Forest River FR3
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Forest River FR3 RVs For Sale
Forest River FR3 Class A gas motorhomes for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and a full-line Forest River RV dealer.
The FR3 is Forest River's Class A gas "Crossover" motorhome, built on the Ford® F-53 chassis with the Ford® 7.3L Triton® V8 engine. Forest River markets the FR3 as a Crossover because it combines the family-friendly livability and entry-level price point of a Class C with the cockpit, space, and presentation of a Class A. Every FR3 floor plan includes a 72-by-80-inch king bed in the rear master, an electric overhead drop-down bunk over the cab, a 101-inch overall width, swivel cockpit seats that turn 180 degrees to face the living area, LED lighting throughout, and night shade window treatments standard. It's a strong fit for families looking for an entry-level Class A, first-time motorhome buyers stepping up from a travel trailer, and budget-conscious buyers who want Class A space at a more accessible price than Forest River's diesel pusher Berkshire lineup.
The FR3 is built on the Ford® F-53 chassis with the Ford® 7.3L Triton® V8 engine. The 31DS rides on a lighter 190-inch wheelbase F-53 with an 18,000-pound GVWR and a 23,000-pound GCWR, while the 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS all ride on the heavier 228-inch wheelbase F-53 with a 22,000-pound GVWR and a 26,000-pound GCWR. Every floor plan carries an 8,000-pound front GAWR. The 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS each carry an 80-gallon fuel tank with a 15,000-pound rear GAWR. The 31DS has a 12,000-pound rear GAWR. All four floor plans share a 101-inch overall width, an 82-inch interior height, and a 103-pound LP capacity.
Towing capacity on the FR3 varies by floor plan based on the GCWR-minus-GVWR delta. The 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS each have approximately 4,000 pounds of available tow capacity, and the 31DS has approximately 5,000 pounds. This covers small SUVs and most popular dinghy vehicles commonly used as tow-behinds on entry-level Class A motorhomes. For the exact hitch rating and tongue weight on any specific FR3 in stock, contact an MHSRV salesperson.
Inside, the FR3 features residential-style sofas, swivel cockpit seats that turn 180 degrees to face the living area, LED lighting throughout, and night shade window treatments. Every floor plan includes a refrigerator, microwave, and pantry. The 30DS specifically includes a 15-cubic-foot refrigerator and a fireplace, and the 34DS also includes a fireplace in the entertainment center. Theater seating with dual footrests is available as a factory option in place of the standard hide-a-bed sofa on the 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS. The 34DS adds a hidden pantry behind the entertainment center.
For sleeping, every FR3 floor plan carries a 72-by-80-inch king bed in the rear master with a wardrobe closet, a dresser, and a 12-volt LED TV. The electric overhead drop-down bunk over the cab is standard on every floor plan, adding two sleeping positions above the cockpit. The 35DS goes further with a separate dedicated bunk bed compartment near the master, making it the only FR3 floor plan with both the cab overhead bunk and a separate dedicated kid-bunk area. Convertible furniture in the main living area adds additional sleeping capacity on every floor plan: a hide-a-bed sofa on the 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS, and a jackknife sofa on the 31DS.
Bath configurations vary by floor plan: the 31DS and 35DS each have a single full bath compartment with a shower, lavy, and vanity sink. The 30DS uses a split-bathroom layout with the toilet area separated from the shower for added convenience during morning routines. The 34DS goes furthest with a bath-and-a-half layout, adding a half bath in addition to the full bath.
Every FR3 floor plan includes washer/dryer prep in the master compartment, with the 30DS stepping up to an actual washer/dryer combo standard rather than just the prep. A wardrobe closet, dresser, and 12-volt TV in the master are standard across the lineup. The 35DS adds a desk-with-TV-above configuration in the master area for owners who work from the road.
