. The walk-through bath provides a 24-by-36-inch glass-door shower, sink with medicine cabinet, and toilet. The galley pairs the 12V 10 cu ft refrigerator, convection microwave, U-shaped dinette (with optional theater seating substitution), and 3-burner stovetop. The cab-over bunk provides a 60-by-80-inch mattress. Holding tank capacities match the 2441DS at 44/39/39, and the patio awning is 18 feet.

The 2861DS is 30 feet 9 inches long with a 202-inch wheelbase and is differentiated by its full outdoor kitchen, which includes a 12V refrigerator, 12V TV, induction burner, and sink with its own dedicated gray tank (a meaningful distinction since the dedicated outdoor gray tank means outdoor cooking and sink use don't share capacity with the indoor system). The interior includes the 60-by-80-inch cab-over bunk, a large couch and booth dinette, a well-equipped galley with the 12V 10 cu ft refrigerator, the split full bath, and a rear master bedroom with large windows, a walkaround queen bed, and a large wardrobe closet. The 2861DS has dual slide-outs and a 14-foot patio awning.

The 3011DS is 32 feet 3 inches long with a 220-inch wheelbase and sleeps eight. It has dual slide-outs, an outdoor 12V TV with storage compartments, a rear queen bedroom with a 60-by-74-inch walkaround bed and dual wardrobes, a split bath, and a living area. The galley pairs countertops, a pantry, the 12V 10 cu ft refrigerator, the convection microwave, and the 3-burner stovetop. Overhead cabinets handle storage throughout. The living area includes a large U-shaped dinette next to a sofa (with optional 12V power theater seats), and the cab-over bunk provides a 60-by-80-inch mattress. The 3011DS includes a 15-foot 6-inch patio awning.

The 3051S is 31 feet 11 inches long with a 220-inch wheelbase and is the full-wall-slide configuration in the lineup. The galley includes a booth dinette, angled kitchen sink with countertop extension, a 3-burner cooktop, the convection microwave, the 10 cu ft 12V stainless steel refrigerator, and a pantry. Overhead cabinets handle storage. The rear bedroom features a 60-by-80-inch walkaround queen bed, dual wardrobes, a nightstand, linen cabinet, and a 12V TV. The bath provides the 24-by-36-inch shower with glass doors and a sink vanity. The optional low-profile front cap is available on the 3051S. The patio awning is 18 feet.

All five floor plans share an 11-foot 3-inch overall height, 101-inch overall width, the 14,500-pound GVWR, the 22,000-pound GCWR, the 55-gallon fuel capacity, the 41-pound LP tank, and the same 44/39/39 holding tank configuration.

For shoppers cross-shopping the Forester Classic against other Class C gas motorhomes, browse the full Forest River RV lineup at MHSRV to compare floor plans, pricing, and features across the brand.

Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.