On the outside, the FR3 includes patio awnings sized by floor plan: 16 feet on the 30DS and 31DS, 17 feet on the 34DS, and 20 feet on the 35DS. Every floor plan also includes an outside entertainment center with an exterior TV. An emergency start switch is standard for jump-starting the chassis from the house batteries.
Motor Home Specialist stocks the FR3 in four floor plans for the 2026 model year: the 30DS, a 31-foot 11-inch coach with a king master, a split bathroom, a wrap-around dinette, a hide-a-bed sofa, a 15-cubic-foot refrigerator, and a washer/dryer combo standard; the 31DS, a 32-foot 5-inch coach on the lighter 23,000-pound GCWR chassis with a king master, a jackknife sofa, and a 190-inch wheelbase for easier maneuvering; the 34DS, a 35-foot 11-inch coach with a king master, a bath-and-a-half layout, a fireplace, a hidden pantry, and a hide-a-bed sofa; and the 35DS, a 35-foot 6-inch coach with a king master, a dedicated bunk bed compartment, a desk with TV above in the master, a wrap-around booth dinette, a hide-a-bed sofa, and a 20-foot patio awning sized for family travel.
Buyers cross-shopping the FR3 often also consider the upgraded FR3 Plus, which steps up from the standard FR3 with additional features and upgraded materials. For buyers looking at Forest River's Class A diesel pusher lineup instead of gas, the entry-tier Berkshire, the mid-tier Berkshire XL, and the top-tier Berkshire XLT are all available at MHSRV. Browse the full Forest River RV lineup at MHSRV to compare the FR3 against other Forest River motorhomes on the lot.
Forest River FR3 FAQs
What is the Forest River FR3?
The Forest River FR3 is a Class A gas "Crossover" motorhome built on the Ford® F-53 chassis with the Ford® 7.3L Triton® V8 engine. Forest River positions the FR3 as a Crossover because it combines the family-friendly livability and entry-level price point of a Class C with the cockpit, space, and presentation of a Class A. Every FR3 floor plan includes a 72-by-80-inch king bed in the rear master, an electric overhead drop-down bunk over the cab, swivel cockpit seats, LED lighting, and night shade window treatments as standard equipment. Motor Home Specialist stocks the 2026 FR3 in four floor plans: the 30DS, 31DS, 34DS, and 35DS.
What chassis is the FR3 built on?
The FR3 is built on the Ford® F-53 chassis with the Ford® 7.3L Triton® V8 engine. The 31DS rides on the lighter 190-inch wheelbase F-53 with an 18,000-pound GVWR and a 23,000-pound GCWR. The 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS ride on the heavier 228-inch wheelbase F-53 with a 22,000-pound GVWR and a 26,000-pound GCWR. Every floor plan carries an 8,000-pound front GAWR, and the heavier-chassis floor plans (30DS, 34DS, 35DS) include a 15,000-pound rear GAWR with an 80-gallon fuel tank.
Is the FR3 a Class A or Class C motorhome?
The Forest River FR3 is officially a Class A motorhome, built on the Ford® F-53 chassis with the cab-over-engine layout typical of Class A coaches. Forest River markets the FR3 as a "Crossover" because it blends the family-friendly livability and entry-level affordability typical of a Class C motorhome with the cockpit, space, and presentation of a Class A. It does not have the over-cab sleeping cabover of a true Class C — instead, every FR3 floor plan includes an electric overhead drop-down bunk over the cab to provide similar additional sleeping capacity.
How much can the FR3 tow?
Towing capacity on the FR3 varies by floor plan. The 30DS, 34DS, and 35DS each have approximately 4,000 pounds of available tow capacity based on the GCWR-minus-GVWR delta. The 31DS has approximately 5,000 pounds available. This covers small SUVs and most popular dinghy vehicles owners use as tow-behinds on entry-level Class A gas motorhomes. For the exact hitch rating and tongue weight on any specific FR3 in stock, contact an MHSRV salesperson.
What floor plans does the FR3 come in?
Motor Home Specialist stocks the 2026 FR3 in four floor plans: the 30DS (a 31-foot 11-inch coach with a split bathroom, wrap-around dinette, hide-a-bed sofa, 15-cubic-foot refrigerator, and a washer/dryer combo standard); the 31DS (a 32-foot 5-inch coach on the lighter 23,000-pound GCWR chassis with a king master, jackknife sofa, and 190-inch wheelbase); the 34DS (a 35-foot 11-inch coach with a bath-and-a-half layout, fireplace, hidden pantry, and hide-a-bed sofa); and the 35DS (a 35-foot 6-inch coach with a dedicated bunk bed compartment, desk with TV above in the master, wrap-around booth dinette, and a 20-foot patio awning sized for family travel).
Does the FR3 come in a bunk model floor plan?
Yes. Every FR3 floor plan includes an electric overhead drop-down bunk over the cab as standard equipment, adding two sleeping positions above the cockpit. The 35DS goes further with a separate dedicated bunk bed compartment near the master, making it the only FR3 floor plan with both the cab overhead bunk and a separate dedicated kid-bunk area. With the optional theater seating in place of the standard hide-a-bed sofa, the 35DS can sleep up to eight people across the master, cab bunk, family bunks, and convertible living area furniture.
What is the difference between the FR3 and the FR3 Plus?
Both the FR3 and the FR3 Plus are Forest River Class A gas Crossover motorhomes built on the Ford® F-53 chassis with the Ford® 7.3L Triton® V8 engine. The FR3 Plus is the upgraded variant of the FR3 line, stepping up from the standard FR3 with additional features and upgraded materials. For specific floor-plan-by-floor-plan differences between the two variants, an MHSRV salesperson can walk through both side by side.
What is the bedroom like in the FR3?
Every FR3 floor plan carries a 72-by-80-inch king bed in the rear master with a wardrobe closet, a dresser, and a 12-volt LED TV. Every floor plan includes washer/dryer prep in the master (the 30DS goes further with an actual washer/dryer combo standard, not just prep). The 35DS adds a desk-with-TV-above configuration in the master for owners who work from the road, plus a separate dedicated bunk bed compartment near the master. The master also features a large window for natural light and a reading light over the king bed.
How much does a Forest River FR3 cost?
Motor Home Specialist offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Forest River FR3 for sale, well below MSRP, so you save thousands compared to other Forest River dealers. The FR3 is Forest River's most affordable Class A gas Crossover, making it a strong choice for first-time Class A buyers and budget-conscious families. For current pricing on the 30DS, 31DS, 34DS, and 35DS in stock, see the listings above or contact an MHSRV salesperson directly.
What standout features come on the FR3?
The 2026 FR3 comes standard with the Ford® F-53 chassis and 7.3L Triton® V8 engine, a 72-by-80-inch king bed in the rear master, an electric overhead drop-down bunk over the cab, swivel cockpit seats that turn 180 degrees to face the living area, LED lighting throughout, night shade window treatments, washer/dryer prep in the master (washer/dryer combo on the 30DS), a wardrobe closet and dresser in the master, a 12-volt LED TV in the master, an outside entertainment center with exterior TV, an emergency start switch, and a 103-pound LP tank. Floor-plan-specific standard equipment includes a 15-cubic-foot refrigerator and split bathroom (30DS), a jackknife sofa and lighter chassis (31DS), a bath-and-a-half layout with fireplace and hidden pantry (34DS), and a dedicated bunk bed compartment with desk-and-TV-above master configuration (35DS). Available factory options include theater seating with dual footrests in place of the standard hide-a-bed sofa.
Where can I buy a Forest River FR3?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is a full-line Forest River dealer and stocks one of the largest selections of new and used Forest River FR3 Class A gas motorhomes for sale anywhere in the country. MHSRV ships Forest River FR3 motorhomes to customers nationwide and offers in-house financing, trade-ins, and full-service support after the sale.
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.
